
Teaching in Higher Ed
Thank you for checking out the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. This is the space where we explore the art and science of being more effective at facilitating learning. We also share ways to increase our personal productivity, so we can have more peace in our lives and be even more present for our students.
Latest episodes

Dec 30, 2021 • 46min
What Inclusive Instructors Do
Tracie Addy, an expert on inclusive teaching, discusses the importance of designing equitable learning environments, recognizing the strengths of students, and creating a sense of belonging. She shares personal experiences as a black female student that have shaped her perspective. The podcast also explores challenges in implementing active learning and recommends resources for inclusive teaching.

Dec 23, 2021 • 42min
Aligning Our Values Through Accessibility
Ann Gagnè talks about how to align our values through accessibility on episode 393 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
Alt text allows you to put a description of what you are tweeting in terms of the image, gif, or infographics.
-Ann Gagné
On a foundational level alt text is there to help increase information to the most amount of people as possible.
-Ann Gagné
Resources
The Tale of the Starfish
Connor Scott Gardner’s Twitter thread
Alt Text info from Digital Accessibility at Harvard
WebAIM’s Alternative Text article
How to add Alt Text on Twitter from University of Illinois
AltText Reader on Twitter
Nel Noddings
Caring: A Relational Approach to Ethics and Moral Education, by Nel Noddings

Dec 16, 2021 • 42min
Identity, Belonging, and Hispanic/Latin American Culture
Norlan Hernández shares about identity, belonging, and Latin American culture on episode 392 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
Are we being intentional in thinking about how we are nurturing their sense of identity and belonging?
-Norlan Hernández
Resources
Hispanic/Latino Identity: A Philosophical Perspective, by Jose J. E. Gracia
A Conversation with Latinos on Race, from The New York Times
Latino, Hispanic, Latinx, Chicano: The History Behind the Terms, by Tara Simón
Kimberly N. Russell, PhD – Beast profiles, as written about in:
The Spark of Learning, by Sarah Rose Cavanagh

Dec 9, 2021 • 47min
Learning That Matters
Caralyn Zehnder, Cynthia Alby, JuliA Metzker, Karynne Kleine talk about their book, Learning That Matters, on episode 391 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
I ask myself, what matters to me and why? And am I living that in my teaching?
-JuliA Metzker
Resources Mentioned
Learning That Matters website
Cynthia’s letter to students re: upsides to flipping
Learning That Matters Resources
John Dewey
Hidden Brain: Work 2.0 – The Obstacles You Don’t See

Dec 2, 2021 • 43min
Music and Academic Growth
joshuah whittinghill discusses his research on the relationships with music, academic, social, and emotional learning on episode 385 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
I just jumped in. And it saved my life.
-joshuah whittinghill
It doesn’t seem like a lot of our courses in higher education have a lot of social or emotional curriculum built in to help students on their journey as they are growing.
-joshuah whittinghill
Students aren’t the only people. We also have colleagues.
-joshuah whittinghill
Let’s meet students where they’re at.
-joshuah whittinghill
Resources Mentioned
Chico State University
Rick Rolling
George Michael Freedom
Lowfi music on YouTube
Jackie (Jacquelyn) Macias’ 3 Artifacts (Thank you, Jackie, for letting us hear this part of your story)
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL)
Podcast: First Generation – One of Many

Nov 24, 2021 • 22min
Feeling Grateful for Podcasts
Bonni Stachowiak shares her gratitude for past podcast conversations on episode 389 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
I’m feeling grateful for podcasts.
-Bonni Stachowiak
I am feeling even more grateful for this community of people who care about teaching and learning.
-Bonni Stachowiak
Resources Mentioned
2021 Podcast Favorites
21 Top Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast Episodes
EdSurge’s Bootstraps podcast series
Bootstraps – Episode 4: The Tyranny of Letter Grades
How to Use Podcasts in Teaching with Barbi Honeycutt
How to Use a Course Workload Estimator, with Betsy Barre
Small Teaching Reprised, with James Lang
On Improving Our Teaching, with Dan Levy
Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education, with Alex Shevrin Venet
The Role of Faculty in Student Mental Health, with Sarah Lipson and Laura Horne
Equity-Enhancing Data Tools, with Viji Sathy and Kelly Hogan

Nov 18, 2021 • 38min
Fostering a Sense of Belonging
Angel Herring and KaSondra Toney discuss how to foster a sense of belonging on episode 388 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
I see everyone as a contributor in the education process. As a student, you have as much of a say as I do as your instructor.
-Angel Herring
Once I started focusing on my education more, I realized that my opportunities were endless.
-KaSondra Toney
Resources
Video excerpt of Dr. Herring
Profile of KaSondra Toney: 2020 Bishop Award Recipient to Graduate from USM After 20-Year Journey
USM’s First Generation Faculty/Staff Network

Nov 11, 2021 • 45min
Translating Intentions into Action
Dave and Bonni Stachowiak talks about translating intention into action on episode 387 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
Be mindful about what things you are trying to hold in your brain.
-Dave Stachowiak
Pick one thing, try it, and see what happens.
-Dave Stachowiak
Resources
The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide, by Bonni Stachowiak
Aikido
Zettelkasten – note-taking method
Extending the Mind – Finite Eyes
James M. Lang
Drafts App
The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right: Gawande, Atul*
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity, by David Allen*
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months by, Brian Moran*
Positive Work-Life Spillover episode with Andrew (Andy) Stenhouse
Episode: The Productive Online and Offline Professor
GTD in 15 minutes – A Pragmatic Guide to Getting Things Done
Dealing with academic email, by Robert Talbert
Use checklists to teach more effectively and efficiently
The power of checklists
Checklist for class planning efficiency
For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood… and the Rest of Y’all Too: Reality Pedagogy and Urban Education, by Christopher Emdin*
MacSparky: “Don’t be good at email.”

Nov 4, 2021 • 16min
Tools for Learning (part 2)
I share the second in a two-part series about my participation in the Tools4Learning annual survey on episode 386 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
It really helps me to take a step back and reflect on the tools that I value and that I might be able to get more benefit from.
-Bonni Stachowiak
Resources Mentioned
Jane Hart’s Top Tools for Learning 2021
Top Tools for Personal Learning
Top Tools for Workplace Learning
Top Tools for Education
Zoom | Education | Web conferencing
Canva | Workplace Learning | Graphic design creator
Blubrry | Workplace Learning | Podcast hosting
Google Jamboard | Education
Loom | Education | Screencasting

Oct 28, 2021 • 15min
Tools for Learning (part 1)
I share the first in a two-part series about my participation in the Tools4Learning annual survey on episode 385 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
Who we follow on social media can help us in our ongoing quest to learn.
-Bonni Stachowiak
Resources Mentioned
2021 Top Tools for Learning: My Votes
Jane Hart’s Top Tools for Learning 2021
Top Tools for Personal Learning
Top Tools for Workplace Learning
Top Tools for Education
Raindrop.io | Personal Learning | Digital bookmarking tool
Overcast | Personal Learning | Podcast catcher
Twitter | Personal Learning | Microblogging + social media network
Episode 53 – Peter Newbury explained his method for who to follow on Twitter in that he connects with people who are like him, along with people who are not like him.
Readwise | Personal Learning | Digital reading highlights manager
Inoreader | Personal Learning | RSS feed aggregator
To read my RSS feeds, I prefer to use Unread