Bonni Stachowiak With James Lang

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Teaching in Higher EdHow to Learn Students’ Names, with Michelle MillerMichelle Miller shares about her book, A Teacher’s Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It’s Hard, How You Can, on episode 558 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I think a lot of us kinda simmer in this little mindset of, everybody else can do this and I can’t. -Michelle Miller We’ve all heard the old saying it’s the sweetest sound that anybody ever hears their own name. It elevates the conversation differently to be able to use names.2025-02-2048 min

Teaching in Higher EdLessons from the Teaching in Higher Ed Story Caravan, with Dave StachowiakDave 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 Resources Teaching in Higher Ed Story Caravan “Shifts | Alyssa B Kirkland Caramel S’mores Clusters | Jennie B 696: The Habits That Hold Leaders Back with Marshall Goldsmith | Dr Sarah-Jane Community Building Activities on OneHE Equity Unbound MYFest22 Topic Mingle for Comm...2024-10-0335 min

Teaching in Higher EdWorking the Gardens of Our Classrooms, with James LangJames Lang reads his piece, Working the Gardens of Our Classrooms, on episode 529 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode He quits worrying about whether Pangloss or Martin are correct, decides that he and his companions should turn their attention to the immediate work demanded by their current circumstances. -James Lang Writing is, number 1, a form of thinking, number 2, that produces learning, and 3, generates new ideas. That was true in 2000, and it’s true in 2024. -James Lang In the meantime, the gardens ne...2024-08-0142 min

Teaching in Higher EdAssessment Reform for the Age of Artificial Intelligence, with Jason LodgeJason Lodge discusses assessment reform for the age of artificial intelligence on episode 528 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Where does the capability of AI end and where does the impact of the teacher start? -Jason Lodge Our tendencies as teachers and the way that we wanted to teach was clashing with the way that the lesson plan had been structured by Chat GPT. -Jason Lodge We don’t know where we’re headed, but at least we can have a sens...2024-07-2543 min

Teaching in Higher EdTeaching with AI, with José BowenJosé Bowen shares about Teaching with AI on episode 518 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode The technology changed the standard that we accept. -José Bowen There’s a huge equity issue here, but there’s also an opportunity to raise standards. -José Bowen There are different things that AI can do to help us with student learning. -José Bowen AI has the capability to increase our ability to have relationships with students by taking away some of the other ki...2024-05-1649 min

Teaching in Higher EdAssignment Makeovers in the AI Age, with Derek BruffDerek Bruff shares about assignment makeovers in the AI age on episode 481 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast Quotes from the episode The technologies at play in higher education changed dramatically in a very short amount of time, and that required us to kind of rethink what we were doing as teachers. -Derek Bruff For my course, I felt like it is fine to teach them to write using the AI tools as long as I can help them learn to use the tools well. -Derek Bruff 2023-08-3144 min

Teaching in Higher EdLessons in Life and Retrieval Practice, with Pooja AgarwalPooja Agarwal shares about lessons in life and retrieval practice on episode 479 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode 100 years of research demonstrates that the magic of learning happens at the third stage, the retrieval stage. -Pooja Agarwal I normalize forgetting, that’s part of learning. -Pooja Agarwal Be practical and realistic when it comes to incorporating the science of learning. -Pooja Agarwal Resources Retrieval Practice Website James Lang’s Small Teaching The Mapparium Globe Episode 451 with...2023-08-1740 min

Teaching in Higher EdUnlocking Our Imagination Inside and Outside the LMS, with Bonni StachowiakBonni Stachowiak discusses unlocking our imagination inside and outside the LMS on episode 476 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode When it comes to getting people to be curious, we don’t want them to be confused. High structure is really important, and then within the structure we want to be able to have elements of surprise and delight. -Bonni Stachowiak You’re almost always going to be better off linking versus uploading. A similar idea would be thinking about embedding. -Bonni Stachowiak 2023-07-2731 min

Teaching in Higher EdBack to School, with Bonni StachowiakBonni Stachowiak shares some ideas and inspiration for the start of the academic year on episode 428 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode If we don’t start small, we can become stuck wherever we are. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning, by James Lang Small Teaching flashcards on Quizlet Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education, by Thomas J. Tobin and Kirsten T. Behling Small Changes in Teaching: The First 5 Minutes of...2022-08-2516 min

Teaching in Higher EdBack to SchoolBonni Stachowiak shares some ideas and inspiration for the start of the academic year on episode 428 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.Quotes from the episodeIf we don't start small, we can become stuck wherever we are.-Bonni StachowiakResources Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning, by James Lang Small Teaching flashcards on Quizlet Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone: Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education, by Thomas J. Tobin...2022-08-2516 min

Teaching in Higher EdA Classroom Observation Story, with Bonni StachowiakBonni Stachowiak talks about an opportunity to observe a friend’s hybrid class on episode 423 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Learners are ready to hear deeper explanations, once we have ignited their curiosity. -Bonni Stachowiak We should be constantly making invitations for students to come back and focus. -Bonni Stachowiak How can we get students to help us get some feedback? -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Episode 208 with Bonni Stachowiak Peer Review of Teaching – Episode 131 with Isab...2022-07-2130 min

Teaching in Higher EdA Classroom Observation StoryBonni Stachowiak talks about an opportunity to observe a friend’s hybrid class on episode 423 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.Quotes from the episodeLearners are ready to hear deeper explanations, once we have ignited their curiosity.-Bonni StachowiakWe should be constantly making invitations for students to come back and focus.-Bonni StachowiakHow can we get students to help us get some feedback?-Bonni StachowiakResources 2022-07-2130 min

Teaching in Higher EdThe Self and Syllabus, with Christopher RichmannChristopher Richmann talks about the self and syllabus project on episode 418 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode There is growing interest in the issue of the self that we bring into the classroom. -Christopher Richmann We are embedded selves and we bring ourselves and all of the artifacts that go along with our teaching into the classroom and into the task of teaching. -Christopher Richmann Am I coming across on my syllabus? Do students meet me in my syllabus? -Christopher...2022-06-1640 min

Teaching in Higher EdFeeling Grateful for Podcasts, with Bonni StachowiakBonni Stachowiak shares her gratitude for past podcast conversations on episode 389 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I’m feeling grateful for podcasts. -Bonni Stachowiak I am feeling even more grateful for this community of people who care about teaching and learning. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Mentioned 2021 Podcast Favorites 21 Top Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast Episodes EdSurge’s Bootstraps podcast series Bootstraps – Episode 4: The Tyranny of Letter Grades How to Use Podcasts in Teaching with Barbi Honeycutt How to Use a...2021-11-2422 min

Teaching in Higher EdFeeling Grateful for PodcastsBonni Stachowiak shares her gratitude for past podcast conversations on episode 389 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.Quotes from the episodeI’m feeling grateful for podcasts.-Bonni StachowiakI am feeling even more grateful for this community of people who care about teaching and learning.-Bonni StachowiakResources Mentioned 2021 Podcast Favorites 21 Top Teaching in Higher Ed Podcast Episodes EdSurge’s Bootstraps podcast series Bootstraps - Ep...2021-11-2422 min

Teaching in Higher EdTranslating Intentions into ActionDave and Bonni Stachowiak talks about translating intention into action on episode 387 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.Quotes from the episodeBe mindful about what things you are trying to hold in your brain.-Dave StachowiakPick one thing, try it, and see what happens.-Dave StachowiakResources The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide, by Bonni Stachowiak Aikido Zettelkasten - note-taking method 2021-11-1144 min

Teaching in Higher EdTranslating Intention into Action, with Dave StachowiakDave and Bonni Stachowiak talks about translating intention into action on episode 387 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Be mindful about what things you are trying to hold in your brain. -Dave Stachowiak Pick one thing, try it, and see what happens. -Dave Stachowiak Resources The Productive Online and Offline Professor: A Practical Guide, by Bonni Stachowiak Aikido Zettelkasten – note-taking method Extending the Mind – Finite Eyes James M. Lang Drafts App The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Righ...2021-11-1144 min

Teaching in Higher EdSmall Teaching Reprised, with James LangJames Lang shares about the second edition of Small Teaching on episode 374 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Small changes can absolutely lead to revolutionary changes. -James Lang Students have to be introduced and conditioned to accept different types of teaching approaches. -James Lang I love having my students try to teach things they have learned to another audience. -James Lang My most fundamental principal about teaching is vary what you’re doing. -James Lang ...2021-08-1242 min

Teaching in Higher EdAdvice to a New Professor, with Dave and Bonni StachowiakDave and Bonni Stachowiak give advice to a new professor on episode 369 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Students aren’t our adversaries. -Kevin Gannon Resources Mentioned Episode 6: Eight Seconds That will Transform Your Teaching with Dave Stachowiak Episode 94: Retrieval Practice with Pooja Agarwal Retrieval Practice website Episode 184: The Science of Retrieval Practice with Pooja Agarwal Distracted: Why Students Can’t Focus and What You Can Do About It, by James M. Lang The Distracted Classroom series, by James M. Lang for T...2021-07-0837 min

Teaching in Higher EdDistracted, with James LangJames Lang shares about his new book, Distracted, on episode 331 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode One of the main ideas of the book is to try to convince people that attention is something that we should value in education and not take for granted. -James Lang We are all experiencing lots of challenging issues right now in our lives. -James Lang One of the major things I argue in the book is thinking about the structure of the class. ...2020-10-2234 min

Teaching in Higher EdMisconceptions About Hyflex, with David RhoadsDavid Rhoads discusses common misconceptions about Hyflex on episode 327 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Every person that does Hyflex has a unique way of doing it. -David Rhoads Resources Mentioned Hybrid-Flexible (Hyflex) Course Design: Implementing student-directed hybrid classes, Edited by Brian J. Beatty The HyFlex Option for Instruction if Campuses Open This Fall, by Doug Lederman via Inside Higher Ed The Princess Bride Michael Sandel’s Justice Videos on YouTube Justice Website Episode 308: Hyflex Learning with David Rhoads How to Te...2020-09-1743 min

Teaching in Higher EdA Curious Milestone, with Bonni StachowiakBonni Stachowiak celebrates a curious milestone on episode 300 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode When you burn to know what comes next, you are feeling curious. -Sara Rose Cavanagh in The Spark of Learning Curiosity is an essential part of the way human beings learn and it always has been. -Josh Eyler in How Humans Learn Everybody has this hidden desire to want to do something meaningful in the world. -Karina Garbezi in Episode #246 Resources Mentioned 2020-03-1234 min

Teaching in Higher EdEngaging Learners in Large ClassesBonni Stachowiak shares about engaging learners in large classes on episode 273 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast Quotes from the episode The act of predicting can enhance our learning. —Bonni Stachowiak Resources Mentioned Out on the Wire: The Storytelling Secrets of the New Masters of Radio* (graphic narrative) Small Teaching, by James Lang James Lang’s Small Changes in Teaching Series in The Chronicle of Higher Education Michael J. Sandel Justice course from Harvard University Justice videos on YouTube Michael Wesch ANTH101: Anthropology for Everyone Does Course Size...2019-09-0530 min

Teaching in Higher EdCreate Online Mashups that Ignite CuriosityMichael Britt describes how to create online mashups that ignite curiosity on episode 244 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast Quotes from the episode What do I want my students to see first? —Michael Britt First I want to hear what the students think. —Michael Britt Resources Mentioned Michael’s podcast IFTTT Zapier Microsoft Flow What the Best College Teachers Do, by Ken Bain\* Mission: Impossible – Fallout Small Teaching, by James Lang\* ThingLink Customize Youtube Video Start time End Time PollEverywhere A critical thinking exercise with Koko...2019-02-1430 min

Teaching in Higher EdSmall Teaching OnlineFlower Darby shares about Small Teaching Online on episode 240 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Compared to how long we’ve been teaching in person, online learning is in its infancy. —Flower Darby Oftentimes we see poor examples and we think that’s how it’s done. —Flower Darby We can enter into deep engagement with people online — we just need to bring some of those practices into the classroom. —Flower Darby Resources Mentioned Small Teaching Online: Applying Learn...2019-01-1733 min

Teaching in Higher EdHow to Create Engaging Online ClassesLaura Gibbs discusses how to create engaging online classes on episode 228 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Good work takes time. —Laura Gibbs Meaningful writing can happen in any kind of class … but you have to design the class to make that happen. —Laura Gibbs Resources Mentioned The Meaningful Writing Project Laura’s course weekly routine: Sample MythFolklore Projects Laura’s course blog stream Rotate content on a site Alan Levine Kevin Hodgson Alan Levine on Teaching in Higher Ed DS106 Flip...2018-10-2542 min

Teaching in Higher EdTeaching the Literature Survey CourseJames Lang shares about teaching the Literature Survey course on episode 210 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode What do we expect, in terms of breadth of knowledge within a discipline, and how do you get students to learn that? —James Lang Deep learning is when students create connections between the course material and their own lives. —James Lang Where are the opportunities in my syllabus for students to make their voices heard? —James Lang Resources Mentioned ‘Teaching...2018-06-2138 min

Teaching in Higher EdTeaching the Literature Survey CourseJames Lang shares about teaching the Literature Survey course on episode 210 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast.2018-06-2138 min

Teaching in Higher EdInquiry-based LearningJeffery Galle discusses inquiry-based learning on episode 206 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Students get excited when they’re confronted with problems which they have confidence to explore. —Jeffery Galle Being an actively engaged student is not easy. —Jeffery Galle Start small and work outward from there. —Jeffery Galle Resources Mentioned Inquiry-Based Learning for the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences by Patrick Blessinger* Expert Dive: Empowering Students Through Inquiry-Guided Learning on the ACUE blog Ways of Inquiry: The Distinct...2018-05-2439 min

Teaching in Higher EdA Student’s Perspective Sierra Smith shares a student’s perspective on episode 199 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode College is a lot more traditional than I expected. —Sierra Smith I love a class that allows for natural interactions with other students. —Sierra Smith What you put into an experience is what you get out of it. —Sierra Smith I feel like it’s very non-productive when a professor comes in and they lecture for 50 minutes from paragraphs off a powe...2018-04-0538 min

Teaching in Higher EdSetting Students Up for Success from the StartJoe Hoyle shares his expertise from 46 years of teaching and reflects on how to set students up for success from the start on episode 164 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode If you want to become a better teacher, start writing about it. —Joe Hoyle You have to start by knowing what you yourself want to accomplish. —Joe Hoyle There has to be a way to communicate to the students — they can’t read your mind. —Joe Hoyle Be sure that you communicat...2017-08-0341 min

Teaching in Higher EdPromoting Academic Integrity Phil Newton talks about promoting academic integrity on episode 157 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode People have cheated forever. —Phil Newton Think about all the good principles of assessment, but do that through the lens of academic integrity. —Phil Newton If you make it easy for things to happen, then they’re more likely to happen. —Phil Newton We don’t design assessments to catch cheaters — we design assessments so that students can show that they’ve learned. —Phil Newton ...2017-06-1536 min

Teaching in Higher EdAll-Recommendations Episode to Celebrate 150 Episodes Bonni Stachowiak shares community members’ recommendations on episode 150 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Resources James Lang recommends What the Best College Teachers Do by Ken Bain* Ken Bain – What the Best College Teachers Do on TIHE Episode 036 Beth Cougler-Blom recommends Coursera’s Learning How to Learn course from Barbara Oakley Check out Beth Cougler-Blom’s posts on Facebook Live: Part 1 and Part 2 Beth’s post about podcasts Beth’s blog Isabeau Iqbal recommends FitnessBlender Linda Oakleaf recommends The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Teaching College by Anthony D. Fre...2017-04-2720 min

Teaching in Higher EdJames Lang and Ken Bain on Motivation in the Classroom James Lang interviews Ken Bain about motivation in the classroom on episode 146 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode It’s the question that the goal entails that becomes so driving for the students. –Ken Bain Students are most likely to take a deep approach to their learning when they’re trying to answer questions. –Ken Bain Teach less, better. –Ken Bain We are currently interested in certain questions because we were once interested in another question. –Ken Bain Resou...2017-03-3031 min

Teaching in Higher EdThe Spark of Learning Sarah Rose Cavanagh shares about The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion* on episode #135 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Resources Mentioned Caring isn’t Coddling by Sarah Rose Cavanagh VALUE rubrics from the Association of American Colleges and Universities Planet Money Episode 216: How Four Drinking Buddies Saved Brazil Minds on Fire: How Role-Immersion Games Transform College* by Mark C. Carnes Episode 21: Minds on Fire with Marc Carnes Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning* by James Lang 2017-01-1233 min

Teaching in Higher EdDisability Accommodations and Other Listener QuestionsOn this week’s episode, Dave and I discuss disability accommodations and other listener questions. 1) Disability accommodations Dyslexia simulator Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism* 2) Online scenario manager resource Geogebra.org Geogebra – Spreadsheet View 3) Preparation for getting doctorate degree Julie Wilson’s bio www.Lynda.com www.Zotero.org 4) “Small” approaches to reclaiming teaching as a focus TIHE 092: Small Teaching (James Lang) www.doodle.com The Lean Startup* by Eric Ries Leading Change* by John Kotter Six ways to improve your department’s teaching climate Are You Enjoying the Show?2016-06-0938 min

Teaching in Higher EdThe Failure EpisodeEight faculty share their failure stories on this special #100th episode of Teaching in Higher Ed. CV of Failures Johannes Haushofer’s CV of Failures HBR article about Johannes Haushofer Quotes At the time, I felt like I had to know everything in order to be a good teacher, so instead of admitting that I didn’t know the answer to the student’s question, I dismissed it. —Cameron Hunt-McNabb I think I understand way better now what kinds of issues my students think are important. —Doug McKee ...2016-05-1242 min

Teaching in Higher EdEncouraging AccountabilityDr. Angela Jenks shares about her experiences encouraging accountability in her students on today’s episode of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Guest: Angela Jenks Angela is a medical anthropologist and Lecturer, PSOE (Tenure-Track Teaching Faculty) in the Department of Anthropology at the University of California, Irvine, where she also directs the M.A. in Medicine, Science, and Technology Studies program. Quotes It’s not necessarily a kindness to not fulfill the requirements of the class. —Angela Jenks One of the challenges is holding standards while...2016-05-0539 min

Teaching in Higher EdSmall Teaching On this week’s episode, James Lang shares about his book: Small Teaching Quotes What I started to notice was that the coaches who paid attention to these little things, and focused on small fundamentals, tended to do a lot better than the teams that didn’t. —James Lang I’m a big believer in the opening and closing minutes of class … I think those are really ripe opportunities for small teaching. —James Lang I try to do framing activities to help the students realize the value of...2016-03-1737 min

Teaching in Higher EdSmall TeachingOn this week's episode, James Lang shares about his book: Small Teaching 2016-03-1737 min

Teaching in Higher EdPersonal knowledge management revisitedBonni and Dave Stachowiak revisit the topic of personal knowledge management and discuss how our processes have evolved. Podcast notes Personal knowledge management revisited James Lang’s article in The Chronicle about Teaching in Higher Ed Harold Jarche PKM is a set of processes, individually constructed, to help each of us make sense of our world, work more effectively, and contribute to society. PKM means taking control of your professional development, and staying connected in the network era, whether you are an employee, self-employed, or between jobs. 2015-09-2528 min

Teaching in Higher EdCalibrating our teachingAaron Daniel Annas and I converse about how we have calibrated our teaching over time. Podcast Notes Calibrating our Teaching Aaron Daniel Annas Assistant professor of cinema arts Faculty Director of the Vanguard Sundance Program Reflections on year one Bonni reflects on her first year Taking things personally (a good lesson on how to avoid this is to hear Cheating Lessons author, James Lang, on episode #043) Aaron Daniel reflects on his first few semesters You’re not gi...2015-04-2335 min

Teaching in Higher EdMoving a course online and other community questionsIn this episode, Dave Stachowiak joins me to answer community questions. Podcast notes Bonni gives an update on lessons from cheating lessons episode with James Lang Community Questions Gilbert asks: How do I engage students in discussion boards? WordPress.com A domain of one’s own (talked about on episode 18 with Audrey Watters) Use different mediums to mix it up each week Engage in some meaningful way with at least one other person YouTube’s creator studio A listener asks: How do I take...2014-10-2300 min

Teaching in Higher EdMoving a course online and other community questionsIn this episode, Dave Stachowiak joins me to answer community questions. Podcast notes Bonni gives an update on lessons from cheating lessons episode with James Lang Community Questions Gilbert asks: How do I engage students in discussion boards? WordPress.com A domain of one's own (talked about on episode 18 with Audrey Watters) Use different mediums to […]2014-10-2333 min

Teaching in Higher EdCheating LessonsCatching a student cheating can evoke all sorts of feelings: frustration, disappointment, anger, ambivalence. In episode 19 of Teaching in Higher Ed, Dr. James M. Lang joins me to talk about lessons learned from cheating. Podcast notes Our reactions to cheating Disheartening experience Feels personal You’re the last thing on their mind. When a student is cheating… their cheating isn’t an assault on your and your values. – James M. Lang The reality of how many students are cheating in higher ed today [Cheating] is a long term and persistent problem in higher...2014-10-1600 min

Teaching in Higher EdBack to school prepIt can be stressful to head back into another year of teaching in higher ed. However, there certainly are actions we can take to make our experience more peaceful and be more present for our students as we get our new academic year underway. Our foci for the Fall Sandie and I share about where we are focused for the start to our academic year. We both have very different roles at the university, but share a desire for continually wanting to improve our students’ learning experiences in our classes. We talk about th...2014-08-2100 min

Teaching in Higher EdDeveloping 21st Century skillsIt is going to take creative collaboration to better equip college students to develop 21st century skills. My guest, Jeff Hittenberger, has worked in higher ed, K-12; in the U.S. and abroad; and as a teacher and as an administrator. His unique perspective helps us think about how to prepare our students in higher ed for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities. Inspiration from childhood in Haiti Learned from experiences growing up in Haiti. Most common response to the question: “What’s up?” “I’m on fire.” Regardless of what kind of adversity you...2014-08-1400 min