Author: Randy Black

Randall "Randy" Black is an educator, technology specialist, and podcaster from Milton, WV. He currently works in educational technology helping to support students and staff in their daily usage of technology in the classroom. He is an avid podcaster and Christian who shares his thoughts and ideas on several podcasts weekly.

Wikipedia: Brilliant or Broken? – NaPodPoMo 2025 #6

In this NaPodPoMo episode of Randy Unscripted, I explore what Wikipedia truly is and how it became the world’s reference desk. I examine both its strengths and weaknesses—its openness, accessibility, and pitfalls in reliability and bias. The episode also reflects on how Wikipedia has transformed how we learn, share, and…

Technology Can’t Replace Teachers – NaPodPoMo 2025 #5

On today’s episode for NaPodPoMo I do a quick overview of Artificial Intelligence and the impact it is, and could be having, on education today. The podcast episode is based on information available in a blog post on my website: https://randallblack.com/blog/the-rise-of-artificial-intelligence-in-education-opportunities-for-teachers-students-and-administrators/.

How Faith Changed My Reaction – NaPodPoMo 2025 #4

On this episode for NaPodPoMo I share about an experience I had at work and how I handled it. I also discuss why I was able to handle it the way in which I did due to my faith.

The Truth About Online Privacy – NaPodPoMo 2025 #3

On this third episode for NaPodPoMo, I talked about the idea of online privacy in the United States of America today. This podcast episode is based on a blog post available on my website: https://randallblack.com/blog/do-you-have-a-right-to-privacy-online-in-the-united-states/.

Father, Son, and Jazz Band – NaPodPoMo 2025 #2

On this second episode for NaPodPoMo, I talk with my son Mikey about some things going on this school year and his plans for the future.

30 Days. 30 Episodes. Let’s Go. – NaPodPoMo 2025 #1

Join me as we take this journey of NaPodPoMo (National Podcast Posting Month) and try to post a new episode every day of the month of November.

Honoring Coach Jim Clayton: A Life of Faith, Service, and Unshakable Encouragement

In this deeply personal episode, I honor my dear friend, colleague, co-host, and mentor, Coach Jim Clayton, who passed away on September 18, 2025. I share how Jim first impacted me as a teenager, how our friendship grew through years of teaching together, and what I learned from his everyday…