20: Less is More

Episode 20 March 18, 2021 01:19:41
20: Less is More
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20: Less is More

Mar 18 2021 | 01:19:41

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Kris Hans Erik Christiansen

Show Notes

In this episode, Erik and Kris discuss lots of news including Royal Roads University's free micro-credential system, new Google certificates, Scott Galloway's $30 million education venture, and Microsoft's Viva and Mesh platforms. For #EdTechOfficeHours our co-hosts recommend the best website creation platforms and address file naming conventions. Kris and Erik also provide a mini-review of Cal Newport's books Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and A World Without Email. Finally, they also talk about essential (yet mundane) home office gear.

SHOW NOTES:

News
*Royal Roads University micro-credentials
*New Google certificates
*Scott Galloway raises $30 million
*Microsoft Viva
*Microsoft Mesh

#EdTechOfficeHours

Website platforms
*WordPress
*Squarespace
*GitHub Pages
*Hugo (Erik's example on GitHub Pages)

File naming conventions
*Medium - Mike Lord
*Princeton University Library

Discussion

Mini review of Cal Newport's Books
*Deep Work
*Digital Minimalism
*A World Without Email
*Cal's website

EdTech Tips

Mundane (yet essential) office gear
*Powered USB hub

CONTACT:
Website: edtechexamined.com
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @EdTechExamined

TEAM INFORMATION

Erik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: erikchristiansen.net
Twitter: @egchristiansen
Blog: tech-bytes.net

Kris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-Host
Website: krishans.ca
Twitter:  @KrisHans
Market Grade: marketgrade.com

Christopher Hoang, Audio Producer & Sound Engineer
Website: chrishoang.ca

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