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New Show Added! Itchin to Fly! Episode 283!

For this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, It is All about Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020! Officially released just before recording, Justin and Shawn share some highlight from the Newest version of the popular flight simulator. Andy tells a story about his moms’ boss that had the flight simulator version in DOS, and it had special key in case you got caught flying at work which would escape into a Spreadsheet. The guys wonder if this will give users the bug about taking it to the next step and getting into flight training.  Shawn wants to get the setup to use Virtual Reality for flying. Broadway tells us about learning to operate a Tank using Virtual Reality. Justin talks about VAT Sim and how he is looking forward to checking it out. Amanda gets herself a new Amplify Mesh System, Broadway has one and talks about the extended coverage and throughput of this router. Broadway talks about how easy it is to set up and use and the many features of the Amplify. Shawn shares with us his new Wyze Outdoor Security Camera which was only $45. We learn about setting it up and the Travel Mode on the Wyze Cam. The guys talk about this Battery powered device which promises long battery life but could also be powered by a small solar device. Andy buys himself a Lepow 15.6 USB-C Portable Monitor for adding/extending a screen for his laptop but can also be used for a smart phone. Andy wants a better stand for the Lepow, and Amanda and Justin talk about making one with the 3D Printer.

Andy fixes a laptop that was diagnosed as a dead logic board by another repair shop and the owner was told it needed to be replaced. She chose not to and gave it to Andy who took it and found it was a battery on the board and defective hard drive. He talks about the troubleshooting to bring the system back to life. Windows pushes through some major updates which causes problems for those using systems for Work and the updates not allowing it. PC Gamer wrote an article that this is the time to upgrade memory and SSD Drives due to products flooding the market. Justin talks about PC Parts Picker. 

Justin talks about the competition between Walmart and Amazon and how a membership plan is starting with Walmart. A new reality for dealing with the pandemic is using the Apps to order food, Andy hated the idea but now, it’s the only way he wants to do it! Justin shares the website of the week – Cameo.com for getting or sending a greeting from a Celebrity.  The Crew sends a shout out to BoxOfficeQBs, podcasters that focus on Movies!

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New Show Posted! Mailing Meatballs!

EPISODE 282: Mailing Meatballs!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, The guys talk about Broadway building out his studio for streaming and audio but going old school by filling his walls with egg cartons to absorb the sound.

Photo of the Studios with Egg Crates for Sound
Broadways Studio with egg crates for sound absorption!

Shawn is under a severe weather watch during the show and we talk about storms and earthquakes, while andy has thought he lived through the big Landers 7.1 Quake in the 90’s, Justin reminds him, he was in Japan during the 2011 Fukushima 9.1 Justin, Shawn and Andy talk about Dr. Disrespect making a jump to YouTube but not determined to be a regular streamer with this as his home.

Amanda joins the show and shares some insight to educators and parents and getting information during remote learning. Hooking up a Smartphone to second monitor or tablet is discussed. Broadway jumps on to talk about his studio upgrade and what he has been doing.

Andy talks about a new Movie on HBO Max called An American Pickle with Seth Rogan and the upcoming The One and Only Ivan on Disney +. Shawn tells us about students back on Campus and how they have gotten prepared for that and the technology involved. Justin tries out software from Nikon to use his DSLR as a webcam.

The crew issues warning of giving out too much information when it comes to census and covid-19 info. Broadway tells us about Microsoft Garage and a program he found which allows you to run a mouse on multiple computers over a network! The program is called Mouse without Borders

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Can we Ctrl+Z 2020? The Answer is Student Voice …

So… What’s with this Distance Learning thing? Hybrid What? Online? Learning Pods? Videos?  Virtual Classrooms? Virtual Meetings? LMS? Applications? Ferpa? Coppa? Reply All’s? Laptop? Touchscreen? I don’t know how to do this…I have resigned… I have a headache… I am exhausted… Can we just go back to school? I want things back to normal. This is so much more work…If I get another calendar invite to a meeting about a meeting… Stop hitting reply all…. Did I eat? You’re unmuted!  Help? Anyone…. please?  How can we do this?…

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All of these phrases represent the current state of education and educators across the globe right now. Some of them just got told last week that they have days to get something together. Others of them went back weeks ago, and are learning while planning for districts of thousands, and some of you never had a vacation because you are upper management and leadership.   

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Listen, I know it is weird out there right now educators, parents, and students. But know that this is temporary. Right now, educators, parents, and students  are feeling pressure beyond belief to do the best they absolutely can with the tools and knowledge that they have been given and in most cases earned through this crisis learning that we have all been in since early 2020. Let’s really call it what it is… this isn’t distance learning; this is crisis learning.  Some of us, have spent our entire summer, in well over 10 hours a day of learning and soaking up the knowledge that we knew or thought we needed, and I started this Microsoft Innovative Educator path over 4 years ago. I can only imagine what someone who didn’t rarely check their email is feeling right now or even someone who didn’t know how to access their email or have access to Wi-Fi. Fact of the matter is, this is our new normal. Blended learning is here and thank goodness for our students sakes.

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21st century skills are vital to students’ futures in career and our entire country’s infrastructure. Just like our students today, computers are in their hands and they love gaming and watching or making video content for friends. Flipgrid is also an easily accessible application for students K-College. It is free & allows students to share their voice by becoming their own video stars and content creators. My 12-year-old niece often sends me designs of characters she has created in her free time for her video games. To me, she’s the teacher.  

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Luckily some companies like Microsoft and their partners, have stepped up BIGTIME to provide Educators, Parents, and Students free courses and access to limitless potentials. If you want, check out some amazing resources they have put together for support. There are also some amazing Virtual Summer Camp courses too! Educators and Families, you also have an truly supportive resource at your leisure in that there are many like me who are Microsoft Innovative Educators, Experts and Global mentors. We are Community of  Change Makers & Ambassadors and we share a passion for edu-tech tools supporting educators, families, students, and one another. We are  generally found on Twitter and we sport these gamified badges shout out to MIE Experts and Student Voice and all that fun edu-techy style stuff. We are gamechangers, and our game is education.  So reach out and we are happy to help anytime. 😊 #Gamechangers

For more amazing resources check out the Minecraft Education Edition and esports edition from the amazing team at Immersive Minds.

Parents and Educators, you do not have to be the expert. You know why? Your students and children ARE the experts. You are the facilitators of their lives. Listen to them, let their voices be heard and let them play games. PLEASE let them play, because #playmatters.

  

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New Show – The Chubby Caddy!

In this Weeks TechtalkRadio Show, Justin starts off after some time off and shares with us a Code Available for GolfPad GPS and Tag System for 15% for an amount of time Code TTR. Justin talks about how it has helped his golf game. Broadway shares how he liked golfing until in his word, he “got fat” and stopped playing. The Guys recommend using his feet rather than a Cart. You never really see a Chubby Caddy.

Tune in to this Weeks Show!

Amanda talks about attending the Virtual Comic Con and what she loved about it and what was missed from the gathering. The guys talk about how the Comic Con had gone from Comic Books and Artist to Movies and Games. Justin talks about Comic Con coming to him when he was working at a TV Station in San Diego. He talks about his photo when he was able to meet Stan Lee.

Amanda gives a great description of Comic Con, “Five Days of Non Stop Nacho’s and Hot Dogs.”

The crew is excited with the recent announcement of G4TV plotting a return for next year. Amanda poses the question, “Who is their content going to be geared at?” Ready Player Two has been announced as the next book from Ernest Cline. Andy shares some info on the Revolution Toaster which he will be looking at for a TV Segment. John shares how he geeked out his kitchen. Andy shares some info on the Music Video for Huey Lewis and the News 8 Bit Characters in the Video for the Song featured in the movie “Animal Crackers”

Amanda tells us about her Sager Laptop and how the Customer Experience has been great! The crew talks about upgrading Gaming Laptops and how they have come along in the past few years. John unfortunately has had issues with parts he ordered from a couple of suppliers without mentioning them, Kind of..

Andy Taylor talks with Editor in Chief Jenni Newman of Cars.Com about the new age of buying a car and the many ways the Website can help with Unbiased News and Reviews by the Cars.Com Staff. Visitors will also find Dealer Ratings and review of the dealerships but also services to the Dealers as well.

Amanda shares a Website of the week as a New Tool which could teach Geography. https://www.geoguessr Justin does have a slight issue with it and shares a warning for parents.

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Dance Like Nobody’s Watching!

By Allison Sadlier // SWNS

What Are the Songs Driving People to Dance, Even if they are Alone?

Three in five Americans are boosting their moods after so much time at home with indoor dance parties and karaoke sessions, according to a new poll.

Two in five have even embraced viral trends and learned a new dance, while 38% have thrown a party with friends via video chat. 

The study of 2,000 Americans examined the important role music has played in light of current events.

When asked what songs respondents want on their socially distanced dance party playlist, current hits like “Rain on Me” from Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande, “Don’t Start Now” by Dua Lipa, “Say So” from Doja Cat and “Hot Girl Summer” by Megan Thee Stallion were mixed in with classics like “September” from Earth Wind and Fire and “Hey Ya!” by Outkast.”

And when asked about the best dance songs of all time, Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” came out on top of a predetermined list of dance favorites. 

“Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson and “Stayin’ Alive” from The Bee Gees also made it into the top three. 

Four in five (79%) cited music as a way to help them stay connected with others while social distancing.

The survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Ultimate Ears found when it came to the genres that lifted respondents’ spirits the most, hip hop came out on top with 50%. 

Rock (47%), pop (45%), country (42%) and dance/electronic music (31%) rounded out the top five mood-boosting genres.

Social Distanced Dance Playlist

  1. I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston 
  2. Bille Jean – Michael Jackson 
  3. Stayin’ Alive – The Bee Gees
  4. Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars 
  5. Dancing Queen – ABBA
  6. Just Dance – Lady Gaga
  7. Hey Ya! – Outkast 
  8. Get Lucky – Daft Punk
  9. Work – Rihanna ft. Drake
  10. Shake it Off – Taylor Swift 
  11. Yeah! – Usher 
  12. Crazy in Love – Beyonce 
  13. I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas 
  14. SexyBack – Justin Timberlake 
  15. One Dance – Drake 
  16. Girls Just Want to Have Fun – Cyndi Lauper 
  17. Jump Around – House of Pain
  18. Everybody – Backstreet Boys 
  19. Old Town Road – Lil Nas ft. Billy Ray Cyrus 
  20. Wannabe – Spice Girls 
  21. Sorry – Justin Bieber 
  22. TiK ToK – Ke$ha 
  23. Bad guy – Billie Eilish 
  24. Twist & Shout – The Beatles 
  25. Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO
  26. Toxic – Britney Spears 
  27. Get Busy – Sean Paul 
  28. Pump up the Jam – Technotronic 
  29. Thank you, next – Ariana Grande 
  30. I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
  31. September – Earth, Wind, & Fire 
  32. Senorita – Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello
  33. Footloose – Kenny Loggins 
  34. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond 
  35. I Love It – Icona Pop ft. Charlie XCX
  36. Dance Monkey – Tones and I 
  37. Truth Hurts – Lizzo
  38. The Twist – Chubby Checker 
  39. Vogue – Madonna 
  40. Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa 
  41. Let Me Clear My Throat – DJ Kool
  42. Sucker – Jonas Brothers 
  43. Dancing on my Own – Robyn
  44. Savage – Megan Thee Stallion 
  45. Disco Inferno – The Tramps 
  46. Groove is in the Heart – Deee-Lite
  47. Shout – The Isley Brothers 
  48. It Takes Two – Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock
  49. Adore You – Harry Styles 
  50. Levels – Avicii