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Teaching PlusThe Elder Podcast with Elder John BigstoneIn this episode, Cree Elder John Bigstone (osow kihew ᐅᓱᐤ ᑭᐦᐁᐤ), discusses his journey through residential school and his life now as a community leader, counsellor, and healing and wellness facilitator with Andrea Menard, CTL's Lead Educational Developer, Indigenizing Curricula and Pedagogies. Together they shed light on Indigenous ways of teaching, learning, and knowing that move beyond traditional Western academic structures.
Access the transcript for this episode from this link.
Music credit:
"Pequeñas Guitarras" by Mr Smith (Free Music Archive)
Licensed under a CC0 1.0 Universal License
2023-01-1137 min
Teaching PlusCTL Programming in 2022-2023 with Dr. Cosette LemelinIn this episode, Dr. Cosette Lemelin, Assistant Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), discusses the role of CTL in relation to the University of Alberta community, the evolution of the centre, and trends and changes to the teaching and learning environment at the University of Alberta.
Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kQmxVZNc73Cj_vA3D8eIfONNvyHO_m3J/view?usp=sharing
Music credit:
"Study And Relax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
2022-11-1417 min
Empirical Cycling PodcastTen Minute Tips #24: You Are Not Your CTLAre you a CTL junkie? Terrified of letting it drop? Listen in. This episode takes a critical but realistic look at TSS and the metrics it's built on like CTL, ATL, and TSB. We discuss normalized power, what kind of fitness CTL can actually reflect, and answer listener questions.
2022-10-1553 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 19: Teaching Hybrid: Facilitating student connections and hands-on learning with educational technologyIn this episode, Mark Hall and Jacky Chow from the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine describe the distributed education model of the MSc Physical Therapy program that has been connecting Edmonton and Calgary students for more than a decade.
2022-08-2323 minTeaching PlusCommunities of Practice and Care with CTL's Mandy PenneyIn this episode, Mandy Penney, CTL’s Lead Educational Developer for Digital Pedagogies and Writing Across the Curriculum, tells us about a “Community of Practice and Care” that is being piloted this summer with educators across the University. Now more than ever, Mandy says, is the time to reflect deeply on our teaching and learning practices and how we can be in good relationship with each other in the classrooms and beyond.
2022-08-2319 minTeaching PlusMeet CTL's Everett Igobwa, Critical Pedagogies and Equity, Diversity, and InclusivityIn this episode of the Get to Know CTL series, Everett Igobwa (Lead Educational Developer Critical Pedagogies and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity) shares what he loves about important EDI conversations he is having with instructors across the University of Alberta. We also learn about his hobbies of music, exercise, gardening, and what kind of bread he makes every week.
2022-08-2311 min
Teaching PlusMeet CTL's John Nychka & Tommy MayberryIn this episode of the Get to Know CTL series, John Nychka (Vice Provost Learning Initiatives) and Tommy (Executive Director at CTL) share what they love about their work at the University of Alberta, and what is on their dinner table at the end of the day.
2022-07-1920 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 18: Lessons from Disruption Part 2: Student voices about valuable teaching strategies and toolsIn this episode, 3rd year undergraduate student Katrina Hewitt speaks about valuable teaching strategies she has experienced in her courses over the past two academic years at the University of Alberta and shares some of her own self-directed learning strategies.
2022-07-1915 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 17: Lessons from Disruption Part 1: Student voices about valuable teaching strategies and toolsIn this episode, 4th year undergraduate student Robel Ng’ong’a speaks about valuable teaching strategies he has experienced in his courses over the past two academic years and shares some of his own self-directed learning strategies.
2022-06-2114 minTeaching PlusMeet CTL's Karen, Lily and KatelynIn this episode of the Get to Know CTL series, Karen, Lily and Katelyn speak about their expert, supportive, behind-the-scenes work for operations, communications, and content development.
2022-06-2112 minTeaching PlusEpisode 28: Elevating Student Motivation in a Course: Theories and IdeasIn this episode, Kat Danser, Education Curriculum Developer with FGSR, discusses the importance of student motivation, underlying educational theories, and actionable strategies that instructors can use in their courses to boost and sustain student motivation throughout the semester.
2022-05-2418 minTeaching PlusMeet Brad Ambury & Bradon Valgardson, CTL's Assessment and Evaluation TeamIn this episode of the Get to Know CTL series, Brad and Bradon share how they help U of A instructors with course assessments and how important data is to informing with work we do at CTL.
2022-05-2416 minTeaching PlusMeet Chris Borger, CTL's Instructional DesignerIn this episode of the Get to Know CTL series, Instructional Designer Chris Borger shares how he brings his talents in education and performance to developing content for CTL's website, and what he cooks for dinner when the work day is done.
2022-04-1211 minTeaching PlusEpisode 27: Case-Based Instruction in EngineeringCase studies encourage students to learn through peer discussion about authentic, discipline-specific situations, instead of being exposed to, or having to memorize, information. In this episode, Dr. Ben Cheung shares his experience with case-based instruction in a recent fully online 600-level Mechanical Engineering course.
2022-04-1215 minTeaching PlusEpisode 26: Perceptions of Teaching Culture at the University of AlbertaTeaching is a social practice. In this episode, Engineering PhD student Heidi Cossey shares her research into perceptions of teaching culture at the University of Alberta, including its five pillars of institutional policies that affect teaching, faculty engagement in teaching, institutional support and resources, assessment of teaching, and rewarding excellence in teaching.
2022-03-1414 minTeaching PlusMeet Dr. Cosette Lemelin, CTL's Assistant DirectorIn this episode of the Get to Know CTL series, Assistant Director Dr. Cosette Lemelin shares what she loves about her job, what a "day in the life of Cosette" looks like, and what she likes to do when she closes her laptop at the end of a work day.
2022-03-1416 min
Teaching PlusCTL's Open Education Symposium (March 7-11, 2022)CTL is celebrating Open Education Week (March 7-11, 2022) by hosting our second Open Education Symposium. In this episoide, CTL's Krysta Mcnutt and steering committee member Larry Clark provide us with a peek into the jam-packed schedule of sessions and networking at the year's event. For more information and to register, click here.
2022-02-1512 minTeaching PlusEpisode 25: Bridging Cultural Differences in Group WorkCulture affects every aspect of group work in university courses. In this episode, CTL’s Cosette Lemelin speaks with Heather Seyl Miyashita, Lisa Lozanski, and Xiaobing Lin from the University of Alberta International about what instructors can consider and do when planning and implementing learning activities that involve student collaboration.
2022-01-1822 minTeaching PlusEpisode 24: Using student surveys to inform experiential learning with Dr. Frank RobinsonInformal student surveys can provide valuable information for instructors to enhance student engagement in active learning activities. In this episode, Dr. Frank Robinson describes his survey tool and strategies for a unique learning experience in a first-year Animal Science course.
2021-12-1315 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Blended & Online Episode 16: Generating Student Engagement in Online Forums with Dr. Tara MilbrandtOnline forums can be a saf(er), inclusive space for critical thinking and learning from peers. In this episode, Dr. Tara Milbrandt describes how she structured the forum activity in her courses and how impressed she was with the quality and collegiality of student postings.
2021-11-2319 minTeaching PlusEpisode 23: Self-Determination Theory in the Classroom with Dr. Geoff BostickRelatedness, competence, and autonomy are basic psychological needs underlying student motivation and learning. In this episode, Dr. Geoff Bostick, Associate Teaching Professor in the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine, shares his ideas and strategies for implementing self-determination theory in his teaching.
2021-10-2514 minTeaching PlusEpisode 22: Inclusivity strategies and perspectives with Dr. Stephanie OliverIn this episode, Dr. Stephanie Oliver, Assistant English professor in Fine Arts and Humanities at Augustana campus, shares how she works to create an inclusive environment in both her physical and online classrooms.
2021-09-2115 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Blended & Online Episode 15: Creating a Virtual Community of LearnersIn this episode, Nicole Dyck, Director of Programs and Planning with the Faculty of Engineering, shares elements and strategies of the summer Bridge to Engineering Program that brings together students entering their first year of studies.
2021-08-2415 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Blended & Online Episode 14: Three Innovative Strategies for Online and Flipped TeachingIn this episode, Dr. Brian Rempel, Associate Professor and Chemist at Augustana campus, shares three unique teaching strategies that work well in both an online and flipped environment, namely video alternatives to written exams, structured reading guides, and fun mid-class breaks.
2021-07-1317 min
Teaching PlusOpen Education Episode 4: Dentistry Community Open Education Resource ProjectIn this episode, Dr. Maryam Amin from the School of Dentistry speaks about her experience with the creation and sharing of an open educational resource with students, colleagues, and the community.
2021-06-2314 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 13: To e-Proctor or not to e-Proctore-Proctoring is a complex topic with variables of academic integrity, technical inequalities, and more. In this episode, Dr. Jason Carey from the Faculty of Engineering joins Educational Developer Anita Parker to discuss some assessment strategies being implemented by instructors during these unprecedented times.
2021-05-2513 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 12: Looking Ahead to Post-Pandemic TeachingMany instructors have worked tirelessly to build and deliver fully online versions of their courses as part of the University’s response to COVID-19. In this episode, Dr. Emily Block from the Alberta School of Business joins Educational Developer Anita Parker to share what she will keep and what she will leave behind as her course moves back into the physical classroom sometime soon.
2021-04-2719 min
FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastTraining Load for Masters CyclistsThere seems to be a lot of discussion about CTL, TSS, FTP, etc. as it relates to elite or world-class level cyclists, but what does this all mean for masters cyclists? Today on the podcast, we discuss masters CTL and the fundamentals of using CTL to quantify your training load as a masters cyclist and some key tips and advice from the Big Cat on this topic. Lots of good info here! For more info on the subject, subscribe to the podcast on all your favorite platforms and check out our training tips on the website: https...
2021-04-171h 02FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastTraining Load for Masters CyclistsThere seems to be a lot of discussion about CTL, TSS, FTP, etc. as it relates to elite or world-class level cyclists, but what does this all mean for masters cyclists? Today on the podcast, we discuss masters CTL and the fundamentals of using CTL to quantify your training load as a masters cyclist and some key tips and advice from the Big Cat on this topic. Lots of good info here! For more info on the subject, subscribe to the podcast on all your favorite platforms and check out our training tips on the website: https...
2021-04-171h 02
Teaching PlusEpisode 21: Reflecting on TeachingIn this episode, Educational Developer Ellen Watson is joined by Dr. John Nychka, professor in the Faculty of Engineering and the Vice Provost Learning Initiatives at the University of Alberta, to discuss reflecting on teaching. John shares his own experiences in becoming a reflective practitioner and provides reflection strategies that can lead to personal and professional growth.
Episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1myr_w0QrPl8yLMovU8V99aN6MCpTtsI7/view?usp=sharing
2021-04-1319 min
FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastBeginner's Guide to Start Training with Power Are you new to riding and training with a powermeter? Here is your beginner's guide to start training with power. In this episode, Coach Frank outlines 5 steps to begin training with power and using your data in TrainingPeaks. 62544Power-Based Intervals for Road Racing Training Plan Step 1: Upload your Data to TrainingPeaks Step 2: Look at your Power Graph Step 3 is to set your power at threshold and begin personalizing your data to you! Step 4: Train Using your Power-Based Zones
2021-04-0946 minFasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastBeginner's Guide to Start Training with Power Are you new to riding and training with a powermeter? Here is your beginner's guide to start training with power. In this episode, Coach Frank outlines 5 steps to begin training with power and using your data in TrainingPeaks. 62544Power-Based Intervals for Road Racing Training Plan Step 1: Upload your Data to TrainingPeaks Step 2: Look at your Power Graph Step 3 is to set your power at threshold and begin personalizing your data to you! Step 4: Train Using your Power-Based Zones
2021-04-0946 min
FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastSwitching from Base to Race Part 2Switching from Base to Race Part 2: a continuation from our 2019 podcast on moving onto an interval phase of training after building a sweet spot base 61785Gravel Training Plan to help you practice what's described in this podcast! In this podcast, Coach Frank goes thru 10 instances Dave Letterman style of when you should switch from aerobic endurance training to high intensity interval training. This is the sweet spot and polarized methodologies referenced in last week's podcast! Thanks to everyone for tuning in, subscribing and reviewing on Apple Podcasts, and for engaging in our forum! Save 25% on your next...
2021-03-1335 minFasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastSwitching from Base to Race Part 2Switching from Base to Race Part 2: a continuation from our 2019 podcast on moving onto an interval phase of training after building a sweet spot base 61785Gravel Training Plan to help you practice what's described in this podcast! In this podcast, Coach Frank goes thru 10 instances Dave Letterman style of when you should switch from aerobic endurance training to high intensity interval training. This is the sweet spot and polarized methodologies referenced in last week's podcast! Thanks to everyone for tuning in, subscribing and reviewing on Apple Podcasts, and for engaging in our forum! Save 25% on your next...
2021-03-1335 min
Teaching PlusFoTL Episode 5: Communicating research information for a general audience using a class blogIn this episode, Dr. Jennifer Passey and Dr. Karsten Loepelmann, who both teach psychology courses at the University of Alberta, discuss how they used class blogs as a way to teach students to communicate research information for a general audience. Both Dr. Passey and Dr. Loepelmann had different approaches and both continued this practice when moving their class to remote instruction.
To view Dr. Passey's blog, please see: https://psyco347interpersonalrelationships.family.blog/
To view the article that inspired this practice, please see:
Metz, M. A. (2018). Writing for comprehension, communication, and community: Blogging in the advanced psychology classroom. In T...
2021-03-0223 min
Teaching PlusFoTL Episode 4: Working with TAs OnlineIn this episode, Lead Educational Developer, Ellen Watson, is joined by Dr. Kara Schick-Makaroff and Ph.D. candidate, Morgan Wadams, to talk about their research into supporting the development of Teaching Assistants online. As a result of their work, Kara and Morgan have developed some resources to assist instructors and programs as they prepare TAs for non-traditional modalities of instruction. To view the checklists, please visit this google folder: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1C3PeK_0BhPkICPGdAtBdJ17AVIeInKKO?usp=sharing Note: These checklists are only viewable by members of the University of Alberta community. To inquire about access...
2021-02-1620 min
Teaching PlusFoTL Episode 3: Memory Encoding TechniquesIn this episode in our series of podcasts highlighting presentations accepted to the 2020 Festival of Teaching and Learning, Ellen Watson, Lead Educational Developer at the U of A CTL is joined by Felicitas Kluger, Ph.D. student in the Faculty of Science about memory encoding techniques and how students can use these techniques to improve their memorization!
Transcript of this episode:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NP8GxX1xcsWa0iysfyu6VxtgIJ_nUTpIOqjybEZ5CH0/edit?usp=sharing
2021-02-0221 min
Teaching PlusFoTL Episode 2: Teaching CultureIn another episode in our series of podcasts highlighting presentations accepted to the 2020 Festival of Teaching and Learning, CTL's Ellen Watson is joined by Dr. Kyle Whitfield and Bryan Braul. Kyle and Bryan discuss their SoTL project investigating teaching culture in the Faculty of Extension and give our listeners insight into the important work of developing a teaching culture—even in a remote environment.
Transcript of episode:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q-c6ZKCud8nqH4qeR0eo0W5RFJ-gPD2ge5ZJmWQQPtQ/edit?usp=sharing
2021-01-1921 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 11: Dr. Roshan Abraham Part 4/4In this episode, CTL staff member, Chris Borger, is joined by Dr. Roshan Abraham, the Pre-Clerkship Director of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta, to converse about the successes Dr. Abraham has found while teaching remotely.
2021-01-1406 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 10: Dr. Roshan Abraham Part 3/4In this episode, CTL staff member, Chris Borger, is joined by Dr. Roshan Abraham, the Pre-Clerkship Director of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta, to reflect on the ways remote learning in a medical education context has affected the assessment of student learning, as well as challenges that Dr. Abraham has faced while teaching remotely.
2021-01-1307 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 9: Dr. Roshan Abraham Part 2/4In this episode, CTL staff member, Chris Borger, is joined by Dr. Roshan Abraham, the Pre-Clerkship Director of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta, to discuss strategies instructors can take to keep their students engaged while learning remotely.
2021-01-1210 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 8: Dr. Roshan Abraham Part 1/4In this episode, CTL staff member, Chris Borger, is joined by Dr. Roshan Abraham, the Pre-Clerkship Director of the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta, to discuss his role at the University, and reflect on the steps that he has taken to transition into a world of remote learning within the context of medical education.
Link to Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14B1JBrM61C-ZHOBWwGOq-OonboI2aFNH/view
2021-01-0807 min
FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastTransform your Cycling with a Next Level Approach I wrote this five years ago in 2016 and have been living it since – cycling is a lifestyle and in this training tip I'll share that lifestyle with you – Frank Overton Jan 9, 2020 Five year's ago my new year's resolution was to double down and make 2016 my year to have a great cycling season. You know, 'get serious'. The motivation came from two cyclocross seasons of getting my ass kicked. That was not fun at all. Like cross the finish line, go back to your car, get in and drive away. So I woke up on New Year's Day 2016 and...
2020-12-281h 17FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastTransform your Cycling with a Next Level Approach I wrote this five years ago in 2016 and have been living it since – cycling is a lifestyle and in this training tip I'll share that lifestyle with you – Frank Overton Jan 9, 2020 Five year's ago my new year's resolution was to double down and make 2016 my year to have a great cycling season. You know, 'get serious'. The motivation came from two cyclocross seasons of getting my ass kicked. That was not fun at all. Like cross the finish line, go back to your car, get in and drive away. So I woke up on New Year's Day 2016 and...
2020-12-281h 17
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 7: Dr. José BowenIn this episode, CTL instructional designer, Jordan Long, and senior educational developer, Ellen Watson, invite Dr. José Bowen to discuss a plethora of tangible and relatively simple ways to make an online course great, how to make online content more relevant and personal for students, and the impact of COVID-19 on the future of post-secondary education.
Episode transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HVOEd_a1IOGwUHXivPdZwVs2IMpJ1_ri3c39Tbqt8s4/edit?usp=sharing
2020-12-1733 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 6: Dr. Lauren Sulz and Dr. Hayley MorrisonIn this episode, CTL instructional designer, Jordan Long, and senior educational developer, Ellen Watson, invite Dr. Hayley Morrison and Dr. Lauren Sulz to discuss the impact of "emergency" online teaching for courses that centre on a physically interactive environment, like their physical education courses.
Transcript for episode:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/145z4v2TjwfODYPiB2khUk6PCybLbnDXaL8t-n_VrDhU/edit?usp=sharing
2020-12-0926 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 5: Dr. Julie Rak & Dr. Corrinne HarrolIn this episode, CTL instructional designer, Jordan Long, and senior educational developer, Ellen Watson, invite Dr. Julie Rak and Dr. Corrinne Harol to discuss encouraging inclusive environments in online courses including the opportunities and challenges presented by online instruction. Dr. Rak & Dr. Harol also share important strategies to consider when creating inclusive & just classrooms.
Episode transcript:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s4_OvsH2348SJ7QYkRo-DNind6VVq5HpoloNqHomv9w/edit?usp=sharing
2020-11-2530 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 4: Dr. Mimi OkabeIn this episode, CTL instructional designer, Jordan Long, and senior educational developer, Ellen Watson, discuss teaching languages and literature remotely, using Instagram as a community building and assessment tool, and bringing a positive attitude to an online synchronous session with Modern Languages and Cultural Studies sessional instructor Dr. Mimi Okabe. Note: Japanese for Nikkei does no formal assessment. For more information or to contact Dr. Okabe, please see https://www.mimiokabe.com/ and https://www.japanesefornikkei.com/ Transcript for episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11wjgCYJbsnroRvuzz_7buOA_nnF4LqYt8hoi6Xlex4k/edit?usp=sharing
2020-11-1725 min
Teaching PlusFoTL Episode 1: Metacognition and CitationsThis is the first episode in our series of podcasts highlighting presentations accepted to the 2020 Festival of Teaching and Learning. In this episode, Ellen Watson, Senior Educational Developer at the U of A CTL is joined by Dr. Gregory Thomas, Professor in Secondary Education, and U of A librarians, Virginia Pow and Debbie Feisst to talk about their research into the use of podcasts to engage students' metacognition with citations.
Dr. Thomas' podcast can be found at https://metacognition.podbean.com/
Transcript of this episode:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1f4LqAjIQXBjJCv_zLRJM-N-2sRTUpVPUY38M8bzubm0/edit?usp=sharing
2020-11-1024 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 3: Dr. Paul GareauIn this episode, CTL instructional designer, Jordan Long, and educational developer, Jen Ward, discuss remote teaching from an indigenous perspective with Faculty of Native Studies professor Dr. Paul Gareau. Paul and Jen discuss how to create relationality and community in an online learning environment. Transcript of episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QOVoa-IkCf_bIjz6c66VkcQ3N7gvOR4OxnZInC0p_RU/edit?usp=sharing
2020-11-0227 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 2: Dr. Lisa SteinIn this episode, CTL instructional designer, Jordan Long, and senior educational developer, Ellen Watson, discuss the move to teaching online with microbiologist, Dr. Lisa Stein. Lisa discusses assessment and active learning in the world of remote teaching. For CTL's resources about remote teaching, visit: https://ctl.guide/remoteteaching
Transcript of episode: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10PADn7u_OcdlkyQTxGETt8awnNNa4K3y/view?usp=sharing
2020-10-2225 min
Teaching PlusTeaching Remotely Episode 1: Dr. Billy StreanIn this episode, CTL instructional designer, Jordan Long, and senior educational developer, Ellen Watson, discuss the move to teaching online with 3M award winner, Dr. Billy Strean. Billy enlightens us on being human and how we might connect when we teach online. To find Billy, visit:
https://www.adventuresinjoy.com/
Transcript of episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B3ELzWlpZUfVO2KAv9319ufWzyJcuBujparCkCpnJv4/edit?usp=sharing
2020-10-0827 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 20: Gender Pronouns, Teaching and Learning, and Cultures of RespectIn this episode, Educational Developers Jennifer Ward and Ellen Watson are joined by queer-pedagogue Tommy Mayberry of St. Jerome's University. Tommy discusses the use of pronouns (and other strategies) that we can use to connect our classrooms to our students.
2020-07-3114 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 19: Oral Exams in Undergraduate CoursesIn moving to online learning spaces, oral examinations are an option many are curious about exploring. In this episode, Dr. Brian Rempel, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Dr. Ingrid Urberg, Associate Professor of Scandinavian Studies, and Dr. Shauna Wilton, Associate Professor of Social Sciences, all share their experiences using oral examinations in their courses and offer advice to those wanting to explore using oral exams in their courses.
2020-07-0716 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 18: How to interview students about academic integrity violationsCosette Lemelin and Roger Graves talk about The Talk: how should instructors go about conducting and interview with a student about a possible, probable, or even blatant academic integrity violation? We identify strategies and profile four different kinds of strategies students tend to use when they arrive for these conversations. This episode is also available on the Teaching Writing: Ideas and Strategies podcast accessible at: https://rogergraves.podomatic.com/
2020-07-0115 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 17: Experiences of Rapid TransitionIn this podcast, Alex Gainer, associate lecturer in the Faculty of Arts at the U of A, discusses his experience of rapidly transitioning his courses to online delivery in the Winter 2020 term. In reflecting, Alex offers insights on what he has learned from the experience.
2020-06-1609 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 16: Academic Integrity in Online Teaching Environments: What do instructors need to know?In this episode, Dr. Roger Graves and Ellen Watson, Senior Educational Developer, discuss how instructors might promote academic integrity (and prevent infractions) in their courses while teaching online. This podcast is published in conjunction with a blog of the same title at https://blog.ualberta.ca/academic-integrity-in-online-teaching-environments-88ec0b994bd0 and also available as an episode with the "Teaching Writing: Ideas and Strategies" podcast available at https://rogergraves.podomatic.com/
2020-05-1410 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 15: Developing more authentic graduate classroom assessments…taking risks and enhancing learningCreating authentic classroom assessments are necessary for students to make more practical connections to their learning. We know that the use of performance assessments of experiential learning exercises tends to be less common in graduate classrooms and we don’t think it should be. In this episode, we discuss the experiences of an innovative-thinking instructor and how he went about developing and successfully implementing a four-day experiential learning exercise and performance assessment. His exercise focused on students applying the understandings of the Incident Command System team for the Alberta Agriculture and Forestry emergency response team to a realworld scenario ab...
2020-04-1420 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 14: Addressing Racism in the ClassroomIn this episode, Dr. Cathryn van Kessel from Secondary Education and Jennifer Ward and Ellen Watson from the CTL talk about how instructors might promote community by addressing potentially harmful comments made by students (especially those related to the COVID 19 pandemic)
For information on Dr. van Kessel's work regarding this topic, please visit https://openeducationalberta.ca/grimeducator/
2020-03-2716 min
FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastWhat to Do When Your Race is CancelledIn light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the timing of your training for the 2020 cycling season has changed. Races are in question, stress is high, and a lot of us are wondering how to proceed with our seasons with so much being up in the air. So we decided to sit down and chat about the age old question: what should we do when our races get cancelled? How do we proceed when plans change? A lot of us are in this position, so we hope that this clears some of the worry and unknown when it comes to...
2020-03-131h 02FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastWhat to Do When Your Race is CancelledIn light of the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the timing of your training for the 2020 cycling season has changed. Races are in question, stress is high, and a lot of us are wondering how to proceed with our seasons with so much being up in the air. So we decided to sit down and chat about the age old question: what should we do when our races get cancelled? How do we proceed when plans change? A lot of us are in this position, so we hope that this clears some of the worry and unknown when it comes to...
2020-03-131h 02
Teaching PlusOE Week Episode 3: From the Student's PerspectiveIn this final episode of our series celebrating Open Educational Resource Week 2020, Joel Agarwal, VP Academic for the University of Alberta Students' Union, discusses the benefits of using open educational resources in the classroom from a student perspective.
For more on open education, see openeducationweek.org
2020-03-0511 min
Teaching PlusOE Week Episode 2: Creating an Open TextbookIn this special episode (part 2 of 3 celebrating OE week), Tino Villatoro, shares his experiences with creating an Open Textbook for his students to explore Medical Laboratory Sciences!
For more on open education, see openeducationweek.org
2020-03-0413 min
Teaching PlusOE Week Episode 1: OER & CopyrightInterested in Open Educational Resources (OER) but worried about what you can and cannot use or share? This podcast may help! In this special episode (part 1 of 3 celebrating OE week), Amanda Wakaruk, Copyright Librarian at the University of Alberta, shares advice on using OER materials and explains a bit about the copyright behind OER.
For more on open education, see openeducationweek.org
2020-03-0313 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 13: Metacognition in the classroomPost-secondary instructors are not only charged with teaching students content but, also, how to learn within their discipline. Dr. Greg Thomas, Professor of Secondary Education, discusses how instructors might begin to tap into learners' awareness and understanding of their own thought processes (a.k.a. their metacognition). In conversation with Dr. Neil Haave, Associate Director at the CTL, Dr. Thomas provides instructors some concrete suggestions they can begin to try in their own classrooms.
Anyone interested in further learning about metacognition can access a bibliography on it at (a) https://doi.org/10.7939/r3-t5ay-w140 or (b) by email request...
2020-02-1822 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 12: Improv-ing TeachingIn this podcast, Educational Developer Graeme Pate speaks with Microbiology professor, Dr. Lisa Stein, about the benefits (and the scary side) of using improv in her post-secondary classroom.
2020-01-1309 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 11: Preventing Boredom in the ClassroomBanishing boredom in classrooms might be seen as an elusive goal. We know that banishing boredom takes both instructors and students, but what are some ways to begin? In this episode, we discuss common sources of boredom and explore strategies for banishing with Cheryl Poth from the CTL and Lia Daniels, Director of the Alberta Consortium for Motivation and Emotion in the Faculty of Education at the University of Alberta.
2019-11-1222 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 10: Teaching ObservationsTeaching observations are a great way to get another set of eyes on your teaching. In this episode of Teaching+, Educational Developers Cosette Lemelin and Ellen Watson chat with Dr. Melissa Li Sheung about her recent teaching observation with the CTL.
2019-10-1510 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 9: Using Student FeedbackIn this episode, we talk to Dr. Lisa White about using student feedback throughout a course to evaluate how student's feel about the course material, how to improve the course, and how the immediacy of the information helps change the course in real time.
2019-09-1712 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 8: Gender Inclusive ClassroomsIn this Teaching Plus podcast, Educational Developer Cosette speaks with Katie (who uses the pronouns she and her) and Rachel (who uses the pronouns she and they) about best strategies for creating teaching and learning environments that are welcoming and supportive of all genders and members of the LGBTQ+ communities. Cosette specifically asks them to discuss the use of pronouns in teaching and learning interactions. For more information, please see these websites:
https://www.su.ualberta.ca/services/thelanding/
https://www.dictionary.com/e/they-is-a-singular-pronoun/
https://medium.com/@mrsexsmith/dear-cis-people-who-put-your-pronouns-on-your-hello-my-name-is-nametags-78c047ed7af1
2019-08-1112 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 7: Teaching DossiersThe teaching portfolio is becoming increasingly used across Universities in North America as a way to reflect on (and evaluate) teaching. Whether you are starting your first portfolio, or looking to revise, Drs. Janice Miller-Young and John Nychka have some great advice for you in this episode of Teaching+.
2019-07-3016 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 6: The Teaching InstituteIn this episode, CTL Academic staff Graeme Pate, Educational Developer, and Dr. Neil Haave, Associate Director, describe the new Teaching Institute being hosted by the University of Alberta Centre for Teaching and Learning.
Some useful links for this podcast include:
https://www.ualberta.ca/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/events/teaching-institute
https://www.ualberta.ca/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/events/teaching-institute/denise-chalmers
https://www.ualberta.ca/centre-for-teaching-and-learning/events/teaching-institute/happy-academic
2019-07-1608 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 5: Creating A Rapport With Your StudentsDr. David Chorney, Associate Professor in Secondary Education, joins the Centre of Teaching and Learning's Director, Janice Miller-Young, in a conversation about creating (and maintaining) a positive rapport with your students.
2019-06-1813 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 4: Teaching PhilosophiesIn this podcast, we are featuring a recording made for our colleague podcast "Teaching Writing: Ideas and Strategies" produced by Roger Graves. In this episode, Roger and Cosette Lemelin discuss writing teaching philosophies just in time for preparing for faculty evaluations!
2019-05-1419 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 3: Resistance to Active LearningTried active learning in your class only to have students scoff at the idea? Don't give up hope! Cosette Lemelin and Neil Haave both academic staff at the UAlberta CTL sit down with Dr Maryellen Weimer, professor emerita of teaching and learning at Penn State Berks to discuss the use of active learning in the post-secondary classroom.
2019-04-0317 min
Teaching PlusEpisode 2: Two-Stage ExamsExams are a pretty common practice in post-secondary courses. Typically, exams consist of students showing what they know in a quiet room by individually writing an exam, but what if we thought of them differently? Carla Starchuk, an instructor with the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, joins Ellen Watson, Educational Developer at the CTL, to talk about her exams that take place in two phases - individual and group. Curious? Listen to this episode to know more.
2019-03-2014 min
FasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastSwitching From Base to Race Podcast It's getting to be that time of year when the first races of the season are quickly approaching, you've been (hopefully) putting in some solid base training, and your A race is on the foreseeable horizon. It's time to start thinking about switching into race specific training with our sweet spot part 3 plan with over unders and criss cross intervals. Coach Frank and Jackson are here to discuss the reasoning behind switching from base to race, building upon our Master's CTL podcast. We break down calculating out when that time frame is, what kind of workouts or...
2019-03-0153 minFasCat Cycling Training Tips PodcastSwitching From Base to Race Podcast It's getting to be that time of year when the first races of the season are quickly approaching, you've been (hopefully) putting in some solid base training, and your A race is on the foreseeable horizon. It's time to start thinking about switching into race specific training with our sweet spot part 3 plan with over unders and criss cross intervals. Coach Frank and Jackson are here to discuss the reasoning behind switching from base to race, building upon our Master's CTL podcast. We break down calculating out when that time frame is, what kind of workouts or...
2019-03-0153 minTeaching PlusEpisode 1: Multifaceted TeachingIn this episode, Ellen and Sarah discuss the multifaceted teaching approach.
2019-02-2611 min
Teaching PlusIntroduction to Teaching PlusIn this episode, we will enter begin our educational journey of enhancing your teaching through this podcast.
2019-02-2601 min
Live Well AnywayCTL Podcast Episode 56- Spring Nature Study with Andi Gould and Leah BodenAffiliate links are used in this content. This episode is brought to you by RXBAR Kids. For 25% off a sample box and FREE shipping got to rxbar.com/lovely Show Notes- This week on Cultivating the Lovely, MacKenzie had the chance to discuss nature study with co-host Leah Boden and their friend Andi Gould. Andi is... Read more... You just finished reading CTL Podcast Episode 56- Spring Nature Study with Andi Gould and Leah Boden! Consider leaving a comment!
2018-03-1456 min
PRODUCCIONES SONORASPodcast para empresa de control de plagasHola!! Bienvenido!! Estás escuchando LA FABRICA DE PODCAST. Grabamos y producimos podcasts para tu empresa. Hoy hablamos de….
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