The K-12 Tech Podcast

A conversation with Diocese of Gary CIO Mike Sumpter about school networking and how to get started with moving to the Cloud.

This week we talk with Bill Fritz and Kevin Gantos, leaders with deep roots in the edtech world, on what inspired them to start their non profit organization-- Learn 21-- for schools. Contact them at info@learn21.org to learn more.Transcription:Zack: On today’s episode I’ll be speaking with two people with deep roots in the edtech world. Here today we’ve got Kevin Gantos...Kevin: I’m Kevin Gantos. I am the IT Operations Manager for Learn 21.Zack: And Bill Fritz...Bill: I’m Bill Fritz. I'm the

Transcription:Zack: Today's episode we’ll be tuning into a conversation I recently had with Pete Just, Chief Technology Officer for the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township in Indianapolis as we looked back at March and how this large school district took on all the various challenges of the pandemic.Pete: ...But we didn’t have enough devices to take care of all those primary students because five or four in a room doesn't take care of the 22 students that might be in there, so there's a

Transcription: Hello you’re listening to the K12 Tech Podcast, bringing you insights into the world of education technology. Stay tuned as we discuss the past, the present and most importantly the future of technology in our schools. Hello and welcome to episode 1 of the K12 Tech Podcast. My name is Zack Marvel and I will be the host of this show. I’m excited to be here with you all. I decided to start this podcast for one simple reason: to help K through 12 school administrators make the best