Shows
Two Profs in a PodS8E5 Two Profs. The FinaleJoin Beth and Tenisha for the final episode of Two Profs in a Pod. Look back with them on their favorite parts of making the podcast and hear a few tips for anyone looking to start recording one. https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2025/05/two-profs-finale.html2025-05-0826 min
Two Profs in a PodS8E4 Checking in with KarimBeth and Tenisha catch up with former GCC student, Karim Soto. https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2025/04/checking-in-with-karim.html2025-04-2139 min
Two Profs in a PodS8E3_Reaching All StudentsTenisha and Beth chat with Autumn about strategies for reaching all students.2025-02-2537 min
Two Profs in a PodS8E2 Chatting with the CTLETenisha and Beth chat with the team at GCC's CTLE about teaching and learning. https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2025/01/chatting-with-ctle.html2025-01-2125 min
Two Profs in a PodS8E1: Two Profs and the PrezIn this episode, Tenisha and Beth chat with the president about GCC, Russian books, and sneakers.2024-10-2331 min
Two Profs in a PodS7E5 What's Poppin' With Your PurposeTenisha and Beth talk with Lynn about purpose and finding your why. Listen in for a reflection inspiring episode, and revisit your why.
https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2024/02/whats-poppin-with-your-purpose.html2024-02-0730 min
Two Profs in a PodSwimming Upstream With AIBeth and Tenisha share some ways they've been playing with AI.
https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2023/12/swimming-upstream-with-ai.html2023-12-0730 min
Two Profs in a PodS7E3 RSI Real TalkYour hosts, Beth and Tenisha, get real with Alisa Cooper on RSI.
https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2023/11/rsi-real-talk.html2023-11-0228 min
Two Profs in a PodS7E2 Podding About PodcastsTenisha and Beth share a few of their favorite podcasts with listeners.
Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2023/10/podding-about-podcasts.html2023-10-1931 min
Two Profs in a PodS7E1 Get Yo Prep OnIt's that time of year again--the start of a new semester and academic year! Tenisha and Beth talk about prep week and the ways they prepare for the start of a new semester.
Show Notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2023/08/get-yo-prep-on.html2023-08-0923 min
Two Profs in a PodS6E6: The Woes and Whys of Cell Phones in the ClassroomTenisha and Beth share a panel discussion hosted by Beth and Krysten Pampel, faculty developer at GCC.2023-04-2735 min
Two Profs in a PodS6E5: Teaching In 2023 What are five things we can do to feel inspired?Tenisha and Beth discuss their top ways to get inspired.2023-04-1617 min
Two Profs in a PodS6E4: What Does It Mean To MentorHave you had mentors who helped you at some point in your life? Have you been a mentor? Join Tenisha and Beth as they reflect on mentors and mentoring.
https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2023/03/teaching-in-2023-what-does-it-mean-to.html2023-03-0321 min
Two Profs in a PodS6E3: Am I EffectiveIn this episode, Tenisha and Beth explore the question “Am I Effective?” https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2023/02/teaching-in-2023-am-i-effective.html2023-02-0918 min
Two Profs in a PodS6E2: OER Its Worth ItTenisha and Beth talk with our OER Director Christine Jones about OER at GCC and in general. What are the conversations going on now with OER?
Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2022/12/oer-its-worth-it.html2022-12-0327 min
Two Profs in a PodS6E1: We Didn't Start The FYRETenisha and Beth talk to guest Christina about GCC's first year residential experience. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2022/10/we-didnt-start-fyre.html2022-10-1718 min
Two Profs in a PodS5 E8: Rolling the Dice on GamificationPolly Laubach and Michael Strong join Beth and Tenisha to talk about gamification.
Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2022/04/rolling-dice-on-gamification.html2022-04-2051 min
Two Profs in a PodS5 E7: Looking Inward & Sharing OutwardTenisha and Beth discuss meaningful faculty evaluation with GCC colleagues Alisa Cooper and Kirt Shineman.
Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2022/04/fep-placeholder-title.html2022-04-0435 min
Two Profs in a PodS5 E6 Using Data to Guide Student NudgingTenisha and Beth talk with Alisa Cooper from GCC and Shelley Rodrigo from the University of Arizona about a research study they conducted using student course data to guide messaging to students.
Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2022/03/using-data-to-guide-student-nudging.html2022-03-1128 min
Two Profs in a PodPLC is the Place to Be, or the Story of One Professional Learning CommunityTenisha and Beth talk with Amanda Murphy and Holly Jacobus about their organically grown PLC made up of colleagues all teaching a new course and what benefits that has had for students and themselves.
Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2022/02/plc-is-place-to-be-or-story-of-one.html2022-02-2534 min
Two Profs in a PodS5 E4: The Question That Shall Not Be AskedTenisha and Beth veer from their normal episode format to think about the question "How are you?"2021-12-1027 min
Two Profs in a PodS5 E3: Assessment in Online EducationTenisha and Beth are joined by Christina Clark and Julie Morrison, both from GCC, to discuss assessment strategies for online courses. Note: This episode was recorded while we were in the midst of remote and fully online instruction.
Show Notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2021/12/assessment-in-online-education.html2021-12-0146 min
Two Profs in a PodS5 E2 Gettin' Down in DEI TownTenisha and Beth talk with Alexander Patrick, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), and a member of the social sciences faculty at GCC. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2021/11/gettin-down-in-dei-town.html2021-11-1538 min
Two Profs in a PodS5 E1 Out of the AshesTenisha and Beth talk with Cheryl Colan, the show producer, about new equipment faculty at GCC can check out from the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Engagement, and ideas for using with students.
Show Notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2021/09/out-of-the-ashes.html2021-09-2020 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E6: Campus Chat with Nick BakerTenisha and Beth miss chatting with their colleagues. Join them as they visit with new faculty member, Biology instructor Nick Baker. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2021/02/campus-chat-with-nick-baker.html2021-02-1729 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E5 ResiliencyTenisha and Beth visit with GCC's Dr. Thomas Rojo Aubrey and discuss resiliency and its importance in life, serving, and learning. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2021/01/resiliency.html2021-02-0137 min
Two Profs in a PodS4 E4 Catching Up with Karim SotoTenisha and Beth catch up with former Glendale Community College student Karim Soto, whom they interviewed 2 years ago after he returned from researching glass frogs in Costa Rica. They catch up with Karim on the eve of his graduation from Arizona State University. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2020/12/catching-up-with-karim.html2020-12-1832 min
Two Profs in a PodS4 E3 Campus Chat with Sean O'BrienTenisha and Beth run into Sean O'Brien on the virtual campus and stop to chat with him about one of his latest projects--an ePortfolio for students, staff, and faculty. Listen in and get some ideas for how you can get your students involved.
Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2020/11/campus-chat-with-sean-obrien.html2020-11-2223 min
Two Profs in a PodS4 E02: Campus Chat with Renee SmithBecause they miss seeing colleagues on campus, Tenisha and Beth vary their regular episode format to engage in campus chats. In this episode, they visit with Renee Smith, Library Faculty at GCC. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2020/11/campus-chat-with-renee-smith.html2020-11-0921 min
Two Profs in a PodS4 E01: Campus Chat with Safiya O'BrienPlease join Tenisha and Beth for a chat with Safiya O’Brien, former adjunct instructor from GCC and new full-time faculty at MCC. What is she looking forward to and how is the pandemic affecting her outlook as a new full-time instructor?
Show notes:https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2020/10/campus-chat-with-safiya-obrien.html2020-10-1340 min
Two Profs in a PodS3 E6: MindfulnessLet's talk about mindfulness. Beth and Tenisha ask questions about mindfulness with three regular practitioners of meditation from GCC's community. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2020/08/mindfulness.html2020-08-2438 min
Two Profs in a PodS3 E5: Top Ten Things We Love Best About TeachingBeth and Tenisha talk about the top 10 things they love about teaching with input from Twitter folks and Beth's brother – one of our top fans. Have a listen if you want some time to reflect on the joys of teaching. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2020/02/top-10-things-we-love-about-teaching.html2020-02-1724 min
Two Profs in a PodS3 E4 Academic IntegrityTenisha and Beth talk about academic integrity, its challenges, and some strategies. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2020/01/academic-integrity.html2020-01-0728 minTwo Profs in a PodS3 E3: Difficult ConversationsBeth and Tenisha talk with Terri Desai, Political Science Faculty at #GCCAZ, about ways to handle difficult conversations in the classroom. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/10/difficult-conversations-in-the-classroom.html2019-10-2826 min
Two Profs in a PodS3 E3: Difficult Conversations in the ClassroomBeth and Tenisha talk with Terri Desai, Political Science Faculty at #GCCAZ, about ways to handle difficult conversations in the classroom. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/10/difficult-conversations-in-the-classroom.html2019-10-2826 min
Two Profs in a PodS3 E2 Burnout 2.0Our listeners asked for it, and here it is—more on Burnout! And just in time for the start of a new, busy, and successful semester. Listen now to Burnout 2.0, so you can be proactive instead of reactive to signs of burnout. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/09/burnout-2.html2019-09-1828 min
Two Profs in a PodS3E1: AssessmentJoin Beth and Tenisha and their special guest Julie Morrison as they discuss assessment in higher ed. What are we trying to do with assessment? What is its relationship to student learning outcomes? We discuss assessment with #GCCAZ as a special focus. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/08/assessment.html2019-08-1234 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E10: And, there was cakeOur producer, Cheryl, went rogue and snuck this stealth episode into our feed to celebrate the one year anniversary of Two Profs in a Pod. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/05/and-there-was-cake.html2019-05-1006 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E9: How to Up Your EduCon GameTenisha and Beth go on location at the POD Network Conference in Portland, Oregon, where they dig into ways to enhance your conference experiences, with segments for before, during and after the event. This longer episode also has multiple guests. We would really love to hear your feedback on our experiment with on-location recording, and any tips you think we missed on getting the most out of conferences. Please share your thoughts by leaving a comment on our blog at: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/04/how-to-up-your-educon-game.html2019-04-2939 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E8: Top Ten Tips to Wrap Up and Wind DownTenisha and Beth discuss tips on wrapping up the semester and winding down afterward. Do you have a tip to share? Add it to the comments on the blog! Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/04/top-10-ways-to-wrap-up-and-wind-down.html2019-04-1917 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E7: Creativity (part 2 of 2)Tenisha and Beth talk with Kimberly Williams about creativity. This is the second part of a two-part episode. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/01/creativity-with-kimberly-williams-2-of-2.html2019-02-1920 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E6: Creativity (part 1 of 2)Tenisha and Beth are joined by their colleague, Kimberly Williams, in an episode about creativity. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/01/creativity-with-kimberly-williams-1-of-2.html2019-02-0418 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E5: Robot-ProofTenisha and Beth discuss the book Robot Proof: Higher Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence, which focuses on preparing students for an AI-enhanced workforce. How will this shift impact education and educators? Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2019/01/robot-proof.html2019-01-2026 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E4: Interview with Karim Soto, GCC StudentHelping students take advantage of opportunities and guiding them in their schooling is one of the reasons teachers do what we do. This episode is a good reminder.
Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2018/12/interview-with-karim-soto-gcc-student.html2018-12-0541 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E3: CivilityCivility is sometimes hard to find, particularly in an election season. Listen in as Beth and Tenisha tackle civility and provide some basic information and guidelines to follow.2018-10-2230 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E2: Interview with Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz, GCC President (Part 2 of 2)Join Beth and Tenisha for the second half of their conversation with the President of Glendale Community College (AZ), Dr. Terry Leyba-Ruiz. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2018/09/interview-with-dr-terry-leyba-ruiz-part-2.html2018-09-2422 min
Two Profs in a PodS2 E1: Interview with Dr. Terry Leyba Ruiz, GCC President (Part 1 of 2)Join Tenisha and Beth as they jumpstart season 2 with a conversation with the President of Glendale Community College (AZ), Dr. Terry Leyba-Ruiz. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2018/09/interview-with-dr-terry-leyba-ruiz-part-1.html2018-09-1021 min
Two Profs in a PodS1 E7: Top Ten Tips for Getting it TogetherBeth and Tenisha get you ready for Fall 2018 with their top ten tips for getting it together. Show Notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2018/08/top-ten-tips-for-getting-it-together.html2018-08-0427 min
Two Profs in a Pod6: Culturally Responsive TeachingTenisha and Beth explore the theory and practice of Culturally Responsive Teaching with guest Caryn Bird. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2018/07/culturally-responsive-teaching.html2018-07-2127 min
Two Profs in a PodS1 E5: Imposter SyndromeTenisha and Beth wrestle with imposter syndrome and its impact on teachers and their students. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2018/06/imposter-syndrome.html2018-06-1826 min
Two Profs in a PodS1 E4: BurnoutAt the end of the semester, Beth and Tenisha talk about burnout. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2018/05/burnout.html2018-05-0922 min
Two Profs in a PodS1 E3: DiscussionsTenisha and Beth dig into discussions. Show notes: https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2018/04/discussions.html2018-04-2327 min
Two Profs in a PodS1 E2: 21st Century TeacherWhat is a 21st Century Teacher? Show notes available at https://twoprofsinapod.blogspot.com/2018/03/21st-century-teacher.html2018-03-2725 min
Two Profs in a PodS1 E1: InspirationBeth and Tenisha discuss inspiration.2018-03-2022 min