The Pedagogy Toolkit
Global Campus
The Global Campus Pedagogy Toolkit is a podcast where we focus on equipping online instructors with the tools to foster student success through supportive online learning environments. We explore engaging online teaching strategies, how to design the online learning environment, supportive practices for online students, and how to stay current with higher education policies through discussions between guests and instructional designers.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 35min
Moving Clock-Wise: Time Management in Online Courses
Making the move to online instruction comes with many unique obstacles and components to incorporate. In this episode, Alex and James discuss some recommendations and methods to best manage the creation and implementation of fully online courses.The analogy of a puzzle is used to help understand this. There are the key strategies - “Put the corner and edge pieces in first”. Then there are the supplemental strategies to get more done “group puzzle pieces by color, landscape, object, etc.”. Similarly, in building and managing online courses, there are key strategies to manage time and there are supplemental strategies that we find helpful. Consider these resources: Notion Microsoft Planner Getting Things Done
Jun 5, 2023 • 28min
Minds of Metal: Harnessing AI's Potential for Redefining Literacy
In this episode, James, Amalie, and Camie discuss how AI is changing education.Relevant links:What is ChatGPT?Interview with Geoffrey Hinton, Godfather of AICBS Interview with Geoffrey HintonOpen Letter by Tech Leaders Asking to Pause the Advancement of AIExploring AI Crochet PatternsChatGPT Crochet PatternsWhy Cursive Handwriting is Good For Your BrainIs Handwriting Relevant in the Digital Era (downloadable pdf)The Importance of Cursive Handwriting Over TypingComparing Memory for Handwriting Versus TypingAI Detectors Can Get It WrongAI Whisperer Jobs
May 23, 2023 • 40min
Small Bites, Big Insights: How Micro-lectures Get Courses Cooking
How micro-lectures get courses cookingLooking to “spice” up your online teaching experience? Look no further than micro-lectures. In this episode, Alex Dowell, Amalie Holland, and Camie Wood discuss the benefits of this media feature in online courses. Video lectures are not new to distance learning, but strategically using micro-lectures can help take these courses to the next level. UARK TIPS: How Micro-lectures Benefit Online Learning
May 8, 2023 • 28min
Low Stakes, High Rewards: Cracking the Code to Successful Assessments
In this episode, Camie Wood, Amalie Holland, and James Martin discuss the benefits of low stakes testing and how to incorporate it in your class. Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning This show does not contain affiliate links.
Apr 24, 2023 • 16min
An Ultra Weapon of Mass Instruction
How Blackboard Ultra can help defeat doomscrollingIn this episode we highlight the role of Blackboard Ultra in improving learners' engagement with online tools by creating healthier mobile habits. This includes, but is not limited to, ease of navigation, learning in a structured way, allowing for easy access from smartphones, and simpler and quick-to-access features for instructors. We seek to value the leverage of mobile learning positively to encourage healthier phone usage instead of “doom scrolling” or mindless navigation. Links:UARK TIPSHow to Stop DoomscrollingWiley: Voice of the Online Learner 2021
Apr 21, 2023 • 51sec
The Pedagogy Toolkit
Welcome to the Global Campus Pedagogy Toolkit! In this podcast, we’ll be discussing high-impact strategies for engaging and supporting students online, introducing innovative technology for online education, reviewing policies for higher education, and showcasing professional development and continuing education opportunities for online instructors in higher ed. So, join us as we dive into the world of educational technology
