The Road to Macstock Conference & Expo finds its way to Brian Flanagan-Arthurs, who will present “Automate, But Don’t Take Shortcuts,” focusing on accessible, time-saving automation tools built into Apple devices. He will focus on simple automations, routines, and smart device usage that reclaim time and support better learning, productivity, and health—without overwhelming complexity. The session will also explore how automation and AI shape education and the future workplace.
Show Notes:Chapters:
00:08 Introduction to Macstock00:39 Brian's Return to Macstock02:04 The Shift to Automation04:08 Overcoming Automation Fears07:50 Home Automation Basics11:11 The Convenience of Automation12:52 Rethinking Smart Devices15:07 Health Monitoring as Automation17:42 Evaluating Technology's Impact22:15 The Educator's Perspective24:38 Making Automation Part of Life26:26 Conclusion and Invitation
Guests:
Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.
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