Eric and Marty review tips for using reference managers for scholarship and some of the experiences they have had using them. Getting Started Pick One & Stick With It Both tools are excellent—Zotero is known for openness and simplicity, Mendeley integrates tightly with PDFs and is Elsevier-backed. Try both, but avoid switching mid-project. Install the Browser Connector The Zotero and Mendeley browser plugins let you grab citation info from journal websites, Google Scholar, or library databas...
Jul 03, 2025•33 min
Eric and Marty talk about monitors and their office and travel setups for monitors Eric Home: https://www.samsung.com/us/computing/monitors/gaming/49-odyssey-oled-g95sc-dqhd-neo-quantum-processor-pro-0-03ms-240hz-curved-smart-gaming-monitor-ls49cg954snxza/ Travel - fits my 17” screen: https://www.amazon.com/siaviala-Portable-Ultra-Slim-Extension-Compatible/dp/B0D3646F12 Marty Home Office: Dell 3218HN https://us.amazon.com/Dell-LED-Lit-Monitor-D3218HN-1920x1080/dp/B089W7P2P6 Apple Studio Display ...
Jun 19, 2025•32 min
Marty and Eric talk about their approaches to testing coursework online. Fun Stuff? - Kahoot! https://kahoot.com/ ProProfs https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/browse Rubrics https://www.quickrubric.com/r#/create-a-rubric Rubrics with ChatGPT https://blog.tcea.org/how-to-create-a-rubric-with-chatgpt/ ChatGPT https://chatgpt.com/g/g-KAxQZe7ON-rubric-generator Quizlet Quizlet.com Classmarker ClassMarker.com Final Comments Macstockconferenceandexpo.com 50$ discount using “PODTALK50” ThePodTalk.Net...
Jun 12, 2025•42 min
Marty and Eric each speak about how they manage their communications with students and colleagues along with what we wished we could do. Macstock Macstockconferenceandexpo.com ThePodTalk.Net
May 23, 2025•33 min
Eric and Marty speak about devices they use for capturing audio and video when working with clients of sampling their teaching. Client options for recording Plaud AI https://www.plaud.ai/ Samson Portable Mic https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Mic-Portable-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B001R76D42?th=1 DJI Mic Mini https://www.amazon.com/DJI-Microphone-Ultralight-Detail-Rich-Cancelling/dp/B0DDL8WGH5 RODE wireless GO Gen 3 https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Wireless-2-Person-Microphone-Recorder/dp/B0DS2RWSBH RODE Wi...
May 17, 2025•34 min
Eric and Marty talk about the reasons and ways to use VPNs to protect your access to internet. Topic for this episode : VPNs Security and Privacy Look for a strict no-logs policy and strong AES-256 encryption. Choose VPNs that support secure protocols like WireGuard or OpenVPN. Essential features: kill switch and DNS leak protection. Server Network A large number of servers across many countries ensures better access and speed. Make sure they have servers in regions relevant to your needs (e.g.,...
May 01, 2025•32 min
Eric and Marty Join forces again to start up the Tech Savvy Professor once more. This episode features discussion of tech and services we have been relying on since we last braodcast, and Marty talks about wireless mics and upcoming show ideas. DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case), Wireless Microphone for iPhone/Camera/Android, Ultralight, Detail-Rich Audio, 48h Use, Noise Cancelling, Automatic Limiting, Vlog, Streaming https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DDL8WGH5 Rode Wireless GO (Gen 3) 2-Person...
Apr 25, 2025•39 min
Marty and Eric reflect on the tech that surprised and inspired them this year with a look toward the future. Ecamm Elgato Streamdeck XL Elegoo 3D printers Meta Quest 3 VR headset Apple Vision Pro Plaud NotePin ThePodTalk.Net YouTube.com/@TechSavvyProfessor...
Dec 31, 2024•41 min
Marty and Eric have suggestions for the requests from family and work requests for help. See Mac Power Users episode for December 8th 2024 ThePodTalk.net
Dec 18, 2024•28 min
Marty and Eric talk about how to make effective PowerPoint presentations. 5 golden rules of PowerPoint design 10 Tips to Make Your PowerPoint Presentation Effective 17 Tips On How To Write A Professional PowerPoint Presentation 60 Effective PowerPoint Presentation Tips & Tricks ThePodtalk.Net...
Nov 12, 2024•28 min
Marty lets Eric in on his mistakes with live-streaming and how he settled on OBS software. OBS Software site Restream History of Videoconferencing
Oct 30, 2024•26 min
Marty brings up a tech problem for Eric to solve: setting up live streaming for academic projects. This episode addresses the software involved.
Oct 22, 2024•29 min
Eric and Marty describe two currently hot apps in academic circles, NotebookLM and Slidespeak. NotebookLM Elicit Slidespeak
Oct 15, 2024•23 min
Marty and Eric speak about their use of the Canva app for making designs and artwork
Oct 02, 2024•19 min
Marty and Eric discuss their methods for dealing with meeting appointments. APPS Meetingbar Calendly Youcanbook.me
Sep 24, 2024•29 min
Marty and Eric lament about how to keep your academic emails under control Textblaze Textexpander Spark Mail
Sep 18, 2024•25 min
Eric and Marty talk about the basics of cybersecurity for your devices and how to avoid getting scammed on "good' tech deals.
Sep 01, 2024•18 min
Marty and Eric each give two tips for hardware, software, and teaching for the start of the semester HARDWARE Eric Atomic wall clock - Sharp Marty HDMI extension cords Eric Anker USB-C 7-1 OWC 14-port Thunderbolt Dock Marty Dinofire wireless presenter SOFTWARE Eric Email episodes of TSP Marty TextExpander Eric Obsidian Notion Marty Open AI ChatGPT TEACHING Eric Engagement is engagement Marty Listen to your students and be curious. Eric Review your courses (particularly online but everywhere) Mar...
Aug 25, 2024•33 min
Marty and Eric discuss upgrading your system for online video conferencing for meetings and teaching. Camera Insta360 Link Facecam Pro Logitech Brio Microphone Heil PR4 - XLR Elgato Wave XLR controller Shure MV7+ - USB and XLR Focus Elgato Prompter Lighting Logitech Facelight Backlighting Meross EDISHINE LED Corner Floor Lamp - set of 2 VisionProfiles YouTube stream...
Aug 19, 2024•27 min
Marty and Eric speak about two kinds of monitor extenders they use for that second monitor while traveling. Marty's Single monitor - KYY Laptop extender - CIDETTY Eric's Single monitor - Viewsonic Laptop extender - Kefeya...
Jul 31, 2024•23 min
Eric gives Marty a good explanation of home/office WiFi and things you should consider when setting up your system.
Jul 26, 2024•23 min
Marty and Eric share some of their tips for making digital videos for the classroom and as student assignments, including the variety of digital editing software used. Screencastpal Wevideo iMovie Movie Maker Powerpoint / Keynote to movie Adobe Premiere Pro Final Cut Pro Camtasia Filmora Davinci Resolve Movavi Lightworks ThePodTalk.net . TechSavvyProfessor...
Jul 02, 2024•22 min
Eric and Marty have a conversation about the use of LMS plagiarism and AI checkers
Jun 25, 2024•22 min
Eric and Marty talk about how to secure your digital intellectual property and make sure you are within your university's guidelines.
Jun 04, 2024•26 min
Eric and Marty talk about their own tablets and how they use them and not use them at work.
May 27, 2024•22 min
Eric and Marty talk about how to set up backups for essential data. Some simple actions can keep your most precious data safe.
May 14, 2024•21 min
Marty and Eric review the technology they use at the office, at home, and when they travel.
May 06, 2024•37 min
Marty and Eric talk about Slack and its potential uses for working with academic teams
Apr 23, 2024•29 min
Marty and Eric speak about methods we use (and have to) to communicate with our academic colleagues and the options we would prefer.
Apr 16, 2024•20 min
Eric and Marty catch up on a variety of tech and settle on talking about Watches and how they use them
Apr 03, 2024•27 min
