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Teaching in Higher Ed

Bonni Stachowiakteachinginhighered.com
Thank you for checking out the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. This is the space where we explore the art and science of being more effective at facilitating learning. We also share ways to increase our personal productivity, so we can have more peace in our lives and be even more present for our students.
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Episodes

Intentional Tech

Derek Bruff discusses his book, Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology in College Teaching. Quotes from the episode We’re learning from and with each other- and that is what I liked to call a learning community. -Derek Bruff I love using technology to help students bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the conversation. -Derek Bruff There is a different level of student engagement that happens when students know they are writing or creating for the p...

Oct 03, 201939 minEp. 277

Reaching All Learners Through Innovation and Teaching Excellence, with Edward Leach

Edward Leach shares about Reaching All Learners Through Innovation and Teaching Excellence on episode 276 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode There isn’t a lot of focus on what it means to teach at a community college, which is totally different than being at a four-year institution. -Edward Leach The most critical aspect of the teaching and learning process are the faculty members in the classroom. -Edward Leach Resources Mentioned NISOD - National Institute for Staff ...

Sep 26, 201926 minEp. 276

How to Write a Book with People You Met on Twitter

Melanie Sage, Nancy Smyth, and Laurel Iverson Hitchcock share how they wrote a book with people they met on Twitter on episode 275 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Twitter had sort of a democratizing impact across our ranks. —Melanie Sage What does it mean to be connected as humans across technology? —Melanie Sage Technology is just a tool — we’re trying to do relationships like we would in any other space. —Melanie Sage Resources Mentioned Dorlee Michaeli #swtech - ...

Sep 19, 201938 min

HIVEMIND

Sarah Cavanagh shares about her new book, HIVEMIND, on episode 274 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We can enter a state of mind in which we join our social partners almost in a collective sort of consciousness. —Sarah Cavanagh Our ideas about the world are collectively sourced almost as much as they are individual. —Sarah Cavanagh We’re dividing into different camps and I think that’s dangerous. —Sarah Cavanagh Resources Mentioned The Spark of Learning: Energizing t...

Sep 12, 201925 min

Engaging Learners in Large Classes

Bonni Stachowiak shares about engaging learners in large classes on episode 273 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast Quotes from the episode The act of predicting can enhance our learning. —Bonni Stachowiak Resources Mentioned Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio* (graphic narrative) Small Teaching, by James Lang James Lang's Small Changes in Teaching Series in The Chronicle of Higher Education Michael J. Sandel Justice course from Harvard University Justice vide...

Sep 05, 201930 min

Inclusified Teaching Evaluation

Viji Sathy and Kelly Hogan share about inclusified evaluation of our teaching on episode 271 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We want structure built into the way we teach, not just in the course design and facilitation. —Viji Sathy When we don’t have structure in place, certain people are disadvantaged. —Viji Sathy We think students should have a voice … but how that information is used is really important to think about. —Viji Sathy How do we actually know that the...

Aug 29, 201939 min

The Missing Course by David Gooblar

David Gooblar shares about his new book, The Missing Course*, on episode 279 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode The students are the material. —David Gooblar We don’t teach material, we teach human beings. —David Gooblar It’s less about a technique and more about your mindset. —David Gooblar How you think is ten times more important to me than what you think. —David Gooblar Resources Mentioned Pedagogy Unbound: David Gooblar’s Chronicle of Higher Education The Missing ...

Aug 22, 201942 min

Empathy and Extended Reality

Jaime Hannans shares about empathy and extended reality on episode 270 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I saw I could make a bigger impact if I taught. —Jaime Hannans Knowing how to navigate your space is a hurdle when you’re going into a new semester. —Jaime Hannans The debriefing is the key area where you can reflect on your learning. —Jaime Hannans Resources Mentioned Extended Reality: Augmented Reality 360 degree camera Tripod ThingLink Mixed Reality CSUN Center ...

Aug 15, 201941 min

Removing Learning Barriers with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Jennifer Pusateri discusses Removing Learning Barriers with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) on episode 269 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We are unintentionally putting barriers in place for certain students. —Jennifer Pusateri They were modifying how they taught in the classroom to accommodate the kinds of students they had. —Jennifer Pusateri When we have a classroom that’s built around one specific way of teaching we’re leaving people out. —Jennifer Pusateri...

Aug 08, 201941 min

Second Year Research and Creative Experience

Christine Renaudin shares about Sonoma State’s Second Year Research & Creative Experience on episode 268 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Model attentive listening, active listening. —Christine Renaudin We can enhance each other’s efficiency and creativity by listening, learning, and supporting each other. —Christine Renaudin Resources Mentioned Dr. Renaudin’s Biography SYRCE Home Page Schroeder Hall - Green Music Center Council on Undergraduate Research...

Aug 01, 201932 min

Trickle Down Engagement

Don Saucier discusses trickle-down engagement on episode 267 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Our emotions are absolutely contagious. —Don Saucier What we need to do is challenge our students. —Don Saucier I tell my students there is nothing more powerful than their voice. —Don Saucier Being an expert is not the same as being an excellent teacher. —Don Saucier Resources Mentioned Promoting a Civil Learning Environment Social Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman* What the ...

Jul 25, 201943 min

Experiential Learning Through Healthy Communities

Stephanie Bianco shares about experiential learning through healthy communities on episode 266 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode They’re seeing firsthand with these kids the high need they have. —Stephanie Bianco Not having an internship and just hiring someone would be a mistake. —Stephanie Bianco Resources Mentioned CSU, Chico's Center for Healthy Communities (CHC)(https://www.csuchico.edu/chc/%20%0A) CHC's Primary program- CA Higher Ed CalFresh (aka SNAP) Outreach ...

Jul 18, 201939 min

Relentless Serving and Learning

Jianjun Wang describes his Relentless Serving and Learning on episode 265 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It is important for us to engage our students and help them create life-changing opportunities and thus make the world a better place. —Jianjun Wang Online is still relatively new, but new doesn’t mean it’s bad. —Jianjun Wang It’s always important to make sure you don’t just work on things alone. —Jianjun Wang Resources Mentioned SAS Studio Dr. Wang’s Table 1 Dr...

Jul 11, 201942 min

Serving Hispanic Students

Melissa Salazar shares about serving our Hispanic students on episode 264 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode This is where equity work is being done. —Melissa Salazar When people get nervous about not being a good teacher, they push back on it as the students’ fault. —Melissa Salazar Whatever we say is a reflection of how we’re thinking and processing things. —Melissa Salazar Resources Mentioned ESCALA HSI - Hispanic Serving Institutions

Jul 03, 201945 min

Recipes for Effective Teaching

Elizabeth Barkley shares recipes for effective teaching on episode 263 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode If you don’t know where you’re going, how will you know when you get there? —Elizabeth Barkley Teaching and learning is a complex process that involves the interaction of human beings. —Elizabeth Barkley We can never go into a classroom with a completely rigid script. —Elizabeth Barkley Resources Mentioned Interactive Lecturing: A Handbook for College Faculty* Lear...

Jun 27, 201931 min

Changing Lives, One Petition (and Class) at a Time

Margaret (Peggy) Stevenson shares how she is Changing Lives, One Petition (and Class) at a Time on episode 262 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It’s always been important to me that the students understand they are meeting an actual need. —Margaret (Peggy) Stevenson We don’t just continue to do things, but we also build into the classroom time for reflection. —Margaret (Peggy) Stevenson Resources Mentioned Record Clearance Project All of Us or None Justice Studies Co...

Jun 20, 201938 min

Productive Travel

Dave Stachowiak and I share about productive travel on episode 261 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Every time you have somebody on I just feel like there’s something that I’m using in my own work. —Dave Stachowiak There’s the tendency for a lot of us in this community to take on too much. —Dave Stachowiak Resources Mentioned Instructure conference ESCALA certification Sam Houston State University Teaching and Learning Conference Productive Productivity Igniting Our ...

Jun 13, 201924 min

A shipwreck, a Fakesbook, and a WISH

Zoë Wood shares about a shipwreck, a Fakesbook, and a WISH on episode 260 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Being able to engage with students who are all such unique individuals is a privilege. —Zoë Wood I love having the opportunity to see what students create. —Zoë Wood Diverse teams actually produce better work. —Zoë Wood Practicing to work in a team isn’t always comfortable for students but it’s something we all need to do so we can help tackle these big problems...

Jun 06, 201938 min

Intentional and Transparent Assessment

Natasha Jankowski shares about intentional and transparent assessment on episode 259 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode When I’m asking you to do something in my class, I can tell you why I’m asking you to do it. —Natasha Jankowski This is much more assessment with and not to students. —Natasha Jankowski Transparency for me is more than just posting it somewhere. —Natasha Jankowski How can you both share that love and excitement but also instill it in your students? —N...

May 30, 201944 min

Paying the Price

Sara Goldrick-Rab shares about Paying the Price on episode 258 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Once I knew, this was a problem I couldn’t unsee. —Sara Goldrick-Rab We’re supposed to be doing education for democracy. —Sara Goldrick-Rab I’ve had to ask myself, “Is this what I’m uniquely adding value to?” —Sara Goldrick-Rab I want to see growth in each of the students over the term — what else do I care about? —Sara Goldrick-Rab Resources Mentioned Paying the Price: Co...

May 23, 201938 min

Engaging Students Using FlipGrid

Ramesh Laungani talks about engaging students using FlipGrid on episode 257 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode How do we support and amplify those more quiet voices? —Ramesh Laungani The typed discussion board doesn’t allow for discussion … there’s no back and forth per se. —Ramesh Laungani Resources Mentioned #flipgridfever Banking model of education - Paulo Freire 1000 STEM Women Project

May 16, 201939 min

Creating Wicked Students

Paul Hanstedt shares about Creating Wicked Students on episode 256 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode If we’re going to face wicked problems, we’d better have wicked competencies. —Paul Hanstedt We have to communicate to students what we’re looking for. —Paul Hanstedt Constraint can be valuable for creativity. —Paul Hanstedt We need to find ways to allow students to take risks. —Paul Hanstedt Resources Paul Hanstedt ACUE Community article: Five Tips for Getting a Good ...

May 09, 201937 min

AHSIE Conference Reflections

Bonni Stachowiak shares about her experience at the AHSIE Conference on episode 255 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast Quotes from the episode If you’re going to come to my class, you need to come with purpose and passion. —Leticia P. Lopez Resources Mentioned AHSIE 11th Annual Best Practices Conference | April 14-17, 2019 | Riverside, CA AHSIE 2019 Program Details Gina A. Garcia Decolonizing Hispanic-Serving Institutions: A Framework for Organizing - Gina Ann Garcia, 2018 Exploring College St...

May 02, 201916 min

Stop Talking, Start Influencing

Jared Cooney Horvath shares about his book Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick on episode 254 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Don’t try to force your audience to choose between you or your notes. —Jared Cooney Horvath You remember what you pay attention to. —Jared Cooney Horvath Recall leads to deeper memories. —Jared Cooney Horvath If you want to learn anything, you’ve got to be in that sweet spot of stress. —J...

Apr 25, 201939 min

Spaces and Places (and Nudges)

Jose Bowen talks about Spaces and Places (and Nudges) on episode 253 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Ultimately what we’re trying to do is create self-regulated learners. —Jose Bowen We know that students are digitally distracted all the time — this is not a classroom problem. —Jose Bowen Your learning management system is all about nudges. —Jose Bowen Make your classroom so interesting … that students don’t want to check Facebook. —Jose Bowen Resources Mentioned Jo...

Apr 18, 201940 min

Ownership, equity, and agency in faculty development

Maha Bali and Autumm Caines share about ownership, equity, and agency in faculty development on episode 252 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode A lot of the faculty development I offer is very different from my own professional development. —Maha Bali What’s hospitable in one context isn’t hospitable in another. —Autumm Caines Resources Mentioned A call for promoting ownership, equity, and agency in faculty development via connected learning, by Maha Bali and Autumm Cai...

Apr 10, 201944 min

Annotating the Marginal Syllabus

Remi Kalir discusses annotating the marginal syllabus on episode 252 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Annotation is a cultural practice. It’s a social practice. It’s collaborative. —Remi Kalir I think it’s important that we promote social collaborative activity. —Remi Kalir Resources Mentioned Marginal Syllabus 2018-19 Marginal Syllabus Hypothes.is CROWDLAAERS Annotate Your Syllabus, by Remi Kalir

Apr 04, 201943 min

One in a Million

Bonni and Dave Stachowiak and guests celebrate a million downloads of Teaching in Higher Ed on episode 250 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode If I want my students to take risks and not be afraid to fail, then I need to take risks and not be afraid to fail. —Kevin Gannon We need people like us, and people not like us, and we need access to them lots of the time. —Peter Newbury Resources Mentioned Linda Oakleaf’s one in a million - Episode 183 with Robin DeRosa An episo...

Mar 28, 201941 min

Mindset, Metacognition, and Math

Silvia Heubach discusses mindset, metacognition, and math on episode 246 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast Quotes from the episode The more you can make stories and connections and reasons, the better it allows the student to learn. —Silvia Heubach Learning happens when students do work. —Silvia Heubach When you try a new methodology … you have to sell it to the students. —Silvia Heubach The teacher is a coach that can help you, but you need to do the practice. —Silvia Heubach Resources Menti...

Mar 21, 201930 min

Surveying Social and Open Learning

Debbie Baff talks about surveying social and open learning on episode 248 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode All of the different things I’ve done have led me to this place now. —Debbie Baff The value of an open digital badge is not the badge itself — it’s the learning behind it. —Debbie Baff Resources Mentioned OER Wales Cymru OER15 Catherine Cronin on Episode 152 #LTHEchat Association of Learning Technology Virtually Connecting Mozilla backpack Sue Beckingham Chrissi...

Mar 14, 201945 min
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