Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric Mazur

Episode 7 of the Social Learning Amplified podcast brings you a conversation on how Perusall is more than a discussion board. Eric Mazur sits down with Dr. Staci Saner and Dr. Laura Weingartner from the University of Louisville to chat about how they use Perusall in their Healthcare education courses.

Cathy N. Davidson, a prolific author and education reform advocate, joins Christina Katopodis, an innovative pedagogy researcher, to discuss their book on reimagining college classrooms. They dive into the transformative power of active learning, highlighting the shift from traditional methods to engaging techniques that foster collaboration. The duo also addresses challenges faced by educators, particularly adjunct faculty, while emphasizing emotional resilience. With practical insights, they critique outdated grading systems and advocate for inclusive, student-centered education.

In episode 5 of Social Learning Amplified, Eric Mazur talks with T. Adam Baldry and Brad Butler from Pima Community College about the innovative teaching tools they use at a community college level. They dive into their use of Perusall in their courses and the benefits students and instructors have with the platform.

Join Jon Bergmann, a pioneer of the flipped classroom movement and author of The Mastery Learning Handbook, as he unveils the transformative power of Mastery Learning. He shares insights on adaptive assessments that cater to all students, innovative grading practices like gamified assessments, and the integration of Perusall to enhance student discussions. Discover how these strategies boost engagement and accountability while leveraging social learning to create deeper connections among learners.

In part 2 of "A Look at Ungrading" on the Social Learning Amplified podcast, Matthew and Travis continue the conversation with Eric to explore how Perusall aids in their ungraded approach, additional best practices they find useful within Perusall, and other rich ideas on changing the way they teach.

This episode of Social Learning Amplified focuses on the growing "ungraded" movement in higher education. Dr. Matthew Winslow and Dr. Travis Martin, both from Eastern Kentucky University, speak with host Eric Mazur on what the Ungrading movement is, why it is effective for teaching, and how Perusall assists in making it possible.

Our debut episode brings you a conversation on Peer Instruction with Eric Mazur and Julie Schell,  Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Technology at the University of Texas at Austin. Schell explains what Peer Instruction is, what makes this method work, and why she continues to use it with her students.