The Tech Savvy Professor

Marty and Eric give their tips and resources for how faculty can create, edit, and publish professional-quality video.Platform-Specific Video Creation ToolsmacOS ToolsFinal Cut Pro – https://support.apple.com/guide/final-cut-pro/welcome/maciMovie – https://support.apple.com/guide/imovie/welcome/macScreenFlow – https://www.telestream.net/screenflow/overview.htmEcamm Live – https://www.ecamm.comWindows ToolsCamtasia – https://www.techsmith.com/video-editor.htmlClipchamp – https://support.microsoft.com/clipchampOBS Studio – https://obsproject.comiPadOS & iOS ToolsLumaFusion – https://luma-touch.com/lumafusion-for-ios/CapCut – https://www.capcut.comApple Clips – https://support.apple.com/guide/clips/welcome/iosAndroid ToolsKineMaster – https://www.kinemaster.comInShot – https://inshot.com AI Tools for EditingDescript – https://www.descript.comRiverside – https://riverside.fmAdobe Express Video – https://www.adobe.com/express/create/videoEmail: [email protected]: https://ThePodTalk.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TechSavvyProfessor

Eric and Marty talk about how they use their phones, tablets and laptops at work Articles & ResourcesUsing Mac and iPad Together: Tips and Trickshttps://education.apple.com/resource/250012976How I turned my iPad into a work machinehttps://youtu.be/Uu8gU8gyCZUHow to Integrate Tablets into Existing Workflowshttps://www.lenovo.com/us/en/knowledgebase/how-to-integrate-tablets-into-existing-workflows/Four ways tablets can improve your workflowhttps://shop.lhagenda.com/uncategorized/four-ways-tablets-can-improve-workflow/7 ways to use your smartphones & tablets for workhttps://command-app.com/7-ways-to-use-your-smartphones-tablets-for-workSmartphone: Command Center & Capture Device·   Email triage and quick replies·   Calendar and scheduling·   Text communication·   Voice memo and idea capture·   Two-factor authentication·   Quick AI prompts·   Micro-tasks between meetingsTablet: Reading & Reflective Workspace·   Reading and annotating PDFs·   Dissertation and manuscript review·   Slide viewing and markup·   Handwritten note-taking·   Mind-mapping and idea sketchingLaptop/Desktop: Deep Work Engine·   Manuscript writing and grant drafting·   Data analysis·   Slide creation·   Course design and LMS work·   Video recording and editing·   Long-form AI prompt engineering Practical Takeaways·   Not all devices should do everything.·   Assign tasks by cognitive load.·   Reduce context switching.·   Protect deep-work environments.·   Let your workflow evolve as your academic role evolves.Final CommentsEmail: [email protected]: https://ThePodTalk.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TechSavvyProfessor

Marty and Eric talk about ways in which you can plan, organize, execute your digital academic brand.Helpful Tools for Academic Websites & E-PortfoliosWebsite Builders:- WordPress – https://wordpress.com- Squarespace – https://www.squarespace.com- Wix – https://www.wix.com Academic-Focused Platforms:- Google Sites – https://sites.google.com- Notion – https://www.notion.so- Weebly for Education – https://education.weebly.com- About.me – https://about.mePractical Approaches- Start with a one-page website.- Use templates for teaching, research, service, and media.- Embed Google Scholar, ORCID, or Zotero widgets.- Sync updated CV PDFs to your site.- Include professional photos and a consistent color palette. Practical Takeaways- Your website is the public front door to your professional life.- A personal site maintains control of your academic narrative.- Use the site as a centralized hub for your work.- E-portfolios help others understand the breadth of your work.- Search committees expect digital presence.Email: [email protected]: https://ThePodTalk.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TechSavvyProfessor

Eric and Marty diving into classroom polling and quiz apps—like Poll Everywhere, Mentimeter, and others—that allow professors to gather instant student feedback. Live polls inject interactivity into lectures and have been shown to improve attention, participation, and retention.Quick Tips for Success:·       Integrate polls directly into PowerPoint or Keynote (Poll Everywhere plug-in).·       Use open-ended questions sparingly; they work best for brainstorming.·       Try a pre-lecture quiz to gauge understanding and a post-quiz to reinforce learning.·       Encourage students to create their own polls for peer learning.Practical Approaches·       Keep polls short — 1–3 quick questions maintain energy.·       Use polls as transitions between lecture segments.·       Visualize results instantly to spark discussion.·       Rotate between tools to match class size and goals.·       Record responses and trends to inform future lessons.Popular Platforms for Faculty:- Poll Everywhere – https://www.polleverywhere.com- Mentimeter – https://www.mentimeter.com- Kahoot! – https://kahoot.com/- Slido – https://www.slido.com/-  Socrative – https://www.socrative.com/- Quizizz – https://quizizz.com/- Nearpod – https://nearpod.com/ -Booket - Booket.com - Quizlet - Quizlet.com Email: [email protected]: https://ThePodTalk.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TechSavvyProfessorFind us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, and all major podcast platforms.

Marty and Eric look at tools that organize, polish, and publish your academic work — balancing power, simplicity, and ethical use.All-in-One Writing and OrganizationScrivener – Powerful long-form writing, corkboard planning, manuscript export.https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener Manuscripts App – Simplified alternative to Scrivener with structure tools.https://www.manuscriptsapp.com/ Ulysses – Distraction-free Markdown writing for blogs & articles.https://ulysses.app/ yWriter – Free project-based writing tool good for dissertations or long reports.https://www.spacejock.com/yWriter.html Academic and Collaboration PlatformsOverleaf – Collaborative LaTeX editor with journal templates & real-time co-authoring.https://www.overleaf.com/ Authorea – Hybrid LaTeX/WYSIWYG tool for scientific papers and preprints.https://www.authorea.com/ Google Docs – Ubiquitous collaborative writing & version history.https://docs.google.com/ AI-Assisted and Grammar EnhancersGrammarly – Context-aware grammar & tone checking.https://www.grammarly.com/ ProWritingAid – Deep style and structure feedback, integrates with Word & Scrivener.https://prowritingaid.com/ LanguageTool – Open-source multilingual grammar checker.https://languagetool.org/ Writefull for Overleaf – AI-based academic English feedback built into Overleaf.https://www.overleaf.com/learn/how-to/Writefull_integration Ginger Software – Real-time grammar & sentence rephraser.https://www.gingersoftware.com/ Citation & Reference ManagersZotero – Free open-source reference manager & PDF organizer.https://www.zotero.org /Mendeley Reference Manager – Integrated PDF annotations & bibliographies.https://www.mendeley.com/ EndNote 20 – Professional citation tool with journal style templates.https://endnote.com/ Moderate and Accessible AlternativesFocusWriter – Minimalist writing interface to reduce distraction.https://gottcode.org/focuswriter/ Typora – Seamless Markdown editor for structured notes & drafts.https://typora.io/ Notion – Modular workspace for research organization and writing.https://www.notion.so/ Email: [email protected]: https://ThePodTalk.netYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TechSavvyProfessor