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I am Stone the host of the show we discuss an array of topics while enjoying a cigar and a glass of whatever your drinking. So tune in and let's have a conversation. www.smokeworldpodcast.com Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kev-stone3/support
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Does technology help or hinder learning? How can we make better use of digital tools in teaching? Phil Martin from the University of York dives into the neon-lit underworld of technology enhanced learning through conversations with experts in teaching and learning design. Each episode looks at how educators can stay current with their use of learning tech in this ever-changing landscape.
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The Pharmacy Fika podcast is a positive and compassionate “place” (a virtual community) where pharmacy and other health professions educators gather to discuss teaching, learning, scholarship, and academic life… plus the snacks that support their best work. So grab your favorite beverage and listen to the Pharmacy Fika podcast with your colleagues.
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A series of daily cigar suggestions from Cigars Near Me - the best source for finding a great cigar shop, lounge or bar near you. Cigars 365 gives you detailed descriptions and reviews of the most popular cigars in the world. Discover new cigars and learn interesting facts about old favorites. Brought to you by Cigars Near Me. Your resource for finding the perfect place to buy and enjoy your favorite cigar, as well as finding new smokes to try. Learn more at cigarsnearme.com.
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This is the second in our SoTL spin off series where we move the focus from technology to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Today Phil Martin and Lucy Turner-Voakes are joined by lecturers Jess Hargreaves, a Lecturer in data science, and Yaprak Tavman from the Department of Economics. We talk about how teaching works in their fields, and ho…
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Engaging and motivating students starts but doesn’t end with inclusion. In this episode, Bryan Dewsbury joins us to discuss ways of connecting class content to students’ core values to prepare students to productively engage with their communities as we work with our students to make our disciplines more equitable. Bryan is an Associate Professor o…
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The Pharmacy Fika Crew talks with Conan MacDougall, PharmD, MAS, BCPS, BCIDP from the University of California San Francisco about the best uses of artificial intelligence (AI) to support learning. There are lots of "cool tools" that can summarize content and generate ideas (efficiently and effortlessly), but the work of learning requires some degr…
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Learning students’ names can be a challenging, but important, component of inclusive teaching. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to discuss evidence-based strategies for learning students’ names. Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. She is the author …
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Students experiencing academic difficulties are often encouraged or required to complete courses to improve their learning skills. In this episode, Andrew Buchmann, David Runge, and Sean Milligan join us to discuss how gamification is transforming one such course for students on academic probation. Andrew, David, and Sean are Academic Success Advis…
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Nidhi Sachdeva from the University of Toronto talks about the science of learning, myth-busting educational misconceptions, and the role of technology in teaching. We get into cognitive load theory, explicit instruction, and question the efficacy of demanding reading loads in higher education. Nidhi shares her expertise on structured teaching metho…
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Faculty have reported a decline in student engagement during the last few years. In this episode, Jed Locquiao joins us to discuss how the use of autonomy-supportive teaching can increase student motivation and engagement. Jed is an Assistant Professor in the Curriculum and Instruction Department here at SUNY Oswego. A transcript of this episode an…
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Digital storytelling provides students the opportunity to bring their lived experiences into the classroom as creators rather than consumers of knowledge. In this episode, Tom Mackey and Sheila Aird join us to discuss ways digital storytelling can be used to increase student information literacy, critical thinking skills, and to support diversity, …
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This is the first of a series of conversations recorded last year with teachers from a range of disciplines who share an interest in applying scholarship to their own teaching, and conducting their own scholarly projects. Today Lucy Turner-Voakes from the Academic Practice team and I sit down with Jeremy Moulton from Politics and Clément Moissard f…
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A growing number of faculty members participate in the scholarship of teaching and learning, or SoTL. In this episode, Janice Miller-Young and Nancy Chick join us to discuss a new open educational resource designed to assist faculty interested in pursuing SoTL research. Janice is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and a past Academic Director at…
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The PharmacyFika crew critically examines educational trends, how fads develop, and why they fade. In this episode, you'll discover: 1) Tina loves boiled peanuts but is circumspect about the nutritional value of fish sticks, 2) Jeff, the grittiest guy we know, is ironically skeptical about measuring and teaching grit, 3) Stuart thinks learning styl…
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Pauldy Otermans and Stephanie Baines return to TELSIG to talk about the research and course design they've been carrying out at Brunel University. Building on the webinar they delivered back in May, Pauldy and Stephanie talk in detail about the challenges and triumphs of building an academic skills course that teaches students how to harness AI too…
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Higher educational institutions tend to adapt slowly in response to changing cultural, economic, and technological environments. In this episode, Kim Scalzo and Jennifer Miller join us to discuss strategies that can be used to help lead productive change initiatives. Kim is the Interim Senior Associate Provost for Digital Innovation and Academic Se…
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Today I'm talking to Dr Zoe Handley about her research on English tutors' knowledge and beliefs about the use of AI in language teaching. Zoe shares her background, starting as a language learner using technology, and details the evolution of speech and language technologies over the past 20 years. We elaborate on the potential of AI technologies i…
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I'm joined today by Dev Aditya of OIAI by Otermans Institute. We discuss the innovative use of small language models in education, the development and deployment of an AI teacher, and how AI can help to upscale marginalized communities. Dev shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of AI in education, the effectiveness of small language…
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There are few private quiet spaces on most college campuses where students can record podcasts or converse online with counselors or health care providers. In this episode, Michael Revenaugh and Forrest Warner join us to discuss how Hamilton College addressed this by providing students with privacy booths and soundproof recording spaces. Michael is…
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Join us for this episode of the TELSIG Podcast, where we delve, that’s right, delve, into the world of machine translation and its influence on education with Klaus Mundt and Michael Groves, who have been researching and writing on this topic since 2015. We explore the evolution of machine translation tools from Babel Fish to today's advanced AI mo…
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As teachers, we have access to literally millions of high quality, freely-availably images thanks to resources such as Pixabay and Unsplash. In this episode we dig into the impactful use of visual metaphors in teaching with guest Dr Richard Cotterill, who shares insights from his recent research. Rich argues that visual metaphors can make abstract …
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E-authoring tools like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate have had a transformative impact on education. They allow teachers and course writers to quickly create visually appealing, interactive learning materials. Despite these benefits, their uptake often remains restricted to small circles of enthusiasts. Today I talk to David Read from the…
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Most freshman students enter college with little knowledge of evidence-based strategies for successfully navigating the college experience. In this episode, Todd Zakrajsek joins us to discuss a variety of approaches that students can use to more efficiently achieve their learning goals. Todd is an Associate Research Professor and Associate Director…
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How has classroom practice changed as a result of the ever increasing availability of teaching technologies? We look specifically at polling tools, and consider the broader influence of such platforms. Rob Shaw is an Educational Adviser in the Programme Design and Learning Technology Team and the Faculty contact for the Arts and Humanities. He is t…
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In this episode, Sam Hazeldine discusses the integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in education. We discuss the potential of AR and VR to enhance learning, clarify the definitions of VR, AR, and mixed reality, and talk about their practical applications in classrooms, such as simulations and interactive learning environment…
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This conversation from May 2023 took place in the wake of the launch of ChatGPT 3.5. We cover responses from institutions, policy, implications for teaching and assessment, questions raised and opportunities for research, and other topics. Stephen Gow is responsible for the coordination of standards, assessment and academic integrity at the Univers…
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Socratic teaching is a primary pedagogical technique in American law school education. In this episode, Jamie Abrams joins us to discuss barriers this method can impose and strategies for a more inclusive approach to Socratic teaching. Jamie is a Professor of Law and the Director of the Legal Rhetoric Program at the American University Washington C…
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The Fika Crew share their pharmacy educator meeting experiences at the Monash Pharmacy Education Symposium in Prato, Italy, and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting in Boston, MA. Kristin shares her travel misadventures, Tina wants to turn the "dark caves" of convention centers into "delightful" learning spaces, Je…
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When thinking about creativity, many students (and faculty) believe that they are either creative or not. In this episode, Susan Keller-Mathers joins us to discuss how the study of creativity can help us get past this false dichotomy in order to develop our creative thinking skills. Sue is an Associate Professor at the Center for Applied Imaginatio…
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Institutional racism in the form of redlining and unequal access to educational and housing opportunities have left generations of students without equitable access to higher education. In this episode, Anthony Abraham Jack joins us to discuss the challenges that first-gen students face and what colleges and faculty can do to reduce these inequitie…
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International college students face cultural and financial challenges in addition to those all new college students face. In this episode, Peter Ghazarian and Hayley Weiner join us to discuss strategies institutions might use to support international students. Peter is an Associate Professor of Higher Education Leadership in the School of Education…
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Faculty concerns over student use of AI tools often focus on issues of academic integrity. In this episode, Marc Watkins joins us to discussion how the use of AI tools may have on student skill development. Marc is the Assistant Director for Academic Innovation at the University of Mississippi, where he helped found and currently directs the AI Ins…
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Critical reflection is an important part of our work as teachers. Kristin, Jeff, and Stuart discuss the four lenses through which teaching practices can be examined: the personal lens, the student lens, the colleague lens, and the theoretical lens. Sadly, Tina had technical difficulties and couldn't join us for this discussion. But don't feel too b…
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We often don't have the opportunity to hear directly from students about inclusive teaching practices. In this episode, Tracie Addy, Derek Dube, and Khadijah A. Mitchell, the authors of Enhancing Inclusive Instruction, join us to explore how student perceptions of inclusive teaching practices align with the growing consensus on what constitutes inc…
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Beginning faculty often receive warnings that lead to antagonistic relationships with their students. In this episode, Cate Denial joins us to discuss how a pedagogy of kindness can build productive learning environments for all students. Cate is the Bright Distinguished Professor of American History and Director of the Bright Institute at Knox Col…
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During the pandemic, faculty participation in professional development activities expanded dramatically. Faculty involvement, though, has been gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels. In this episode, Sarah Rose Cavanagh joins us to discuss strategies for bringing more faculty into discussions of teaching and learning. Sarah is a psychologist an…
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First-generation college students, on average, have lower GPAs and higher dropout rates than continuing-generation students. In this episode, Elizabeth Canning, Makita White, and William B. Davis join us to discuss a growth-mindset intervention that has eliminated this equity gap in a large STEM class. Elizabeth is an Associate Professor in the Psy…
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The Fika Crew explores the things that boost and drain our mental and physical energy. Energy management (personal and organizational energy, not national energy policy) seems like an appropriate topic as we head into the summer months. Learning what generates positive energy and how to mitigate things that drain, sap, and siphon energy can enhance…
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While there is compelling evidence that active learning results in increased student learning, these initiatives often face resistance from students and faculty. In this episode, Megan Mittelstadt and Leah Carmichael join us to discuss the active learning initiative at the University of Georgia that provides professional development for faculty, ac…
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Classroom assessment techniques, initially developed at a time when chalk-and-talk instruction was the norm, helped to shift the focus from teacher-centered to learner-centered instruction. In this episode, Todd Zakrajsek joins us to discuss how generative AI can enhance these techniques by providing more immediate feedback. Todd is an Associate Re…
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Classroom assessment techniques can be used to shape instruction to the needs of our students. In this episode, Thomas A. Angelo joins us to discuss the origin of these techniques and evidence concerning their efficacy. Tom is Clinical Professor Emeritus and Director Emeritus at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolin…
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Public confidence in the U.S. educational system has been declining while reports of student disengagement have been rising. In this episode, Deborah Pomeroy and F. Joseph Merlino join us to discuss the possibility of repurposing our educational system to better support the needs of our students and our society. Deborah has over 50 years of educati…
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