
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

Sep 12, 2019 • 25min
HIVEMIND
Sarah Cavanagh shares about her new book, HIVEMIND, on episode 274 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
We can enter a state of mind in which we join our social partners almost in a collective sort of consciousness.
—Sarah Cavanagh
Our ideas about the world are collectively sourced almost as much as they are individual.
—Sarah Cavanagh
We’re dividing into different camps and I think that’s dangerous.
—Sarah Cavanagh
Resources Mentioned
The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion*, by Sarah Rose Cavanagh
HIVEMIND: The New Science of Tribalism in Our Divided World*, by Sarah Rose Cavanagh
Tressie McMillan Cottom

Sep 5, 2019 • 30min
Engaging Learners in Large Classes
Bonni Stachowiak shares about engaging learners in large classes on episode 273 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast
Quotes from the episode
The act of predicting can enhance our learning.
—Bonni Stachowiak
Resources Mentioned
Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio* (graphic narrative)
Small Teaching, by James Lang
James Lang’s Small Changes in Teaching Series in The Chronicle of Higher Education
Michael J. Sandel
Justice course from Harvard University
Justice videos on YouTube
Michael Wesch
ANTH101: Anthropology for Everyone
Does Course Size Matter?
Class Size in Online Courses: What the Research Says
Chrissy Spencer
Episode 25 with Chrissy Spencer
Active Learning in Introductory Biology (Chrissy Spencer)
CATME Team Maker
POD Network
2019 POD Conference

Aug 29, 2019 • 39min
Inclusified Teaching Evaluation
Viji Sathy and Kelly Hogan share about inclusified evaluation of our teaching on episode 271 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
We want structure built into the way we teach, not just in the course design and facilitation.
—Viji Sathy
When we don’t have structure in place, certain people are disadvantaged.
—Viji Sathy
We think students should have a voice … but how that information is used is really important to think about.
—Viji Sathy
How do we actually know that they’re learning what we intend for them to learn?
—Viji Sathy
Resources Mentioned
Inclusified.net
Inclusive Curriculum on ACUE
Inclusified: One Year In
TEval
MCAD
DTH
Satirical piece
Viji’s Office hours types info
Kelly’s Letters of Recommendation form
TIHE episode 214: On Not Affirming Our Values
TIHE episode 89: The research on course evaluations

Aug 22, 2019 • 42min
The Missing Course by David Gooblar
David Gooblar shares about his new book, The Missing Course*, on episode 279 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
The students are the material.
—David Gooblar
We don’t teach material, we teach human beings.
—David Gooblar
It’s less about a technique and more about your mindset.
—David Gooblar
How you think is ten times more important to me than what you think.
—David Gooblar
Resources Mentioned
Pedagogy Unbound: David Gooblar’s Chronicle of Higher Education
The Missing Course* by David Gooblar

Aug 15, 2019 • 41min
Empathy and Extended Reality
Jaime Hannans shares about empathy and extended reality on episode 270 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
I saw I could make a bigger impact if I taught.
—Jaime Hannans
Knowing how to navigate your space is a hurdle when you’re going into a new semester.
—Jaime Hannans
The debriefing is the key area where you can reflect on your learning.
—Jaime Hannans
Resources Mentioned
Extended Reality:
Augmented Reality
360 degree camera
Tripod
ThingLink
Mixed Reality
CSUN Center for Teaching and Learning | SIMPACT
Virtual Reality
Embodied Labs
Computer/headset/hand sensors
INACSL Standards of Best Practice: SimulationSM Facilitation
AHRQ Healthcare simulation dictionary
openCI – Channel Islands Affordable Learning Solutions
Episode 139: Effective Debriefing Approaches

Aug 8, 2019 • 41min
Removing Learning Barriers with Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Jennifer Pusateri discusses Removing Learning Barriers with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) on episode 269 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
We are unintentionally putting barriers in place for certain students.
—Jennifer Pusateri
They were modifying how they taught in the classroom to accommodate the kinds of students they had.
—Jennifer Pusateri
When we have a classroom that’s built around one specific way of teaching we’re leaving people out.
—Jennifer Pusateri
Resources Mentioned
Teaching in Higher Ed episodes about Universal Design for Learning:
Episode 58 with Mark Hofer
Episode 175 Q&A
Episode 227 with Tom Tobin
CAST
About Universal Design for Learning
The UDL Guidelines
UDL Frequently Asked Questions
Present slides with captions in Google Slides
Present with real-time, automatic captions or subtitles in PowerPoint

Aug 1, 2019 • 32min
Second Year Research and Creative Experience
Christine Renaudin shares about Sonoma State’s Second Year Research & Creative Experience on episode 268 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
Model attentive listening, active listening.
—Christine Renaudin
We can enhance each other’s efficiency and creativity by listening, learning, and supporting each other.
—Christine Renaudin
Resources Mentioned
Dr. Renaudin’s Biography
SYRCE Home Page
Schroeder Hall – Green Music Center
Council on Undergraduate Research

Jul 25, 2019 • 43min
Trickle Down Engagement
Don Saucier discusses trickle-down engagement on episode 267 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
Our emotions are absolutely contagious.
—Don Saucier
What we need to do is challenge our students.
—Don Saucier
I tell my students there is nothing more powerful than their voice.
—Don Saucier
Being an expert is not the same as being an excellent teacher.
—Don Saucier
Resources Mentioned
Promoting a Civil Learning Environment
Social Intelligence, by Daniel Goleman*
What the Best College Teachers Do, by Ken Bain*
Engage the Sage Teaching channel
“Engage the Sage”
Flow and the Foundations of Positive Psychology: The Collected Works of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi*
Teaching in Higher Ed Slack Group
Bonni’s EdSurge advice column

Jul 18, 2019 • 39min
Experiential Learning Through Healthy Communities
Stephanie Bianco shares about experiential learning through healthy communities on episode 266 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
They’re seeing firsthand with these kids the high need they have.
—Stephanie Bianco
Not having an internship and just hiring someone would be a mistake.
—Stephanie Bianco
Resources Mentioned
CSU, Chico’s Center for Healthy Communities (CHC)(https://www.csuchico.edu/chc/%20%0A)
CHC’s Primary program- CA Higher Ed CalFresh (aka SNAP) Outreach Contract (with 40+ subciontracting campuses)(https://www.csuchico.edu/calfresh/index.shtml)
CHC’s Internship Program(https://www.csuchico.edu/chc/internship-resources/index1.shtml)
Peter Senge Ladder of Inference(https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC91.htm)

Jul 11, 2019 • 42min
Relentless Serving and Learning
Jianjun Wang describes his Relentless Serving and Learning on episode 265 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.
Quotes from the episode
It is important for us to engage our students and help them create life-changing opportunities and thus make the world a better place.
—Jianjun Wang
Online is still relatively new, but new doesn’t mean it’s bad.
—Jianjun Wang
It’s always important to make sure you don’t just work on things alone.
—Jianjun Wang
Resources Mentioned
SAS Studio
Dr. Wang’s Table 1
Dr. Wang’s Table 2 – videos provided by Professors Carl Lee and Felix Famoye of the Central Michigan University
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
American Statistical Association
Dr. Wang’s Publications