20: Less is More

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#EdTechOfficeHoursWebsite platforms*WordPress*Squarespace*GitHub Pages*Hugo (Erik's example on GitHub Pages)File naming conventions*Medium - Mike Lord*Princeton University LibraryDiscussion Mini review of Cal Newport's Books*Deep Work*Digital Minimalism*A World Without Email*Cal's websiteEdTech TipsMundane (yet essential) office gear*Powered USB hubCONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: [email protected]: @EdTechExaminedTEAM INFORMATIONErik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net Twitter: @egchristiansenBlog: tech-bytes.netKris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite:

Episode 20 of the Examining podcast, hosted by Erik Christiansen and Kris Hans, titled "20: Less is More" was published on March 18, 2021 and runs 79 minutes.

March 18, 2021 ·79m · Examining

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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#EdTechOfficeHoursWebsite platforms*WordPress*Squarespace*GitHub Pages*Hugo (Erik's example on GitHub Pages)File naming conventions*Medium - Mike Lord*Princeton University LibraryDiscussion Mini review of Cal Newport's Books*Deep Work*Digital Minimalism*A World Without Email*Cal's websiteEdTech TipsMundane (yet essential) office gear*Powered USB hubCONTACT:Website: edtechexamined.comEmail: [email protected]: @EdTechExaminedTEAM INFORMATIONErik Christiansen, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite: erikchristiansen.net Twitter: @egchristiansenBlog: tech-bytes.netKris Hans, Co-Founder & Co-HostWebsite:

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