In this episode, Camie and Alex discuss how to take the pulse of your asynchronous course using LMS data, student feedback, and your own professional judgment through reflection. From ghost town discussion boards to unclear instructions masquerading as rigor, they offer practical tips (and a few laughs) to help you diagnose issues early - before your course needs a crash cart.
After our spring hiatus, The Pedagogy Toolkit is back! Amalie, Alex, and Camie attended the SXSW Edu conference in March and came home rejuvenated and full of new ideas. In this episode, we recap the highlights from our week in Austin. SXSW Edu Tiny Experiments, by Anne-Laure Le Cunff Productive Failure, by Manu Kapur The AI Alliance and The Guide to Essential Competencies...
In this episode, Alex and Camie discuss the 5 types of learning gaps.
In this episode - Camie and Alex discuss the concept of Technostress - students and instructors becoming burned out by overuse of tech in their education and daily living. They discuss how to decrease the impact of this type of stress in the fully online learning environment. Stay tuned for a little end-credits blooper too! References: BOLT Conference 2024 Recap and Recordings Kumar, P. S. (2024). Technostress: A comprehensive literature review on dimensions, impacts, and management strategies. ...
In this episode, Camie gives 3 tips for improving student engagement in your asynchronous online course.
In this episode, Amalie and Camie discuss incorporating and managing controversy in class discussions. https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/22/02/you-want-teach-what https://kappanonline.org/richardson-using-controversy-as-a-teaching-tool-an-interview-with-diana-hess/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/programs/cornerstones-of-democracy/confronting-controversial-issues-in-the-classroom/...
In today's show - Amalie and Alex discuss how to foster the necessary trait of curiosity. For instructors in fully online programs, cultivating this may seem tricky, but there are simple and effective practices which encourage students to go deeper and become lifelong learners. References: Reviving Curiosity: Fostering Inquiry-Based Learning Online Curiosity, interest and engagement in technology-pervasive learning environments: a new research agenda Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn,...
In this episode, Amalie and Camie talk about ways to improve discussions.
In this episode, Camie and Amalie look at the ways that humanizing your courses-- especially your online courses-- can combat academic dishonesty. The Relationship/Cheating Connection: Do Students Cheat Less When They Have a Strong Relationship with the Teacher? Essential Considerations for Addressing the Possibility of AI-Driven Cheating, Part 1 Essential Considerations for Addressing the Possibility of AI-Driven Cheating, Part 2...
Alex interviews Dylan Craig, visual information architect with the Global Campus Media team. They discuss the resources and capabilities of the media team for online instructors with the U of A. And they dive into the concept of visual literacy from the perspective of graphic design and instructional design to improve the use of media and visuals in online courses. References: Moline, S. (2008). What is visual literacy? Stenhouse Publishers. Visual Literacy in Bloom's Taxonomy to Support Visual ...
In this episode, Camie and Amalie discuss the myth that a concept that is easily "learned" is easily remembered. Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn by Sanjay Sarma Understanding the Science Behind Learning Retention "Does easily learned mean easily remembered? it depends on your beliefs about intelligence" by David B. Miele, Bridgid Finn, Daniel C. Molden...
In this episode, Camie talks to Chris Bryson, Director of Academic Initiatives and Integrity at the University of Arkansas, about Academic Honesty with AI. honesty.uark.edu
In this episode, James and Camie talk with Lora Lennertz a librarian at the University of Arkansas Libraries about copyright. Copyright.gov University of Arkansas Libraries How to Cite AI Guide Copyright Guide
In this episode, Amalie and Camie discuss how fun does not always equal student engagement.
This is the third episode in the Learning Myth Takedown Series. James and Alex discuss the concept that "motivation in students breeds successful outcomes". This is not supported by data and can actually lead to missing out on key ways to create successful outcomes in students - in one way, through a unique way to use testing. Check out the articles and sources referenced in the episode below: Education Corner | 27 Educational Myths and How to Debunk Them Medium.com | The Surprising Truth: Why M...
In this episode, Camie sits down with Krystle Merry to discuss accessibility in online education. Don't forget to check out Krystle's website ! This is Part 2 of a two-part episode. National Educational Technology Plan AEM (Accessible Education Materials) Center Grackle Docs Natural Reader Section 508 WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)...
In this episode, Camie sits down with Krystle Merry to discuss accessibility in online education. Don't forget to check out Krystle's website ! This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. National Educational Technology Plan AEM (Accessible Education Materials) Center Grackle Docs Natural Reader Section 508 WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines)...
Hard to believe it's been a whole year! Because we started this podcasting journey in April 2023 with a look at the new Blackboard Ultra, we thought this would be a great opportunity for the whole gang to gather round and talk about what's changed and evolved since then, and how the shift is playing out in our courses. Blackboard Ultra Teaching Innovation and Pedagogical Support Ultra Banner Maker...
In this episode, Amalie and Camie talk about how we evaluate student work. We talk about the history of formal standardized grading and take a look at a few different ways we might consider approaching the way we keep track of student learning. The Case Against Zero - Teach Empowered Pros and Cons of the Letter Grading System - The Week Why the 100 Point Grading Scale is a Stacked Deck - Edutopia What is Mastery Based Grading? - New England SSC What is Mastery Grading? - University of Nebraska-L...
In this episode, Christine Rickabaugh joins Camie Wood for a discussion on OER (open education resources) best practices. You can reach Christine by emailing oer@uark.edu. Explore OER resources at the University of Arkansas.
In this episode, Alex and Camie discuss how the traditional lecture is too often the default learning activity used by instructors. In some cases, the lecture makes sense, but in other instances, there are many other active learning techniques. We suggest alternatives and challenge instructors to rethink how to teach with the lecture in their classes. References: How Teaching Should Change, According to a Nobel-Prize-Winning Physicist A Nobel Laureate's Education Plea: Revolutionize Teaching Lar...
This episode begins our series on pedagogical myths, starting the the grand daddy of them all: learning styles. Amalie, James, and Alex dive into the basis for one of the most enduring beliefs in education and the research that shows why it's not all it's cracked up to be. The Atlantic | 11 April 2018: The Myth of ‘Learning Styles’ , American Psychology Association | 2015: Matching Learning Style to Instructional Condition American Association for Anatomy | 13 March 2018: Another Nail in the Cof...
This is part two of our episode featuring Dr. Lynn Meade, teaching assistant professor in the University of Arkansas' Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. In this episode, Camie and Alex speak with Dr. Meade about the drawbacks, implementation, and experience of ePortfolios as a high-impact learning practice. Dr. Meade teaches a professional ePortfolio course at the U of A and has developed an open-education resource textbook for ePortfolios. UARK ePortfolio site UARK ePortfolio OER Textbook ...
This is part one of a two-part episode featuring Dr. Lynn Meade, teaching assistant professor in the University of Arkansas' Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences. In this episode, Camie and Alex speak with Dr. Meade about the practice, implementation, benefits, and drawbacks of ePortfolios as a high-impact learning practice. Dr. Meade teaches a professional ePortfolio course at the U of A and has developed an open-education resource textbook for ePortfolios. UARK ePortfolio site UARK ePortfoli...
In this episode, Amalie and Camie explore incorporating social learning in the asynchronous online classroom. Bandura's Bobo Doll Experiment Vygotksy's Sociocultural Theory The Community of Inquiry
In this episode, Camie and Alex discuss the federal policy for online higher education courses: Regular and Substantive Education (RSI). The discussion includes the background of the policy, how implementing this policy affects instructors’ courses and enhances teaching practices, and some amphibian cuisine! University of Arkansas RSI Policy Federal RSI Policy Guidelines Where’s the Beef? Having Fun Teaching and Ensuring RSI...
This week’s episode is the second of a two-part series on the High Impact Practice (HIP) of Writing-Intensive Courses. This week we focus on how strategies for incorporating more writing. For this discussion, James and Amalie are joined by Dana Blair, the coordinator of the Writing Studio at the University of Arkansas’s Student Success Center . The WAC Clearinghouse -- excellent repository for resources geared toward writing across the curriculum. Approaches to teaching reading and writing: Kell...
This week’s episode is the first of a two-part series on the High Impact Practice (HIP) of Writing-Intensive Courses. This week we’ll talk about effectively incorporating more writing into your courses, no matter the subject—why it’s important and how to go about it. For this discussion, James and Amalie are joined by Dana Blair, the coordinator of the Writing Studio at the University of Arkansas’s Student Success Center . The WAC Clearinghouse -- excellent repository for resources geared toward...
In this episode, Amalie and Camie discuss Universal Design for Learning, or UDL. https://teaching.cornell.edu/teaching-resources/designing-your-course/universal-design-learning https://teaching.uic.edu/resources/teaching-guides/inclusive-equity-minded-teaching-practices/universal-design-for-learning-udl/ https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/udl-equity/ Julie Dirksen Design for How People Learn Accessibility Meme...
Back in November of 2022 OpenAI released ChatGPT 3.5 for public use. In less than 3 months, there were over 100 million users. The distribution of large-language models have changed our world, including education. In this episode, James and Alex discuss the impact of generative AI and LLMs on education over the last year, and discuss the possibilities of its future. OpenAI H2O.AI The Future of AI In Education: Opportunities and Challenges (Article)...
