ODLI on Air: Recent Episodes
Office of Digital Learning and Innovation
ODLI on Air is a podcast on digital learning & innovation @ West Chester University that expands teaching and learning perspectives by connecting theory and practice through conversations with expert West Chester University faculty.
Encouraging students to read is a challenge. Dr. Julie Wiest describes how her active learning project overcomes this challenge and draws out student perspectives and experiences related to the reading.
Hosted by: Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes
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Research Connection:
Monson, R. A. (2019). Do they have to like it to learn from it? Students’ experiences, group dynamics, and learning outcomes in group research projects. Teaching Sociology, 47(2), 116-134.
Show notes:
Egalia's Daughters: A Satire of the Sexes
What is reciprocal peer coaching and how can it benefit faculty? Dawn Patterson, Sandi Walz, and Stephen DiDomenico share those answers and more as they describe their experience participating in the TLC Teaching Triangles program.
Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes
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Research Connection:
Huston, T., & Weaver, C. L. (2008). Peer coaching: Professional development for experienced faculty. Innovative higher education, 33, 5-20.
WCU Teaching Triangles Description
Teaching Triangles: A Campus Wide Interdisciplinary Program for Faculty Professional Development Faculty Professional Development - https://newprairiepress.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030&context=advocate
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226 Active Learning Techniques from Iowa State University Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
Dr. Anne Gill shares her insight into how she thinks about and uses podcasts as a teaching text in college courses.
Hosted by Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes
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Research Connection:
Gill, A. E. (2022). Students' Perceptions and Experiences with Podcasts as a Supplementary Text in a Critical Media Literacy Framework. St. John's University (New York).
Conroy, D. & Fletcher-Saxon, J. (2024). What are educational podcasts? BERA blog.
Show Notes:
Too Many Tabs
Serial Podcast
My Favorite Murder
Speechify
Arm Chair Expert
Podcast Studies
TLC staff Marc Drumm & Hannah Glatt share their reflections on and learning from the 2024 Online Learning Consortium Innovate Conference.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner
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Show Notes:
ODLI on Air Episode: OLC Conference Recap
ODLI on Air Episode: eTextbook Initaitive & PA ADOPT Grant with Marc Drumm, Hannah Glatt, and Dr. Jordan Schugar
OLC website
PA-ADOPT Website
Bayview Analytics
Project Z Degree Press Release
W3 An alt decision tree
What is open science and how can it support student success? Biology professor Megan Fork and biology student Jessica Buchser share how resources like podcasts, open journal articles, and the WCU Biology Department diversity speaker series encourage individuals to engage with science concepts and inspired Jessica to become a microbiologist.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner
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Research Connection:
Vicente-Saez, R., & Martinez-Fuentes, C. (2018). Open Science now: A systematic literature review for an integrated definition. Journal of business research, 88, 428-436.
Show Notes:
Phet Science Interactives
Cocorahs Citizen Science
Wolbachia Project
WCUPA Diversity Grants
Data Carpentry R Tutorials
Eryn Travis, Assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Media, utilizes generative AI to engage with students and construct communications. In this two-part series, she shares her perspective on this new tool as a communication expert, details the statistics behind how it will impact the workplace, and recalls her students’ reactions and feelings towards generative AI.
Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes & Jes Drass
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Theory Connection:
Mollick, E., & Mollick, L. (2023). Assigning AI: Seven Approaches for Students, with Prompts. arXiv preprint arXiv:2306.10052.
Show Notes:
Dr. Eryn Travis' Substack- Aristotle to AI
Eryn Travis, Assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Media, utilizes generative AI to engage with students and construct communications. In this two-part series, she shares her perspective on this new tool as a communication expert, details the statistics behind how it will impact the workplace, and recalls her students’ reactions and feelings towards generative AI.
Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes & Jes Drass
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Theory Connection:
Mollick, E., & Mollick, L. (2023). Assigning AI: Seven Approaches for Students, with Prompts. arXiv preprint arXiv:2306.10052.
Show Notes:
Dr. Eryn Travis' Substack- Aristotle to AI
Dr. Christopher Roemmele, an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at WCU and Dr. Tom Pantazes, Instructional Designer in the Teaching and Learning Center discuss their collaboration in bringing students across the world through the creation of VR video field trips in Dr. Roemmele's intro to geology courses.
Hosted by Jes Drass and Madison Steinbrenner
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Research Connection:
Roemmele, C., Pantazes, T. (2023, December). Supporting Student Learning and Understanding of Geoscience Using Virtual Reality and Video Demonstration. In International Research in Higher Education V. 1 (pp. 25-38). https://doi.org/10.5430/irhe.v8n2p25
Show Notes:
Yosemite Geology VR Video and Crater Lake VR Video
While doing research on the history of medicine, Aaron Stoyack and Samuel Romeiser learned of Samuel Christian Schmucker’s promotion of eugenics. Dr. Ruswick encouraged Aaron to take action, leading to the formation of the student organization Students Against Schmucker (SAS). SAS wrote a letter to the WCU community and collected student and faculty signatures, leading to the renaming of Schmucker Science Center to The Science Complex.
Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes
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Theory Connection:
What is in a name?
WCU Namesake Committee Memorandum
Burch‐Brown, J. (2022). Should slavery’s statues be preserved? On transitional justice and contested heritage. Journal of Applied Philosophy, 39(5), 807-824.
Show Notes:
WCU Quad Article
WCU 150th Anniversary Virtual Exhibit
Pennhurst Asylum
Biology professor and amateur streamer, Dr. Michael Rosario shares how he experimented with teaching a large lecture course via YouTube live streaming.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass
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Research Connection:
Pirker, J., Steinmaurer, A., & Karakas, A. (2021, June). Beyond gaming: the potential of twitch for online learning and teaching. In Proceedings of the 26th ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology in Computer Science Education V. 1 (pp. 74-80). https://doi.org/10.1145/3430665.3456324
Show Notes:
OBS
Getting Things Done
Notion
Evernote
Obsidian
Ark Nova
Three librarians describe how they took an idea to help students critically evaluate online sources and worked collaboratively to create an online training module successfully supporting students across campus.
Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes
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Theory Connection:
Beware online "filter bubbles" by Eli Parsier
Rethinking thinking - Trevor Maber
Fresh off their first semester as new tenure-track faculty, Dr. Jenny Uehling and Dr. Brittany Severino reflect on their initial surprises, challenges, supports, and accomplishments.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner
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Research Connection:
Larson, L. R., Duffy, L. N., Fernandez, M., Sturts, J., Gray, J., & Powell, G. M. (2019). Getting started on the tenure track: Challenges and strategies for success. SCHOLE: A Journal of Leisure Studies and Recreation Education, 34(1), 36-51.
Gosling, D. R., Chae, N. M., & Goshorn, J. R. (2020). The tenure-track life: Experiences of new faculty in tenure-track positions. The William & Mary Educational Review, 7(1), 4.
Show Notes:
Faculty Learning Communities
Birds of the World
Faculty Mentoring
OneHE via the Pathways to Teaching Excellence
Course Source
West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino describes how teaching, equity, and student engagement evolved over his 40 year career at the university while also discussing how he approached being the University's 15th president.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner
Produced by: Nick Gavin
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Dr. Veronica Wilbur is a Peer Reviewer and Master Reviewer for Quality Matters. In this episode she shares how to become a QM reviewer, what she notices during reviews, and the ways being a reviewer benefits her own teaching.
Hosted by Amber Alvord and Dr. Tom Pantazes
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Research Connection:
Ron Legon (2015) Measuring the Impact of the Quality Matters Rubric™: A Discussion of Possibilities, American Journal of Distance Education, 29:3, 166-173, DOI: 10.1080/08923647.2015.1058114
Show Notes:
WCU Quality Matters Initiative
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer Training
Quality Matters Master Reviewer Training
H5P.org
CreateDebate
RECAP Conference
Hosts Jes and Madison sit down with Amy Williams and Mason Buccilla from the West Chester University Learning Management System office to discuss their experience at the 2023 D2L Fusion Conference in Anaheim, CA.
Hosted by: Jes Drass and Madison Steinbrenner
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Show Notes
Amy Williams' Website- https://thebookishhistorian.com
Dr. Beth Foster discusses her work in implementing UDL at West Chester University and how accessible design can improve the learning experience for all students.
Hosted by: Jes Drass and Madison Steinbrenner
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Connection to Theory
About Universal Design for Learning. CAST- Center for Applied Special Technology.https://www.cast.org/impact/universal-design-for-learning-udl
Measuring the Implementation of UDL in Classrooms and Schools: Initial Field Test Results. (2020, March 6). Sage Journals. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0741932520908015?casa_token=4c3hzBFtxxQAAAAA%3ALm_1D0ZzlGjU3WN3Ogglei4QZ1N4fL9vSKwLAid1VLUngyYEjhwjbEsNWSafLLqApV61NUsHIj15Bg
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CAST Website
The HR internship program at WCU gives management students a safe space to learn and gain experience in a particular area of HR- helping clarify their career goals, refine their professional skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce.
Hosted by: Amber Alvord and Jes Drass
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Theory Connection:
Moss-Pech, C. The Career Conveyor Belt: How Internships Lead to Unequal Labor Market Outcomes among College Graduates. Qual Sociol 44, 77–102 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11133-020-09471-y
Rockwood, K., & Hermans, A. (2020, February 27). Should You Create an Internship Program?. SHRM. https://www.shrm.org/hr-today/news/hr-magazine/spring2020/pages/benefits-of-creating-an-internship-program.aspx
Two professors explain how generative AI has begun to affect higher education, address current approaches to the new technology, and ponder how AI will change our society.
Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass
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Theory Connection:
Mollick, Ethan R. and Mollick, Lilach, Assigning AI: Seven Approaches for Students, with Prompts (September 23, 2023). Available at SSRN:
https://ssrn.com/abstract=4475995 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4475995
Teaching Students to Write with AI: The SPACE Framework. (2023, January 5). Medium. https://medium.com/the-generator/teaching-students-to-write-with-ai-the-space-framework-f10003ec48bc
Show Notes:
TLC Generative AI Resources for Faculty
Two professors explain how generative AI has begun to affect higher education, address current approaches to the new technology, and ponder how AI will change our society.
Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass
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Theory Connection:
Mollick, Ethan R. and Mollick, Lilach, Assigning AI: Seven Approaches for Students, with Prompts (September 23, 2023). Available at SSRN:
https://ssrn.com/abstract=4475995 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4475995
Teaching Students to Write with AI: The SPACE Framework. (2023, January 5). Medium. https://medium.com/the-generator/teaching-students-to-write-with-ai-the-space-framework-f10003ec48bc
Show Notes:
TLC Generative AI Resources for Faculty
Three professors of literacy explain how they run a community engagement experience using collaboration, choice, and curiosity to develop their students' teaching skills and support community partners in literacy skill development.
Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes
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Theory Connection:
Jeanne M. McGlinn (2003). The Impact of Experiential Learning on Student Teachers, The Clearing House: A Journal of Educational Strategies, Issues and Ideas, 76:3, 143-147, DOI: 10.1080/00098650309601991
Kendra Lisenko, K. L. (2022). Community Teaching in a Time of Turmoil: The Beginning of My Journey . Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning & Community-Based Research, 12, 24–29. https://doi.org/10.56421/ujslcbr.v12i0.401
Resources:
Community Engagement Experience Google Site
Dr. Rachel Daltry, chair of WCU’s Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, discusses her work on well-being and bringing therapy dogs to campus.
Hosted By: Madison Steinbrenner, Jessica Drass
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Connection to Theory:
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Rachel M. Daltry (2018): Embedded Therapy Dog: Bringing a Therapy Dog into Your Counseling Center, Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, DOI: 10.1080/87568225.2018.1544841
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Daltry, R. M. (2018). Examining the relationship between empathy for others and self-compassion in college students. Educational Research and Reviews, 13(17), 617–621. https://doi.org/10.5897/ERR2018.3481
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Rachel M. Daltry & Kristin E. Mehr (2015) Therapy Dogs on Campus: Recommendations for Counseling Center Outreach, Journal of College Student Psychotherapy, 29:1, 72-78, DOI: 10.1080/87568225.2015.976100
Show Notes:
WCU Counseling Center
Red Folder- Counseling Center Resources for Faculty
Counseling Center Events- RamConnect
Produced by: Nicholas Gavin
Statistics professor Laura Pyott discusses her work on the Ram Poll, a survey of PASSHE students which delivers results on current elections, policy views, and political opinions. Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison SteinbrennerClosed CaptionsTheory Connection:Foster, J., & Yaoyuneyong, G. (2016). Teaching innovation: Equipping students to overcome real-world challenges. Higher Education Pedagogies, 1(1), 42-56. Rinfret, S. R., Angle, J., Scott, S., Ward, D., Yang, K., Copeland, E., ... & Hiett, T. (2020). Experiential Learning Revisited: Lessons from a Student-Led Public Opinion Polling Class. PS: Political Science & Politics, 53(3), 542-546. Salim, N. R., Gopal, K., & Ayub, A. F. M. (2018, November). Experiential Statistics Learning with RStudio: Study on Students’ Engagement. In Journal of Physics: Conference Series (Vol. 1132, No. 1, p. 012039). IOP Publishing. Resources: Ram Poll 2022
Produced by: Nicholas Gavin
Nursing educators Nancy Barker and Danielle Yocom discuss the creation of a 360 video simulation used to teach nursing students how to empathetically handle end of life care.
Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass
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Theory Connection:
Barker, N., Yocom, D., & Pantazes, T. (2023). Improving nursing students attitudes to end of life care using a 360° video vignette. Teaching and Learning in Nursing.
Resources:
Home Nursing at End of Life Video
Ricoh Theta S camera
Sharing about his “labor of love”, Dr. Francis Atuahene discusses different aspects of academic advising at West Chester University.
Hosted by: Jessica Drass, Amber Alvord, and Dr. Tom Pantazes
Research / Theory Connection:
Swecker, H. K., Fifolt, M., & Searby, L. (2013). Academic advising and first-generation college students: A quantitative study on student retention. NACADA Journal, 33(1), 46-53.
Williams, S. (2007). From theory to practice: The application of theories of development to academic advising philosophy and practice. NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources.
Show Notes:
Appreciative Advising
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Dr. Lindsey Keenan a mental health advocate and athletic trainer shares her mental health journey and how it led to the creation of the PROMotion App to support mental health screening with collegiate athletes.
Hosted by: Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes
Research / Theory Connection:
McGuire, L. C., Ingram, Y. M., Sachs, M. L., & Tierney, R. T. (2017). Temporal changes in depression symptoms in male and female collegiate student-athletes. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 11(4), 337-351.
Harenberg, S., Ouellet-Pizer, C., Nieto, M., Kuo, L., Vosloo, J., Keenan, L., & Wilson, S. (2022). Anonymous vs. non-anonymous administration of depression scales in elite athletes: a meta-analysis. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1-21.
Show Notes:
- PROmotion Mental Health Screening App
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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West Chester University student success professionals Levi Tucker and Johny Tadros explain the work of student success coordinators through the example of their compelling story.
Hosted by Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes
Research Connection:
Swecker, H. K., Fifolt, M., & Searby, L. (2013). Academic advising and first-generation college students: A quantitative study on student retention. NACADA Journal, 33(1), 46-53.
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Show Notes:
WCUPA Moon Shot website
WCUPA Navigate
Microsoft Bookings
WCUPA HEPSA Program
In this surprise summer solstice episode, ODLI members, Naomie and Tom, share their thoughts on the conference they recently attended, OLC Innovate. Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner.
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Show Notes:
- OLC Innovate April 2023 Conference
- Online Learning in The Second Half Podcast
- ASU Course Stories Podcast
Jes, Amber, Tom, and Madison review the past season's highlights, lessons learned, and memorable Office of Digital Learning and Innovation events from the last semester.
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Show Notes:
- Quality Matters Program Certifications
- Teaching with Technology Showcase Livestream
- WCU 150: History and Heritage Virtual Exhibit
- Beyond the Bell: Philadelphia's Global Heritage Virtual Exhibit
In this episode, Dr. Kim Johnson, Associate Professor in the Math Department at WCU, tells us about her use of H5P in her instruction. H5P is a tool that allows instructors to create interactive activities which they can embed directly into their online course site.Hosted by Jessica Drass and Madison Steinbrenner.Closed CaptionsResources: Sample H5P Activities Try H5P for free If you're interested in learning more about H5P, schedule a consultation with Jessica Drass.Research Theory Connection:López, S. R. R., Ramírez, M. T. G., & Rodríguez, I. S. R. (2021). Evaluation of the implementation of a learning object developed with H5P technology. Vivat Academia, (154), 1-24. https://doi.org/10.15178/va.2021.154.e1224 Sinnayah, P., Salcedo, A., & Rekhari, S. (2021). Reimagining physiology education with interactive content developed in H5P. Advances in Physiology Education, 45(1), 71-76. https://journals.physiology.org/doi/full/10.1152/advan.00021.2020
In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Johnson and Dr. Zeinab Baba join us to share their experience developing and facilitating a Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Community for faculty who teach in the College of Health Sciences at West Chester University.
Hosted by Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes
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Marc Drumm and Hannah Glatt from the Office of Digital Learning and Innovation share what goes into designing and creating a digital textbook for both the eTextbook Initiative and PA ADOPT Grant at West Chester University. Dr. Jordan Schugar weighs in on what motivated him to participate in both of these and how students can benefit from faculty creating their own textbooks.
Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes
Research Theory Connection:
It's Time for Open Educational Resources
Show Notes: eTextbook Initiative, PA ADOPT Grant, Stavanger Declaration, OpenStax
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Drawing on their experience as participants in West Chester University's Quality Matters (QM) program, Dr. Julie Nair and Dr. Megan Mraz share their perspectives on how QM positively impacted the student experience in the RN to BSN program and the efforts they undertook to earn course and program design certification.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes
Research Theory Connection:
QM Higher Education Rubric, Sixth Edition, 2018. Quality Matters. Used under license. All rights reserved. Retrieved from MyQM.
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Adult educator and teaching and learning leader, Dr. Naomie Nyanungo shares her perspectives on innovation in higher education touching on its importance, connection to sustainability, and the role of diversity.
Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner, Jessica Drass, and Tom Pantazes
Research Theory Connection:
Edwards-Schachter, M. (2018). The nature and variety of innovation. International Journal of Innovation Studies, 2(2), 65-79.
Show Notes:
Learning Innovation and the Future of Higher Education by Joshua Kim and Edward Maloney.
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Criminal justice professor and former forensic and children’s mental health coordinator Dr. Michele Bratina shares how she uses Dr. Pat Deegan’s “Hearing Voices that are Distressing” workshop to help students develop empathy and compassion for those who experience schizophrenia.
Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner
Research / Theory Connection: Ness, G., McGuire, J.M., & Taylor, P. (2017). A qualitative analysis of student pharmacists' response after an auditory hallucination simulation. Innovations in Pharmacy, 8(3), 1-9.
Show Notes: Hearing Voices Simulation
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Director of e-portfolio, digital humanist, and history professor Janneken Smucker shares the challenges and benefits of incorporating e-portfolios into the general education program at West Chester University.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes, Amber Grove, and Madison Steinbrenner
Research Theory Connection:
Thibodeaux, T., Cummings, C., & Harapnuik, D. (2017). Factors That Contribute to ePortfolio Persistence. International Journal of ePortfolio, 7(1), 1-12.
Tosh, D., Werdmuller, B., Chen, H. L., Light, T. P., & Haywood, J. (2006). The learning landscape: A conceptual framework for ePortfolios. In Handbook of research on ePortfolios(pp. 24-32). IGI Global.
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Drawing on his student and teaching experiences in many different large lecture settings, Dr. Adam Rainear discusses tips and techniques for engaging students in large lecture settings.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Amber Grove
Research Theory Connection:
Denker, K. J. (2013). Student response systems and facilitating the large lecture basic communication course: Assessing engagement and learning. Communication Teacher, 27(1), 50-69.
Aburahma, M. H. (2015). Do not lose your students in large lectures: A five-step paper-based model to foster students’ participation. Pharmacy, 3(3), 89-100.
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Dr. Ashley Patriarca, a professor from the English Department, discusses the layout of her flipped classroom.
Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner, Dr. Tom Pantazes, and Jessica Drass
Research / Theory Connection:
Akçayır, G., & Akçayır, M. (2018). The flipped classroom: A review of its advantages and challenges. Computers & Education, 126, 334–345.
Awidi, I. T., & Paynter, M. (2019). The impact of a flipped classroom approach on student learning experience. Computers & Education, 128, 269–283.
Balzotti, J. M., & McCool, L. B. (2016). Using digital learning platforms to extend the flipped classroom. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 79(1), 68–80.
Bones, P., & Evans, A. (2021). Cripping the COVID classroom: Centering students through transformative disability-informed instruction. Journal of Transformative Learning, 8(1).
Milbrodt, T. (2022). Cripping pedagogy in the creative writing classroom: A critical disability studies perspective. In Coffey, K., & Katsanis, V. (Eds.), A Socially Just Classroom: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Writing Across the Humanities. Wilmington, DE: Vernon Press.
Garner, B., & Chan, M. (2019). Student perceptions of learning and engagement in a flipped versus lecture course. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 82(3), 357-369.
Hall, A., & DuFrene, D. (2016). Best practices for launching a flipped classroom. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 79(2), 234-242.
Peters, M. (2022). Caring classrooms in crisis: COVID-19, interest convergence, and universal design for learning. Disability Studies Quarterly, 42(1), Article 1.
Tucker, B. (2011, October 4). The flipped classroom. Education Next.
Show Notes: ODLI Pedagogical Approaches, Improving Multiple Choice Questioning,
Closed Captions: Flipped Classroom Development with Dr. Ashley Patriarca Transcript
In this special season recap, we share 12 podcast production tips gleaned from our experience, the podcast’s origin story, and our most exciting memories from the first season.
Hosted by: Jes Drass, Amber Grove, Dr. Tom Pantazes, and Madison Steinbrenner
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Dr. Jeremy C. McCool, an assistant professor of Digital / Global Media, discusses his tips and suggestions for creating a podcast.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass
Research / Theory Connection: Mooney, J. A. (2019). Podcasting as faculty development medium and method: The story of a podcast series showcasing teaching excellence in higher education. Transformative Dialogues: Teaching & Learning Journal, 12(2).
Show Notes: The Ultimate Guide to Microphones for Academics, Scientists, and Educators in 2021, Blue Yeti Microphone Review, Fifine microphones, and The Happiness Club
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Tom Elmer, a professor of Marketing, discusses the simulation he incorporates into his marketing courses.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner
Research / Theory Connection:
Cadotte, E., Bonney, L., Riley, R., & MacGuire, C. (2013). The role that large scale, integrative business simulations can play in assurance of learning and assessment.
Farrell, C. (2020). Do international marketing simulations provide an authentic assessment of learning? A student perspective. The International Journal of Management Education, 18(1), 100362.
Riley Jr, R. A., Cadotte, E. R., Bonney, L., & MacGuire, C. (2013). Using a business simulation to enhance accounting education. Issues in Accounting Education, 28(4), 801-822.
Vlachopoulos, D., & Makri, A. (2017). The effect of games and simulations on higher education: a systematic literature review. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 14(1), 1-33.
Show Notes: Marketplace Simulations, Using the Late Show as inspiration for teaching large sections, The Last, Last Lecture, Winter is Coming to WestChesteros
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Author, former tour operator, and advocate for transformative study abroad experiences, Dr. Michael Di Giovine shares his perspectives on sustainable study abroad.
Hosted by Amber Grove and Dr. Tom Pantazes
Research Theory Connection: Study Abroad and the Quest for an Anti-Tourism Experience
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Dr. Pauline Schmidt and Dr. Matthew Kruger-Ross discuss student podcasting.
Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes
Research / Theory Connection: Styslinger, M. E. (2017). Workshopping the cannon. Natl Council of Teachers.
Show Notes: Our Podcast Story, Notorious Pedagogues Podcast
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Online business educator, Dr. Johnna Capitano shares tips and strategies for hosting engaging student discussions.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass
Research/Theory Connection:
Aloni, M., & Harrington, C. (2018). Research based practices for improving the effectiveness of asynchronous online discussion boards. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 4(4), 271.
Show Notes: Cult of Pedagogy Podcast and Brightspace User Pronouns
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In this episode, Dr. Simon Ruchti joins us to talk about his use of a student response system, Poll Everywhere, in his classes to enhance discussions and increase student engagement.
Hosted by Jessica Drass and Madison Steinbrenner
Show Notes: If you are a faculty member at WCU who is interested in obtaining a Poll Everywhere presenter license, contact Jessica Drass at jdrass@wcupa.edu. WCU-specific Poll Everywhere resources can be found on the Poll Everywhere page of our website.
The acronym "FYE" is used several times throughout the conversation. This refers to the First Year Experience program here at WCU.
Research / Theory Connection:
Eng, N. (2017). Teaching College: The Ultimate Guide to Lecturing, Presenting, and Engaging Students. Norman Eng.
Gauci, S. A., Dantas, A. M., Williams, D. A., & Kemm, R. E. (2009) Promoting student-centered active learning in lectures with a personal response system. Advances in Physiology Education, 33(1), 60-71. https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00109.2007
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Dr. Patricia Swasey-Washington and Dr. Shannon Mrkich share their perspectives on the value and importance of building a collaborative relationship between a faculty member and an instructional designer.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Amber Grove
Show Notes: H5P.org and Remove BG
Research / Theory Connection: Richardson, J. C., Ashby, I., Alshammari, A. N., Cheng, Z., Johnson, B. S., Krause, T. S., ... & Wang, H. (2019). Faculty and instructional designers on building successful collaborative relationships. Educational Technology Research and Development, 67(4), 855-880. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11423-018-9636-4
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Dr. Emily Duckett discusses teaching soft skills to create connection and well-being amongst her students.
Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes.
Research / Theory Connection:
- Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are. Center City, MN: Hazelden.
- Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts. New York, NY: Penguin Random House.
- Fredrickson, B.L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden- and build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218-226. doi: 10.1037/003-066X.56.3.
- Seligman, M. (2018). PERMA and the building blocks of well-being. The Journal of Positive Psychology. 13(4): 333-335. DOI: 10.1080/17439760.2018.1437466.
- Seligman, M. E., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of interventions. American Psychologist, 60(5), 410.
Show Notes: Brené Brown Dare to Lead
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Author, media professor, and former radio host Dr. Jeremy C. McCool discusses the uses of podcasting in higher education.
Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass
Research / Theory Connection: Singer, J. B. (2019). Podcasting as social scholarship: A tool to increase the public impact of scholarship and research. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research, 10(4), 571-590.
Show Notes: McCool and McBride Books and Dr. Death Podcast
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The Office of Digital Learning and Innovation at West Chester University started a podcast! Join us in this teaser episode to learn a little bit about our new offering, how it will work, and who will be hosting.
Hosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes, Amber Grove, Jessica Drass, and Madison Steinbrenner
Research / Theory Connection: See Episode 1!
Show Notes: Writing ALT Text for Data Visualization by Amy Cesal and The Cornell Lab Merlin app
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