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EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer

Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer

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01:06:53

EdTechSR Ep 349 Surveillance in the Classroom

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2025/07/10

Welcome to episode 349 (“Surveillance in the Classroom”) of the EdTech Situation Room from April 9, 2025, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) joined from the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego to share insights on the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence in education. He and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored how AI tools like Gemini 2.5, Claude, DeepSeek, and NotebookLM are transforming teaching workflows, lesson planning, and

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01:06:04

EdTechSR Ep 348 Goodbye Home Button

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2025/07/05

Welcome to episode 348 (“Goodbye Home Button”) of the EdTech Situation Room from February 19, 2025, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) unpacked Apple’s latest hardware evolution as the company officially retires the home button and lightning port, fully embracing USB-C and ushering in a new chapter for iPhones and iPads. The conversation explored the impacts for educators, older adults, and anyone

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01:11:31

EdTechSR Ep 347 DeepSeek Disruption

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2025/07/03

Welcome to episode 347 (“DeepSeek Disruption”) of the EdTech Situation Room from February 12, 2025, where technology news met educational analysis. In this episode, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) unpacked the latest headlines and their educational implications. The co-hosts dove into China’s rapidly advancing DeepSeek AI model, exploring its open-source release, security concerns, and what it could mean for global AI competition. They also discussed the

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01:09:07

EdTechSR Ep 342 Encrypted by Default

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2025/05/31

Welcome to episode 342 (“Encrypted by Default”) of the EdTech Situation Room from December 18, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) unpacked the FBI’s unprecedented advice urging Americans to use encrypted messaging apps like Signal and WhatsApp, discussing the implications for personal privacy, national security, and school digital literacy. The show also dove into the Justice Department’s

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01:06:22

EdTechSR Ep 341 Blue Sky Rising

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2025/04/27

Welcome to episode 341 (“Blue Sky Rising”) of the EdTech Situation Room from December 4, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the surge in popularity of Bluesky as a social platform for educators, the rising importance of media literacy, and the expanding role of AI in classrooms and personal security. Jason shared insights from Montana’s first AI Play Date event, and Wes highlighted a

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01:11:41

EdTechSR Ep 340 Big Tech & Big Changes

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2025/02/22

Welcome to episode 340 (“Big Tech & Big Changes”) of the EdTech Situation Room from November 13, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the latest shifts in the tech landscape, from Apple’s hardware advancements to AI’s growing role in education and privacy concerns. Jason shared insights on upgrading to Apple’s new MacBook Pro with an M4 chip, emphasizing its speed, efficiency, and potential

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01:01:40

EdTechSR Ep 337 Teaching and Parenting in the AI Era

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2025/01/01

Welcome to episode 337 (“Teaching and Parenting in the AI Era”) of the EdTech Situation Room from October 16, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the complexities of integrating AI into education. They discussed how school administrators, teachers, and parents are grappling with challenges like AI-assisted plagiarism, privacy concerns, and balancing innovation with ethical responsibility

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01:08:01

EdTechSR Ep 336 NotebookLM and Beyond

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/12/29

Welcome to episode 336 (“NotebookLM and Beyond”) of the EdTech Situation Room from September 25, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the latest advancements in AI and educational technology, including Google’s NotebookLM updates and their transformative potential. They also examined Meta’s bold moves in integrating AI-generated images into social media feeds, discussed the implications of

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01:13:00

EdTechSR Ep 335 NotebookLM Revolution

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/12/29

Welcome to episode 335 (“NotebookLM Revolution”) of the EdTech Situation Room from September 18, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) delved into Google's NotebookLM advancements, including the "Audio Overview" feature revolutionizing document interaction. They explored OpenAI's new reasoning model, Apple's latest innovations from the 2024 event, and AI ethics with Taylor Swift’s stance on deepfakes

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01:02:27

EdTechSR Ep 334 Considering AI Regulation

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/12/14

Welcome to episode 334 (“Considering AI Regulation”) of the EdTech Situation Room from August 29, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the rapidly evolving world of AI, including the implications of California's sweeping AI safety legislation and the broader challenges of algorithmic accountability. Discussions spanned the role of AI in education, emerging AI-powered tools like Google’s

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00:59:02

EdTechSR Ep 333 Billions Breached

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/12/11

Welcome to episode 333 (“Billions Breached”) of the EdTech Situation Room from August 21, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) discussed the alarming implications of recent massive data breaches, including the exposure of billions of personal records worldwide. They explored the broader consequences of these breaches on privacy, cybersecurity, and digital trust. The hosts also examined the ethical

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01:08:28

EdTechSR Ep 332 AI and CyberThreats

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/12/10

Welcome to episode 332 (“AI and Cyber Threats”) of the EdTech Situation Room from August 7, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the latest advancements in AI technologies, discussing their ethical implications and potential in educational settings. They examined pressing cybersecurity challenges, highlighting infrastructure vulnerabilities and proactive measures for resilience. The

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01:05:16

EdTechSR Ep 331 CrowdStrike Crisis Impact

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/10/12

Welcome to episode 331 (“CrowdStrike Crisis Impact”) of the EdTech Situation Room from July 24, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) covered an array of pressing issues in tech and education. They delved into the recent widespread disruption caused by a CrowdStrike security update, which affected numerous organizations, including airlines and medical facilities, sparking discussions on cybersecurity

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01:08:39

EdTechSR Ep 329 Apple's AI Move

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/07/01

Welcome to episode 329 (“Apple's AI Move”) of the EdTech Situation Room from June 26, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) discussed a variety of technology topics through an educational lens. Key discussions included Apple’s recent advancements in AI, their strategic decisions regarding AI integration, and the implications for educational technology. The episode also covered the ongoing challenges

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01:09:51

EdTechSR Ep 328 AI Copyright Clash

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/07/01

Welcome to episode 328 (“AI Copyright Clash”) of the EdTech Situation Room from June 5, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) discussed a variety of pressing topics in the realm of educational technology. Key discussions included the controversy surrounding AI-generated voices and copyright, highlighted by the recent Scarlett Johansson incident with OpenAI. They delved into the implications of AI

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01:02:55

EdTechSR Ep 324: Deep Dives into Disinformation

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/04/28

Welcome to episode 324 (“Deep Dives in Disinformation”) of the EdTech Situation Room from April 17, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer and Dr. Wesley Fryer discussed a variety of important topics in educational technology and AI's impact on education, from San Diego, California and Charlotte, North Carolina respectively. Jason opened the episode by sharing his experiences at the ASU + GSV conference, which brought together leaders in education and

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01:07:26

EdTechSR Ep 323: Security Breaches Unfold

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/04/06

Welcome to episode 323 ("Security Breaches Unfold") of the EdTech Situation Room from April 3, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (AIcentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) discuss significant security breaches and vulnerabilities that have surfaced across various platforms, impacting millions from AT&T customers to young public school students. The episode also explores the latest in generative AI with insights from recent collaborations

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01:04:09

EdTechSR Ep 322: Openness Challenges Authoritarianism

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/03/30

Welcome to episode 322 ("Openness Challenges Authoritarianism") of the EdTech Situation Room from March 6, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer and Dr. Wesley Fryer navigated through the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, education, and policy. The episode offered in-depth discussions on the implications of new AI developments, with a particular focus on Google's AI challenges and Microsoft's latest endeavors in integrating AI into Windows. The

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01:07:36

EdTechSR Ep 321: AI Integration Insights

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/03/16

Welcome to episode 321 (“AI Integration Insights”) of the EdTech Situation Room from March 6, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer (aicentrist.com) and Dr. Wesley Fryer (wesfryer.com) explored the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and its profound implications for education and technology. Amidst the scenic backdrop of the NCTIES conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the anticipation of spring break, the co-hosts delved into

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01:03:21

EdTechSR Ep 320 Privacy and Platform Shifts

EdTech Situation Room by Jason Neiffer and Wes Fryer ·

2024/03/16

Welcome to episode 320 ("Privacy and Platform Shifts") of the EdTech Situation Room from February 21, 2024, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week, Dr. Jason Neiffer and Dr. Wesley Fryer, joining from their diverse locales of Montana and North Carolina, dove into a rich dialogue exploring the evolving landscape of digital privacy, the shift in platforms due to new technological integrations, and the profound implications for educators and learners. In a world increasingly shaped

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