Kerry Mandulak talks about the importance of transparency in learning and teaching (TILT) on episode 550 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

We can teach in a way where different types of learners can be successful.
-Kerry Mandulak

Perfect is the enemy of us all.
-Kerry Mandulak

I am consistently trying to impress upon students how important reflection and revising is on their learning, because students often want to just move on.
-Kerry Mandulak

A good hug makes a big difference. Personal connections really make a difference.
-Kerry Mandulak

Rajiv Jhangiani shares reflections on designing for justice on episode 549 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

One of the actions that is in the plan for developing a framework for ethical educational technology is that new tools that are procured are not going to reinforce systemic biases.
-Rajiv Jhangiani

If you’re really intentionally focusing on social justice explicitly, students can tell.
-Rajiv Jhangiani

Betsy Barre discusses the times when we are holding our breath while holding class on episode 548 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

I think we could be more generous when we talk to people who disagree with us about pedagogy and recognize the complexity of the decisions that we’re making.
-Betsy Barre

There’s been a lot of really somewhat heated discourse about whether it’s appropriate to share your views in class, or if that’s a violation of your responsibilities.
-Betsy Barre

Institutions can’t be fully neutral.
-Betsy Barre

Bonni Stachowiak shares some gift ideas for those who teach in higher education on episode 547 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

I would like to share some gift ideas, perhaps for the holidays, perhaps for other reasons, and specifically to inspire, to encourage, to nourish someone that you know, or perhaps even yourself, who has a love for teaching and a love for learning.
-Bonni Stachowiak

A love letter to all things bookish… a must have for every book collection and makes a wonderful literary gift for book lovers, writers, and more.
-Bonni Stachowiak

Kristine Johnson + J. Michael Rifenburg share about A Long View of Undergraduate Research on episode 546 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

A good mentor will orient you in this field and point you in a direction that might be generative.
-Kristine Johnson

I focus on how research experience can be translated into practical tools like resumes and cover letters.
-J. Michael Rifenburg

Some undergraduate researchers experience isolation, often working alone in environments like libraries.
-J. Michael Rifenburg

Some of the inequities we see occur are a failure of imagination on our part.
-Kristine Johnson

Maha Bali discusses cultivating critical AI literacies on episode 545 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

You need to teach people to critique the dominant culture, but you still need to teach them the dominant culture in order for them to survive economically.
-Maha Bali

Maha Bali: “We found that different AI tools can produce radically different results based on user data or configurations.
-Maha Bali

Sometimes my students teach me new things about AI. This happens a lot.
-Maha Bali

Cory Sprinkel and Haley Madden share about Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships on episode 544 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

We are hearing about the effects of students being ill prepared from our community partners, from instructors, and sometimes even frustrations from students.
-Haley Madden

When we do community engagement well, it can be really transformative and impactful for everybody involved and make our community stronger.
-Haley Madden

Students are learning how to be better people.
-Haley Madden

If we don’t try, we’re not going to get anywhere.
-Haley Madden

Do what you can with what you have and just start wherever you’re at.
-Haley Madden

Think about framing learning from failure.
-Cory Sprinkel

Derek Bruff shares about curation, collections, and collaboration and the insights he’s gained from UVA’s Teaching Hub on episode 543 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

We’re working with a ton of curators who have some expertise in an aspect of teaching and learning.
-Derek Bruff

The more diverse voices we have in it, the more powerful the teaching hub will be.
-Derek Bruff

Teaching is an ongoing creative process.
-Derek Bruff

Rob Morgan shares how creativity may just save us all on episode 542 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

We have entire sections on collaboration, and failure, and empathy, and the importance of play.
-Rob Morgan

AI cannot replace the skills of dexterity, collaboration, and creativity.
-Rob Morgan

Jeff Hittenberger discusses love, wisdom, and human flourishing in education on episode 541 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

Curiosity isn’t just about finding answers; it’s about opening up to understand other perspectives.
-Jeff Hittenberger

Nurturing environments where students feel valued and guided towards their fullest potential can transform educational experiences.
-Jeff Hittenberger

Glen Warren answers the question: what’s love got to do with learning? on episode 540 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

“What matters to you matters.” – Glen Warren

“Begin with the endless in mind.” – Glen Warren