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From Concept to Practice: Implementing Liquid Syllabi in Higher Ed

Jan 09, 2025 18m Transcript

Join us as we dive into an innovative approach to student engagement with Margie Pannell and Frank Plunkett from Peirce College. In this episode, they share their journey of implementing a liquid…

S2E82 Streamline Your Teaching and Workload with Artificial Intelligence

May 01, 2024 16m Transcript

We are back on the conversation of artificial intelligence (AI) since we’re seeing AI being used more and more in our everyday lives. In this episode, we dive into how AI can offer assistance to…

S2E81 Wandering Minds: Improving Retention through Retrieval Practices, Interleaving, and Microactivities

Apr 17, 2024 17m Transcript

Have you ever looked at your students and saw their eyes glaze over, knowing they most likely are not retaining anything you’re saying? So, what tools can you implement to help your students retain…

Unlocking Teaching Excellence: Strategies for Growth

Apr 03, 2024 16m Transcript

What can you do to propel your teaching career, and what advice do some of our great higher ed instructors have for you? In this episode, you’ll be reminded of the importance of remaining open to…

S2E79 Class Adjourned: The Importance of Ending Well

Mar 20, 2024 17m Transcript

We always talk about the beginning of the course and setting the tone, but what about the end of the course? How can you make your course memorable? How can you make your end-of-course project…

S2E78 The Art of Meaningful Assessment: From Choice Boards to AI-Driven Dialogues

Mar 06, 2024 12m Transcript

Today, we’re going to explore innovative assessment strategies that enhance student learning. We’ll talk about reflection and how to use feedback as a tool for growth and knowledge, and then we’ll…

S2E77 A Quest for Knowledge: Making Learning Irresistible through Gamification Strategies

Feb 21, 2024 16m Transcript

In this episode, we dive into the power of gamification in education, exploring how it can transform student engagement and motivation. We start by examining the role of failure as a motivating tool…

S2E76 Teaching Tomorrow: Unleashing the Synergy Between Humans and Robots

Feb 07, 2024 20m Transcript

In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI tools in education. Dr. Jayne Lammers emphasizes the importance of collaborative exploration, urging teachers and…

S3E75 My Classroom is a Safe Place: Empowering Trans-spectrum Students

Jan 24, 2024 18m Transcript

Last summer, I attended our Teaching Professor Annual Conference, one of my favorite conferences that we host. If you haven’t been to it, I highly recommend attending it this year in New Orleans. You…

S3E74 Social Media as a Gateway: Forging Connections and Enhancing Classroom Culture

Jan 10, 2024 25m Transcript

Join Staci Gilpin and Courtney Plotts in their research on how social media impacts the educational journey and engagement of undergraduate students. They explore the transformative power of social…

S2E73 Mindful Living: Developing Our Mindfulness Muscles

Nov 29, 2023 19m Transcript

As we wind down in the month of December, I’m always in awe at how fast it goes by. I thought it would be a good reminder to slow down this month, to really practice our mindfulness muscles. It’s the…

S2E72 Live with Michael Strawser: Embracing Rejection, Rediscovering Your Teaching Purpose, and Empowering Students

Nov 15, 2023 32m Transcript

Join Michael Strawser as he explains how he maintains motivation in his teaching amidst the challenges of complacency and burnout. Strawser explores the power of professional development communities…

S2E71 Teaching in the Digital Age: Building Connection through Technology

Nov 01, 2023 16m Transcript

As educators, you understand the need to captivate your students’ attention. So today we’re going to explore specific technology tools that can help reinvigorate your teaching methods – if you’re…

S2E70 Words Matter: The Art of Effective Classroom Communication

Oct 18, 2023 22m Transcript

Communication in the classroom matters. Whether it’s verbal communication or non-verbal, how and what you say - or don’t say - in the classroom directly impacts your teaching and your students’…

S2E69 Transforming Reading Assignments into Engaging Tasks and Elevating Student Success

Oct 04, 2023 19m Transcript

According to research, less than half of students complete assigned readings. So, how do you get your students to complete the reading so they are better prepared to complete assignments, to…

S2E68 From Doubt to Drive: Navigating Disengagement, Self-worth, and Faculty Workload

Sep 20, 2023 16m Transcript

Today we’re going to dive into some of the challenges that faculty are currently facing and explore strategies to re-engage faculty in their roles. We’re tackling the issue of faculty…

S2E67 Exploring the Possibilities: Creating, Enhancing, and Editing with Artificial Intelligence

Sep 06, 2023 16m Transcript

Get a notepad or your laptop ready for this episode, because you’ll want to write down some of these AI tools we’re about to dive into. From using AI to design course materials, to supporting…

S2E66 The Curious Mind: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Students

Aug 22, 2023 17m Transcript

Today, we’re going to dive into the world of critical thinking – a skill that’s often misunderstood and rarely mastered. We’ll explore how this skill can transform students into astute thinkers who…

S2E65 Exploring Extended Reality for Engaged Learning and Innovative Instruction

Aug 09, 2023 15m Transcript

Do you know the difference between virtual reality, mixed realities, augmented reality, and extended reality? In this episode, Juanita J. (JJ) Wallace will start by explaining the differences between…

Engaging Faculty and Creating a Healthier Academic Environment

Jul 26, 2023 13m Transcript

Today we’re going to look at ways we can increase human motivation and give faculty a sense of autonomy. We’ll talk about the Motivation Hygiene Theory, where although someone can be highly motivated…

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