
Appropriate Proper Reasonable
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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.
S1 Ep 1212: A Harsh Reality About IT and School Leaders
Gary suggests school leaders do not always provide good supervision and evaluation of IT leaders and suggests some strategies for improving how that is done.
S1 Ep 1111: Layers of Information Technology in Schools
Gary suggests we can understand IT in schools by using a framework of fie layers.
S1 Ep 1010: A Brief History of School Computing
Gary talks about trends in educational technology.
S1 Ep 99: Natural Technology
Humans' perceptions of technology are affected by their experiences when young--at least according to Gary. Hear about natural technology in this episodes.
S1 Ep 88: A Little About Leadership
This is a brief episode about leadership and the need for critical assessment of ideas.
S1 Ep 77: Tame and Wicked Problems
Gary describes the two types of problems we encounter in school IT.
S1 Ep 66: IT in Schools and the IT Professionals We Hire
Gary gives and overview of technology we have in schools and makes an observation about IT professionals.
S1 Ep 55: APR Cycle
Decision making that leads to appropriate, proper, and reasonable school IT often follows the iterative process described in this episode.
B1: On Diverse Computing in Schools
A bonus episode in which I reflect on a story about a student and computing in schools.
S1 Ep 44: Bridging Gaps
A brief episode on how different IT professionals and educators can be. This explains the need for collaboration when making school IT decisons.
S1 Ep 33: Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology
UTAUT is the version of technology acceptance that I find most useful. In this episode, I explain it.
S1 Ep 22: Technology Acceptance Model
Gry introduces technology acceptance as a model that educational technology leaders can use to organize their work and evaluate its success.
S1 Ep 11: Appropriate Proper Reasonable: A Rationale
In this episode, Gary gives the rationale for the title of the podcast which comes from his understandng of the fundamental characteristics of educational technology.
Episode 0: Introducing the Podcast
trailerGary introduces the Appropriate Proper Reasonable podcast.