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Ep 387Translating Intentions into Action

Dave and Bonni Stachowiak talks about translating intention into action on episode 387 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Be mindful about what things you are trying to hold in your brain. -Dave Stachowiak Pick one thing, try it, and see what happens. -Dave Stachowiak Resources The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide, by Bonni Stachowiak Aikido Zettelkasten – note-taking method Extending the Mind – Finite Eyes James M. Lang Drafts App The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right: Gawande, Atul* Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, by David Allen* The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by, Brian Moran* Positive Work-Life Spillover episode with Andrew (Andy) Stenhouse Episode: The Productive Online and Offline Professor GTD in 15 minutes – A Pragmatic Guide to Getting Things Done Dealing with academic email, by Robert Talbert Use checklists to teach more effectively and efficiently The power of checklists Checklist for class planning efficiency For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood… and the Rest of Y’all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education, by Christopher Emdin* MacSparky: “Don’t be good at email.”

Nov 11, 202144 min

Ep 386Tools for Learning (part 2)

I share the second in a two-part series about my participation in the Tools4Learning annual survey on episode 386 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It really helps me to take a step back and reflect on the tools that I value and that I might be able to get more benefit from. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Mentioned Jane Hart’s Top Tools for Learning 2021 Top Tools for Personal Learning Top Tools for Workplace Learning Top Tools for Education Zoom | Education | Web conferencing Canva | Workplace Learning | Graphic design creator Blubrry | Workplace Learning | Podcast hosting Google Jamboard | Education Loom | Education | Screencasting

Nov 4, 202116 min

Ep 385Tools for Learning (part 1)

I share the first in a two-part series about my participation in the Tools4Learning annual survey on episode 385 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Who we follow on social media can help us in our ongoing quest to learn. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Mentioned 2021 Top Tools for Learning: My Votes Jane Hart’s Top Tools for Learning 2021 Top Tools for Personal Learning Top Tools for Workplace Learning Top Tools for Education Raindrop.io | Personal Learning | Digital bookmarking tool Overcast | Personal Learning | Podcast catcher Twitter | Personal Learning | Microblogging + social media network Episode 53 – Peter Newbury explained his method for who to follow on Twitter in that he connects with people who are like him, along with people who are not like him. Readwise | Personal Learning | Digital reading highlights manager Inoreader | Personal Learning | RSS feed aggregator To read my RSS feeds, I prefer to use Unread

Oct 28, 202115 min

Ep 384Supporting ADHD Learners

Karen Costa discusses how to support ADHD learners on episode 384 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode UDL is not a magic cure for all of our ills. -Karen Costa Individual accommodations can provide more personalized, specific, structured, and robust support. -Karen Costa We need to hear the voices of ADHD learners. -Karen Costa Resources Mentioned Russell Barkley Women with Attention Deficit Disorder 2nd Edition, by Sari Solden* Universal Design for Learning (UDL) OneFocus App Landmark College Dr. Hallowell ADHD 2.0, by Edward M. Hallowell M.D. & John J. Ratey M.D. (Author)

Oct 21, 202146 min

Ep 383Implicit Bias in Our Teaching

Jennifer Imazeki talks about implicit bias in our teaching on episode 383 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It is not about changing the bias or stopping the bias. It is about getting in between your internal reaction and your external reaction. -Jennifer Imazeki There is so much going on with our students that we can’t possibly know. -Jennifer Imazeki Resources Dr. Jennifer Imazeki’s Home Page Econ for Teachers Blog SDSU Center for Inclusive Excellence ACUE Implicit Bias video excerpt featuring Jennifer Imazeki Daniel Kahneman Peanut Butter, Jelly and Racism (NYT Interactive) Expectations of Brilliance Underlie Gender Distributions Across Academic Disciplines – Science Magazine

Oct 14, 202142 min

Ep 382Teaching Change

José Bowen shares about his new book, Teaching Change, on episode 382 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode College students are aware of the fact that they change. -José Bowen What are the important questions that our discipline answers? -José Bowen Diverse groups do better work and outperform groups of highly competent homogenous groups. They also take longer because they have more conflict because they question assumptions. -José Bowen It is a hard position to be the person in the group who questions assumptions. -José Bowen We think the opposite of conflict is harmony. The opposite of conflict is apathy. -José Bowen Resources Teaching Change: How to Develop Independent Thinkers Using Relationships, Resilience, and Reflection (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2021), by José Bowen (30% off with Code HTWN) Stephen Brookfield Michael Sandel’s Justice Course Change the question(s) Teaching Naked Teaching Half-Naked

Oct 7, 202143 min

Ep 381How to Use Podcasts in Teaching

Barbi Honeycutt and Bonni Stachowiak talk about how to use podcasts in teaching on episode 381 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Ask yourself, “how does this support my learning outcomes and help my students be successful in this course and beyond?” -Barbi Honeycutt Audio is a powerful medium. -Barbi Honeycutt Find podcasts that are already out there that integrate with your course learning outcomes, course goals, and course topics and leverage those. -Barbi Honeycutt Podcasts are hard work. -Barbi Honeycutt Resources International Podcast Day How to Level Up Your In-Home Recording Studio 10 Ways You Can Use Podcasts in Your Course to Engage Students (Lecture Breakers blog post) 10 Ways to Use Podcasts to Break Up Your Lecture (Lecture Breakers podcast episode) Lecture Breakers podcast A Guide to Academic Podcasting Additional Podcast Resources from Amplify Lecture Breakers Podcast Duke Learning Innovation’s Using Podcasts in Your Classroom 27: The Most Perfect Album Podcast Episode: 27: The Most Perfect Album The Rewatchables Podcast

Sep 30, 202147 min

Ep 380How to Discuss Race, Racism, and Politics in Education

Marcus Croom shares about How to Discuss Race, Racism, and Politics in Education on episode 380 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It is vital to know the difference between concluding a real talk and resolving a public issue. Those are not the same thing. -Marcus Croom Educators who take up this challenge will need to listen and learn and unlearn and relearn as human beings in addition to who they may be as professionals. -Marcus Croom You are going to listen and learn and process through the real talk along with the participants. -Marcus Croom This is not a checklist, but a protocol that sets up the possibilities and conditions for success. -Marcus Croom Resources Has It Already Happened? by Marcus Croom for Indiana University Bloomington’s Center for Innovative Teaching Real Talk? How to Discuss Race, Racism, and Politics in 21st Century American Schools, by Marcus Croom Marcus Croom, Indiana University Bloomington Recommendations Bonni Evaluate Your Puppies Marcus Croom 5th Annual CITL Reading List NYC EPICENTERS 9/11-2021 ‎Entrepreneurial Appetite’s Black Book Discussions ‎The Dancing Monk by Eric Reed ‎A Love Supreme, Pt. IV – Psalm (Live) by John Coltrane ‎Hymn to Freedom by Oscar Peterson ‎I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel to Be Free by Nina Simone ‎Misrepresented People by Stevie Wonder ‎Religion (feat. Lecrae) by PJ Morton ‎a p p l y i n g . p r e s s u r e by J. Cole Free RealTalk Protocol Template

Sep 23, 202142 min

Ep 379Reducing Fear in Learning Contexts

Shawna Rodabaugh and Ian Wolf talk about reducing fear in learning context on episode 379 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode You have absolutely no idea what people are capable of until you put them in a situation where they can flourish. -Shawna Rodabaugh The true measure of whether I can teach or not is if I can bring it down to the level where someone who has never seen it before will understand it. -Shawna Rodabaugh Resources Center for Faculty Development at Fayetteville Technical Community College Ian Wolf was on Episode 222 Let’s Get Real or Let’s Not Play

Sep 16, 202140 min

Ep 378Common Ground

Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton talks about the common ground on episode 378 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It was the big questions that gripped me. -Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton When you give them something interesting that they want to know about, they will do the reading. -Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton We need to recognize that the hard questions are usually philosophical at their root. -Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton We are all philosophers. -Kelly Fitzsimmons Burton Resources Retrieval Philosophy Parker Palmer Michelle D. Miller Michael Sandel’s Justice Course Journal of Public Philosophy Public Philosophy Society Public Philosophy Press Incentivizes Note-Taking with Open-Notes Assessments Video: Open Assessments

Sep 9, 202142 min

Ep 377Critical Thinking in Theory and Practice

Lauren Bellaera discusses critical thinking in theory and practice on episode 377 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode When you’re teaching students, you have limited time. So all of the time you’re making particular pedagogical choices about where to focus. -Lauren Bellaera When teaching, we tend to like to put things in a dichotomy. -Lauren Bellaera Critical thinking is a really important life skill. -Lauren Bellaera The bridging between research and practice is very important. -Lauren Bellaera Resources Mentioned Making Connections That Matter: Critical Thinking in Theory and Practice by Lauren Bellaera for AAC&U Critical Thinking in Practice: The Priorities and Practices of Instructors Teaching in Higher Education by Lauren Bellaera for Science Direct Albert Bandura Self Efficacy Bloom’s Taxonomy Mind Map The Brilliant Club Developing Critical Thinking Skills with Tine Reimers | Episode 37

Sep 2, 202137 min

Ep 376On Improving Our Teaching

Dan Levy returns to talk about improving our teaching on episode 376 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I no longer trust myself to know how much my students are understanding. -Dan Levy Resources Mentioned Teaching Effectively with Zoom (2e), by Dan Levy Invisible Teaching, by David Franklin Teachly.me Info about Dan Levy’s Teaching Teaching Effectively with Zoom, Second Edition, by Dan Levy Ezra Klein Podcast (Ezra Klein asks the people he interviews, what’s something you have changed your mind about?) Coaching for Leaders (Dave Stachowiak also asks people what they have changed their minds about) Episode 23 with Jay Howard on How to Engage Students in the Classroom and Online Tea for Teaching: The Active Learning Initiative at Cornell with Doug McKee The Checklist Manifesto, by Atul Gawande Understanding by Design (Backward Design) from Vanderbilt University’s Center for Teaching 1-minute Paper – Ongoing Feedback Resources from Harvard’s Center for Teaching and Learning Teddy Svoronos

Aug 26, 202142 min

Ep 375How to Use a Course Workload Estimator

Betsy Barre talks about how (and why) to use a course workload estimator on episode 375 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode The difference between an expert reader and a student reader is that an expert reader will slow down when they don’t know a word. -Betsy Barre Students are reading, they just aren’t reading well. -Betsy Barre Is this activity really worth it given my outcomes of the course? -Betsy Barre We all need to be talking more about time. -Betsy Barre Resources Course Workload Estimator 2.0 Course Workload Estimator How Much Should We Assign? Estimating Out of Class Workload, by Betsy Barre So Much to Read, So Little Time: How Do We Read, and Can Speed Reading Help?, by Keith Rayner et al R Studio Janet Evanovich’s Stephenie Plum novels

Aug 19, 202148 min

Ep 374Small Teaching Reprised

James Lang shares about the second edition of Small Teaching on episode 374 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Small changes can absolutely lead to revolutionary changes. -James Lang Students have to be introduced and conditioned to accept different types of teaching approaches. -James Lang I love having my students try to teach things they have learned to another audience. -James Lang My most fundamental principal about teaching is vary what you’re doing. -James Lang Resources Should We Stop Grading Class Participation? Small Changes in Teaching: The Last 5 Minutes of Class On Not Drawing Conclusions About Online Teaching Now — or Next Fall Small Changes in Teaching: Making Connections What I Am Learning About My Students During an Impossible Semester Turn Your Classroom Irritation Into Compassion Pedagogies of Care: Open Resources

Aug 12, 202142 min

Ep 373The Role of Faculty in Student Mental Health

Sarah Lipson and Laura Horne share about The Role of Faculty in Student Mental Health on episode 373 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode One of the most important determinants of student learning is motivation. -Sarah Lipson Resources Mentioned Student Mental Health and Faculty: Q&A With Dr. Sarah Kelchen Lipson of the Health Minds Study: Report: The Role of Faculty in Student Mental Health ACUE Report: Creating a Culture of Caring: Practical Approaches for College and University Faculty to Support Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Teaching in Higher Ed Episode 317 with Laura Horne: Mental Health on the College Campus

Aug 5, 202150 min

Ep 372Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education

Alex Shevrin Venet talks about her book, Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education on episode 372 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Something that might just be stressful for one person could be traumatic for another. -Alex Shevrin Venet Trauma-informed education is not a checklist. -Alex Shevrin Venet The way we understand trauma is always changing. -Alex Shevrin Venet Resources Episode 258 with Sara Goldrick-Rab: Paying the Price Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education, by Alex Shevrin Venet* Episode 335 with Mays Imad: Trauma-Informed Teaching and Learning

Jul 29, 202136 min

Ep 371Peer Mentoring

Simon Dalley shares about peer mentoring on episode 371 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode A peer mentor is a more qualified and experienced student that provides guidance and support to another student. -Simon Dalley Mentors are influential in terms of being a remodel. They are the embodiment of a successful student. -Simon Dalley Teaching is to learn twice. -Simon Dalley Resources Video of peer mentors talking about the programme Motivational interviewing overview The Hidden Curriculum Video: Unwritten Rules for College Success Kristen Neff – Self Compassion

Jul 22, 202133 min

Ep 370Toward More Equitable Assessment

Erin Whitteck and Douglas Fritz share efforts toward more equitable assessment on episode 370 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode First impressions with students are extremely important. -Erin Whitteck High stakes assessments create such a risk averse environment where there is no room to fail. -Douglas Fritz Resources Bonni explains the significance of her favorite number (208) and how it is associated with her teaching during Episode 208 Boxes (digital and/or analog) of encouragement Relationship-Rich Education, by Peter Felton and Leo Lambert Peter Felton and Leo Lambert talk about Relationship-Rich Education on Episode 331 of Teaching in Higher Ed Robert Talbert describes his 3-dimensional view of assessment in his post: Building Calculus Assessments (not just related to calculus, by the way) Retrieval Practice Erin likes how Rissa Sorensen-Unruh talks about the word ‘rigor’ in being used to support high-stakes exams

Jul 15, 202144 min

Ep 369Advice to a New Professor

Dave and Bonni Stachowiak give advice to a new professor on episode 369 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Students aren’t our adversaries. -Kevin Gannon Resources Mentioned Episode 6: Eight Seconds That will Transform Your Teaching with Dave Stachowiak Episode 94: Retrieval Practice with Pooja Agarwal Retrieval Practice website Episode 184: The Science of Retrieval Practice with Pooja Agarwal Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It, by James M. Lang The Distracted Classroom series, by James M. Lang for The Chronicle of Higher Education Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning, 2nd Edition, by James M. Lang The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust, and Responsiveness in the Classroom, 3rd Edition, by Stephen D. Brookfield The Productive Online and Offline Professor, by Bonni Stachowiak

Jul 8, 202137 min

Ep 368Defining Our Future

Kelvin Bentley talks about defining our future on episode 368 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode The pandemic has forced us to re-examine how we teach, what we are teaching, and what we can be doing differently. -Kelvin Bentley Our learners need us to be more mindful of our work. -Kelvin Bentley We need to do a better job at re-examining our learning experiences. -Kelvin Bentley We need to leverage better data to make more informed decisions that will help us improve our pedagogy. -Kelvin Bentley Resources @BlackTimeLord Dr. Who Actualizing the Online Community College, by Kelvin Bentley for EDUCAUSE Kelvin joins Bryan Alexander on the Future Trends Forum Paul LeBlanc of Southern New Hampshire University Capella University’s FlexPath Learning Format WGU (Western Governors University) WGU Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Marni Baker Stein

Jul 1, 202142 min

Ep 367Fuel Efficient Mentoring

Resa Lewiss & Adaira Landry share about fuel efficient mentoring on episode 367 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode There has to be a sense of trust and physiological safety in the mentor/mentee relationship. -Resa Lewiss Boundaries are the most important part of a relationship. -Adaira Landry The whole point of this is to build a sustainable model so that you mentor more. -Adaira Landry It is the responsibility of the mentor to recognize if it is not the right fit. -Resa Lewiss Resources Mentioned What Efficient Mentorship Looks Like What a Compassionate Email Culture Looks Like ‎Here’s Something Good: The Doctor Will See You Now…Remotely on Apple Podcasts

Jun 24, 202144 min

Ep 366How to Create a Digital Teaching Toolkit

Jeremy Caplan on episode 366 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Sometimes the tool isn’t the most important thing. -Jeremy Caplan The really important thing is that we are engaging people. -Jeremy Caplan Sometimes an investment in trying a new tool can open up some advantages. -Jeremy Caplan Resources Mentioned Jeremy Caplan’s Wonder Tools newsletter Pitch | Collaborative presentation software for modern teams Presentation Maker | From Basic to Beautiful in Minutes with Beautiful.ai Projector — Create to captivate Slido – Audience Interaction Made Easy Recommended Zoom Settings – YouTube Photos – Google Photos Send to Dropbox | Email + Dropbox Conversations in the cloud SpeakPipe – receive voice messages from your audience directly on your website. Flipgrid | Empower Every Voice Google Jamboard Padlet: You are beautiful An Online Visual Collaboration Platform for Teamwork | Miro MURAL.CO FigJam is an online whiteboard for teams to explore ideas together The Digital Gallery Walk: Collaboration on their feet – Ditch That Textbook Amuse-bouche

Jun 17, 202144 min

Ep 365Equity-Enhancing Data Tools

Viji Sathy and Kelly Hogan share two equity-enhancing data tools on episode 365 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode When I saw the data, my jaw dropped. I was so disappointed. The data was showing me that there were big disparities based on race and ethnicity. -Kelly Hogan What can I do to level the playing field for students? -Kelly Hogan We wanted to give people the opportunity to hold a mirror up to their teaching in a way that was pretty inaccessible to a lot of instructors. -Viji Sathy We all collect a lot of data in our teaching that we don’t always see as data. –Viji Sathy Resources Mentioned Class Features Tool in ConnectCarolina | The Office Of Undergraduate Curricula Asking questions that probe for deeper understanding | Instructional Moves New analytics dashboard lets faculty see class demographics | The Well : The Well MCAD | The Center for Faculty Excellence Teaching: Giving Students Better Information Before They Sign Up for Class NameCoach NameDrop ESCALA Educational Services How to pronounce Viji’s name from her website Why We’re “Speaking Up” About Inclusive Teaching Strategies, by Viji Sathy and Kelly Hogan

Jun 10, 202144 min

Ep 364Creating and Extending Open Education

Terry Greene shares about creating and extending open education on episode 364 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Wait for insights to happen and then act on them when they come. -Terry Greene Joy is missing in education a lot and it doesn’t have to be. -Terry Greene Resources Mentioned Overture for OpenEd16 keynote talk; Gardner Campbell OpenEd16 Gardner Campbell keynote The Open Faculty Patchbook Awards | The Open Faculty Patchbook Gettin’ Air | voicEd Check the O.L.: Liner Notes from Groundbreaking Online Learning Check the Technique: Liner Notes for Hip-Hop Junkies (VILLARD BOOKS): Coleman, Brian, Questlove* Laura Gibbs websites Home | Ontario Extend Welcome to ds106 David Cronenberg – Wikipedia Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio: Abel, Jessica* Note: Thanks to Chris Jobling for writing to let me know that the trick Terry mentioned in the recommendations segment about typing new.doc in Chrome works in other browsers, as well (Chris tried it on the Edge browser and I tried it on Safari)

Jun 3, 202130 min

Ep 363Evidence-Based Teaching Practices

Phil Newton joins me to talk about evidence-based teaching practices on episode 363 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Many different things can count as evidence, but the key is whether or not they are useful for you in your particular context. -Phil Newton Assessment drives learning. -Phil Newton Resources The Case for Pragmatic Evidence-Based Higher Education: A Useful Way Forward? by Philip M. Newton, Ana Da Silva, and Sam Berry Evidence-Based Higher Education – Is the Learning Styles ‘Myth’ Important?, by Philip M. Newton and Mahallad Miah The Learning Styles Myth is Thriving in Higher Education, by Philip M. Newton Retrieval Practice Substantia nigra The magical number seven, plus or minus two: Some limits on our capacity for processing information, by G. A. Miller Peerwise

May 27, 202139 min

Ep 362Language Learning Ideologies

Emma Trentman shares some Ideologies regarding language learning on episode 362 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode When you take language out of its social context and it is decontextualized, then you lose sight of how that language is connected to its social context. -Emma Trentman Rather than focusing on what language we are using, try focusing on how we are using language in particular social contexts. -Emma Trentman Resources Duolingo Language Ideologies in the Wild: Duolingo, by Emma Trentman Emma’s blog Clarifying Translanguaging and Deconstructing Names Languages: A Perspective from Linguistics, by Richard Otheguy, Ofelia García, and Wallis Reid Language Learning in Study Abroad: The Multilingual Turn, Edited by: Wenhao Diao, Emma Trentman Ideologies of Study Abroad Language Immersion What is Language? The Nation State Ideology Language Ideologies in the Wild: Science of Learning Twitter thread on Language Ideologies Note: Emma sent over a corrected pronunciation for Mike Mena’s name and we were unable to get it into the main episode audio. We hope people will check out his YouTube channel for both an accurate pronunciation, along with some excellent content from a linguistic anthropologist.

May 20, 202128 min

Ep 361What We Have Learned

Donald Bullock and I talk about what we have learned on episode 362 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode In college you blink and then it’s over. -Donald Bullock In my early days of college I was just trying to get used to the work load. -Donald Bullock I learn so much better in classes where we have open discussions that feel more like a conversation rather than just someone lecturing at me. -Donald Bullock My heart and passion for justice started at a very young age. -Donald Bullock Resources Mentioned Quizlet This I Believe Essays This I Believe Curriculum Minding Bodies: How Physical Space, Sensation, and Movement Affect Learning, by Susan Hrach

May 13, 202139 min

Ep 360Big Rocks Productivity

Eva Lantsoght shares some of her productivity approaches on episode 360 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It has been a very good time to reflect on what we value most. -Eva Lantsoght Especially in these times, I really want to be there for my students. -Eva Lantsoght Resources Mentioned 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen Covey* Big Rocks Demonstration Eva’s website: including her free templates Get a Life, PhD Michael Hyatt’s Designing Your Ideal Week

May 6, 202138 min

Ep 359Design to Engage

Beth Cougler Blom discusses her book, Design to Engage, on episode 359 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I want to start with outcomes. I want to plan but I need to be flexible within that. -Beth Cougler Blom Flexibility within structure is an art. -Beth Cougler Blom There is a sweet spot that we need to find between authenticity and professionalism. -Beth Cougler Blom Resources Mentioned Design to Engage, by Beth Cougler Blom* Lesson Plan Template Present on Canva and Use a Timer Episode 324 | Teaching Effectively with Zoom | Dan Levy

Apr 29, 202143 min

Ep 358Sneaky Assignments

Matt Reed shares about sneaky assignments and student speak outs on episode 358 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I used the pseudonym Dean Dad because those were the two roles that I spent most of my waking hours doing. -Matt Reed Covid changed the whole experience of time and space. -Matt Reed Resources Mentioned Friday Fragments, by Matt Reed Pre-Mad, by Matt Reed Dreaming from a Distance, by Matt Reed Matt Reed’s columns on Inside Higher Ed Research Report: How Does Hyflex Work in a Large Course? by Robert Talbert

Apr 22, 202134 min

Ep 357An Interdisciplinary Legacy

Sandie Morgan and Warren Doody share about Elizabeth Leonard’s interdisciplinary legacy on episode 357 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode She was very intentional about introducing faculty, colleagues, and students to people from outside that would bring different perspectives. -Sandie Morgan She could fight if she had to. She could stand her ground if she had to. What was so wonderful about her was she always fought the right fight. -Warren Doody She was a one-size-fits-all person. She could do so many different things. -Warren Doody She knew so much from such a broad spectrum of disciplines and she wanted her students to have that kind of competency. -Sandie Morgan Resources Mentioned Warren’s website Life Without Parole Olivia Klaus Brendan Kennelly Note: I (Bonni) misspoke multiple times in the episode regarding the unwritten rules/customs of an organization’s culture (in this case, a university). I said “doca” in the episode, when the correct word is “doxa” Pierre Bourdieu and doxa

Apr 15, 202137 min

Ep 356One Year In

Bonni Stachowiak reflects on learnings as we cross the year COVID mark on episode 356 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Reflection is such an important part of our process as teachers. -Bonni Stachowiak I had no idea what was in store. -Bonni Stachowiak We have witnessed immense inequities. -Bonni Stachowiak While there have been so many difficult aspects, there have also been many discoveries. -Bonni Stachowiak I have witnessed incredible lessons of independence. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Mentioned TikTok: J&J One-Shot Global Vaccine Apartheid A Year of Remote Teaching, by Michelle Miller in The Chronicle Ass_Deans Status Structuring Synchronous Classes for Engagement How Do You Make Zoom Rooms Less Boring? Bonni Stachowiak writes for EdSurge Google Jamboard Brené on Anxiety, Calm + Over/Under Functioning Grief is Good? by Laura Pasquini

Apr 8, 202117 min

Ep 355Coffee, Community, and Curriculum

Barbara Rodriguez, Jodi Robson, and Michelle Levine talk coffee, community, and curriculum on episode 355 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It is important to find out early in the semester what our students need in order to be successful. -Jodi Robson Resources Mentioned Audible* The Coffee Shop YouTube Channel Coffee, Community, and Curriculum: ACUE Partner Schools in Florida Join Together to Build Community of Professional Practice Entrance tickets Helping students persist Video assessments

Apr 1, 202127 min

Ep 354Advancing Online Teaching

Todd Zakrajsek and Kevin Kelly talk about their book Advancing Online Teaching on episode 354 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode There is a human at the other end of that internet connection. -Kevin Kelly I look for the people who are not like me. -Todd Zakrajsek Resources Mentioned Advancing Online Teaching: Creating Equity-Based Digital Learning Environments, by Kevin Kelly & Todd Zakrajsek Dee Fink Michelle Pacansky-Brock Episode 316 with Maria Andersen: learn. explore. apply. The Community of Inquiry Students Who Don’t Participate in Class Discussions: They Are Not All Introverts, by Todd Zakrajsek Blended Learning in Higher Education: Framework, Principles, and Guidelines, by D. Randy Garrison Norman D. Vaughan

Mar 25, 202144 min

Ep 353How to bring art and science into online teaching

Stephanie Moore shares how to bring art and science into online teaching on episode 354 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Online learning gets boxed in quite often. -Stephanie Moore What does the college experience mean? And for whom? -Stephanie Moore Our teaching practices are continually improving and evolving. -Stephanie Moore You’re not failing, you’re learning. -Stephanie Moore Resources Planning for Resilience, Not Resistance, by Stephanie Moore and Phil Hill The Difference Between Emergency Remote Teaching and Online Learning, by Charles Hodges, Stephanie Moore, Barb Lockee, Torrey Trust and Aaron Bond So You Want to Temporarily Teach Online, by Stephanie Moore and Charles B. Hodges American Factory

Mar 18, 202143 min

Ep 352Invisible Learning

David Franklin shares about his book, Invisible Learning, on episode 352 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It is as much about the student’s relationship with statistics as it is about statistics itself. -David Franklin How do our biases affect the way that we think? -David Franklin He encourages an atmosphere in which he can be questioned. -David Franklin Resources Mentioned Invisible Learning, by David Franklin The Spark of Learning, by Sarah Rose Canavagh What the Best College Teachers Do, by Ken Bain Ken Bain on Episode 36 of Teaching in Higher Ed PollEverywhere Coaching for Leaders Good teaching is about having students answer questions or solving problems that they find intriguing, interesting, or beautiful. – Ken Bain

Mar 11, 202144 min

Ep 351Hyflex: Create Engaging Asynchronous Activities

Bonni Stachowiak shares how to create engaging asynchronous activities for Hyflex courses on episode 351 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Curation is an essential skill for me to practice. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Episode 309: Hyflex Learning with David Rhoads Episode 327: Misconceptions about Hyflex with David Rhoads Banking Model of Education on Wikipedia Harold Jarche’s Personal Knowledge Mastery model Community of Inquiry on Wikipedia Chapter: Community of Inquiry Framework in Online Learning: Use of Technology, by Lindita Bektashi Quizlet Loom Episode 347: Online Culture with Courtney Plotts Michael Sandel’s Justice Course Videos and Discussion Guides Mike Caulfield’s SIFT modules Ethics for A-Level, by Mark Dimmock and Andrew Fisher The True Cost American Factory This I Believe NPR audio series: This I Believe This I Believe in the Classroom Episode 215: Teaching as an Act of Social Justice and Equity with Bryan Dewsbury

Mar 4, 202132 min

Ep 350Ungrading

Susan Blum shares about ungrading on episode 350 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Genuine education isn’t simply this points game. -Susan Blum If the learning is interesting, people will do it. -Susan Blum Think about your students as people who are learning things for purposes. If they are not learning for a grade, why else are they learning? -Susan Blum The goal is learning. Learning can be for the purpose of use or interest. -Susan Blum Resources Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead), by Susan D. Blum Alfie Cohen Human Synergistics Ethical Challenge I Love Learning; I Hate School”: An Anthropology of College, by Susan Blum* Universal Design for Learning Derek Bruff shares about times for telling on his blog Schwartz, Daniel L. and Bransford, John D.(1998)’A Time For Telling’

Feb 25, 202143 min

Ep 349Community Building Activities

Maha Bali, Autumm Caines, and Mia Zamora share about community building activities on episode 349 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It is not enough to tell students I want to listen to you. You have to build the trust so they will talk to you and be candid with you. -Maha Bali Community is more than just a gathering of people in a room. It is a sense of caring about one another and for something. -Autumm Caines It is something really powerful when we learn together in community. -Autumm Caines You can’t insist upon trust. It has to be something that emerges from moments. -Mia Zamora Resources Maha’s story regarding: OPPORTUNIYISNOWHERE Community Building Resources OneHE Equity Unbound Do unto students as they would have done to them, by Maha Bali Synchronish learning (referenced in this Inside Higher Ed article, which quotes Sean Michael Morris) An Ethic of Caring and Its Implications for Instructional Arrangements, by Nel Noddings The Language of Care Ethics, by Nel Noddings From Twitter Thread to Model to Keynote #OpenEd20 & #MandL20, by Maha Bali Intentionally Equitable Hospitality in Hybrid Video Dialogue: The context of virtually connecting, by Maha Bali, Autumm Caines, Rebecca J. Hogue, Helen J. Dewaard, Christian Friedrich Liberating Structures The Zoom Gaze, by Autumm Caines Spiral journal TROIKA Pass the paper Surrealist Free Drawing Introductions Some safety considerations for online community building, by Kate Bowles

Feb 18, 202149 min

Ep 348You Must Remember This

Michelle D. Miller discusses why memory is important for learning – even in the age of Google on episode 348 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Ask students to link their learning to their own lives. -Michelle D. Miller Resources As Time Goes By Tending, befriending, and coping with upending: Takeaways from the first month of mass emergency remote education, by Michelle Miller Active learning, active pushback, and what we should take away from a new study of student perceptions, by Michelle Miller Deep Work, by Cal Newport Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology, by Michelle Miller Episode 26 with Michelle Miller: Minds Online Episode 291 with Michelle Miller: Learning Myths and Realities How to Make Smart Choices About Tech for Your Course, by Michelle Miller Episode 72 with Robert Bjork: How to Use Cognitive Psychology to Enhance Learning

Feb 11, 202145 min

Ep 347Online Culture

Courtney Plotts is back on Teaching in Higher Ed to discuss online culture on episode 347 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode When we look at the culture of learning, whether in the online space or in the classroom space, a lot of students experience marginalization. -Courtney Plotts Research says that marginalization is a self-selected way to deal with acculturated stress. -Courtney Plotts When we look at what successful students do, they are not independent, they are interdependent. -Courtney Plotts We have to be honest that campus culture is not the online culture. It is an extension, but it is not the same thing. -Courtney Plotts Resources Community of Inquiry overview from the University of Toronto Cameras Be Damned, by Karen Costa The Community of Inquiry website Janae Cohn

Feb 4, 202131 min

Ep 346Filling the equity gap in STEM Fields

Archana McEligot discusses filling the equity gap in STEM fields on episode 346 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode You really do need that interdisciplinary perspective when looking at data. -Archana McEligot We can’t work in silos, some of the greatest innovations and discoveries have happened through an interdisciplinary perspective. -Archana McEligot Many underrepresented students experience imposter syndrome. -Archana McEligot Seeing someone that looks like them is so important. -Archana McEligot Resources Mentioned Big Data Discovery and Diversity: Through Research, Education Advancement and Partnership (BD3-REAP) BD3-REAP Faculty John Snow

Jan 28, 202138 min

Ep 345Transforming a University

Adanely Jimenez, Adrian Delgado, + Jenny Vargas shares about transforming a university on episode 345 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It was a big 180 slap in the face thing for me being around a whole diverse group of people and students who were my age, but I really thought everyone my age thought the way I did. -Jenny Vargas I was grateful to have professors who took the time to ask me what was wrong, if I was ok, and how it was going. Being able to speak to my professors when I was going through something made it easier for me to be real. -Adanely Jimenez Resources Vanguard University Living Well Community Resource Center High School Musical Spreading the Word- Supporting Students’ Basic Needs with a Syllabus Statement and a Welcome Survey Samson’s Career Pop-Up Closet Vanguard University Career Services The Hope Center

Jan 21, 202144 min

Ep 344Caring for the Whole Person

Sharon Hamill speaks about caring for the whole person on episode 344 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It was an opportunity for these outstanding graduate students at Cal State San Marcos to be able to be on the frontlines actually educating. -Sharon Hamill Watching these public health students get in there and do their thing- I was just in awe. -Sharon Hamill I think you have to embrace the messiness and recognize that this is probably where the best learning is going to occur. -Sharon Hamill Resources The What Gives Your Life Meaning (WGYLM®) Campaign Youth Caregivers Alzheimer’s Association of Orange County Caregiver Resources

Jan 14, 202135 min

Ep 343Meeting the Moment Through Inclusive Teaching

Meeting the Moment Through Inclusive Teaching, with Michael Benitez and Meredith Flynn. Quotes from the episode Pedagogy is truly a craft. It is an art and requires us to be attentive to it. -Michael Benitez As educators, we want to make sure that we create really welcoming environments and that our learning environments promote equitable and successful outcomes for our students. -Meredith Flynn Resources Improve online teaching while learning about anti-racist pedagogy (MSU Denver) Creating an Inclusive Online Learning Environment: Webinar Recap (ACUE Community) Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead), edited by Susan Blum* Pasque, P. A., Chesler, M. A., Charbeneau, J., & Carlson, C. (2013). Pedagogical approaches to student racial conflict in the classroom. Journal of Diversity in Higher Education, 6 (1), 1-16. Equity-Minded and Culturally-Affirming Teaching and Learning Practices in Virtual Learning Communities with J. Luke Wood and Frank Harris III

Jan 7, 202136 min

Ep 342Place-Based Learning

Amy Sprowles and Matt Johnson on episode 342 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We became much more aware and knowledgeable about what place-based learning means to other people and other groups. -Amy Sprowles Place-based learning rests on the power of immersing students, faculty and staff in the place and recognizing the heritage, culture, landscape, geography, plants, animals and rocks and how those things interact with each other to illustrate to students how so many disciplines are interconnected. -Matt Johnson You cannot talk about the place without talking about the Indigenous people that have been there since time immemorial. -Matt Johnson Resources Place-Based Learning Communities Place-Based Education Reports – Humboldt State University 2019 Presentation to the Alliance for Hispanic-Serving Institution Educators Klamath Connection Program Native Land Interactive Map

Dec 31, 202040 min

Ep 341Multidisciplinary Teaching

Susan Roll and Jennifer Wilking share their experience teaching a multidisipilnary course together on episode 341 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It was really fascinating to see how students across these three disciplines had different orientations from day one to this issue of homelessness. -Jennifer Wilking One of the real benefits to interdisciplinary teaching is the exposure to different perspectives. -Jennifer Wilking Students have such a deeper understanding when they’re actually doing the research rather than just hearing about research methods. -Jennifer Wilking Once they have an experience and actually talk to a person who is experiencing homelessness, all of those preconceptions start to drop away; and that’s the beauty of doing research too. -Jennifer Wilking Resources Student Teams Work to Alleviate Housing Insecurity Episode 234 with Maria Andersen: A new lens to support learning outcomes Mariah Kornbluh Mindmap

Dec 23, 202040 min

Ep 340Humanized Online Dance Classes

Heather Castillo and MiRi Park share about humanized online dance classes (and dance as protest) on episode 340 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode When I went to college I was being modeled into this modern dancer, I didn’t necessarily know what that meant, but I still wanted to be the best. -MiRi Park I think of them as people who do dance, as opposed to merely dancers. They are human beings that have histories of arrival and each person is unique, so there is never going to be just one story. -MiRi Park There was never a doubt in either of our minds that this could be done. -Heather Castillo Why keep the information to myself when I can share it with others? -MiRi Park Resources CORontine Corps Considerations for Moving University Dance Classes Online via the Dance Studies Association Loïe Fuller Isadora Duncan Breakdancing/b-boy/b-girl Nia Love Planet B-Boy Dr. Shamell Bell Butoh dancers Innovations in Digital Pedagogy: Preparing the Globe for the Unfathomable – Virtual Dance Instruction Dancing Bodies That Proclaim: Black Lives Matter Sample Online Dance History Course Considerations for Moving University Dance Classes Online

Dec 17, 202043 min

Ep 339Personal Knowledge Management Reprised

Dave Stachowiak and Bonni share about our personal knowledge management practices on episode 339 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode “Good curators are valued members of knowledge networks.” -Dave Stachowiak quotes Harold Jarche Resources Mentioned Harold Jarche’s PKM Resources The Seek > Sense > Share Framework SIFT: The Four Moves, by Mike Caufield Inoreader Feedburner Unread Overcast John Stepper – Working Out Loud Raindrop.io Twitter list: Disability Twitter list: Teaching + Learning Ctrs (Peter Newbury) Episode 53 with Peter Newbury Readwise

Dec 10, 202045 min

Ep 338Inclusive Excellence

Douglas Haynes shares about inclusive excellence on episode 338 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode More universities and colleges across the country have articulated a real commitment to diversity in value statements, in offices and programs, and in initiatives and events. That’s a good start. -Douglas Haynes It is open to members of the campus community to learn together. -Douglas Haynes We’re going to confront anti-blackness as an institutional imperative. -Douglas Haynes Resources UCI Office of Inclusive Excellence Inclusion Action Plan Black Thriving Initiative #actforinclusion Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do, by Claude M. Steele

Dec 3, 202037 min