

D2L's Teach & Learn
D2L
Teach & Learn is a podcast for curious educators. Hosted by Dr. Cristi Ford and Dr. Emma Zone, each episode features candid conversations with some of the sharpest minds in the K-20 education space. We discuss trending educational topics, teaching strategies and delve into the issues plaguing our schools and higher education institutions today.
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Nov 17, 2022 • 46min
How to Manage Teacher Burnout With Amber Harper
According to a 2022 Gallup poll, K-12 teachers in the United States experienced the highest levels of burnout out of every other industry surveyed. When you take a global pandemic, throw in emergency remote teaching and pair it with educational cuts and historically low salaries, it's no wonder those in the educational space are struggling. But what can we do about it? Today, we welcomed Amber Harper. Amber is an educator, Google-certified trainer, author and founder of burnedinteacher.com, a community she created to help teachers overcome burnout. In this episode, Amber speaks with Dr. Cristi Ford about the three main reasons burnout happens, why burnout was a problem before the pandemic, what administrators and school districts can do to better support education workers, and how teachers can take back control of their careers. For more information including bios, show notes and transcripts, click here. Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening. Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more.Please check D2L's Learning by Association podcast dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead with learning and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com. Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

Nov 3, 2022 • 36min
An Inclusive Approach to Integrative Learning Design With Jarrett Carter
In today’s episode, we get candid about designing engaging and accessible learning experiences. Our guest is Jarrett Carter, Associate Vice President for Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Jarrett is passionate about creating inclusive and equitable learning spaces that eliminate long-standing barriers for marginalized groups. Jarrett and Dr. Cristi Ford discuss why accessibility and diversity should be addressed at the start of designing new learning experiences, challenging the definitions of neurodiversity and the benefits and limits of universal design for learning (UDL).Click here for even more information like bios, transcripts, and show notes.Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening. Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more.Please check D2L's Learning by Association podcast dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead with learning and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com. Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

Oct 20, 2022 • 52min
How Mindfulness Can Help Reduce Burnout With Dr. Michelle C. Chatman
Welcome to another episode of Teach & Learn: A podcast for curious educators. In today’s episode, we talk educator burnout. A 2022 Gallup poll reported that K-12 teachers had the highest burnout rate in the United States, followed by college and university workers, making educators among the most burned-out groups in the country.Mindfulness has been scientifically proven to help lower stress levels and, when practiced consistently, can be an effective way to reduce educator burnout. To discuss the topic further, we welcomed Dr. Michelle C. Chatman, Associate Professor at The University of the District of Columbia and an expert in mindfulness. Dr. Chatman and Dr. Ford discussed the differences between mindfulness, mindset and contemplative approaches, why educators are burnt out now more than ever, why we should challenge internalized racism, biases and sexism in underrepresented student communities and why teachers shouldn’t underestimate what was lost during the pandemic. Dr. Chatman also offers up a short mindfulness exercise.Click here for more information including show notes, bios and the transcript. Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening. Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more.Please check D2L's Learning by Association podcast dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead with learning and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com. Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

Oct 6, 2022 • 46min
The Future of Higher Education Enrollment With Dr. Thomas Cavanagh
Welcome to the first episode of Teach & Learn, a podcast for curious educators brought to you by D2L. In today’s episode, we dig into enrollment trends in the higher education space. Student enrollment at universities and colleges has been declining for years, a problem that was only hastened by the pandemic. To discuss the topic further and offer strategies higher education institutions can deploy to address this growing concern, we welcomed Dr. Thomas Cavanagh, Vice Provost for Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida (UCF). Dr. Cavanagh and Dr. Cristi Ford (VP of Academic Affairs at D2L) chatted about the difference between intentional and emergency online instruction, how UCF supports faculty to create intentional and strategic blended learning experiences, the value of a degree at a time when debt loads are high and what the rise of micro-credentials means for higher education institutions.For more information, like show notes, bios and transcripts, click here. Thank you to our curious educators like you for listening. Remember to follow us on social media. Find us on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more.Please check D2L's Learning by Association podcast dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead with learning and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com. Class dismissed. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.

Sep 27, 2022 • 37sec
Introducing Teach & Learn
We're excited to launch Teach & Learn: A podcast for curious educators brought to you by D2L, a global education and learning company. Listen in as Dr. Cristi Ford, VP of Academic Affairs at D2L, gets candid with guest experts in the K-20 space. Whether it's edtech, personalized learning, virtual classrooms, or diversity and inclusion, we cover it all. Sharpen your pencils — class is about to begin.Follow us on social media, we can be found on LinkedIn or Facebook @D2L and check out our YouTube channel @Desire2LearnInc for the video version of this podcast and so much more. Remember to like, comment, and share the podcast and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Please check D2L's Learning by Association podcast dedicated to helping associations stay a step ahead with learning and The Skill Shift podcast for learning organizations that want to future-proof their teams.To learn more about how D2L is transforming the way the world learns, visit our website at D2L.com. Visit the Teaching & Learning Studio for more content for educators, by educators. Sign up for our newsletter today.