Dan Levy returns to talk about improving our teaching on episode 376 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I no longer trust myself to know how much my students are understanding. -Dan Levy Resources Mentioned Teaching Effectively with Zoom (2e), by Dan Levy Invisible Teaching, by David Franklin Teachly.me Info about Dan Levy’s Teaching Teaching Effectively with Zoom, Second Edition, by Dan Levy  Ezra Klein Podcast (Ezra Klein asks the people he interviews, what’s something you have changed your mind about?) Coaching for Leaders (Dave Stachowiak also asks people what they have changed their minds about) Episode 23 with Jay Howard on How to Engage Students in the Classroom and Online Tea for Teaching: The Active Learning Initiative at Cornell with Doug McKee The Checklist Manifesto, by Atul Gawande Understanding by Design (Backward Design) from Vanderbilt University’s Center for Teaching 1-minute Paper – Ongoing Feedback Resources from Harvard’s Center for Teaching and Learning Teddy Svoronos

Betsy Barre talks about how (and why) to use a course workload estimator on episode 375 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode The difference between an expert reader and a student reader is that an expert reader will slow down when they don’t know a word. -Betsy Barre Students are reading, they just aren’t reading well. -Betsy Barre Is this activity really worth it given my outcomes of the course? -Betsy Barre We all need to be talking more about time. -Betsy Barre Resources Course Workload Estimator 2.0 Course Workload Estimator How Much Should We Assign? Estimating Out of Class Workload, by Betsy Barre So Much to Read, So Little Time: How Do We Read, and Can Speed Reading Help?, by Keith Rayner et al R Studio Janet Evanovich’s Stephenie Plum novels

James Lang shares about the second edition of Small Teaching on episode 374 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Small changes can absolutely lead to revolutionary changes. -James Lang Students have to be introduced and conditioned to accept different types of teaching approaches. -James Lang I love having my students try to teach things they have learned to another audience. -James Lang My most fundamental principal about teaching is vary what you’re doing. -James Lang Resources Should We Stop Grading Class Participation? Small Changes in Teaching: The Last 5 Minutes of Class On Not Drawing Conclusions About Online Teaching Now — or Next Fall Small Changes in Teaching: Making Connections What I Am Learning About My Students During an Impossible Semester Turn Your Classroom Irritation Into Compassion Pedagogies of Care: Open Resources

Sarah Lipson and Laura Horne share about The Role of Faculty in Student Mental Health on episode 373 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode One of the most important determinants of student learning is motivation. -Sarah Lipson Resources Mentioned Student Mental Health and Faculty: Q&A With Dr. Sarah Kelchen Lipson of the Health Minds Study: Report: The Role of Faculty in Student Mental Health  ACUE Report: Creating a Culture of Caring: Practical Approaches for College and University Faculty to Support Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Teaching in Higher Ed Episode 317 with Laura Horne: Mental Health on the College Campus

Alex Shevrin Venet talks about her book, Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education on episode 372 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Something that might just be stressful for one person could be traumatic for another. -Alex Shevrin Venet Trauma-informed education is not a checklist. -Alex Shevrin Venet The way we understand trauma is always changing. -Alex Shevrin Venet Resources Episode 258 with Sara Goldrick-Rab: Paying the Price Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education, by Alex Shevrin Venet* Episode 335 with Mays Imad: Trauma-Informed Teaching and Learning

Simon Dalley shares about peer mentoring on episode 371 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode A peer mentor is a more qualified and experienced student that provides guidance and support to another student. -Simon Dalley Mentors are influential in terms of being a remodel. They are the embodiment of a successful student. -Simon Dalley Teaching is to learn twice. -Simon Dalley Resources Video of peer mentors talking about the programme Motivational interviewing overview The Hidden Curriculum Video: Unwritten Rules for College Success Kristen Neff – Self Compassion

Erin Whitteck and Douglas Fritz share efforts toward more equitable assessment on episode 370 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode First impressions with students are extremely important. -Erin Whitteck High stakes assessments create such a risk averse environment where there is no room to fail. -Douglas Fritz Resources Bonni explains the significance of her favorite number (208) and how it is associated with her teaching during Episode 208 Boxes (digital and/or analog) of encouragement Relationship-Rich Education, by Peter Felton and Leo Lambert Peter Felton and Leo Lambert talk about Relationship-Rich Education on Episode 331 of Teaching in Higher Ed Robert Talbert describes his 3-dimensional view of assessment in his post: Building Calculus Assessments (not just related to calculus, by the way) Retrieval Practice Erin likes how Rissa Sorensen-Unruh talks about the word ‘rigor’ in being used to support high-stakes exams

Dave and Bonni Stachowiak give advice to a new professor on episode 369 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Students aren’t our adversaries. -Kevin Gannon Resources Mentioned Episode 6: Eight Seconds That will Transform Your Teaching with Dave Stachowiak Episode 94: Retrieval Practice with Pooja Agarwal Retrieval Practice website Episode 184: The Science of Retrieval Practice with Pooja Agarwal Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It, by James M. Lang The Distracted Classroom series, by James M. Lang for The Chronicle of Higher Education Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning, 2nd Edition, by James M. Lang The Skillful Teacher: On Technique, Trust, and Responsiveness in the Classroom, 3rd Edition, by Stephen D. Brookfield The Productive Online and Offline Professor, by Bonni Stachowiak

Kelvin Bentley talks about defining our future on episode 368 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode The pandemic has forced us to re-examine how we teach, what we are teaching, and what we can be doing differently. -Kelvin Bentley Our learners need us to be more mindful of our work. -Kelvin Bentley We need to do a better job at re-examining our learning experiences. -Kelvin Bentley We need to leverage better data to make more informed decisions that will help us improve our pedagogy. -Kelvin Bentley Resources @BlackTimeLord Dr. Who Actualizing the Online Community College, by Kelvin Bentley for EDUCAUSE Kelvin joins Bryan Alexander on the Future Trends Forum Paul LeBlanc of Southern New Hampshire University Capella University’s FlexPath Learning Format WGU (Western Governors University) WGU Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Marni Baker Stein

Resa Lewiss & Adaira Landry share about fuel efficient mentoring on episode 367 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode There has to be a sense of trust and physiological safety in the mentor/mentee relationship. -Resa Lewiss Boundaries are the most important part of a relationship. -Adaira Landry The whole point of this is to build a sustainable model so that you mentor more. -Adaira Landry It is the responsibility of the mentor to recognize if it is not the right fit. -Resa Lewiss Resources Mentioned What Efficient Mentorship Looks Like What a Compassionate Email Culture Looks Like ‎Here’s Something Good: The Doctor Will See You Now…Remotely on Apple Podcasts