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Assess Without the Stress: Engagement, Agency, and Inclusion in Higher Ed with Caleb Curfman

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Aug 14, 2023 • 32min

Episode 20: The Metacognitive Cafe with Judith H. Littlejohn

In this episode Judith Littlejohn discusses her use of discussion boards in online learning that focus on reflection and facilitate active reading of materials. For show notes and transcript please go to www.calebcurfman.com
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Aug 7, 2023 • 44min

Episode 19: Retrieval Practice and Low Stakes Assessment with Dr. Michelle Miller

This episode discusses how low- and no-stakes activities can help students develop lasting knowledge without the constant stress of grades. For the transcript and show notes go to www.calebcurfman.com
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Jul 31, 2023 • 39min

Episode 18: Creating Community Online with Dr. Angie Brekken

This episode focuses on ways to create an online community and use group projects to offer authentic assessments in nutrition courses. See show notes at www.calebcurfman.com
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Jul 24, 2023 • 46min

Episode 17: Assessment In Action with Dr. Barbi Honeycutt

Dr. Barbi Honeycutt discusses innovative teaching strategies, active learning, and assessment in higher education. They explore transitioning to active learning, rethinking assessment, empowering students through guided notes, and projects for faculty development.
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Jul 17, 2023 • 36min

Episode 16: Assessment in the HyFlex Course Model with Brian Beatty

In this episode, we discuss the unique opportunities for assessment in the HyFlex Course Model. Brian Beatty shares why he developed the model and how his classes have changed over time using the model.
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Jul 10, 2023 • 43min

Episode 15: AI in Assessment and Small Teaching Online with Flower Darby

In this episode, I speak with Flower Darby about the way that assessment is and is not changing in the age of AI. She includes many tips and tricks as well as wonderful resources for you to use to make changes tomorrow! Including a book she co-authored that is FREE to download, check the show notes at www.calebcurfman.com for the link!
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Jul 2, 2023 • 29min

Episode 14: Historians on Higher Ed, Educational AI, and our Roles as Instructors, pt. 2

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Allasso, who teaches history at Bemidji State University, to talk about the state of Higher Ed, AI in assignments, humanizing education, and our role going forward. This is a bit different, but offers some interesting ideas that we workshop!
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Jun 26, 2023 • 36min

Episode 13: Lowering Assessment Barriers with UDL with Thomas J. Tobin

Thomas J. Tobin, internationally recognized scholar and speaker on technology-mediated education, discusses lowering assessment barriers in higher ed using Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Topics include supporting blind instructors, providing choice in assignments, incorporating UDL principles in class assessments, and implementing UDL in practice.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 27min

Episode 12: Historians on Higher Ed, Educational AI, and our Roles as Instructors, pt. 1

In this episode, I sit down with Dan Allasso, who teaches history at Bemidji State University, to talk about the state of Higher Ed, AI in assignments, humanizing education, and our role going forward. This is a bit different, but offers some interesting ideas that we workshop! Be sure to visit the website www.calebcurfman.com
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Jun 12, 2023 • 29min

Episode 11: Assessing collaborative and Group Work-Plus an A.I. Experience

In this episode, I look at group work and the way to (and not to) assess it! Group work is important as it develops skills that students need as they learn to succeed in the ever-changing world we live in. Using specific roles and detailed criteria provides a great framework for group projects. Plus, I share a scary, but important A.I. experience I had this week and ask you to do the same! Check out the show at www.calebcurfman.com

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