Humber NEXTcast

A podcast about teaching and learning at Humber College in Toronto, Canada. Produced by Humber Press and Teaching and Learning Support at Humber.

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NEXTcast 3.16 Humber College President Chris Whitaker

In this, the final episode of our third season, we speak to Humber College President Chris Whitaker about learning new tech on the fly, the decision to move all classes online, and what the Humber community should be focusing on right now.

Apr 16, 2020•22 min

NEXTcast 3.15 Kristi Kennedy on teaching in the era of COVID-19

In this episode, we speak to Humber Fashion Arts and Business professor Kristi Kennedy about the challenges—and unexpected rewards—of moving courses online due to a global pandemic.

Apr 02, 2020•13 min

NEXTcast 3.14 Heidi Marsh And Mark Ihnat On The Learning Continuity Kit

In this episode, two senior members of Humber's Teaching & Learning Support team - Heidi Marsh and Marl Ihnat - discuss the Learning Continuity Kit, created to assist faculty as all classes go online due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Free downloadable transcript available at humberpress.com/ The Learning Continuity Kit available at https://sites.google.com/view/learningcontinuitykit/home

Mar 19, 2020•19 min

NEXTcast 3.13 Dan Rowe On Covering US Politics With Humber Journalism Students

In this episode, Humber journalism professor and program coordinator (and repeat NEXTcast guest) Dan Rowe talks about taking a group of students to New Hampshire to cover the US Democratic primaries. Free downloadable transcript available at http://humberpress.com/ Some of the stories written by Dan's students are available at http://skedline.com/politics/.

Mar 05, 2020•15 min

NEXTcast 3.12 Rai Reece On Learning From Teaching Challenges

In this episode, we speak to Rai Reece, a professor in Humber’s Faculty of Social & Community Services, about learning from teaching challenges and the importance of having difficult conversations in the classroom. (Apologies in advance for the sound quality - but the discussion is great!)

Feb 20, 2020•16 min

NEXTcast 3.11 : Jessica Freitag & Jennifer Winfield On Collaborative Writing In the Classroom

In this episode, Nathan speaks with Jessica Freitag and Jennifer Winfield, professors in Humber’s Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Innovative Learning, about their TIF research focusing on collaborative writing in the classroom.

Feb 06, 2020•15 min

NEXTcast 3.10 Shirantha Beddage On Tech In The Classroom

In this episode of NEXTcast, Nathan sits down with Shirantha Beddage—professor in Humber's Faculty of Media and Creative Arts, saxophonist, and composer—to chat about how Shirantha incorporates technology in his classroom.

Jan 23, 2020•17 min

NEXTcast 3.9 Teaching Tips 2 - Winter Boogaloo

In our second collection of teaching tips, Humber faculty, staff, and students offer more ideas on creating engaging learning environments. Special thanks to Shirantha Beddage, Sarah Feldbloom, Dan Rowe, Arun Dhanota, Kristin Valois, Christine Zupo, Alex Evans, Lexa Castellan, Daniel Bear, Ranya Khan, Cheryl Mitchell, Laura Page, Leanne Milech, Jessica Freitag, Jennifer Winfield, and Matt Ramer for the great tips.

Jan 09, 2020•16 min

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