Teaching in Higher Ed

Stephen Bloch-Schulman, a teacher, discusses teaching through experiences. They explore the concept of reveal belief, the importance of critically examining our own beliefs, and the need for activities that allow students to reveal their true beliefs unknowingly. They also discuss book recommendations and special features, rap music, plana music, and the importance of public final projects and open classes in teaching.

Explore techniques for managing nervousness and insecurity in teaching, including engaging students with questions and using visual aids. Learn the importance of capturing students' attention in the first few minutes of class and engaging participants through storytelling. Discover the power of high structure in teaching and the impact it can have on learning. Get recommendations for interesting Instagram accounts and hear a funny anecdote about unconventional toilet paper use. Find out how to use Zoom timers for teaching and facilitation purposes.

Lindsay Doukopoulos, expert on teaching with artificial intelligence, discusses the challenges of assessing learning at scale and the skepticism and anxiety students and faculty have about AI tools. The potential of AI to enhance learning experiences, the impact of AI on creating authentic and engaging learning experiences, and the transformative power of storytelling in education are also explored.

Karen Costa, an expert in climate action pedagogy, discusses the challenges of addressing climate action in the classroom and the importance of starting where we are. She explores collective action in different disciplines and the role of creativity in sparking collective imagination. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of simplicity and design in presenting climate science and explores finding hope and taking action in uncertain times.

Author Ijeoma Nwaogu discusses her book on overcoming imposter anxiety, highlighting the importance of self-reflection and community support. They also touch on the money aspect in higher education, the power of observation in conversation, and recognizing self-doubt as a sign of success. The hosts share their anticipation for the book release.

In this podcast, Jenae Cohn discusses design for learning. She emphasizes the importance of thinking about how students navigate through a class and using feedback to improve future courses. The episode also mentions resources like Jenae's website, books on design for learning, and digital tools like Miro and Jamboard. The podcast covers various topics including user experience principles, metacognitive capacities, and equitable online learning. Additionally, the hosts share personal recommendations for Mason jars and board games, and express appreciation for the guest's contributions.

Pia Lauritzen, an expert on using questions in new ways, discusses the power dynamics of asking questions, relieving the fear of not knowing in a classroom, fostering curiosity with Question Jam tool, embracing the shift from having all the answers, creating a welcoming video, and categorizing questions.

Comedian and advocate for neurodiversity, Sarah Silverman, introduces the concept of neurodiversity and its importance in education. She discusses the spectrum nature of autism and challenges the idea of 'neurotypical'. Topics also include resisting quick fixes, camera usage in online teaching, norming biases, and the use of plain language in academia.

Jesse Stommel, education expert, discusses the concept of ungrading and unlearning in higher education. They explore the challenges, motivations, and complexities of alternative grading methods, emphasizing intentional pedagogy. The speakers also discuss the impact of AI on teacher-student relationships and the purpose of education. Additionally, they reflect on title selection, accessibility, and share book recommendations.

Isis Artze-Vega and Oscar Miranda Tapia discuss Connections Are Everything on episode 482 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode If it’s not working for you and you can’t maintain a certain level of wellness, then it’s not working. No matter what you’re seeing happen in your students, it is not working because it cannot happen at the cost of your wellness. – Isis Artze-Vega It’s about being present. – Isis Artze-Vega The relationship that you have with someone does not have to be this long sustained, always impactful kind of relationship. That one short conversation with a student may be the words or the sentence that they need to hear that day. -Oscar Miranda Tapia Resources Connections Are Everything: A College Student’s Guide to Relationship-Rich Education, by Peter Felton, Leo M. Lambert, Isis Artze-Vega, and Oscar R. Miranda Tapia About the Authors Research Details Resources