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S2 Ep 6060: Four Prepositions for EdTech
A blog post with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/02/28/four-prepositions-framing-edtech/
S2 Ep 5959: Technology Stewards
A blog post on technology stewards with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/08/technology-stewardship/
S2 Ep 5858: Solving Wicked Problems
A blog post with and AI generated deep-dive on one of my favorite topics: wicked problems and how we solve them.'https://hackscience.education/2018/01/15/solving-wicked-problems/
S2 Ep 5757: Technology and Humans
A blog post with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/15/humans-as-technology-using-creatures/
S2 Ep 5656: "Activation Energy" and Instructional Technology
A blog post now with audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/17/activation-energy-and-instructional-technology/
S2 Ep 5555: Reflexivity
An audio version of a blog post:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/18/reflexivity-in-technology-rich-teaching-and-learning/
S2 Ep 5454: Cognitive Lod Theory
A blog post on cognitive load theory with audio:https://hackscience.net/2018/03/08/cognitive-load-theory/andhttps://hackscience.education/2017/12/04/the-lens-of-cognitive-load/
S2 Ep 5353: Use-Inspired Research in Educational Technology
A podcast now with the audio:https://hackscience.education/2018/01/11/use-inspired-research/
S2 Ep 5252: I > C > A > P
A blog post with AI-generated audio deep-dive on four types of learning:https://hackscience.education/2019/09/20/i-c-a-p/
S2 Ep 5151: Edtech for Edleaders: What Computers Do
A podcast with a new audio deep-dive:https://hackscience.education/2018/06/11/edtech-for-edleaders-what-computers-do/
S2 Ep 5050: Educational Design Research: A Planning Tool for Schools
Yet another updated podcast with audio:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/11/educational-design-research-an-emerging-planning-tools/
S2 Ep 4949: Technology Acceptance-- Understanding Decisions to Use IT
A digital deep dive based on a blog post about technology acceptance model:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/12/technology-acceptance-understanding-decisions-to-use-it/
S2 Ep 4848: Organizational Frames
A deep-dive on a blog post that focused on Bolman & Deal's organizational frames:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/13/organizational-frames/Bolman, L, & Deal, T. (2008). Reframing organizations: Artistry, choice, and leadership (4th ed.). San Francisco, CA: Josey-Bass.
S2 Ep 4747: The (Overturned) Standard Model of Education
A deep-dive of a blog post about learning:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/26/the-overturned-standard-model-of-education/
S2 Ep 4646: Bridging the Gap: Educational Theory and Practice
AI-generated episode on the gap between theory and practice in education. Based on a blog:Bridging the Gap: Educational Theory and Practice
S2 Ep 4545: Three Questions About Assessment
An AI-generated deep-dive focusing on a blog post related to assessment in classrooms:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/27/three-questions-about-assessment/
S2 Ep 4444: The Human Social Brain
Another audio deep dive of a podcast episode:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/29/humans-social-brains/

S2 Ep 4343: Media and Attention
Another in my continued series of AI generated deep dives of older blog posts.Check out the episode art for this one as this image get to the idea. Find the original episode here:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/29/media-and-attention/
S2 Ep 4242: Educator Capacity in a Digital Age
An AI-generated deep dive based on a chapter from my 2015 book.
S2 Ep 4141: Communication in Preliterate Societies
Yet another AI generated deep dive based on a podcast:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/29/interaction-in-preliterate-cultures/
S2 Ep 4040: Let’s Diversify Computer Education
An AI-generated deep dive into my blog post with the same title:https://hackscience.education/2024/04/06/lets-diversify-computer-education/
S2 Ep 3939: Don't Be The Department of "No"
An AI generated deep dive based on my blog post by the same title:https://hackscience.education/2024/10/27/dont-be-the-department-of-no/
S2 Ep 3838: Why We Scaffold
An AI-generated episode based on a blog post:https://hackscience.education/2024/03/22/why-we-scaffold/
S2 Ep 3737: Natural Technology
An AI-generated episode based on a post from my blog:https://hackscience.education/2017/12/27/natural-technology/
S2 Ep 3636; Three Important Papers
An AI generated episode extending a blog posts I wrote about three papers:The first paper, written by Vannevar Bush in 1945, predicted the rise of computers and their ability to store and access vast amounts of information, envisioning a future where researchers could readily navigate and contribute to a massive interconnected knowledge base. The second paper, published by Claude Shannon in 1948, laid out the mathematical foundation for reliable communication over long distances, revolutionizing how data is transmitted across networks. Finally, J.C.R. Licklider's 1960 paper explored the concept of "man-computer symbiosis," suggesting that humans and computers could work collaboratively to solve complex problems, with each entity taking on tasks suited to their respective strengths.
S2 Ep 3535: Narcissistic Educators
I wrote a blog post some years ago after leaving a position where leaders I judged to be narcissistic were in charge. I summarized when I had learned about these folks. Recently, I had generative AI create a podcast based on my post.It summarized the post:The author, a teacher of almost 30 years, examines the presence and impact of narcissistic educators in schools. He identifies several behaviors and characteristics associated with narcissistic educators, including an overreliance on their authority, a Pollyannaish attitude towards failure, and a tendency to challenge the competence of others. The author emphasizes the negative effects of narcissistic educators on the school environment and encourages readers to distance themselves from these individuals, as they can hinder effective teaching and learning.and created this episode.
S2 Ep 3333: Learning Tasks in Digital World
This episode was generated by AI and is based on the chapter entitled "Learner Tasks" from my 2015 book.
S2 Ep 3434: Improving System Capacity to Support Technology in Education
An AI-generated episode from the chapter of my 2015 book entitled "System Capacity."
S2 Ep 33The Application of Technology Acceptance to Educational Design
An AI-generated episode based on a paper I presented at a conference in 2016.
S2 Ep 32Strategies to Increase Technology Acceptance
AI generated based on a published chapter.
S2 Ep 3131: Technology in Support of Diverse Assessment
An interesting episode from Notebook LM. I uploaded a paper I presented a few years ago. The LLM appeared to begin as an interview format with one of the voices playing the expert, but that did not develop in the episode. Further, it made a reference to a specific tool, but only one of the two that were integrated in that part of project.
S2 Ep 3030: IT Infrastructure in Schools
AI-generated podcast based on a chapter from my 2015 book.
S2 Ep 2929: Learning in the Digital World
Yet another episode generated by uploading a PDF of a chapter I have written to Notebook LM.
S2 Ep 2828: Learners in the Digital World
Yet another episode in which I used Notebook LM to create a two-way deep dive conversation based on a chapter from my 2015 book,
S2 Ep 2727: Education as a Wicked Problem
Another episode created with the "deep-dive conversation" tool in Notebook LM. This is based on a chapter from my 2015 book.
S2 Ep 2726: Open Source Online Learning in Rural Communities
My third episode created using Notebook LM. It is based on Ackerman, G. (2018). Open source online learning in rural communities. In I. Bouchrika, N. Harrati, & P. Vu. Handbook of research on learner experience and usability in online education. IGI-Global.
B2: Network Security: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
An audio version of an "elevator pitch" blog post introducing this idea that is central to network security.
S2 Ep 2525: Leadership and the Adoption of Innovative Planning
My second episode created using Notebook LM based on my earlier writing. This one is the tw0-way deep dive conversation generated from a PDF of:Ackerman, G. (2020). Leadership and the adoption of innovative planning. In. J. O’Connor (Ed.), Strategic leadership in PK-12 settings, (pp. 65-81). IGI-Global.
S2 Ep 2424: A Typology of Professional Development: Training, Planning, Design
A colleague and I were exploring Notebook LM. I uploaded a PDF of a book chapter I wrote a few years ago, and had the AI create a "deep dive conversation." This episode is that audio.
S1 Ep 2323: IT Skills and Educators
This is an audio version of a blog post. The audio was created using a text to voice tool.
S1 Ep 2222: This Isn't You Parents' Educational Technology
The IT we have in school is far more sophisticated than it was for previous generations.
S1 Ep 2121: AI as a Tutor
Gary explains how AI can be used as a tutor.

S1 Ep 2020: Cheap, Fast, and Good: Choose Two
We often want technology to be all three, but that isn't possible.
S1 Ep 1919: TPCK Framework
Gary describes this well-kn0wn framework as a rationale for collaborative technology planning in schools.
S1 Ep 1818: On Student Users
Gary argues school IT must be configured for diverse students users.
S1 Ep 1717: Triaging IT Problems in Schools
Gary share some advice on how to decide what gets done first when addressing broken technology in schools.
S1 Ep 1616: On IT Users
There are differences between the folks who use IT systems in business and industry and those who use IT in schools. These important differences are explained in this episode.
S1 Ep 1515: Cloud Computing
A brief introduction to cloud computing, including why we might adopt it to meet the infrastructure needs of schools.
S1 Ep 1414: Special Privacy and Security Considerations
Gary describes some of the special rules and considerations related to privacy and security in schools. Reference is made to laws that are specific to the United States.
S1 Ep 1313: On Working in Schools: Dimensions of School Decision-Making
In this episide, Gary describes some of the sometimes unknown complexities of working in schools.