165 episodes

The HiTech Podcast is a conversation between two friends who love talking about tech with a heavy dose of nerd lore and interests. Join us as we learn how to integrate tech into our work and hobbies.

Head to hitechpod.us for all of our episode pages and more info about the pod!
We'd love your support at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HiTechPodcast!

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    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

The HiTech Podcast is a conversation between two friends who love talking about tech with a heavy dose of nerd lore and interests. Join us as we learn how to integrate tech into our work and hobbies.

Head to hitechpod.us for all of our episode pages and more info about the pod!
We'd love your support at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/HiTechPodcast!

    156 | Anxiety Relief in a Tech-Crazy World

    156 | Anxiety Relief in a Tech-Crazy World

    Episode 156 continues our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changing practices, systems, and tools that help us get through our weeks, and we are sharing all of them in this series.

    So far, we have covered how productivity starts with a system and what types of tools you need to be productive and reduce anxiety. In this third episode, we share daily practices and rhythms you can adopt to reduce anxiety and increase productivity. We discuss how time boxing, blocking, and more can help you find more calm throughout your days.


    For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
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    Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, our connection to ⁠⁠⁠Education Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠, and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one).
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    • 50 min
    155 | What essential types of tools do we need to be productive in a tech heavy world?

    155 | What essential types of tools do we need to be productive in a tech heavy world?

    Episode 155 continues our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changing practices, systems, and tools that help us get through our weeks, and we are sharing all of them in this series. In this second episode, we talk about the key tools we think we could all use to reduce anxiety and up productivity. We also share how Notion can actually be the one tool that does all of them.


    For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
    Want to build your business like we have? Join us over at Notion by ⁠signing up with our affiliate link⁠ to start organizing EVERYTHING you do.
    Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, our connection to ⁠⁠⁠Education Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠, and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one).
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    154 | Why Isn’t Technology Making Us More Productive?

    154 | Why Isn’t Technology Making Us More Productive?

    Episode 154 kicks off our 5-part series on reducing anxiety with key productivity practices and tools. Over the years, we have discovered game-changing practices, systems, and tools that help us get through our weeks, and we are sharing all of them in this series. In this first episode, we talk about how technology and tools won't just make us productive; it all starts with picking a system you can follow. We also share how Notion can help support whatever system you pick. To learn more, check out the episode and stay tuned for the next 5 weeks!


    For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
    Want to build your business like we have? Join us over at Notion by ⁠signing up with our affiliate link⁠ to start organizing EVERYTHING you do.
    Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, our connection to ⁠⁠⁠Education Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠, and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one).
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    • 57 min
    153 | Meet the New HiTech Podcast

    153 | Meet the New HiTech Podcast

    Season 7 is finally here, and so is the new HiTech Podcast! In this episode, we finally tell you about the business we started last year, and we discuss why we are expanding our discussions to go beyond just education. That's right, the podcast is going to start talking about more than just education, but with the same vibe we have always had and you can be sure to learn new tech every week. Listen to the episode to find out more 🙂.



    For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
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    Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, our connection to ⁠⁠⁠Education Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠, and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one).
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    • 30 min
    152 | How to retain Teachers and staff plus a look at Synthesia

    152 | How to retain Teachers and staff plus a look at Synthesia

    In this episode of the Hitech Podcast, we dive into the critical issue of retaining teachers and staff in educational institutions. We explore how retention goes beyond competitive salaries and delves into the importance of genuinely caring for your employees. Discover strategies for supporting and investing in the professional development and well-being of your team. Plus, we take a closer look at Synthesia, an innovative AI avatar and video production tool that's transforming how educational content is created and delivered. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on building a supportive workplace culture and leveraging cutting-edge technology in education.


    For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
    Want to build your business like we have? Join us over at Notion by ⁠signing up with our affiliate link⁠ to start organizing EVERYTHING you do.
    Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, our connection to ⁠⁠⁠Education Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠, and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one).
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    • 55 min
    151 | Master Stress-Free Living: How to Tame Notifications & Save Time with Loom's AI Video Magic

    151 | Master Stress-Free Living: How to Tame Notifications & Save Time with Loom's AI Video Magic

    Feeling overwhelmed by constant notifications? In this episode, we tackle the #stress and #chaos caused by notifications and share strategies to regain control. Learn how curating only the most important alerts and setting up a clear system for processing notifications can reduce stress and improve productivity. Discover Josh's daily review technique for managing tasks and the importance of turning off work notifications outside of work hours. On top of that, we also provide tips for teachers on when and how to send notifications to their students, ensuring effective and stress-free communication that doesn't become white noise. After that, we dive into Loom's latest AI-powered features! Find out how Loom's #ai can save you time by auto-generating titles, descriptions, and chapters for your videos. Whether you're creating tutorials or course content, Loom makes the process seamless and efficient.


    For more on our conversation, check out the episode page ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.
    Want to build your business like we have? Join us over at Notion by ⁠signing up with our affiliate link⁠ to start organizing EVERYTHING you do.
    Head over to our website at ⁠⁠⁠hitechpod.us⁠⁠⁠ for all of our episode pages, send some support at ⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, our ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, our connection to ⁠⁠⁠Education Podcast Network⁠⁠⁠, and to see our faces (maybe skip the last one).
    Need a journal that's secure and reflective? Sign-up for the ⁠Reflection App⁠ today! We promise that the free version is enough, but if you want the extra features, paying up is even better with our affiliate discount.

    • 59 min

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6 Ratings

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Love this podcast!

This podcast has been very helpful in assisting my review of apps and platforms for my job. Will and Josh do a good job at keeping a light, jovial atmosphere, while still providing thorough information on each item covered.

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