Extension Quick Bytes Live!

Karen, Amy, Terri, and Christian are getting under the hood of the new Extension website. We talk about our favorite functionality, and things we learned during our recent user testing. We also have some tech tips to help with browser tab management. Show notes and transcript available here: https://extquickbytes.blogspot.com/2018/04/quick-bytes-live-podcast-episode-28.html

Karen, Amy, and Alison talk over some tech news of the week. Then we get into Google Drive organization and we all learn a few things, especially Karen's advice to "worry about your own drive." Plus there is a tech tip from Amy's 9yo daughter, and a listener question about recording your iPhone screen.

Karen, Amy, and Alison set out to roundup the top 4 tools they recommend for screen recording. We also discuss some news, a tech tip, and answer a listener question about creating an invitation.

Karen, Amy, and Alison talk all about Flipgrid, a free tool for video responses.

Karen, Amy, and Terri talk over some good browser "add-ins" (extensions, plug-ins, etc) that we think are handy and make life better. We also announce our upcoming series of Lunchtime Webinars.

Karen, Amy, and Alison talk over the latest changes to our Google tools, including Google Meet (and Hangouts), Google Calendar, and Google Team Drive. We say "Google" about a google times. We also answer a listener question about how to know which web conference tool to choose.

Karen, Amy, and Alison talk over video captioning, why and how. We also talk about open vs closed captions, captioning options for other languages, and (awkward!) podcast transcripts. We answer a listener question about creating (animated) smooth gif experiences.

Karen, Amy, Terri, and Alison talk over the exciting bits and the scary bits about UMN Extension's large website redesign project. We also answer a question about Qualtrics and talk about our brand new process for hosting podcasts.

Karen and Amy talk over the features and limitations of The New Google Sites, as well as answer a listener question about Canvas. We also share our Tech Finds of the week.

We welcome the lovely Ann Fandrey, Academic Technologist at UMN, on the show to talk about her research and recommendations in academic slide design. She talks about bullets, clip art, stock photos, charts, conceal and reveal, and lots more about how and when to use these tools.

This podcast is a special edition with a detailed topic discussion and a great guest! Don't miss it! Amy, Karen, Alison, and special guest Kari Robideau (live from Moorehead, MN) go over the seven components of the Delivering High Quality Webinars "rubric."

Amy, Karen, Alison, and Billie go over some ways you can be on high alert for Phishing attacks. We also answer give a tech tip about using Google Photos, and we all play Karen's Quiz Byte game, which this week is a fun idea for a meeting warm up.

Amy, Karen, and Alison chat about one of Amy's favorite online tools, Piktochart. They discuss good uses of infographics and other similar tools. Alison answers a listener question about e-book publishing. And we all take her Quiz Byte!

Amy and Karen chat about a long-time feature of Microsoft Office, Smart Art, and about how Karen is helping people rediscover this feature in today's "Data Viz" world. Karen tests her knowledge of Google tools, and answers a listener question about making screenshots.

Tom, Amy, Karen, and Alison discuss the video editing tool, WeVideo.com. Karen answers a listener question about editing things on Google Drive, and we also share a good tip for a mousing emergency. Show notes available on the Quick Bytes blog: http://extquickbytes.blogspot.com/2017/03/quick-bytes-live-podcast-episode-14.html

Tom, Amy, Karen, Terri and Alison discuss this week's blog post on using Trello for project management. We also share a couple great tools in the Tech Tips segment, including Flip Grid and Piktochart. Show notes available on the Quick Bytes blog: http://extquickbytes.blogspot.com/2017/01/quick-bytes-live-podcast-episode-12.html

Tom, Amy, Karen, and Alison talk through how they recommend staying up to date in tech--including Karen's training opportunities and setting aside time for Lynda.com. We also share a few great tools in the Tech Tips segment, including Trello, WeVideo, and Boomerang.

Tom, Amy, and Karen give the rundown on the new and improved video kits to end all previous video kits. (more info at http://z.umn.edu/umnextvideokits) Karen gives a pro tip on setting up an alternate host in WebEx, Tom shares about how he manages to never miss a birthday on Facebook, and the whole crew goes nuts for the Windows Calculator.

Tom, Amy, Karen, and Alison give some pro tips for the new 1:Button recording studio in St. Paul. Like don't forget a spare mustache. We also discuss the Pomodoro Technique, Google Explore, and Canva.

Karen, Amy, and Tom talk through the overhead camera setup that is now available for check-out, and why you might want to use it. We also do an App Roundup and Listener Questions.