The Tech Savvy Professor

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​The Tech Savvy Professor, hosted by Dr. Marty Jencius (Kent State University) and Dr. Eric Perry (Keiser University), are two professors' love for all things technology. TSP will be brief weekly conversations regarding what technology they are currently enjoying. You'll get helpful ideas of great software, apps, and hardware as they can be used in your academic and non-academic life.

Recent Episodes

JUL 5, 2026
Email to Workflow
Eric and Marty speak about how to get things out of your email and into your workflow The Built-In Tools: Mail Rules Faculty Guide: Managing Outlook Email Effectively https://helpdesk.lsua.edu/support/solutions/articles/48001276836-faculty-guide-managing-outlook-email-effectively Set Up Rules in Apple Mail https://www.macuncle.com/blog/set-up-rules-in-apple-mail/ 10 Essential Outlook Rules to Amplify Your Productivity https://exclaimer.com/email-signature-handbook/10-essential-outlook-rules-amplify-productivity/ Apple Shortcuts: Triggering Tasks from Mail Communication Triggers in Shortcuts https://support.apple.com/guide/shortcuts/communication-triggers-apdd711f9dff/ios Automate Tasks in Mail on Mac https://support.apple.com/guide/mail/automate-mail-tasks-mlhlp1120/mac Zapier: Connecting Email to Everything Else 6 Gmail Automation Ideas https://zapier.com/blog/automate-gmail-with-zapier/ Automate Todoist Task Creation from Gmail https://www.storylane.io/tutorials/how-to-automate-todoist-task-creation-from-gmail-emails-with-zapier Automating Task Management: From Gmail to Notion https://connex.digital/blog/automating-task-management-from-gmail-to-notion-using-zapier/ How to Automate Gmail with Zapier (Filters, Labels, Workflows) https://aiprocesshub.com/automate-gmail-with-zapier/ IFTTT: The Simpler Alternative Connect Email and iOS Shortcuts on IFTTT https://ifttt.com/connect/email/ios_shortcuts AI in the Loop Zapier Automation for Google Workspace Efficiency https://www.automatemy.co/blog/zapier-automation-for-google-workspace-efficiency Find the Show Email: [email protected] Web: https://ThePodTalk.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TechSavvyProfessor
29 MIN
FEB 13, 2026
Phones, Tablets, and Laptops at Work
Eric and Marty talk about how they use their phones, tablets and laptops at work Articles & Resources Using Mac and iPad Together: Tips and Tricks https://education.apple.com/resource/250012976 How I turned my iPad into a work machine https://youtu.be/Uu8gU8gyCZU How to Integrate Tablets into Existing Workflows https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/knowledgebase/how-to-integrate-tablets-into-existing-workflows/ Four ways tablets can improve your workflow https://shop.lhagenda.com/uncategorized/four-ways-tablets-can-improve-workflow/7 ways to use your smartphones & tablets for work https://command-app.com/7-ways-to-use-your-smartphones-tablets-for-work Smartphone: 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 meetings Tablet: Reading & Reflective Workspace · Reading and annotating PDFs · Dissertation and manuscript review · Slide viewing and markup · Handwritten note-taking · Mind-mapping and idea sketching Laptop/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 Comments Email: [email protected] Website: https://ThePodTalk.net YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TechSavvyProfessor
26 MIN