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

Quotes from the episode

We need to be particularly concerned about AI’s impact on data sovereignty, especially when it comes to religious information and indigenous data. These are areas where misuse or misinterpretation can have profound implications.
-Maha Bali

Bias in AI is not just an incidental issue, it’s a replication of the systemic biases we see in society.
-Maha Bali

It’s crucial that we trace back the sources and origins of information produced by AI.
-Maha Bali

We should align AI usage with our teaching philosophies and values. It’s not just about adopting the latest technology, but doing so in a way that enhances learning and stays true to educational principles.
-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

Teresa Thompson discusses joyful connections through intentional teaching practices on episode 539 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

I’ve had students share with me in the past that they were considering dropping the class, and then they got that welcome email, and they thought, okay, this time, it’s going to be different.
-Teresa Thompson

My syllabus was all Barbie themed. In the semester before that, it was Pokemon themed. Semester before that was Stranger Things themed.
-Teresa Thompson

I don’t want their first impression of me to be me quickly cleaning the board or freaking out because I can’t find a whiteboard marker that works. I want them to see me calm and ready and happy to greet them as they walk in.
-Teresa Thompson

We have to recognize that our students have a lot going on. Sometimes, even despite their best intention, they may not be able to be a 100% attentive in our classroom.
-Teresa Thompson

Dave Stachowiak and Bonni share lessons from the Teaching in Higher Ed Story Caravan on episode 538 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

I had some small goals for the Teaching in Higher Ed Story Caravan, and they were all surpassed.
-Bonni Stachowiak

Dan Levy and Angela Pérez share about Teaching Effectively with ChatGPT on episode 538 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

It’s very easy to be overwhelmed right now with AI.
-Dan Levy

AI has infinite patience.
-Dan Levy

ChatGPT is amazing for generating 10 topic ideas to get inspired.
-Angela Pérez

If you know how to prompt Chat GPT, you know how to create a customized bot.
-Dan Levy

You can think of the teacher being the designer of the feedback rather than the giver of the feedback.
-Dan Levy

I can ask the bot questions that I would be embarrassed to ask my instructor.
-Dan Levy

John Warner explores stressing pedagogical principles over AI promises on episode 536 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

Once they’ve done the writing or as even as they’re doing the writing, they’re reflecting on their own metacognitive understanding of their own practices.
-John Warner

While you are in the act of writing, you are processing your own idea.
-John Warner

Andrew Cross and Alyshahn Kara-Virani share about creating interactive experiences and shaping the future of teaching on episode 535 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.

Quotes from the episode

A lot of play science comes down to being a safe space to learn from each other, to see how people respond to what you put out there in the world without it being this critical life or death situation.
-Andrew Cross

People disproportionately remember experiences based on both the peaks and the valleys, and then also the ending experience.
-Andrew Cross

Encourage students to freely explore the content on their own. Sometimes that’s content, sometimes it’s a physical space. Turn them loose to go off and find something that they find interesting, a little bit of free choice learning.
-Andrew Cross

Status quo is our enemy too often.
-Andrew Cross