Lecture Breakers

In episode 126 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Breanna Boppre joins us to talk about alternative assessment and how to use technology in creative ways to assess student learning. I think you’ll be inspired by the types of projects her students create to show what they’ve learned. Bree discusses what alternative assessment means to her, shares a few examples of projects she uses in her courses, and offers recommendations to help you get started. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB126

In episode 125 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Cecilia Razak joins us to talk about how to ask good questions to promote connections among students, build community, and enhance learning. Cecilia developed an interactive presentation slide deck builder called Slides with Friends which has been used in K-12 and college classrooms. In this conversation, we talk a little bit about the Slides with Friends tool, but Cecilia also shares tips and advice to help you ask better questions. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB125

In episode 124, Barbi shares what eye surgery taught her about inclusive course design. She shares her story about a personal experience that is re-shaping the way she thinks about inclusive course design, accessibility, and student engagement. This episode will inspire you to take a closer look at some of your lessons and lectures and consider how to make changes that improve the learning experience for all of your students. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB124

As we wrap up season 3 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the accomplishments from this past season and give you a sneak peek into what’s coming your way next. Includes important announcements about the final Lecture Breakers Conference and the brand new Your Teaching Coach program which begins this summer! Thank you so much for listening to the show! Show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB123

In episode 122 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Dawn DiPeri to the show! Dawn is the author of the book Graphic Design for Course Creators, and what I love about her perspective is that she is helping us think about designing courses that are both digitally accessible and visually appealing.   Show Notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB122

In episode 121 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Zen Faulkes, author of Better Posters: Plan, Design and Present an Academic Poster, joins us to talk about how to use academic posters for teaching, learning, and engaging students. He discusses the role of academic posters in higher education and why you might want to consider digging your old posters out of storage and thinking about how to use them in your courses to improve student learning. Show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB121

Episode 120 is a case study episode! That means we’re taking a deep dive into one professor’s course to talk about what’s working, what is being improved, and what advice you can apply to your own courses. Today, Dr. Andrea Brus is here to take us inside her hyflex course. She shares her journey starting with what shifted her mindset about hyflex course design and how her role has changed since she started teaching using this model. She also shares how she aligns her learning outcomes, competencies, activities, and assessments.  Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB120

In episode 119, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Chris Myers to the show! Chris wrote an article titled, Storytelling as a Tool for Vicarious Learning Among Air Medical Transport Crews. It's a fascinating article about the power of storytelling in teaching. In our conversation, Chris shares why this type of authentic storytelling is so powerful and why peer-to-peer learning in this format can be such a valuable and engaging way for students to learn. He also shares advice to help you think about how to use stories in your courses, even if you’re not teaching air medical transport crews! : ) Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB119

Episode 118 of the Lecture Breakers podcast is our first "tech spotlight" episode where I feature a tech tool or product that aligns with the mission of the podcast.  I’m excited to welcome Shaunak Roy to the show! Shaunak is the founder of Yellowdig. Yellowdig is a platform that promotes engagement, connection, and community. In this episode, we dig into why he created Yellowdig, how to get students more involved in active learning, and how this platform can be used to enhance the online learning experience in synchronous and asynchronous courses. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB118

In episode 117, Dr. Tara Harvey is here to help us understand what intercultural competence is, why it's so important, and which cultural differences we should be aware of when teaching online or in hyflex or blended courses. Tara also shares a few teaching strategies and recommendations you can immediately use in your online courses that will help all students feel welcomed, valued, and heard. Show Notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB117