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Tips and Tech Talk for WGU IT Students

These tips and tech talks address common topics for new and continuing students.  Some topics are technical and address common questions related to specific courses or disciplines and some will help guide you through your journey as a WGU student – covering topics like motivation, time management and other area where you might benefit from an extra nudge.

Featured Episode:

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Course-related Topics

AWS Exam Prep with Demetria Crawford, View transcript

Cloud Table Talk with Demetria Crawford and LaQuetta Glaze, View transcript

C849 Tips with Ray Randolph and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Tips with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836, Lesson 1, What is Information Security with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 2Identity and Authentication with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 3Authorization and Access Control with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 4Auditing and Accountability with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 5Intro toCrypto with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, Take a survey, View transcript

C836 Lesson 6Laws, Compliance & Regulation with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 7, Opsec with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 8, The Human Element with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 9, Physical Security with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 10, Network Security with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 11, Operating System Security with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C836 Lesson 12, Application Security with Arthur Moore and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C706 Overview with Ron Mendell, View transcript

C726 Task 1, Section B Overview with Yolanda DuPree, View transcript

C702 Tor Network and Browser with Michelle Williams, View transcript

C701 and C795 Nmap Overview with Jenny Heiner, View transcript

Cyber Security Clubs with Bob Curtis, View transcript

C725 Information Security and Assurance with Erin Linnertand Nora Wayman-Baggaley, View transcript

DefCon Conference with Ora Denton and Jacqueline Carrau.

C175 Tips with Michele McFarlane and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C170 Tips with Maria Schenk and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C954 - Urban Legends with Jerry Geiser and Lavender Boyles, View transcript

C954 - What is Covered in IT Management with Jerry Geiser and Lavender Boyles, View transcript

C954 - Chapter 11.2 with Jerry Geiser and Lavender Boyles, View transcript

D194 Tips with Erik Anderson and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Why Do I Need to Learn Finance with Lavender Boyles and Jerry Geiser, VIew transcript

C928 How Do I Get Started with Lavender Boyles and Jerry Geiser, View transcript

C928 Tips with Lavender Boyles and Jerry Geiser, View transcript

C928 Using the 10Q to Complete the Assessment with Lavender Boyles and Jerry Geiser, View transcript

C928 10Q Overview with Lavender Boyles and Jerry Geiser, View transcript

C928 Frequently Asked Questions with Lavender Boyles and Jerry Geiser, View transcript

C928 Cost of Capital with Lavender Boyles and Jerry Geiser, View transcript

C480/D114 - Subnetting with Adrian Brown, View transcript

C480/D114 - Why Subnet? with Adrian Brown, View transcript

D114 Tips with Jeff Ferdinand and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C859 The Role of Python and Automation in Networking with Aaron Francis.

CCNA 2 with Jeff Ferdinand and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

CCNA 3 with Jeff Ferdinand and Jessica Galterio, VIew transcript

The Art of Debugging with Carolyn Sher-DeCusatis and Mark Kinkead, View transcript

Multi-Developer Environments with Carolyn Sher-DeCusatis, Mark Kinkead, and Dave Couch, View transcript

The Value of a Backup with Carolyn Sher-DeCusatis and Mark Kinkead, View transcript

C769 - Converting Task 2 to Task 3 with Joe Barnhart, View transcript

C769/C868/C964/C195 - Choosing a Topic with Candice Allen, View transcript

C769 - Choosing Your Topic with Charlie Paddock, View a transcript

C796 - Evaluation Framework with Dr. Wendy Campbell, View a transcript

C964/D195 Statistical Significance with Jim Ashe, View a transcript

Capstone Excellence Awards with Chris Kline, View a transcript

Excellence Awards with Chris Kline, View a transcript

Big O Intro with Jim Ashe, View transcript

C173 Overview with Cemal Tepe and team, View transcript

C191 with Amy Antonucci, View transcript

C851 Overview with Radha Sundararajan, Kristopher Goodell, and John Galliano, View transcript

C851 Linux Career Discussion with John Galliano and Guest Brandon Glenn, View transcript

C851 Linux Career Discussion with John Galliano and Guest Mark Cronin, View transcript

C851 Podcast with John Galliano and Guest Christian Youngblood.

C851 Podcast with John Galliano and Guest Ola Okedele.

C857 Overview with DeNece Meyer and Amy Antonucci, View transcript

C867 Overview with Myron Wilson and Mouna Kettani, View transcript

C949 Computer Science with DeNece Meyer and Jim Ashe, View transcript

C950 with Jim Ashe and DeNece Meyer, View transcript

C951 Introduction to AI with DeNece Meyer and Jim Ashe, View transcript

C951 Introduction to AI Deep Dive with DeNece Meyer and Jim Ashe, View transcript

C952 Overview with DeNece Meyer and Sidney Rubey, View transcript

C958 Overview, Strategies and Tips For Success with Stephenie Bozdogan and Nick Meyer, View transcript

C959 Overview and Tips with Nina Rupert and Lisa Vandever, View transcript

C960 Overview with Elnora Campbell and John Hoffman, View transcript

C964 with Jim Ashe and DeNece Meyer, View transcript

C964 Intro to Inferential Stats (Capstone Prep) with Jim Ashe, View transcript

C182/D322 Data Topics with Amr Abdulatif.

C182/D322 Welcome to Introduction to IT with Amr Abdulatif.

C393 Tips with Basil Muhammad and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

C850 Tips with Tom Milham, View transcript

Data, Information, Knowledge, Wisdom (DIKW) with Amr Abdulatif.

Programming and Scripting with Amr Abdulatif.

Switches, Routers, and Hubs with Amr Abdulatif.

Program-related Topics

Understanding RansomwareView transcript

Cybersecurity and Network Operations with Jacqueline Carrau and Ora Denton, View transcript

Cyber Security Club with Bob Curtis, View transcript

Program Overview and Career Advancement with Jerry Geiser and Ryan Whisler, View transcript

What Makes the MSITM Unique? with Ryan Whisler and Scott Allen, View transcript

MSITM Student Success Story with Lavender Boyles and Stephanie, View transcript

MSITM Student Success Story with Lavender Boyles and Rick, View transcript

What to Expect as a New MSITM Student with Lavender Boyles and Jaynee Farmer, View transcript

Resiliency with Lavender Boyles and Jodi Milliner, View transcript

MSITM Capstone Project with Jaynee Farmer and Lavender Boyles, View transcript

Career Series

Network Engineering, Cloud and Security: What’s the difference? with Dave Huff, View transcipt

The Role of the CIO with Ryan Whisler and Steven Butschi (Google Cloud Education Team), View transcript

IT Leadership Talk with Joel Davila and Jerry Geiser, View transcript

IT Leadership and the Cloud with Dr. Andre Alfred, Partner, Microsoft Corporation, View transcript

WGU Student Journey

You Against You with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Weak or Strong? with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Remember to Study with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Plan B with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Friendly Accountability with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Things to Happen with Sean Jensen, View transcript

No Weekends Off with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Gritty People with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Keep Moving with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Infinite Creativity with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Procrastination Thief with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Seize the Opportunities with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Try Something with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Drive Yourself with Sean Jensen, View transcript

You Have the Time with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Smile with Sean Jensen, View transcript

You Are a Leader with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Urgency of Doing with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Time to Enjoy with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Fly with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Rest and Recovery with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Exciting Challenges with Sean Jensen, View transcript

An Inch of Movement with Sean Jensen, View transcript

Anxiety Is A Waste, View transcript

Building a Relationship with your PM with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

How to Accelerate with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Your First 30 Days as a WGU Student with Steven Davis, View transcript

When Am I Ready to Test with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

5 Tips for New Students with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

How to be Successful with Competency-Based Education with Miranda Dyer and Susannah Dobson, View transcript

SMART Goals with Tony Godfrey, View transcript

Scholarship Tips with Kevin Richards, View transcript

Evolution of a First-Term Student with John Chladny, View transcript

Committing to a Study Schedule with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Resources in Student Success with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Three Truths and a Lie About Working With Instructors with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Setting Realistic Expectations your IT Degree Program with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Satisfactory Academic Progress,

5 Tips from Successful Students with Chana Temple, View transcript

How to Engage with your CI with Chana Temple, View transcript

Imposter Syndrome with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Pomodoro Time Management Technique with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

10 Tips when preparing for a CompTIA Exam with Melissa Hallock, View transcript

Navigating Third-Party AssessmentsView transcript

Retaking an Assessment with Jessica Galterio, Julianne Koch, and Erik Anderson, View transcript

Personal Recovery Plan with Dan Morrill, View transcript

Calendaring with Tony Godfrey, View transcript

SMART Goals with Tony Godfrey, View transcript

6 Months is a Long Time—But Not Really with Julianne Koch.

Revisiting Your Why with Julianne Koch, View transcript

Calendar Management Tips - Part 1 -  with Tony Godfrey, View transcript

Calendar Management Tips - Part 2 - with Tony Godfrey, View transcript

Mobile Apps That Can Help You Succeed with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Why Is Starting So Hard? with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Managing Your Time and Emotions with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Ready, Set, Goals with Tonya Ferreira,  View transcript

Why You Should Write Down Goals with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Eisenhower Matrix Urgent v Important Principle for Time Management with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

Timeboxing Swimlanes with Tony Godfrey, View transcript

How to Finish What You Have Started with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

How Getting Your Degree Is Like Getting In Shape with Julianne Koch and Jessica Galterio, View transcript

What Reddit Got Wrong with Dean Joe Dery, Dr. Eric Lagally, and Summer Ball

Writing Center with Todd Battistelli and Jessica Galterio, View a transcript

Math Center with Daniel Madden and Dave Webb, View a transcript

Welcome to the Math Center with Daniel Madden and Dave Webb, View a transcript

Let's Get To Know the Student Success Center with Ellinoa Blake and Jessica Galterio, View a transcript

Capstone Excellence Awards with Chris Kline, View a transcript

Excellence Awards with Chris Kline, View a transcript

WGU Military Broadcast Network

Tips for Military Students with Jeff Burton, Kirk Wallace, and Tanya Smith, View a transcript

Why Not You—Why Not Now Military Options with Dan Morrill and Davon Copeland, View transcript

Individual Victories with Dan Morrill, Davon Copeland, and Mike Peterson, View transcript

Everything In Between with Davon Copeland, Dan Morrill, and Joshua from CSS Global Tech, View transcript

Getting Credit for our Military Experience with Dan Morrill, Davon Copeland, Elizabeth Lee, and Jennifer Barney, View transcript

EP 160 - Military Broadcast Network with Guest Teresa Patton.

EP 161 - Military Broadcast Network with Guests Josh Prado and Ricoh Danielson.

EP 162 - Military Broadcast Network - Overview of BSNOS with Guest Dave Huff.

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