K12 Tech Talk

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh and Mark delve into the latest tech news, including the malicious hacker behind the Kaseya ransomware attack being jailed and the introduction of the Protecting Kids on Social Media Act and the Eyes on the Board Act. They also address listener emails about the proper disposal of old computer hard drives and the use of Google Takeout. The main topic explores the use (or misuse) of AI over the last year of school, discussing both positive changes as well as negative. Malicious hacker behind Kaseya ransomware attack jailed NTP VIZOR is still running their spring promotion offering techs that attend a VIZOR demo a free K-12 Tech Talk hoodie. https://www.vizor.cloud/k12techpro ClassLink... Check out classlink.com. Extreme Networks - email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Chris and Mark attend the PESC-A4L Summit. They learn about A4L's mission to support lifelong learning through interoperability, privacy, and security across PK20W+ - breaking down the silos and ensuring the data seamlessly follows the learners from PK though K12 into Post-secondary, into the workforce, and into retirement. Interviews: Steve Smith, Executive Director of A4L... The Godfather Steve Setzer, Loop Data Wes Sims, Snap Mobile Connie Coy, MOREnet Ramah Hawley, A4L Co-Chair, The Education Cooperative Josh Olstad, Oyster River School District... THE HOT SEAT!!! Alex Jackl, PESC Board, Bardic Systems Ben Silberglitt, A4L Co-Chair, Cedar Labs Kathy Warren, Maine Department of Education - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com At Howard, we pride ourselves on being a one stop shop for all of your technology needs. From Computing, Audiovisual, Networking, Physical Security, Cybersecurity and beyond, we can find a solution that works for you and your environment * Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast.com@fortinet.com * ManagedMethods Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the latest episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, Chris and Mark discuss a variety of news stories, including the COPS SVPP grant focusing on security measures in schools such as notification systems and security cameras. They also address concerns around Primavera's investment in Tutor.com and the rise of AI-generated plagiarism in student papers. Listener emails reveal discussions on firewall ratings and more. - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com At Howard, we pride ourselves on being a one stop shop for all of your technology needs. From Computing, Audiovisual, Networking, Physical Security, Cybersecurity and beyond, we can find a solution that works for you and your environment * Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast.com@fortinet.com * ClassLink * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this insightful episode of K12 Tech Talk, Josh and Mark delve into recent events and hot topics within the sphere of school technology. Triggered by a recent cyber-attack on the Clark County, the hosts debate whether schools should be held accountable for such breaches and discuss the potential nation-wide implications of legal cases in this regard. The guys discuss the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in school environments. They discuss how end-of-year school activities impact tech management. They talk about students using proxy sites to bypass filters. - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com * Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast.com@fortinet.com * Managed Methods * VIZOR -To find out how you can simplify your student device management go to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk, K12 Tech Talk listeners get special pricing and a FREE K-12 Tech Talk hoodie * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is Part 2 of K12 Tech Talk's engaging journey through the trending topics from CoSN in Miami! Highlights are discussions about AI readiness and CoSN's AI maturity matrix, Secure by Design, enhancing data security in schools, and the dynamic evolution of technology within educational institutions. Interviews include: Josh Olstad - Technology Director, SAU #5, New Hampshire Shahryar Khazei - retired CIO of Los Angeles Unified Jim and Melissa - Future of Privacy Forum Tom Ryan - the man, the myth, the legend... Co-Founder at K-12 Strategic Technology Advisory Group, former CIO of Albuquerque Public Schools, and member of the Council of Great City Schools Keith Krueger, CEO, CoSN Diane Doersch - CoSN Chair - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com * Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security. Registration Link * ClassLink * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Part 1 of 2 In this exciting episode of K12 Tech Talk, Chris, Josh, and Mark deliver a front-row experience of the CoSN Conference in Miami. Interviews include: Susan Enfield - CoSN Keynote Richard Culatta - CEO ISTE/ASCD Don Ringelestein - CoSN Board, DEI subcommittee Megan Gretzinger - Friend of K12TechPro and K12 Tech Talk Will Brackett - "After Action Reports" session - - - - - https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com * Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security. Registration Link * ClassLink * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss several listener emails and K12TechPro posts. They talk about POTS lines with elevators, fire alarms, and fax machines. They talk about password managers. They talk about how to obtain technical knowledge and skills when you have a position that isn't necessarily specializing in a certain area. They talk about LMS options and the tech dept's support role. And then there's some sideways talk about elevator inspections and dead rodents. Oh, and an interview with VIZOR customer Chris. ----more---- https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard - Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com * Extreme - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * VIZOR - Would you like a free K12 Tech Hoodie and reduce your workload? Then check out VIZOR! VIZOR can help you reduce the workload of managing all your devices, student Chromebooks, iPads and staff Windows machines. To find out how VIZOR can automate your device management, and get a free K12 Tech Hoodie, head over to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk that’s V-I-Z-O-R dot cloud slash k12techtalk * Fortinet - Excited to announce our next SLED National webinar Connecting the Nation: FCC’s Vision for Broadband, Cybersecurity and Digital Inclusion - a Fireside Chat with Commissioner Rachelle Chong and Jim Richberg, hosted by Mike Lauer! DATE: April 18th @ 10amPT/ 1pm ET Key topics: - Digital Equity for all Americans. - Funding Internet connectivity for K-12 schools and libraries, with a focus on cybersecurity.- Proposed Cyber Trust Mark program for enhanced digital security. Registration Link * ClassLink * ManagedMethods * A4L Summit * CoSN Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is a special episode. Josh and Chris interview Mohit Gupta, Director of Product at Clever. We discuss student MFA, the teacher Clever Library, student data privacy, the history of Clever, and more. ----more---- https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * Howard * Email Seth Shockley - sshockley@howard.com * Extreme - email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * VIZOR - Would you like a free K12 Tech Hoodie and reduce your workload? Then check out VIZOR! VIZOR can help you reduce the workload of managing all your devices, student Chromebooks, iPads and staff Windows machines. To find out how VIZOR can automate your device management, and get a free K12 Tech Hoodie, head over to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk that’s V-I-Z-O-R dot cloud slash k12techtalk * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the recent cyberattack where hackers compromised two critical systems of CISA using vulnerabilities in Ivanti products. Josh derails the conversation after receiving some "hate" mail recently, though. They also touch on the future of VR in education, reflecting on past experiences with Google Expeditions and the shift towards AI in K12. The episode features an interview with Absolute. Reddit article about future of VR in education ----more---- https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * ManagedMethods * Absolute - email k12tech@absolute.com to find out how you can use your hardware refresh budget to secure new devices AND manage and secure existing inventory. * Extreme - email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * Fortinet - email fortinetpodcast.com@fortinet.com * A4L Summit Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, the guys discuss a security bulletin from Papercut, the launch of the digital SAT, and the release of an artificial intelligence framework for district leaders by ILO Group. They also address listener emails, including a question about parental access to web filters. The main topic focuses on tips for preparing for online testing season and large-scale assessments, prompted by a listener's story about a failed testing attempt in a cafeteria. News Stories: 1. Papercut Security Bulletin March 2024 2. Digital SAT Launches 3. ILO Group Releases AI Framework for District Leaders 4. COSN & CGCS AI Readiness Checklist https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! * NTP * VIZOR - To find out how you can simplify your student device management go to vizor.cloud/k12techtalk, K12 Tech Talk listeners get special pricing and a FREE K-12 Tech Talk hoodie * Absolute - email k12tech@Absolute.com to find out how you can use your hardware refresh budget to secure new devices AND manage and secure existing inventory. * ClassLink - email Jill at jvandagriff@classlink.com * Fortinet - email fortinetpodcast.com@fortinet.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Josh and Mark discuss the decline in edtech investments after the pandemic and the impact it may have on the industry. They also touch on the renewal costs for VMware customers and the opportunity it presents for competitor Nutanix. The episode explores the importance of team growth in a school district, highlighting the benefits of knowledge sharing, proactive vs. reactive work, and shared responsibilities. Additionally, listeners inquire about erate efforts in smaller districts and the strategy of swapping out vendors regularly. Articles discussed on this episode: Ed tech investments slow after sizable pandemic bumpNutanix CEO sees opportunity in VMware’s turmoil https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! ManagedMethods - go to managedmethods.com, click on Use Cases, to understand how they can help your school district. Mention us when you talk to them. * Absolute - email k12tech@Absolute.com to find out how you can use your hardware refresh budget to secure new devices AND manage and secure existing inventory. * PDS/HPE/Aruba - email jeff.cobb@hpe.com * Extreme - email dmayer@extremenetworks.com * Fortinet - email fortinetpodcast.com@fortinet.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss a range of tech news stories, including articles on AT&T cell phone service outages, teachers avoiding AI tools, and the use of panic buttons for school safety. They also address a listener email about handling personal documents in district collaboration tools. The main topic focuses on holding a tabletop cybersecurity exercise with district leadership, with Chris sharing his experience leading a drill. Important lessons highlighted include making the exercise relevant, avoiding scare tactics, and emphasizing collaboration. AT&T cell phone service outageTop 13 reasons teachers avoid AI toolsDoes your district ban ChatGPT?Panic buttons for school safetyCISA Tabletop Exercises (look at the K12 one) https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Absolute Classlink HPE/Aruba - Email jeff.cobb@hpe.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

Josh takes a few minutes to remind everyone to patch your systems, firewalls, servers, Veeam, VPNs, etc. He also talks about the importance of looking at your logs, especially those public facing devices. Finally, he brags that he submitted four 471s to E-Rate and all four of them went to "Wave Ready" status in less than six hours after upload. The majority of this episode is spent talking with Eric the Intern from K12TechPro. He left the K12 world recently and went to private industry. A few weeks ago, he wrote an article for K12TechPro with his observations about K12 technology now that he is on the outside looking in. Article - https://k12techpro.com/the-k-12-tech-landscape-an-outsiders-inside-perspective/ https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Absolute Managed Methods HPE/Aruba - Email jeff.cobb@hpe.com NTP Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, the guys discuss various news stories including a CISA alert about a former employee account compromise and Greenwich CT's request for $600k to fix poor cell service at a high school. They also address listener emails regarding their dislike of Teams and feedback on the Principal's Episode. The main topic of the episode centers around preparing for a virtual snow day, prompted by the recent blizzard in New York City that resulted in login issues for remote students. Josh also brags about some killer Tweets he made recently while Chris vents about his SIS implementation, which does not include scheduled bathroom breaks. Fortinet music video https://twitter.com/i/status/1611450152509739008 Articles Discussed on this episode: https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/alerts/2024/02/15/cisa-and-ms-isac-release-advisory-compromised-account-used-access-state-government-organization https://www.govtech.com/education/k-12/greenwich-high-school-wants-631k-to-fix-poor-cell-service https://apnews.com/article/school-snow-day-remote-learning-2ef89fedcd4caefc3d6b6c483188e888 And don't forget Canva's onboarding hub: https://public.canva.site/canva-edu-district-resources https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Absolute VIZOR Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com NTP Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, we dive into the latest news in the K-12 technology world. We discuss who hacked into Fulton County, Georgia schools' computer systems, we touch on the FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program, and we trade thoughts on a Maine school that will begin biometric scanning for student attendance. We debrief the Clever MFA roadmap and how a student-friendly MFA could work. The main topic of the episode is an interview with the CEO of Rise Vision, Brian Loosbrock, where we discuss their digital displays and how they are revolutionizing the education industry. News stories mentioned in the episode: - New Fortinet RCE flaw in SSL VPN likely exploited in attacks - Student hacks Fulton County Georgia schools' computer systems - FCC's Affordable Connectivity Program consumer FAQ - Maine school will begin biometric scanning data collection for students - FTC order will require Blackbaud to delete unnecessary data, boost safeguards, settle charges of lax security https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com NTP Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

This is a special episode where we talk to principals and share our advice, or the advice we received from the K12 tech community, for how principals can better understand and work with their IT staff. Our tips and tricks were compiled based on feedback from /r/K12sysadmin and K12TechPro along with a few emails from listeners. We all recognize the importance of our school principals and we hope this episode will help improve the lives of both techs and principals by sharing four important ways that we can collaborate. https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com VIZOR Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss the recent discovery of the largest data breach in history, with 26 billion records compromised. They also review Clever's newly released cyber security report, which includes information on student multi-factor authentication. They address listener emails regarding IT documentation software. The main topic of the episode is the National Education Tech Plan, which focuses on the digital access divide, digital design divide, and digital use divide within schools. Key takeaways include the importance of universal design for learning, the distinction between active and passive technology use among students, and the report's role as a roadmap for district leadership. Hyperlinked news stories: - The mother of all breaches - Clever released a cyber security report - Chicago Public Schools lost electronics - Best IT documentation software - National Ed-Tech Plan https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com NTP - Email dwren@ntp-inc.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss recent exploited vulnerabilities with Citrix, Google Chrome, and Sonicwall. They also delve into a proposed bill in the Federal government that could fund AI education in K-12 districts. They discuss a Reddit post about the dangers of shadow IT. The main topic of conversation revolves around the recent Raptor Technologies data breach and the role of school districts in reducing the risk of data breaches. News Links: CISA Pushes Federal Agencies to Patch Citrix RCE Within a WeekFirst New Google Hack Attack Warning for 2024: Update Chrome Now78K Sonicwall Firewalls Vulnerable to DoS, RCE AttacksBill to Fund AI Training in Schools, Nonprofits, Libraries Listener Email Link: Reddit Post about the Dangers of Shadow IT Main Topic Link: Raptor Technologies School Safety Data Leak https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! VIZOR Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com NTP - Email dwren@ntp-inc.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In the this episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss a range of news stories related to technology in education. They delve into the efforts made by Meta (Facebook) to make it harder for teens to access harmful content and the FTC's proposed strengthening of children's privacy rules. The hosts also address a staff member falling victim to a smishing attack. In the main topic of the episode, they explore a Reddit thread on budgeting for expensive but infrequent projects in schools. https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com NTP - Email dwren@ntp-inc.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE

In this episode of the K12 Tech Talk Podcast, co-hosts Josh, Chris, and Mark discuss their return to school after the holiday break and share updates on their winter vacation projects. Mark presents a news story about a Minot woman charged with poisoning her boyfriend and they also discuss the "State of Ransomware" report from Emsisoft. They address listener emails, focusing on teachers who are tired of multifactor authentication (MFA) and offer strategies for dealing with complaints. The main topic of discussion revolves around district communications, including the management of the district website and branding guide. News stories mentioned in the episode: 1. Minot woman charged with poisoning boyfriend 2. The “State of Ransomware” report from Emsisoft https://www.youtube.com/@k12techtalk Join the K12TechPro.com Community. Buy our merch!!! VIZOR Rise Vision Extreme Networks - Email dmayer@extremenetworks.com Fortinet - Email fortinetpodcast@fortinet.com NTP - Email dwren@ntp-inc.com Oh, and... Email us at k12techtalk@gmail.com Tweet us err X us @k12techtalkpod Visit our LinkedIn page HERE