You deserve your winter break, so we're keeping it short and sweet with some quick and actionable tips that you might not have known about to help save you time and improve your workflow.

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Are people asking you what gift you want for the holidays, or maybe you're struggling to find the right thing for the nerdy someone in your life? Tim & Brent share some ideas for things that a techie teacher might enjoy at the end of 2024.

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2025 is upon us, and it's time to start thinking about the new semester. In this episode, Tim and Brent talk about some considerations that you might start planning for now in order to make a smooth (and possibly experimental) transition into 2025.

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Open Educational Resources are commonly discussed on college campuses, but what are they and why are they so important? Our OER librarian, Rachel Fleming, joins us to explain the big picture behind OER and how they can positively impact the lives and learning experiences of our students.

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Custom bots programmed with a specific goal in mind are a great way to focus studies for students. There are a number of ways to do this, but with Playlab AI, we're offered a FERPA Compliant option that we can share with all of our students. Tim & Brent recently got access to building in Playlab - listen in for their impressions!

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A lot of people want AI on their campus, but don't have a plan in place to make it happen. Tim & Brent talk about what's needed to build a campus-wide action plan to ensure that AI is thoughtfully integrated on campus.

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There's a lot of murkiness around how to define policies around AI. In this episode, Tim and Brent break down some of the realities of trying to make rules around AI and share some resources that have been built on the topic. If you're trying to figure out how to set expectations around the use of AI in your classroom, this episode is for you!

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The modern classroom requires teachers to have a diverse set of tech skills to engage students and stay relevant. In this episode, Brent Warner and Tim Van Norman dive into the essential tech competencies both new and experienced educators should possess for face-to-face and online teaching. From setting up your classroom tech to leveraging learning management systems, this discussion offers practical tips to help teachers thrive in the digital age. Whether you're a tech-savvy veteran or just starting out, this episode is a must-listen for any educator looking to future-proof their teaching toolkit.

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