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Creating the Preventionist Podcast with Dr. Dyan Neary Podcast
Investigative reporter and associate professor of journalism Dr. Dyan Neary describes her reporting, writing, and hosting of Serial Productions: The Preventionist Podcast. Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection: From Serial Productions: The Preventionist The Mastermind Behind Serial’s “The Preventionist”: An interview with Prof. Dyan Neary Show Notes: Serial Productions Podcasts including Serial Earth…
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SoTL Spotlight: AI Virtual Reality & Simulations
After participating in the inaugural Pedagogical Innovations Faculty Learning Community, Dr. Nancy Barker recently published an article in the Teaching and Learning in Nursing journal, Measuring undergraduate nursing students’ acceptance of AI enabled virtual reality using AI generated simulations in collaboration with Dr. Danielle Yocom and Dr. Michelle DaSilva. Congratulations to all three authors on…
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Structured, Stage-Specific Guidance for AI-Supported Writing in Class
TLC partners with the University Writing Council (UWC) to share pedagogical strategies for teaching writing. Today’s author, Jaeyong Choi is a member of the UWC Advisory Board. This is the third in a series of posts addressing writing-intensive classes in the age of generative artificial intelligence. The previous post discussed “Three Approaches to AI Integration with Writing Courses.” When generative…
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Short Weekly Overview Videos: A Low-effort, High Impact Strategy
Teaching online can feel very different from teaching in a face-to-face classroom. Without being able to read students’ facial expressions or body language, it can be challenging to gauge who is engaged, who is struggling, and who may be quietly falling behind. Students themselves often report feeling lost in online environments, carrying a persistent worry…
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Establishing a Rhythm of Student and Faculty Participation in an Online Course
West Chester University’s RN to BSN program is fully online and I teach the introductory seven-week course for the program. We know that some of our incoming students do not have previous experience with high quality online learning. For this reason, clear guidance is crucial to ensure their success. To enhance my skills in teaching…
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Creating an Immersive Virtual Kitchen Experience in ThingLink with Dr. Holik Podcast
Nutrition professor Dr. Michael Holik describes creating a virtual reality kitchen experience for his students using ThingLink. Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection Batista, J. A. F. A., Souza, M. M. P., Barros, T. D., Gupta, N., & Reis, M. J. C. S. (2022). Using the ThingLink computer tool to…
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Three Approaches to AI Integration with Writing Courses
TLC’s partners with the University Writing Council to share pedagogical strategies for teaching writing. Today’s author, Justin Rademaekers is WCU’s Writing Across the Curriculum Director. This is the second in a series of posts addressing writing-intensive classes in the age of generative artificial intelligence. In Writing, AI, and General Education Goals for Our Students, I…
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Faculty Mentoring Committee Promotion Panel
On February 12 the Faculty Mentoring Committee hosted a virtual promotion panel discussion. Here are the questions and responses from the panelists. Question 1: In what year did you earn your Associate or Full professorship? Question 2: How many years after your promotion to Associate did you go up for Full? Panelist D: Promoted to…
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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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