Author: Teaching & Learning Center
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Transitioning to Alternative Grading with Dr. Roger Gatchet Podcast
Responding to frustrations with traditional grading systems, communication studies professor Dr. Roger Gatchet tells the story of his switch to ungrading and specifications grading formats. Cohosts: Jes Drass & Amber Alvord Closed Captions Research Connection: Clark, D., & Talbert, R. (2023). Grading for growth: A guide to alternative grading practices that promote authentic learning and…
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Invitation to the Inaugural Inclusion Matters Institute: Transforming Courses for Equitable Learning
An Invitation The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) invites applications for the inaugural Inclusion Matters Institute (IMI). The institute is an intensive, multi-phase course redesign program. Participants of the program will complete a redesign of one course, guided by principles of inclusion, equity, and mattering. Our students expect and deserve inclusive learning experiences where they…
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Trusting Students and their Writing in the AI Era with Dr. Margaret Ervin Podcast
First year writing instructor Dr. Margaret Ervin discusses how she works to build and maintain trust with students. Cohosts: Amber Alvord & Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection: Hagenauer, G., Muehlbacher, F., & Ivanova, M. (2023). “It’s where learning and teaching begins‒is this relationship”—insights on the teacher-student relationship at university from the teachers’ perspective. Higher…
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Spring 2026: Accessible Instructional Material Webinar Series
We are pleased to offer this webinar series designed to help you strengthen your accessibility practices and create instructional materials that meet the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 standards. Grounded in the seven core accessibility practices, this series includes sessions that build essential skills, offer strategies to streamline your workflow, and introduce advanced techniques,…
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2026 Celebration of Teaching
Incredible teaching happens every day across WCU. Join us on Thursday, May 7 for a series of four events to sample and discover new WCU teaching innovations, dialog with peers on teaching topics, and celebrate the teaching excellence that happens across WCU. The day’s events will include mini-workshops, our annual Teaching Excellence Showcase, a keynote presentation,…
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Celebrating 75 Episodes of ODLI on Air with Dr. Jeremy McCool Podcast
Podcaster and associate professor of digital and global media Dr. Jeremy McCool, interviews the ODLI on Air cohosts to celebrate 75 episodes. Cohosts: Amber Alvord, Jes Drass, and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Show Notes: Raps of Resistance: How Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Reignited a Hip-Hop Tradition Rap & Reason Podcast Earl Hopkins Rigor…
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The Value of Neurodiversity in Academic Spaces with Dr. Jennifer Slagus Podcast
Neurodivergent scholar and librarian Dr. Jennifer Slagus discusses the importance of hearing and incorporating diverse perspectives into research, academics, and other university spaces. Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Research Connection: Bertilsdotter Rosqvist, H., Botha, M., Hens, K., O’Donoghue, S., Pearson, A., & Stenning, A. (2023). Cutting our own keys: New possibilities of neurodivergent…
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Review of the Fall 2025 CELT Podcast Club
During the Fall 2025 semester the Committee for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) ran a podcast club in lieu of a book club for the first time. Participants were provided a selection of podcasts on a relevant teaching topic and then gathered to discuss what they learned. Session 1: Classroom Assessment Techniques The first…
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Using Barbie, Toys, and Vulnerability to Teach Research & Writing Skills with Dr. Emily Aguiló-Pérez Podcast
Barbie and children’s pop culture expert Dr. Emily Aguiló-Pérez discusses how she uses toys and personal experiences as topics for engaging students in learning about research and writing. Cohosts: Jes Drass & Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection: Aguiló-Pérez, E. R., & Hains, R. C. (2025). Barbie in the Media: The Transmedia Presence of…
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Call for Applications for TLC Faculty Associate
The TLC welcomes applications for the Faculty Associate for Teaching and Learning. Responsibilities include:
Categories
- Assessment and Grading
- Course and Activity Design
- High Impact Practices (HIPs)
- Inclusive Teaching and Accessibility
- Instructional Delivery
- Integrating Research and Teaching (SoTL)
- Teaching Technology
- TLC Announcements
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