Teaching in Higher Ed

Holding Class While Holding Our Breath

with Betsy Barre

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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

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.

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

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Teaching in Higher Ed 2024 Gift Guide

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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.

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

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A Long View of Undergraduate Research

with Kristine Johnson & J. Michael Rifenburg

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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

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

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

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Cultivating Critical AI Literacies

with Maha Bali

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

Quotes from the episode

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.

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

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Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships

with Haley Madden & Cory Sprinkel

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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 If we don't try, we're not going to get anywhere.

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

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