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Join Joe and Dewayne as they navigate the shifting space of the modern workplace. You'll find a unique perspective from two MS MVP System Admins in education technology who are passionate about promoting change by meeting users where they are.

The #ShiftShow Dewayne Hyatt and Joe Gasper

    • Technology
    • 4.6 • 9 Ratings

Join Joe and Dewayne as they navigate the shifting space of the modern workplace. You'll find a unique perspective from two MS MVP System Admins in education technology who are passionate about promoting change by meeting users where they are.

    Microsoft Copilot: AI is for Everyone

    Microsoft Copilot: AI is for Everyone

    In this episode, Dewayne and Joe return from a deep space mission, guided by the steady hand of their newest Copilot and debrief us on the journey to a new frontier that traces back to the pioneers of the last century. At the command deck, a fresh ally stands ready, transforming mere words into gateways of discovery. Every voyager can steer the course; all it takes is a commanding prompt. Computer, initiate greeting sequence for our new assistant.
    Download the transcript: Episode 31 Transcript
    Links and resources from this episode
    Copilot for Work | Microsoft 365 Copilot for Microsoft 365 – Microsoft Adoption https://aka.ms/Copilot/StarterKitDownload (User training deck) https://aka.ms/Copilot/RapidAdoptionGuide (Deck - 15 slides) https://aka.ms/Copilot/ProAdoptionGuide (Deck - 91 slide workbook) https://aka.ms/Copilot/UserOnboardingKitDownload (Email campaign kit) https://aka.ms/Copilot/AdoptionKit (Big bundle, not superset) https://aka.ms/copilot/prompt_toolkit (Quick PDF) https://aka.ms/Copilot/Try (Live demo follow along) https://aka.ms/CopilotLab (Prompt launch pad) https://aka.ms/CopilotForEducators (MS Learn: Enhance teaching and learning) https://aka.ms/Copilot/Universal (License Agreement) https://aka.ms/M365CopilotShare (Sway on Copilot in M365) https://aka.ms/CopilotPrompting (MS Learn: Explore generative AI with Copilot) https://aka.ms/Copilot/FAQ https://aka.ms/eduaitoolkit (Microsoft Education AI Toolkit) https://aka.ms/Copilot/MechanicsVideo (How Copilot works with your data) MS-012 Prepare your organization for Copilot for Microsoft 365 - Training | Microsoft Learn How to prepare for Microsoft 365 Copilot - Microsoft Community Hub The Key Ingredient in Every Copilot Conversation (microsoft.com) Why Using a Polite Tone with AI Matters (microsoft.com) Getting your enterprise ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot (MS Ignite) Welcome to Copilot in Word - Microsoft Support Welcome to Copilot in PowerPoint - Microsoft Support PowerPoint Copilot image suggestions FAQ - Microsoft Support  
    Episode Information
    Episode 31 Recorded 3/19/2024 72 min Join Cloudy County Extension learning community - for county agents and IT pros that support extension programs.
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    • 1 hr 11 min
    New Teams

    New Teams

    In this episode, Dewayne and Joe take the Starship back to space dock for an overhaul and a retrofit. This hub of activity for the federation is overdue for structural upgrades, interface enhancements, and greater galactic connectivity. Join us as we cover the new engineering work, the upgraded communications array, the polished exterior and help us launch this new flagship of the fleet. Computer, set a course for New Teams.
    Download the transcript: Episode 30 Transcript
    Links and resources from this episode
    Welcome to the new era of Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Adoption: The new Microsoft Teams - faster, simpler, and more flexible The new Microsoft Teams desktop client - Microsoft Learn Deploy the new Teams using policies - Microsoft Learn New Teams desktop client: Known issues - Microsoft Learn Designing the new era of Teams - Medium Try the new Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support Episode Information
    Episode 30 Recorded 9/19/2023 63 min Join Cloudy County Extension learning community - for county agents and IT pros that support extension programs.
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    • 1 hr 3 min
    Episode 29 - Microsoft Loop (Loop long and prosper)

    Episode 29 - Microsoft Loop (Loop long and prosper)

    In this episode, Dewayne and Joe are preparing for a voyage unlike any other. On this trip we’ll be exploring the edge of the Loop galaxy. To do it, we’re going to need some system upgrades. For a successful mission, our crew will need to collaborate faster than ever before. We’re going to swap our old collaboration core for the brand-new fluid powered Loop drive. This collaboration hot rod will certainly give us the edge we need to... Loop long and prosper. 
    Download the transcript: Episode 29 Transcript
    Links and resources from this episode
    Microsoft Loop - think, plan and create together like never before! - YouTube New Microsoft Loop app - built for modern co-creation Explore Loop components, pages, and workspaces - Microsoft Get started with Microsoft Loop - M365 Support Enable Loop for your organization - Microsoft Learn https://loop.microsoft.com/ - Microsoft Loop Home Introducing Syntex repository services - Superpowered storage for Loop and more Microsoft Look First Look - LinkedIn Learning Episode Information
    Episode 29 Recorded 6/26/2023 60 min Join Cloudy County Extension learning community - for county agents and IT pros that support extension programs.
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    • 59 min
    M365 Productivity Tips with Nate Chamberlain

    M365 Productivity Tips with Nate Chamberlain

    In this episode, Dewayne and Joe beam aboard a special guest from a universe where data and time reign supreme. These three intrepid explorers embark on a mission to conquer the vast digital cosmos of Microsoft 365. They navigate through the nebula of document libraries and harness the energy of Power BI integration. As they cross the quadrant of document versioning and metadata, they encounter dynamic views, a lifeform that reshapes the understanding of personalized libraries. Does time expand in a well-managed calendar? This is not just a podcast, it's a voyage into the future of data and time management. Join them as they boldly go where their guest has gathered inspiring tips for traversing the M365 galaxy. Computer, let’s see what’s out there.
    Download the transcript: Episode 28 Transcript
    Links and resources from this episode
    https://natechamberlain.com/ - Blog https://www.natethetrainer.com/ - Training https://www.linkedin.com/in/nchambe - Connect with Nate Has Nate helped you? - Say thanks by donating to the Kansas City Zoo Episode Information
    Episode 28 Recorded 4/3/2023 71 min Join Cloudy County Extension learning community - for county agents and IT pros that support extension programs.
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    • 1 hr 11 min
    Copilot in PowerPoint with Shawn Villaron

    Copilot in PowerPoint with Shawn Villaron

    In this episode, Dewayne and Joe put The #ShiftShow through its paces, but this time with the new Copilot at the helm. Your co-hosts speak with the VP of Microsoft PowerPoint, Shawn Villaron. Shawn talks with us about the fast-moving advances in artificial intelligence and how Microsoft's investment in AI research is bringing us an AI assistant to our favorite app, PowerPoint, and throughout Microsoft 365. This coming co-pilot can take on your mundane tasks, zip through tedious processes, prepare you for your next meeting, and help you build that perfect slide deck. Copilot, engage.
    Download the transcript: Episode 27 Transcript
    Links and resources from this episode
    Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot — your copilot for work 
    Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot – your copilot for work - The Official Microsoft Blog
    Our approach to responsible AI at Microsoft
    Unleash your productivity with AI and Copilot - Microsoft Support 
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    Episode 27 Recorded 3/22/2023 62 min Join Cloudy County Extension learning community - for county agents and IT pros that support extension programs.
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    • 1 hr 1 min
    Wrangling Your Inbox

    Wrangling Your Inbox

    In this episode, Dewayne and Joe tackle the trouble of tribbles overrunning your inbox. You may have heard of the premise of zero inbox and how it can save you time and lost productivity. Learn a few methods they use to make their inbox a productivity tool and not a brain drain of time and tribbles. Computer, set phaser array to sweep mode.
    Download the transcript: Episode 26 Transcript
    Links and resources from this episode
    How I Kept a Zero Email Inbox at Microsoft for 25 Years | JD Meier How To Inbox Zero - Your Step by Step Guide As per Merlin Mann (mailmanhq.com) Inbox Zero: 6 Tips For Living Outside The Box - Microsoft 365 Organize your inbox - Microsoft Support Organize your inbox with Archive, Sweep, and other tools in Outlook on the web - Microsoft Support Use inbox rules in Outlook - Microsoft Support Use categories in Outlook on the web - Microsoft Support Episode Information
    Episode 26 Recorded 12/19/2022 54 min Join Cloudy County Extension learning community - for county agents and IT pros that support extension programs.
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    • 54 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
9 Ratings

9 Ratings

Brittney Marthaller ,

Clever and captivating

As a non-tech professional, I can say this podcast is an incredible service for individuals on the planet who use Microsoft products. The hosts, Dewayne and Joe, bring such passion and enthusiasm for their work and their users, it radiates from the speakers much like the strong theming that they beam throughout the show! Inspirational on many levels, I highly recommend. BRB, going to put my Word into dark mode.

Mike Stanley ,

Great podcast by fellow IT Pros supporting Extension and Agriculture

I recently attended a session Joe & Dewayne delivered on leveraging Microsoft Teams and it was fantastic. They mention their podcast and I subscribed immediately. Each episode has been good so far and I look forward to future episodes so I can stay up to speed on Teams and other functionality with Microsoft 365, and especially so I can better support our folks in Extension in Tennessee.

GatorJimbo ,

Excellent ideas and strategies

Joe and DeWayne offer excellent insight on their strategies and guides for helping those within IT to deal with the daily struggles of lofty goals, lowly budgets and tight timeframes. From migrating to Onedrive to integrating with Teams, their clear, concise dialogue based on their experience, expertise and relations with others in their field provide knowledge that one can only get from doing this on a daily basis. Add to that their humor and it provides a podcast that I look forward to every month.

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