TOPcast: The Teaching Online Podcast
Thomas Cavanagh & Kelvin Thompson
Hosted by Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson, the Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast) takes a fun and informative look at the various trends, best practices and technologies in the realm of online education.
Episodes
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Feb 21, 2022 • 34min
Episode 108: A Faculty Vision for Transformation of STEM Education
Guest physics professor Dr. Zhongzhou Chen joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss a compelling vision for transforming the nature of STEM education via digital learning practices and technologies.
Feb 7, 2022 • 31min
Episode 107: “Peeling the Onion” of Online Program Rankings
In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin delve into the online program rankings associated with US News’ “Best Colleges” Rankings and discuss both the problems and the value such rankings bring to higher education.
Jan 17, 2022 • 33min
Episode 106: Rise of the CATO
Guest Dr. Shawna Dark joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to discuss the importance of the emerging higher education role of the Chief Academic Technology Officer (CATO) and its relationship to online teaching and learning.
Jan 14, 2022 • 6min
Come Work for Us! Digital Learning Job Openings at UCF
The Division of Digital Learning is seeking qualified individuals to fill a variety of positions. If you are excited about serving faculty and students using innovative education technology and practices to impact student access, success, cost and the quality of the learning experience, consider joining our division. Learn more about our openings here: https://digitallearning.ucf.edu/jobs/
Jan 3, 2022 • 31min
Episode 105: How Roasted Is Your Course?
Instructional designer Tim McKean pitches a topic that becomes an episode. Join hosts Tom and Kelvin in discussing Tim’s ideas about the balance between lightly or darkly “roasting” a course through instructional design.
Dec 20, 2021 • 32min
Episode 104: Digital Learning and the Liberal Arts
In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by guest Kristen Eshleman to consider the benefits of scaling liberal arts education to serve and transform our regional communities.
Dec 6, 2021 • 33min
Episode 103: Learning from 2021: Our Listeners Speak
At year’s end, hosts Kelvin and Tom are joined by an interactive group of past guests and regular listeners to identify some lessons learned from 2021 as we plan for the new year ahead. See how your perspectives relate to theirs.This is a great episode to share with a colleague and discuss together!
Nov 15, 2021 • 32min
Episode 102: Building vs. Buying
In this episode, Kelvin and Tom discuss the many build vs. buy decisions that face those responsible for supporting online teaching and learning. From staffing to software development and much in between, options abound.
Nov 1, 2021 • 30min
Episode 101: Debating “The Cameras-On vs. Cameras-Off Debate”
Hosts Tom and Kelvin explore the various perspectives represented in the “Cameras-On vs. Cameras-Off Debate” with an eye toward finding common ground and actionable insights for designing effective synchronous online sessions beyond the emergency ad hoc remote instruction era.
Oct 18, 2021 • 34min
Episode 100: Managing Change and Growth in Online Initiatives
In this episode, Dr. Sasha Thackaberry joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to discuss change management strategies for leading online initiatives.
