Teaching in Higher Ed

Todd Zakrajsek shares about the 3rd edition of The New Science of Learning on episode 422 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Let people struggle a little bit. -Todd Zakrajsek If you don’t teach students how to do well in groups, they don’t tend to get better at it. -Todd Zakrajsek Resources The New Science of Learning: How to Learn in Harmony with Your Brain, by Todd Zakrajsek Albert Bandura Zone of Proximal Development Cognitive load Robert Bjork on Episode 72 of Teaching in Higher Ed Desirable difficulties – Robert Bjork Mathematics for Human Flourishing, by Francis Su Affiliate income disclosure: Books that are recommended on the podcast link to the Teaching in Higher Ed bookstore on Bookshop.org(https://bookshop.org/shop/teachinginhighered). All affiliate income gets donated to the LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC)(https://bookshop.org/shop/LibroMobile), established in 2016 by Sara Rafael Garcia(https://www.cuentosmobile.com/bio).”

Bonni and Dave Stachowiak talk about intentional calendaring on episode 421 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode A calendar can be really helpful because you’ve done some planning in advance to see what is most important for you to do and how much time that is likely to take. -Dave Stachowiak When you have a calendar you’re not making decisions every single hour of every single work day about where you are going to put your energy next. This causes a lot of decision fatigue. -Dave Stachowiak A calendar is all about intention, about making decisions about what is most important. -Dave Stachowiak Resources Mentioned The Productive Online and Offline Professor, by Bonni Stachowiak Combined List of Productivity Tools from The Productive Online and Offline Professor Translating Intentions into Action, Episode 387 with Dave Stachowiak Zoom Fuel Efficient Mentoring Episode 367 with Adaira Landry and Resa Lewiss Sandie Morgan Episode 168 with Teddy Svoronos AcuityScheduling Fantastical CardHop Doodle Book links for this episode, along with the ones in the Teaching in Higher Ed bookshop (still a work-in-progress) generate affiliate income, 100% of which goes to supporting LibroMobile Arts Cooperative (LMAC) is a small sized, hybrid nonprofit organization established in 2016 by local author Sarah Rafael García in Santa Ana, California.

Dana Wanzer on saving time with Zotero on episode 420 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Most of us do not need to be doing more at this time. -Dana Wanzer It doesn’t have to be something that just helps you, it can also help others. -Dana Wanzer Resources Zotero Zotero Connector Proxy server RStudio ZotFile UC Irvine Anteaters Apparently, Bonni was wrong in the episode and anteaters do indeed make the ZOT sound when attacking their prey scite Zotero plugin Mobile apps Robert Talbert Robert Talbert on Teaching in Higher Ed episodes Learn Zotero course

Julia Charles talks about disrupting the syllabus on episode 419 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Disrupting suggests that there is something that necessitates change over time. -Julia Charles I am disrupting an ideology, a way of thinking, about this document. -Julia Charles I view the syllabus as a tool for engagement. -Julia Charles When the syllabus is a document that you can be excited about, students become more creative in the class. -Julia Charles I’ve learned to ask for help and reach outside of myself. -Julia Charles Resources That Middle World: Race, Performance, and the Politics of Passing – by Julia S. Charles The Loving Luggage Project Beloit College What is it we are trying to disrupt? Julia’s tweet with her syllabus The Source Magazine XXL Magazine Help celebrate Julia’s 40th birthday by “getting 40 new suitcases for youth currently in or aging out of foster care – any amount helps”

Christopher Richmann talks about the self and syllabus project on episode 418 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode There is growing interest in the issue of the self that we bring into the classroom. -Christopher Richmann We are embedded selves and we bring ourselves and all of the artifacts that go along with our teaching into the classroom and into the task of teaching. -Christopher Richmann Am I coming across on my syllabus? Do students meet me in my syllabus? -Christopher Richmann Not all knowledge can be assessed or expressed in the same way. -Christopher Richmann Resources The Self and Syllabus Richmann, Christopher; Kurinec, Courtney; and Millsap, Matthew (2020) “Syllabus Language, Teaching Style, and Instructor Self-Perception: Toward Congruence,” International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning: Vol. 14: No. 2, Article 4. Joshua Been, Assistant Librarian and Director of Data and Digital Scholarship Grasha-Riechmann Teaching-Styles Inventory Death to the Syllabus! Mano Singham Dunning-Kruger effect The Promising Syllabus, by James Lang for The Chronicle of Higher Education Ken Bain Jessamyn Neuhaus Professors Talk Pedagogy Podcast

Terry Greene talks about the liberated learners project on episode 417 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode You can learn with style. -Terry Greene If you can advocate for yourself and others, then you can collaborate, network, and build connections. -Terry Greene There are a lot of steps a person can take towards being someone who works well with others. -Terry Greene This is for learners, by learners. It is co-designed with students. -Terry Greene Working with others can be scary, but it is so rewarding in the end. -Terry Greene Resources Liberated Learners: How to Learn with Style Video: What The Heck is The Liberated Learner? Liberated Learners: Acknowledgements Terry’s blog post about the Liberated Learners Beats to Study to H5P Pressbooks Liberated Learners: Take Out Menu  Seneca College’s Independent Music Production  Seneca College’s Independent Songwriting & Performance

VaNessa Thompson shares how to engage on social media on episode 416 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Online spaces are not going away. -VaNessa Thompson Resources Mentioned Episode 312 with David White: Digital Visitors and Residents VaNessa on TikTok TikTok: Talking in TikTok language in real life The Good and the Bad: 4 Students Share How Social Media Has Impacted Their Mental Health TikTok: Wikipedia is a great place to start CapCut Notion

How to Say Goodbye, with Warren Doody. Quotes from the episode Saying goodbye and letting go through some type of ritual is important. -Warren Doody Resources Mentioned Warren Doody’s website Sylvia Kane on Episode 241 on Inclusive Pedagogy The Importance of Saying Goodbye to Your Students in Times of Uncertainty, Faculty Focus Episode 301 with Andy Stenhouse: Positive work-life spillover Angels in Disguise

Shaina Rowell on episode 414 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We can all help to create an environment where students can flourish, where their well-being and learning is important. -Shaina Rowell Growth mindset helps students think about how to grow in a healthy and effective way. -Shaina Rowell Celebrating little successes are really important. -Shaina Rowell Resources Mentioned Promoting Student Well-Being in Learning Environments Social Connection Compassion and Stress Reduction Belonging and Growth Mindset Gratitude and Purpose Supporting Students in Distress Sandra “Sandie” Morgan How Humans Learn, by Josh Eyler

Heidi Weston and Peter Felten discuss how mattering matters on episode 413 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Belonging is tied to a lot of things that we value and that students value. -Peter Felten Mattering is not about if you fit or not, it is about being valued. -Peter Felten Different students trust faculty differently than others. -Peter Felten Resources Mentioned Asher, S. R., & Weeks, M. S. (2013). Loneliness and belongingness in the college years Cole, D., Newman, C. B., & Hypolite, L. I. (2020). Sense of belonging and mattering among two cohorts of first-year students participating in a comprehensive college transition program Cook-Sather, Alison; Allard, Samantha; Marcovici, Elena; and Reynolds, Bill (2021) Fostering Agentic Engagement: Working toward Empowerment and Equity through Pedagogical Partnership Elliott, Gregory, Suzanne Kao, and Ann-Marie Grant. Mattering: Empirical validation of a social-psychological concept Flett, G., Khan, A., & Su, C. (2019). Mattering and psychological well-being in college and university students: Review and recommendations for campus-based initiatives Gravett, K., & Ajjawi, R. (2021). Belonging as situated practice. Studies in Higher Education Meehan, C., & Howells, K. (2019). In search of the feeling of ‘belonging’in higher education: undergraduate students transition into higher education Reeve, J. (2013). How students create motivationally supportive learning environments for themselves: The concept of agentic engagement Reeve, J., & Shin, S. H. (2020). How teachers can support students’ agentic engagement Reeve, J., & Tseng, C. M. (2011). Agency as a fourth aspect of students’ engagement during learning activities Schlossberg, N. K. (1989). Marginality and mattering: Key issues in building community Strayhorn, T.L. (2012). Exploring the Impact of Facebook and Myspace Use on First-Year Students’ Sense of Belonging and Persistence Decisions Erin Whitteck (taking improv classes)