Category: TLC Announcements
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Saying Goodbye to Cohost Madison Steinbrenner Podcast
In her final episode ODLI on Air cohost Madison Steinbrenner reflects on her time as an instructional designer with the Teaching & Learning Center. Cohosts: Madison Steinbrenner, Jes Drass, Amber Alvord, and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Show Notes: WCU Quality Matters Program For Good – Wicked
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Brainstorming
Brainstorming is a type of active learning in which the instructor poses a question or problem and students generate as many ideas as possible within a specified time frame. Generated ideas are not evaluated until the conclusion of the brainstorming session. At that time, the instructor brings the class back together to organize and rank…
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Teaching Using Dungeon & Dragons Inspired Role Play with Dr. Casey Schmitt Podcast
Assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Dr. Casey Schmitt shares how Dungeons & Dragons inspired him to create a fun and engaging role-playing activity for students. Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection: Chernikova, O., Heitzmann, N., Stadler, M., Holzberger, D., Seidel, T., & Fischer, F. (2020). Simulation-based learning in higher education:…
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Faculty Success Fellowship
The Teaching and Learning Center, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, and Office of Equal Opportunity and Compliance invite applications for our inaugural, joint-funded Faculty Success Fellowship (FSF). We will fund one fellow’s tuition to attend the 10-week National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) Summer Faculty Success Program, a professional development opportunity designed…
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New eTextbook: A Guide to Composition
The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of our tenth free and open eTextbook: A Guide to Composition by Dr. Sandra Leonard, Associate Professor of English at Kutztown University. “A Guide to Composition is an introduction to college writing and research. The text begins by defining…
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Student Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program with Dr. Lawton and Gaven Toney Podcast
Student collaborator Gaven Toney and program participant Dr. Sally Lawton share their experiences in the WCU Student and Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner Closed Captions Research Connection: Developing Pedagogical Partnerships by Alison Cook-Sather Show Notes: WCU Student-Faculty Teaching Collaborations Program website
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Enhancing Classroom Learning with AI-Generated Podcasts: A Step-by-Step Guide
Why Podcasts? While podcasts can’t replace teaching and learning in the classroom, they can certainly enhance the learning experience of your students outside of class. This has been recognized by many including WCUPA faculty member Dr. Anne Gill (see this episode of the ODLI On Air titled “Podcasts as a Course Text“). By providing an…
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Student Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Education and Beyond Podcast
Five communication and media students share their perspectives on artificial intelligence in education and the broader world based on their experiences taking Dr. Eryn Travis’ Communication Course: Generative AI and Strategic Communication. Host: Madison Steinbrenner Closed Captions Guests: Show Notes: Generative A.I. Teaching Strategies with Dr. Eryn Travis Part 1 iRobot Movie Google Notebook LM…
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2025 – Celebration of Teaching
Incredible teaching happens every day across WCU. Join us on Thursday, May 8 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 10th annual Teaching Excellence Showcase, a keynote…
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Student Co-Creation of Course Policies with Dr. Elizabeth Urban Podcast
History professor and scholar of Islamic history, Dr. Elizabeth Urban shares how she approaches the co-creation of course policies and expectations with students using an AI policy as an example. Co-hosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection: Bovill, C., Cook-Sather, A., Felten, P., Millard, L., & Moore-Cherry, N. (2016). Addressing potential…
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