Teaching in Higher Ed

Explore the evolution of active learning spaces in higher education, emphasizing inclusive environments and the role of technology. Discover tips for enhancing engagement and pronunciation, along with reflections on podcast theme music and audio production intricacies.

Scott Shigeoka shares about his book SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World on episode 508 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It is a really beautiful experience to have multiple generations in the same house where we’re all just living and learning alongside one another. -Scott Shigeoka Students can feel unsafe on their campuses because of the discourse or the lack of discourse. -Scott Shigeoka Resources SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World, by Scott Shigeoka Curiosity quiz I drove across the US to meet people I disagree with – and learned how to look beyond labels, by Scott Shigeoka in The Guardian Today Show Clip: How Being Deeply Curious Can Strengthen Connections UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center Death Doula Alta Arthur’s TED Talk: Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life How Curiosity Can Help Us Overcome Disconnection, by Scott Shigeoka for the UC Berkeley Greater Good Science Center

The podcast delves into the vision of inclusive higher education for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It discusses the Bobcat RISE program, inclusive classroom experiences, life skills courses, and employment support classes. The episode emphasizes the importance of empowerment, accessibility, and supporting diverse backgrounds in education.

Learn how high structure course design can enhance student learning in STEM courses with insights from Justin Shaffer. Explore the evolution of structured classes, strategies for student engagement, flexible course design, and alternative grading methods. Plus, get tech updates and exciting hints about future collaborations in this informative episode.

Karen Costa shares how role clarity and boundaries can help us thrive on episode 505 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I saw people being asked to, like, completely revamp their entire course and learn how to online, but nothing was removed from their plate. -Karen Costa So the first question I want folks to ask themselves is what are my qualifications in this role. -Karen Costa Just because you are qualified to do it does not mean that it is yours. -Karen Costa I didn’t know what boundaries were until I was about 35 years old, and it’s taken me about 7 years of really challenging interpersonal work to understand what boundaries are and to feel confident in setting boundaries for myself. -Karen Costa Resources Students Crossing Boundaries: Rudeness, disruptions, unrealistic demands. Where to draw the line? in The Chronicle of Higher Education, by Beth McMurtrie Scope of Practice Template, developed by Karen Costa Trauma-Informed Pedagogies: A Guide for Responding to Crisis and Inequality in Higher Education, edited by Phyllis Thompson, Janice Carello An Educator’s Scope of Practice: How Do I Know What’s Mine?, Karen Costa’s Chapter in Trauma-Informed Pedagogies 99 Tips for Creating Simple and Sustainable Educational Videos: A Guide for Online Teachers and Flipped Classes, by Karen Costa Let’s Talk About Menopause, by Karen Costa for Inside Higher Ed The 12-week plan for building courses, by Robert Talbert

Catherine Cronin and Laura Czerniewicz discuss challenges and hopelessness in academia, highlighting the importance of imagination and creativity in higher education. They emphasize the need for alternative approaches to teaching assessment and learning design. The speakers share their experiences creating a book together and stress the significance of communality and coalition in driving positive change. They also provide recommendations for open educational resources and podcasts that foster creativity. The chapter ends with reflections on art and gratitude for the guests.

Safary Wa-Mbaleka and Leni Casimiro, experts in online education, discuss their experiences in the field, contextualizing online learning, challenges of prison education, and the impact of scarcity mindset. They emphasize the importance of understanding diverse cultures and the future role of artificial intelligence in online education.

Dave Cormier shares about his new book, Learning in a Time of Abundance, on episode 502 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I want you to include the word hate in front of learning styles and see what happens. -Dave Cormier It’s not about it being right or wrong. It’s about understanding where people are from. -Dave Cormier I value the headspace of a child whenever they’re learning. And I value that more than whether or not they get something right. -Dave Cormier To have common sense is to know the available decisions. -Dave Cormier Resources Learning in a Time of Abundance, by Dave Cormier Getting Air Episode with Dave Cormier, hosted by Terry Greene Mike Caulfield’s SIFT Framework: The Four Moves Episode 492 with Mike Caulfield: Verified Verified: How to Think Straight, Get Duped Less, and Make Better Decisions About What to Believe Online, by Mike Caulfield and Sam Wineburg Getting Air Podcast Episode with Dave Cormier

Autumm Caines and Maya Barak discuss generative artificial intelligence (AI) on a podcast. They talk about the importance of being skeptical, students' lack of awareness about data privacy, and the need for better tools to distinguish truth from fiction. They also explore the ethical concerns surrounding AI and its impact on academic integrity. Additionally, they recommend the Five Calls app for political activism and the TV show Julia on Max for exploring ethical questions.

Dave Stachowiak and Bonni reflect on generous lessons from you on episode 500 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I am filled with gratitude today for all of the ways in which people have shared how this community has helped you to laugh boldly, cry openly, show up, think deeply, think again, be humble, connect generously, and amplify voices. -Bonni Stachowiak Let’s do 500 more! -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Laugh boldly: Alan Levine discusses his appreciation for satire and celebrated Episode 399, when Bonni read a McSweeney’s column (with permission from McSweeney’s and the author). Bonni also shares a clip from Episode 138 with Mike Caulfield, in which they both reflected on a This American Life story about the tooth fairy Cry openly: Dave introduced a clip of our daughter years ago on Coaching for Leaders Episode 310 with Tina Payne Bryson about how hard crying is when you’re three… Bonni considers how hard crying is when you’re much older than three and remembers Episode 165: Teaching Lessons from Course Evaluations. Bonni hopes for yet-another interview with Karen Costa… this time, about a chapter Karen wrote for a book about trauma informed teaching Show Up: Bonni plays a clip from Episode 141 with Clint Smith where he read a poem from Counting Descent. Think deeply: Derek Bruff (host of the Intentionally Teaching Podcast) describes how Episode 89 with Betsy Barre about course evaluations got him thinking Think again: Maha Bali reflects on how Mia Zamora articulated another interpretation of their research collaborations on Episode 475 Be humble: Rob Eaton shares about mistakes and vulnerability regarding Episode 470 and Bonni reminisces about Episode 100 and her first conversation with Ken Bain on Episode 36 Connect generously: James M. Lang (with many times he has been interviewed on Teaching in Higher Ed) reflects on his own learning Amplify voices: Karen Caldwell shares about Episode 432