Engaging Education: Building a Future-Ready Learning Community w/ Suzanne Summers

Join Kamaar and Suzanne Summers, Assistant Vice President for teaching and learning at Ivy Tech Community College, as they into the challenges and innovations shaping education today. In this thought-provoking podcast, Suzanne discusses the strategies employed by Ivy Tech to enhance student outcomes and foster a supportive environment across various educational modalities.

Discover how Ivy Tech Community College adapted during the pandemic and expanded their course offerings to include face-to-face, hybrid, synchronous, and asynchronous options. Suzanne highlights the importance of student choice and explores the impact of different modalities on learning outcomes and student success rates.

Engaging faculty as partners in instructional design and curriculum development takes center stage in this podcast. Suzanne emphasizes the value of collaboration, sharing her experiences as a former faculty member herself. Learn how Ivy Tech fosters diversity, equity, and belonging by incorporating a range of perspectives in decision-making processes.

Looking toward the future, Suzanne envisions the evolving teaching and learning landscape, driven by technological advancements and changing workplace dynamics. She invites faculty to join a learning community—a think tank—where national experts discuss emerging trends and envision the skills, mindsets, and competencies needed for the next decade. Delve into the proactive measures Ivy Tech is taking today to equip faculty for the changes already unfolding in education.

If you're passionate about education, innovation, and preparing students for the future, this podcast is a must-listen. Gain insights, be inspired, and contribute to the transformation of teaching and learning in the ever-evolving educational landscape.

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