In today's episode, we welcome Michelle Sengara, Director of Academic Innovation at York University, to discuss how to systematize and scale innovation at higher education institutions. Our guest and host chatted about the systems approach to innovation, the importance of building relationships and reimagining teaching and learning as dynamic networks of interactions and the challenges of integrating technology in education. Click here for show notes and additional information. Thank you to our ...
Nov 16, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Today’s episode is all about change management in the K-12 industry. Change management at the elementary and high school levels can involve pedagogy, administrative process and technology, or a combination of one or more of these areas. But it can often be met with resistance by educators, students and parents. To discuss these topics further, we welcomed Dr. Kathleen Grigsby, Assistant Superintendent at Jackson Public Schools and guest host Dr. Brittany Singleton, of D2L. Click here for show no...
Nov 02, 2023•39 min•Season 2Ep. 3
In the latest episode of D2L’s Teach & Learn, we delve into the science behind learning and the importance of running on-going experiments in education. To discuss these topics further, Dr. Cristi Ford welcomed the winners of the XPRIZE Digital Learning Challenge: Norman Bier, John Stamper and Steven Moore, from Carnegie Mellon University. Click here for show notes and more information. Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening. Remember to follow us on social media. Find us ...
Oct 19, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We are thrilled to be launching Season 2 of Teach & Learn , a podcast for curious educators. Our host, Dr. Cristi Ford kicks things off with an episode on the challenges and opportunities in preparing post-secondary graduates for the world of work. To discuss this issue further, we welcomed Joseph B. Fuller, Professor of Management Practice in General Management at Harvard and Kerry McKittrick, Associate Director and co-lead of the Project on Workforce at Harvard. Our guests chatted about th...
Oct 05, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 1
In this episode, we’re discussing professional development (PD) in K-12 educators. We all know that effective PD is essential to the growth of not only educators but also students. When done correctly and consistently, it provides teachers with the necessary training needed to meet the needs of young learners. There’s a growing need and opportunity to modernize K-12 PD and to support educators and leaders with a vision forward. To discuss this issue further, we welcomed Dr. Joy Karavedas, Direct...
Jun 22, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In today’s episode, we’re revisiting what has arguably been one of the hottest topics over the last few months: artificial intelligence and its impact on the future of education. To date, we’ve had professors discuss the pros and cons of generative AI and hosted experts who’ve broken down the tech behind tools like ChatGPT. Today, we’ll be discussing different applications of AI in schools and universities, with a focus on strategy, frameworks and how it can transform business education. To disc...
Jun 08, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Our guest today, Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes , is the President and Vice-Chancellor of Yorkville University certainly fits this theme well. A true educational disruptor, she’s become known for creating radical shifts in the higher education industry in Canada over the course of her career. She discussed how her university experiences helped shape her path as an educational disruptor, the challenges with the traditional tenure and promotion process, and shared thoughts on Yorkville University’s ...
May 25, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In today’s show, we’re flipping the script and shining the spotlight on student voice. Honoring student voices in the education experience can take many forms. It could mean involving students in decision-making processes on campuses, recognizing them as agents of change within their own learning communities, and so many more. But one thing is clear: when institutions take the time to embrace and listen to the people they serve, it not only creates a more inclusive and equitable environment for ...
May 11, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In today’s show, we’re going deep on data. With a growing pressure for college professionals to provide evidence of successful activities, programs and services, data-informed decision making must become part and parcel of the way higher education is conducted. But as any faculty member, provost or admin will tell you, it can be challenging to experiment and accurately measure outcomes in an educational setting. However, there are tools available that allow higher ed professionals to effectively...
Apr 27, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In today’s show, we’re diving into the world of noncredit courses. The World Economic Forum highlighted the growing gap between the curriculum taught in traditional degree programs and the skills needed to work in today’s digital world . At the same time, enrollment in full-time degree courses continues to decline. Much has been said about micro-credentials and alternate pathways being the solution to both institutional enrollment challenges and closing the skills gap, but designing and sustaini...
Apr 13, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In today’s show, we delve back into the K-12 space to address the topic of learning loss. A 2020 article from the American Education Research Association found that students in grades one through eight lost an average of 17-34 percent from the prior year’s learning gains over the summer break. When you tack on a few years of remote schooling due to a pandemic, that number only increases. To discuss this issue further, we welcomed Dr. Kiana Pendleton , Principal at Laurel Magnet School for the Ar...
Mar 30, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Following on from our last episode about ChatGPT, today we’re tackling the technical side of ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a generative text tool created by OpenAI that’s been causing a stir amongst educators and students alike. To discuss this topic further, we welcomed Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin, and Linda Feng, Vice President of Architecture at D2L. Our guests and Dr. Ford chatted about the technology behind how ChatGPT works, how academic integrity comes into play with respec...
Mar 16, 2023•47 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Today’s episode promises to be a controversial one. ChatGPT, a generative text tool created by OpenAI, is a hot topic among educators and students. Disruptive technology comes with a lot of questions: what are the pros and cons of using ChatGPT in the classroom? How is it changing assessment strategies? Can AI tools reduce cognitive load? What does this mean for plagiarism? And what does the future of higher ed look like if AI becomes commonplace? To discuss these issues further, we welcomed Dr....
Mar 02, 2023•48 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Today’s episode is the second in a two-part we’re running on upskilling and the future of education. We look at the skills gap, how partnerships between employers and higher education institutions could work to benefit both, and teaching and learning methods outside CBE that deliver measurable results. To discuss these issues further, Dr. Cristi Ford welcomed Dr. MJ Bishop, Vice President for Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland, Global Campus and Bill Hughes, President and ...
Feb 16, 2023•52 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Today’s episode is the first in a series we’re running on upskilling and the future of education. We look at why traditional methods of delivering post-secondary education are outdated, what can be done to address the societal stigma about not having a degree and offer suggestions for a way forward. To discuss these issues further, we welcomed Dr. Marie Cini , Provost and Chief Academic Officer at University of the People and Dr. David Soo , Vice President at Jobs for the Future. For more includ...
Feb 02, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In today’s episode, we unpack two of the most talked about terms in the education space: blended learning and micro-credentials. Whether you are for or against them, you can’t argue that they’re among the most talked about topics in the teaching and learning space today. To discuss this topic further, we welcomed Dr. Mark Brown, Director of the National Institute for Digital Learning (NIDL) based at Dublin City University. Dr. Brown and Dr. Ford discussed why the term ‘blended learning’ can and ...
Jan 12, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In today’s episode, we look back at some of the issues that affected the K-12 landscape in America over the last year. But we also turn our gaze forward, hopeful about how 2023 will unfold. To discuss this topic further, we welcomed Dr. Nakia Towns, Deputy Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools and Dr. John Malloy, Superintendent of Education (CEO) at the San Ramon Valley Unified School District in California. Our guests and Dr. Ford discussed: The biggest challenges K-12 districts are...
Dec 15, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 6
It’s the time of year for reflection. In today's episode, we take a look back at the bigger issues that affected the higher education landscape in 2022. But we also turn our gaze forward, hopeful about how 2023 will unfold. For this discussion, we welcomed Dr. Joshua Kim, Director of Online Programs and Strategy at Dartmouth College and a Senior Fellow at the Center for New Designs in Learning & Scholarship at Georgetown University and Dr. Edward Maloney, Professor and Founding Director of t...
Dec 01, 2022•49 min•Season 1Ep. 5
According to a 2022 Gallup poll , K-12 teachers in the United States experienced the highest levels of burnout out of every other industry surveyed. When you take a global pandemic, throw in emergency remote teaching and pair it with educational cuts and historically low salaries, it's no wonder those in the educational space are struggling. But what can we do about it? Today, we welcomed Amber Harper. Amber is an educator, Google-certified trainer, author and founder of burnedinteacher.com , a ...
Nov 17, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In today’s episode, we get candid about designing engaging and accessible learning experiences. Our guest is Jarrett Carter, Associate Vice President for Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Jarrett is passionate about creating inclusive and equitable learning spaces that eliminate long-standing barriers for marginalized groups. Jarrett and Dr. Cristi Ford discuss why accessibility and diversity should be addressed at the start of designing new learning experi...
Nov 03, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Welcome to another episode of Teach & Learn: A podcast for curious educators. In today’s episode, we talk educator burnout. A 2022 Gallup poll reported that K-12 teachers had the highest burnout rate in the United States, followed by college and university workers , making educators among the most burned-out groups in the country. Mindfulness has been scientifically proven to help lower stress levels and, when practiced consistently, can be an effective way to reduce educator burnout. To dis...
Oct 20, 2022•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to the first episode of Teach & Learn, a podcast for curious educators brought to you by D2L. In today’s episode, we dig into enrollment trends in the higher education space. Student enrollment at universities and colleges has been declining for years, a problem that was only hastened by the pandemic. To discuss the topic further and offer strategies higher education institutions can deploy to address this growing concern, we welcomed Dr. Thomas Cavanagh, Vice Provost for Digital Lea...
Oct 06, 2022•46 min•Season 1Ep. 1
We're excited to launch Teach & Learn: A podcast for curious educators brought to you by D2L, a global education and learning company. Listen in as Dr. Cristi Ford, VP of Academic Affairs at D2L , gets candid with guest experts in the K-20 space. Whether it's edtech, personalized learning, virtual classrooms, or diversity and inclusion, we cover it all. Sharpen your pencils — class is about to begin. Follow us on social media, we can be found on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our Yo...
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