Tag: engagement
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Creating and Using Gamehut.org to Engage Students with Dr. Mahmoud Amer Podcast
Computer applied linguistics educator Dr. Mahmoud Amer discusses how he created a digital game-based learning platform called Gamehut.org available for any educator to use. Hosts: Dr. Jes Drass and Dr. MB Henry Captions Research Connection: Research Highlights in Game-Based Language Learning Game Based Approaches to CALL Show Notes: Gamehut.org
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ACUE Teaching Certification Program with Drs. Barker, Perry, & Kopacz Podcast
Reflecting on their experiences completing the ACUE Certification in Effective Teaching, professors Nancy Barker, Merry Perry, & Ola Kopacz share what they learned from the year long program. Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Show Notes: ACUE Certification in Effective Teaching Supporting Faculty Excellence | Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education PASSHE…
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Course and Activity Design, Inclusive Teaching and Accessibility, Instructional Delivery, Integrating Research and Teaching (SoTL)
Found Poetry Activities with Dr. Nancy Pearson & Dr. Rebecca Rich
Found poetry advocates Dr. Nancy Pearson and Dr. Rebecca Rich describe how they came to incorporate found poetry techniques into their English and Public Health courses. Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes Closed Captions Research Connection: Johnson, J. (2019). Using found poetry to cultivate student literacy, empathy, and creativity. Social Studies Research and Practice,…
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Inclusive Teaching and Accessibility, Instructional Delivery, Integrating Research and Teaching (SoTL)SoTL Spotlight: Social and Emotional Learning
Dr. Brittany Severino has recently published two articles stemming from her work in the inaugural Pedagogical Innovations Faculty Learning Community. The first article is titled How Are You? Increasing Pre-Service Educators’ Out-of-Class Communication with Social and Emotional Learning in the International Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning. The second article was published in…
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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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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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NEW: Hypothesis for Social Annotation
We are excited to announce that West Chester University now has licenses for a new social annotation tool called Hypothesis! Hypothesis is a social annotation tool that is integrated directly into D2L and allows you to create active reading assignments. Social annotation can help deepen engagement with course materials, improve comprehension, and foster a community…
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2026 Faculty Fusion: Hot Topics with the TLC
Need help transitioning out of holiday mode before the Spring semester? Looking for ways to keep Winter class momentum rolling? Plan to attend Faculty Fusion! Each panel session will include: Lunch will be provided. Schedule 11:30 – 11:40: Welcome11:40 – 12:30: Panel 1: Strategies for Teaching Speaking Emphasis Courses 12:30 – 01:10: Lunch and Networking01:10…
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Rigor with Compassion: Leading an Ed.D. Program with Dr. Schugar & Dr. Hodes Podcast
West Chester University Doctor of Education program leaders Dr. Heather Schugar & Dr. Jackie Hodes share their experiences and advice for leading an access oriented, high touch, cohort model doctoral program. Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass Closed Captions Show Notes: WCU Ed.D. program website WCU Educational Leadership & Higher Education Administration department website…
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