Teaching in Higher Ed

Will Hennessy, an advocate for fostering neurodivergent learners’ growth, shares about supporting neurodivergent learners and creating inclusive learning environments. Topics discussed include the challenges faced by neurodivergent learners, the importance of structure, accommodating different learning styles, and improving accessibility. Hennessy emphasizes the need for proactive teaching strategies and understanding individual needs.

Stein Brunvand, an educator, discusses equipping educators to navigate artificial intelligence (AI). Topics include the importance of learning tools to improve the learning experience, challenges faced in incorporating technology in teaching, concerns and potential of AI in K-12 education, approaches to lesson plans, and expressions of appreciation in closing remarks.

Paul Galbally & Fevronia Christodoulidi discuss personalized learning pedagogies on episode 497 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode The closer we get to each other, the more we understand each other. -Paul Galbally This course will make you uncomfortable. And if it doesn’t, we’re not doing our job. -Paul Galbally We get to know our students, and they get to know us. -Paul Galbally A brave space is when you can make a space safe by talking about things. -Paul Galbally It is more about learning to think rather than having all the solutions. -Fevronia Christodoulidi Fenia Resources Personalised learning pedagogies and the impact on student progression and retention: the case of counselling training within a university setting, by Paul Galbally & Fevronia Christodoulidi Fevronia Christodoulidi | University of East London (uel.ac.uk) Fevroni’s Private Practice Paul Galbally | University of East London Paul Galbally’s ORCID

Jennifer Coon talks about how to know our audience in an AI world on episode 496 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I’m always interested in talking with students about how they got to the point that they’re at today. -Jennifer Coon There is value in the blank slate. -Jennifer Coon Professors are the ones who are really training students to be the next economists, to be the next scientists, to be the next accountants, to be the next everything. -Jennifer Coon Service learning is a chance for students to get out of themselves and to experience what it feels like to do some good for someone else. -Jennifer Coon Resources Generative AI University of Michigan AI Tools U-M Guidance for Faculty/Instructors Autumm Caines The Four Agreements, by Don Miguel Ruiz

Tolulope (Tolu) Noah shares about using QR codes to design engaging learning experiences on episode 495 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode QR codes can be used to support universal design for learning (UDL) principles, specifically in regards to providing multiple means of engagement and providing multiple means of representation. -Tolulope (Tolu) Noah If your students created a video, why not create QR codes to share that video with other students so that they can learn from the content too? -Tolulope (Tolu) Noah Resources 8 Ways to Use QR Codes in Higher Education Classrooms Share Pages with a QR Code in Google Chrome One-Pager: Scanning & Creating QR Codes via Shortcuts Video: Creating QR Codes Adobe Express QR Code Generator Bitly Making QR Codes More Accessible and Improving Business Accessibility, by Benjamin Rousey Accessibility and QR Codes by Joe Lamyman Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Mobile Mindful Teaching & Learning, by Christina Moore Mentimeter Flip Padlet Gallery Walk

Todd Zakrajsek discusses the ones too often left behind in higher education, including neurodiverse learners, first-gen students, and marginalized groups. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing the challenges faced by students in higher education. The episode also explores obtaining permission to share personal stories in the classroom and the benefits of color picker apps.

Maha Bali, an advocate for openness and collective inclusivity in higher education, discusses the importance of sharing unfinished thoughts and embracing criticism. They explore interpretive pedagogies, challenges of reading Foucault, and resources on the conflict in Palestine. Maha also reflects on recent awards and achievements.

Mike Caulfield shares about Verified, which he co-authored with Sam Wineburg, on episode 492 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode The real impact is that you have a number of people within a community that kind of keep other people in check. -Mike Caulfield The field of argumentation theory has provided illuminating insights. -Mike Caulfield I want you to have the tools to be taken seriously. -Mike Caulfield I want you to be able to argue ethically. -Mike Caulfield Resources Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions About What to Believe Online, by Mike Caulfield and Sam Wineburg* SIFT 3-Hour Mini Course Life Cereal Mikey Likes It Commercial Toilet Paper Patent on Amazon Google Patents Toilet-Paper Roll

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.