The second part of the episode focuses on the practical applications and implications of AI in the humanities. The professors discuss specific classroom activities and assignments that incorporate AI, such as using AI tools for writing, creating images, and enhancing language learning. They explore the ethical challenges and biases associated with AI, and how these issues are addressed in their teaching. The conversation also covers the importance of preparing students for the workforce by devel...
Dec 24, 2024•45 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In the first part of the episode, 4 humanities professors, Alison, Persepone, Ju-A, and Meghan introduce themselves and share their initial reactions to using AI in their teaching practices. They discuss their initial fears, challenges, and motivations for experimenting with AI, highlighting the mixed emotions of excitement and hesitation. The conversation delves into how they navigated AI literacy, ethical considerations, and the development of AI policies in their classrooms. The professors sh...
Dec 24, 2024•37 min•Season 6Ep. 2
In the first part of this podcast episode, Mathieu Plourde reflects on the impact of generative AI on higher education. Mathieu shares his extensive background in instructional design and educational technology, highlighting his work at the University of Delaware as well as his current institution, in the College of Business at Laval University in Quebec City, Quebec. The conversation touches on the challenges and opportunities presented by the rapid adoption of AI tools, comparing it to the sud...
Dec 24, 2024•36 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In the second part of the podcast episode, Mathieu discusses the current AI-driven initiatives at his institution. The focus is primarily on raising awareness among faculty members about AI's potential. Faculty members are exploring small-scale projects like voice cloning and AI text-to-speech tools to enhance productivity in creating lecture videos. Additionally, there are discussions about developing AI agents to provide students with preliminary feedback on their work, ensuring they meet assi...
Dec 24, 2024•49 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this insightful episode, join us for a fun discussion on the University of Delaware's innovative 10-Day Accessibility Challenges designed to provide educators with the knowledge and skills to create inclusive and accessible learning experiences for all students. We are joined by Jamie Summerfield, Educational Technology Consultant, and Molly Thomas, Instructional Designer, from Academic Technology Services, who share the inspiration behind these challenges, the types of tasks faculty will com...
Jun 03, 2024•33 min•Season 5Ep. 6
In this episode, Dr. John Jungck, Professor of Biological and Mathematical Sciences, and Jamie Summerfield, Ed tech Consultant with Academic Technology Services (ATS), talk with me about the popular Tech Talk Tuesdays speaker series at the University of Delaware (UD). John shares how he started the series in 2013 to facilitate cross-disciplinary conversations around using technology for teaching. Together, John and Jamie discuss the process of selecting diverse presenters and topics that highlig...
Apr 22, 2024•34 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In this special episode that is part of a short series about The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant program, we highlighted Dr. Katy Bender, an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Delaware's Lerner College of Business & Economics. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics from The Ohio State University, Dr. Bender specializes in Resource & Environmental Economics, Experimental Economics, Development Economics, and Applied Econom...
Mar 25, 2024•36 min•Season 5Ep. 5
In this captivating episode, part of our exclusive series on The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant Program, we explore the transformative power of innovative teaching strategies within education. We're thrilled to feature Katie Leech, a distinguished graphic designer, fine artist, and educator with a deep-rooted passion for printmaking. Katie shares her expertise on the critical role of typography in communication, emphasizing its significance and influence in messaging. Further en...
Mar 25, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 4
In this second episode, we're going to dive deeper into how UD's Academic Technology Services pivoted with resilience and innovation when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Stacy and Ali will share their insights on adapting to the sudden shift to remote learning, the creative solutions they provided, and how their support evolved as we emerged from that crisis. We'll also explore the compelling reasons why you, as an educator or content creator, should seriously consider tapping into these professional...
Mar 18, 2024•35 min•Season 5Ep. 3
You will have a chance to discover the state-of-the-art video production studios and services available right on the University of Delaware's campus in this insightful two-part series. In Part One, featured guests, Stacy Weile, Manager of UD Studio & Video Conf, and Ali Pawlowski, Digital Media Specialist offer an exclusive look at the impressive Pearson Hall studios, control rooms, and newly redesigned recording spaces operated by the Academic Technology Services. Together we'll explore the...
Dec 25, 2023•24 min•Season 5Ep. 3
This episode provides audio shorts that explore three tech tools for enhancing student engagement and assessment. This episode spotlights Poll Everywhere, Perusall, and FeedbackFruits as innovative edtech solutions for interactivity, collaboration, and meaningful feedback. This special episode includes the help of artificial intelligence as my co-pilot in providing audio bites for two of the three tools covered. Overall, these tools increase student participation, provide alternative assessments...
Dec 18, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 2
In this second part of this first episode of Season 5, we continue with conversational stories about how our guests work with their teams of TAs to support the Poll Everywhere tool, their take on academic honesty with the use of Poll Everywhere, and their biggest challenge with the tool. We wrap up this episode with faculty sharing their discoveries that might not have been revealed if not for the power of Poll Everywhere. This faculty panel includes: Agnes Ly, associate professor of psychologic...
Nov 06, 2023•30 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this first season's episode, we dive into a two-part series exploring the transformative journey of Poll Everywhere at the University of Delaware. Since the onset of the pandemic, this multimodal tool has become an integral part of the university's pedagogical toolkit. Poll Everywhere has the ability to gather instantaneous feedback from students, even in large lecture settings, through various interactive features. You'll learn that this isn't just about technology—but about fostering inclus...
Oct 23, 2023•29 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Part III: Tools, Tips, and Time Management in Large Lectures With the sheer volume of students in large lectures, how do faculty ensure every student feels seen? Tune in for this final episode to explore the tools and tactics these educators use for ongoing encouragement. From time management to assessment strategies, this final episode provides their pearls of wisdom and ways that they bring their best selves to their large lecture classes.
Aug 14, 2023•36 min
Part II: Managing Challenges with Design and Delivery for Large Lecture Courses Teaching a sea of students is no easy feat but it comes with the job. This episode brings to the forefront the inherent challenges of large-scale instruction and how these educators implement thoughtful strategies for managing how they design and deliver their courses. Listen to their stories of innovation and adaptability as they turn these challenges into opportunities for learning communities and engagement for th...
Aug 14, 2023•24 min
Part I: Navigating a Sea of Students - Class Size, Types, and First Experiences Ever wondered how the dynamics of a classroom change with its size? In this podcast, we dive into rich conversations with a faculty panel who share their perspectives related to whether or not class size mattered, the types of large courses they have been teaching, and their first teaching experiences with large lecture class sections. This faculty panel includes: Agnes Ly, associate professor of psychological and br...
Aug 14, 2023•24 min
This podcast focuses on the perspectives of faculty work with specifications grading. The final part of this series features Ellen Monk, Associate Professor in the Department of Accounting and MIS in the Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware. Ellen also serves as the Associate Chair of the MIS department. Ellen shares her perspective of specs grading and the challenges that can come with it. The hope is that through this shared experience, listeners gain a well-r...
Jul 24, 2023•23 min•Season 4Ep. 5
This podcast focuses on the perspectives of faculty work with specifications grading. This second part of the series continues the conversation with three College of Engineering faculty members: Nazim Karaca, a data engineer at the University of Delaware who helps human-subject researchers collect and manage their data, who also teaches computer programming and ethics at UD. Sheldon Hewlett, an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware, who teaches in...
Jul 17, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 4
This podcast focuses on the perspectives of faculty work with specifications grading. The first two parts feature three College of Engineering faculty members: Nazim Karaca, a data engineer at the University of Delaware who helps human-subject researchers collect and manage their data, who also teaches computer programming and ethics at UD. Sheldon Hewlett, an Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Delaware, who teaches introductory courses in materials sci...
Jul 17, 2023•24 min•Season 4Ep. 3
In this second episode of Season 4, the new host Dr. Lauren Kelley, welcomes Vic Wang, director of noncredit professional programs for the University of Delaware’s Division of Professional and Continuing Studies (UD PCS). Vic oversees the creation, management, and successful implementation of all online and face-to-face noncredit programs, certificates, workshops, conferences, and customized programs. This podcast will focus on microcredentials in higher education. What is shared in this episode...
Jun 19, 2023•25 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this first episode of Season 4, the new host Dr. Lauren Kelley, an instructional designer in UD-IT Academic Technology Services (ATS) welcomes the UDCapture Team. The UDCapture Team is also part of ATS and they are responsible for a suite of tools that allow faculty and students to create and share videos. This tiny team has oversight and coordination of automatic classroom capture for in-person classes, a variety of recording studios, and self-service platforms for your media. 📍 Be sure to ...
May 08, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 1
In this teaser trailer, the new host Dr. Lauren Kelley, an instructional designer in UD-IT Academic Technology Services (ATS) welcomes ON - Cultivating Student Engagement in Higher Ed listeners to the new season. She shares what you can expect from this reimagined podcast and promises ON listeners that they can expect to become better acquainted with support services available to them regardless of their course modality.
Apr 17, 2023•2 min0
In this episode, Katy Berkow shares exciting news about her new transition. She introduces her podcast successor and invites her listeners to get ready for an exciting new season! 📍Need the transcript for this episode? Access it here .
Apr 04, 2023•8 min•Season 3Ep. 4
This episode focuses on how we can contribute to successful searches, with a focus on including candidates of all backgrounds. Dr. Lauren Vicker shares her expertise, published in The Complete Academic Search Manual, and includes some great ideas for sourcing and evaluating candidates and making sure new hires make connections after they join your team.
Mar 27, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Katy speaks with Em Rowe and Bri VanArsdale about gender inclusivity in the classroom and how it contributes to student success both in and out of the classroom. This episode starts with gender and leans into reducing barriers to learning for all of our students.
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Katy is back with co-executive producer for this mini-season, Dr. Amanda Bullough. They're excited to share two new episodes focused on inclusion and how it can generate engagement in the classroom.
Mar 13, 2023•16 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This very special episode of the podcast was recorded during a session of the Lerner College's Research & Teaching Showcase at the University of Delaware, coordinated by our Deputy Dean Dr. Sheryl Kline. Among other staff and faculty, Drs. Julia Bayuk, Andrea Everard, Ali Poorani, Max Dolinsky, and Amanda Bullough share practices that generate engagement.
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 6
This episode is a rebroadcast of my second interview on one of my favorite podcasts, Tea for Teaching (https://teaforteaching.com/). I highly recommend Tea for Teaching, as I’ve learned so much from both the hosts John Kane and Rebecca Mushtare and their guests and implemented some of the ideas in my own classroom. This episode features our discussion of my experiential learning capstone courses, their design and outcomes.
Oct 11, 2021•34 min
This episode is a rebroadcast of my interview on one of my favorite podcasts, Tea for Teaching (https://teaforteaching.com/). I highly recommend Tea for Teaching, as I’ve learned so much from both the hosts John Kane and Rebecca Mushtare and their guests and implemented some of the ideas in my own classroom. This episode features our discussion of the use of digital portfolios as a medium for students’ evidence of learning in my classroom.
Oct 04, 2021•35 min
Dr. Michael Posner, Associate Professor of Statistics and Data Science and Founding Director of the Center for Statistics Education in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Villanova University, joins us to discuss motivating students with the meaning behind the material and inviting students into courses that generate fear (like statistics!)
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 3
