Welcome to Make Tech work, the podcast where we explore the intersection of technology, education, and creativity. I’m Petros Hatjopoulos, and today we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: the tech challenges faced by educators and music ministry leaders—and the solutions that can make their lives easier, as well as our courses and ministries more popular and successful
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, leading a choir, or organizing worship services, technology can be both a blessing and a headache. But don’t worry—we’ve got you covered.
We love talking about generations.
Baby Boomers.
Generation X.
Millennials.
Generation Z.
Generation Alpha.
Sometimes we stereotype them a little too much.
But one observation is difficult to ignore.
Today's students have grown up in a digital world.
Not a world that is becoming digital.
A world that already is.
To them, asking an AI assistant a question isn't revolutionary.
It's normal.
27 Jun 2026
Lorenzo Milani: Why a School in the Mountains Still Matters Today
Today's episode is a little different.
We usually talk about technology, innovation, artificial intelligence, and the changing world of work. But today I'd like to step back more than half a century and introduce you to someone who never touched a computer, never sent an email, and never imagined artificial intelligence.
Yet his ideas may be more relevant to education in 2026 than ever before.
Today marks the anniversary of the death of Lorenzo Milani, the Italian priest, educator, and social reformer whose influence on teaching continues to challenge educators around the world.
His most famous work, Letter to a Teacher, asks a deceptively simple question:
Who is school really for?
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20 Jun 2026
Episode 11: ChatGPT for Course Creation- The Art of Prompting
Today we're exploring one of the most powerful skills in modern online education: using ChatGPT effectively to create better courses, faster.
Not just using AI.
Using AI well.
Because here's the reality: many course creators try ChatGPT, ask it a few questions, get mediocre results, and conclude that the technology is overhyped.
But the problem usually isn't the AI.
It's the prompt.
In today's episode, we'll unpack the key ideas from Master ChatGPT for Course Creation with the Art of Prompting, a guide developed for my University of Bridgeport course “advanced Media for Educators”. We'll look at why prompting matters, how instructional designers can use AI strategically, and a practical framework you can start using immediately to design courses, create content, and engage learners more effectively.
So whether you're an educator, trainer, coach, consultant, or online entrepreneur, stay with me.
Let's dive in.
24 Oct 2025
Episode 10 - Mac or Windows - security and privacy in 2025
Today we’re tackling a question that’s sparked endless debates: Mac vs. Windows—which is more secure, both historically and right now in 2025?
“If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re safer on a Mac or a PC, or if you’re just curious about how these two tech giants stack up against hackers and malware, this episode is for you.
“Let’s start with a surprising fact: In 2025, both Apple and Microsoft have patched more zero-day vulnerabilities than ever before. But that’s not the whole story. So, which platform has the edge? Let’s break it down.”
8 Aug 2025
Episode 9: Should we be asking AI our questions about faith?
Today we’re diving into something that might jolt your spiritual circuits: should we be asking AI our questions about faith? Heather Brady at Sojourners just dropped an opinion piece called "‘Don’t Ask AI Your Questions About Faith’". Let’s unpack it
22 Jul 2025
Episode 8 - the promise—sometimes the peril—of citizenship
... today we’re diving into an eye‑opening essay from The Atlantic by Chris Feliciano Arnold, titled “Naturalized Citizens Are Scared.” It begins with a childhood memory, and it ends with a chilling reality: for millions, citizenship doesn’t feel permanent anymore.
23 Jun 2025
another HUGE data breach and ... Digital hygiene
Industry experts discuss recent massive data breaches and the importance of digital hygiene, offering strategies to protect against online threats and stay safe.
22 Apr 2025
BONUS episode: Women taking space!
On Monday, an all female crew traveled to the very edge of space on Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket.
They were sort of savaged.
23 Mar 2025
Episode 4 -How to Avoid US-Based Digital Services—and Why You Might Want To. part 1
Big Tech’s role in shaping our digital lives has never been more pronounced. But with major firms like Apple, Google, and Meta aligning with the Trump administration’s policies, many people are looking for alternatives—especially when it comes to privacy, security, and civil liberties.
Today, we’ll unpack the concerns surrounding US-based digital services, why they matter, and what you can do about it.
21 Feb 2025
Episode 3 - Integrate AI into your college classroom to enhance learning, engagement, and efficiency.
We are discussing and expanding on use of AI in the classroom:
For Teaching & Learning
For Classroom Engagement
For Administrative Efficiency
Ethical & Critical Thinking Discussions
and of course, some extra focus on Music Education tools.
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8 Feb 2025
Episode 2 - Run an AI bot Locally and privately !
We have heard all about AI and AI chat bots, and many - if not most of us have tried them, used them, many of our students regularly use them, to improve their writing, check their math, get help with their coding, or plainly just cheat.
The way we access these platforms is usually via a browser or an app. We go to chatgpt.ai log in, type in our prompt, get a response and we interact from there, going back and forth. However, all this information we provide, is sent to the provider and we have no control over who keeps this data, how it is linked to us, and for how long it is kept and how it is and will be used.
So how fantastic it would be, if we could just download the code and run it locally on our computer without depending on our requests and information being sent and shared with anyone remotely?
Well, it is possible and even for the non nerds among us
1 Feb 2025
Episode one. Introduction
Today, an introduction: The tech challenges faced by educators and music ministry leaders—and the solutions that can make their lives easier, as well as our courses and ministries more popular and successful
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, leading a choir, or organizing worship services, technology can be both a blessing and a headache.
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