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What's the Story Pekin?The Shipman Family StoryJohn Ackerman shares an inspiring story of an emancipated slave family who settled in our area; were kidnapped by Slave Hunters; then rescued by their white neighbors.
2026-01-2625 minWhat's the Story Pekin?Area Plans around “America 250”Gary visits with John Ackerman about their current focus on developing ways that we’ll celebrate the 250th birthday of the USA.
2026-01-1922 min
The Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAI as Support Rather than ReplacementAn episode Jeff Galbraith created by uploading some of his materials he shares with students to NotebookLM. If focuses on a strategy for using AI as a tool for learning rather than for replacing learning activities.
2026-01-0912 min
Real Estate Investor PodcastEpisode #246 - Chad Ackerman - 7 Myths of Passive InvestingSo much investing advice sounds convincing until the market shifts and the assumptions break. In this episode of the Real Estate Investor Podcast, we sit down with Chad Ackerman to unpack common myths that trap limited partners (LPs) and explore how to replace them with a disciplined, strategy-first approach to passive real estate investing. Chad is the founder of CARE, a coaching practice helping busy professionals unlock the potential of passive real estate investing without becoming landlords or leaving their careers. After co-founding Left Field Investors (now PassivePockets) and learning through both wins and mistakes, he now coaches others...
2025-10-2428 min
The Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastUsing PDF Protect in MoodleA quick how-to for disabling editing, copying, and printing of PDF files in Moodle.
2025-09-0802 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastMIT Article Part 6: ReflectionsThe third part of the long episode in which we reflect on the importance of the article to our work at GCC.
2025-08-2106 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastMIT Article Part 5: Answers to Research Question #4The third part of the long episode in which we answer research question #4
2025-08-2102 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastMIT Article Part 4: Answers to Research Question #3The third part of the long episode in which we answer research question #3.
2025-08-2103 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastMIT Article Part 3: Answers to Research Question #2The third part of the long episode in which we answer research question #2.
2025-08-2103 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastMIT Article Part 2: Answers Research Question #1Part 2 of the long episode in which we answer the first research question.
2025-08-2105 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastMIT Article: Part 1Our 27-minute episode broken into smaller segments. this is the first section.
2025-08-2105 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastThe MIT Article: Summary & RefectionsIn June 2025, a pre-print article was released by a group of scholars working at MIT (and other universities). The article investigated the effects of LLM (ChatPGT) and search engines on adults' abilities to write essays. The article has been the focus of much chatter social media and other sites of interest to educators. In this episode, Catherine Gees, Gary Ackerman, and Jeff Gabraith describe and analyze the article.
2025-08-1227 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastJohn Dewey and AIThe script of this podcast was generated from a blog post about John Dewey and reflections on his philosophies in an age of AI.
2025-08-0607 minReal Estate Investor PodcastEpisode #239: Chad Ackerman – Investor Syndication Need to KnowsThere are always investment opportunities; you just have to be patient enough to look for them! Today, we welcome the founder of the passive real estate investment educational platform, CARE, Chad Ackerman, to the show to discuss everything you need to know about investor syndication! Tuning in, you’ll hear all about Chad’s career and how investing led him to leave his corporate job, some big limited partner mistakes to avoid, and key things to look for in a PPM. We delve into Chad’s focus in the space right now before he tells us about his new coachi...
2025-07-1819 minWhat's the Story Pekin?USS TazewellGary visits with John Ackerman about the USS Tazewell, how Tazewell County got its name, and next year's "USA 250" Celebration.
2025-06-2317 minWhat's the Story Pekin?The Underground Railroad - Juneteenth CelebrationJohn Ackerman talks about the underground Railroad in Tazewell County and this year's Juneteenth Celebration.
2025-06-1622 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastRetrieval-Augmented Generation: What Is It?In this episode, which was generated by AI, is based on a blog post about Retrieval-Augmented Generation which is one way we generate text (and other media) in AI systems.
2025-06-1115 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastScaffoldingA strategy to help students become more independent
2025-03-1802 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastProblem as a Teaching StrategyProblems are a terrific motivator of students learning.
2025-03-1804 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastWorked ExamplesWorked examples are an excellent way to demonstrate skill to students.
2025-03-1802 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastPrequestionsIn this episode, Gary describes prequestining, a quick method for getting students reading for ereadings, lectures, or other activities.
2025-03-1703 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastStrong and Weak AIPosing a fundamental question about human intelligence and artificial intelligence.
2025-03-1004 minWhat's the Story Pekin?"How did it go on Election Day in Tazewell County?"This week Gary talks with Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman about how things went locally in the past historic election. The upcoming local election on April 1st was also discussed.
2025-01-2019 minWhat's the Story Pekin?"Attacking the Myth"Gary talks with John Ackerman who gives some perspective on Pekin's supposedly past racist reputation.
2025-01-0622 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastConcept MapsThis episode introduces concepts maps as method of helping students visualize complex concepts or processes.
2024-12-0403 min
Appropriate Proper Reasonable35: Narcissistic EducatorsI wrote a blog post some years ago after leaving a position where leaders I judged to be narcissistic were in charge. I summarized when I had learned about these folks. Recently, I had generative AI create a podcast based on my post.It summarized the post:The author, a teacher of almost 30 years, examines the presence and impact of narcissistic educators in schools. He identifies several behaviors and characteristics associated with narcissistic educators, including an overreliance on their authority, a Pollyannaish attitude towards failure, and a tendency to challenge the competence of others. The...
2024-11-1918 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable33: Learning Tasks in Digital WorldThis episode was generated by AI and is based on the chapter entitled "Learner Tasks" from my 2015 book.
2024-11-0914 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable34: Improving System Capacity to Support Technology in Education An AI-generated episode from the chapter of my 2015 book entitled "System Capacity."
2024-11-0928 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableThe Application of Technology Acceptance to Educational DesignAn AI-generated episode based on a paper I presented at a conference in 2016.
2024-11-0320 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableStrategies to Increase Technology AcceptanceAI generated based on a published chapter.
2024-11-0219 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable31: Technology in Support of Diverse AssessmentAn interesting episode from Notebook LM. I uploaded a paper I presented a few years ago. The LLM appeared to begin as an interview format with one of the voices playing the expert, but that did not develop in the episode. Further, it made a reference to a specific tool, but only one of the two that were integrated in that part of project.
2024-11-0213 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable30: IT Infrastructure in SchoolsAI-generated podcast based on a chapter from my 2015 book.
2024-10-2719 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable29: Learning in the Digital WorldYet another episode generated by uploading a PDF of a chapter I have written to Notebook LM.
2024-10-2420 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable28: Learners in the Digital WorldYet another episode in which I used Notebook LM to create a two-way deep dive conversation based on a chapter from my 2015 book,
2024-10-2009 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable27: Education as a Wicked ProblemAnother episode created with the "deep-dive conversation" tool in Notebook LM. This is based on a chapter from my 2015 book.
2024-10-1916 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable26: Open Source Online Learning in Rural CommunitiesMy third episode created using Notebook LM. It is based on Ackerman, G. (2018). Open source online learning in rural communities. In I. Bouchrika, N. Harrati, & P. Vu. Handbook of research on learner experience and usability in online education. IGI-Global.
2024-10-1514 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableB2: Network Security: Confidentiality, Integrity, and AvailabilityAn audio version of an "elevator pitch" blog post introducing this idea that is central to network security.
2024-10-1301 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable25: Leadership and the Adoption of Innovative PlanningMy second episode created using Notebook LM based on my earlier writing. This one is the tw0-way deep dive conversation generated from a PDF of:Ackerman, G. (2020). Leadership and the adoption of innovative planning. In. J. O’Connor (Ed.), Strategic leadership in PK-12 settings, (pp. 65-81). IGI-Global.
2024-10-1112 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable24: A Typology of Professional Development: Training, Planning, DesignA colleague and I were exploring Notebook LM. I uploaded a PDF of a book chapter I wrote a few years ago, and had the AI create a "deep dive conversation." This episode is that audio.
2024-10-0616 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable23: IT Skills and EducatorsThis is an audio version of a blog post. The audio was created using a text to voice tool.
2024-09-2902 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable22: This Isn't You Parents' Educational TechnologyThe IT we have in school is far more sophisticated than it was for previous generations.
2024-08-2703 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable22: It Isn't You Parents' Educational TechnologyIT in schools is far more sophisticated than it was a generation ago.
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Appropriate Proper Reasonable20: Cheap, Fast, and Good: Choose TwoWe often want technology to be all three, but that isn't possible.
2024-08-1503 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable19: TPCK FrameworkGary describes this well-kn0wn framework as a rationale for collaborative technology planning in schools.
2024-07-3005 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable18: On Student UsersGary argues school IT must be configured for diverse students users.
2024-07-1102 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable17: Triaging IT Problems in SchoolsGary share some advice on how to decide what gets done first when addressing broken technology in schools.
2024-07-0907 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable16: On IT UsersThere are differences between the folks who use IT systems in business and industry and those who use IT in schools. These important differences are explained in this episode.
2024-07-0309 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable15: Cloud ComputingA brief introduction to cloud computing, including why we might adopt it to meet the infrastructure needs of schools.
2024-06-2110 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable14: Special Privacy and Security Considerations Gary describes some of the special rules and considerations related to privacy and security in schools. Reference is made to laws that are specific to the United States.
2024-06-1312 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable13: On Working in Schools: Dimensions of School Decision-MakingIn this episide, Gary describes some of the sometimes unknown complexities of working in schools.
2024-06-0512 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAI4L: Using AI as a Learning ToolLearning is a process, this episode suggests how we can use AI as a tool to help us be effective learners.
2024-06-0405 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastMultitaskingDespite what many think, humans cannot focus on more than one task at a time. Her a quick rationale for avoiding it when you study.
2024-06-0401 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastFeedbackHere why feedback helps you to learn and how you can give yourself and others good feedback.
2024-06-0301 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastDiscussionsDr. Ackerman gives a rationale for participating in discussions and suggests some strategies for how to improve your participation.
2024-06-0302 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable12: A Harsh Reality About IT and School LeadersGary suggests school leaders do not always provide good supervision and evaluation of IT leaders and suggests some strategies for improving how that is done.
2024-05-2808 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable11: Layers of Information Technology in SchoolsGary suggests we can understand IT in schools by using a framework of fie layers.
2024-05-2415 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable10: A Brief History of School ComputingGary talks about trends in educational technology.
2024-05-2213 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable9: Natural TechnologyHumans' perceptions of technology are affected by their experiences when young--at least according to Gary. Hear about natural technology in this episodes.
2024-05-0409 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable8: A Little About LeadershipThis is a brief episode about leadership and the need for critical assessment of ideas.
2024-04-3005 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable7: Tame and Wicked ProblemsGary describes the two types of problems we encounter in school IT.
2024-04-2209 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAI4L: Questions & AnswersThere are two types of questions, according to Dr. Ackerman, and he has recommendations on how to use AI to answer both.
2024-04-1803 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable6: IT in Schools and the IT Professionals We HireGary gives and overview of technology we have in schools and makes an observation about IT professionals.
2024-04-1708 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable5: APR CycleDecision making that leads to appropriate, proper, and reasonable school IT often follows the iterative process described in this episode.
2024-04-1208 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAI4L: Exploring PredictabilityThe AI we use us based in predictability. This podcast suggests a way to play with the predicability in the models.
2024-04-1102 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAI4L: Making a Reading GuideAI can generate questions based on text you upload.
2024-04-0801 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAI4L: Get Feedback from AIAI can help you improve you writing.
2024-04-0802 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastEmotions and LearningA brief look at how emotions affect learning.
2024-04-0802 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastCritical ThinkingSuggestions for faculty in integrating critical thinking into their courses.
2024-04-0802 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableB1: On Diverse Computing in SchoolsA bonus episode in which I reflect on a story about a student and computing in schools.
2024-04-0603 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable4: Bridging GapsA brief episode on how different IT professionals and educators can be. This explains the need for collaboration when making school IT decisons.
2024-04-0602 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable3: Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of TechnologyUTAUT is the version of technology acceptance that I find most useful. In this episode, I explain it.
2024-04-0216 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastJigsaw: A Group Reading ProtocolTry this method of having students read a collection of articles (or parts of a chapter) together. Research suggests this is an effective method!
2024-04-0101 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAI4L: Use AI to PreviewArtificial Intelligence for Learning: Ideas for Using AI to Help You as a StudentPreviewing what you are going to study can be as valuable as reviewing it. Check out a suggestion for how to prepare for class... in addition to doing the reading!
2024-04-0101 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAI4L: Reviewing with AIArtificial Intelligence for Learning: Ideas for Using AI to Help You as a StudentTell AI what you learned today as a method of reviewing.
2024-04-0101 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastGCC Student SymposiumYoung-In Kim from the GCC library stops in to talk about the annual Student Symposium. Have a listen to understand what this event is and how you can participate.
2024-04-0112 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable2: Technology Acceptance ModelGry introduces technology acceptance as a model that educational technology leaders can use to organize their work and evaluate its success.
2024-03-3107 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastMoodle at GCC: Guide to Setting Up You First ClassroomGary introduces Moodle to new faculty.
2024-03-2701 minAppropriate Proper Reasonable1: Appropriate Proper Reasonable: A RationaleIn this episode, Gary gives the rationale for the title of the podcast which comes from his understandng of the fundamental characteristics of educational technology.
2024-03-2510 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastGetting Started Designing Online ClassroomsThis episode introduces a Moodle lesson on online course design.
2024-03-2503 minAppropriate Proper ReasonableEpisode 0: Introducing the PodcastGary introduces the Appropriate Proper Reasonable podcast.
2024-03-2301 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastIf You Are Going to StudyAn episode on studying directed towards students.
2024-03-1802 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastICAPI is greater than C is greater than A is greater than PKeep this relationship in mind when you are planning course, units, and lessons. The paper referenced is:Chi, M., & Wylie, R. (2014). The ICAP framework: Linking cognitive engagement and active learning outcomes. Educational Psychologist, 47, 177-188.You can find a copy here:https://dunkin.eeb.ucsc.edu/images/documents/The_ICAP_Framework_Linking_Cognitive_Engagement_to_Active_Learning_Outcomes.pdf
2024-03-1804 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastMultimedia DesignGary Ackerman summarizes principles of multimedia design. Follow the rules to create effective presentations and videos.
2024-03-0604 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastReading StrategiesA few suggestions for students on how to approach reading assignments.
2024-03-0405 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastWhy Do the Reading?A quick podcast giving a rationale for doing the readings before you arrive in class. Hey faculty, feel free to point your students to it.
2024-03-0403 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastLet's Stop Talking About Learning StylesIn this episode, Gary Ackerman suggests we abandon the idea of learning styles, but keep the practice of using lots of different ways to interaction with material in our classrooms.
2024-02-2905 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastGroup Annotation in Online CoursesDr. Gary Ackerman gives a brief rationale for using annotation in online courses. At GCC, faculty can use either:hypothes.isPerusall
2024-02-2303 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastJeffery Galbraith on Generative AI in Business CoursesOn this episode of the TL&I Podcast, Dr. Ackerman sits down with intrepid professor of business at GCC, Jeffery Galbraith, about generative AI in education. Jeff talks about concerns he sees with the technology, as well as the positive changes it could mean for the education and business world. Created and hosted by Gary AckermanProduced by Alex Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA
2024-02-2018 minThe Teaching, Learning, and Innovation PodcastAlyssa Arnell on Podcasting for Group ProjectsOn this inaugural episode of the TL&I show, Dr. Ackerman sits down with Alyssa Arnell, professor of history at Greenfield Community College, to discuss her encouraging students to use educational technology for her class projects. Appropriately enough, the pair spend most of their time discussing – what else? – podcasts in education, particularly their utility as an easy way to incorporate technology into group work. Created and hosted by Dr. Gary AckermanProduced by Alex Audette in the Multimedia Studios at Greenfield Community College in Franklin County, MA
2024-02-2010 minWhat's the Story Pekin?Pekin's 2023 Juneteenth ObservationGary talks with John Ackerman about the upcoming 2023 Juneteenth Observation honoring Nance Legins Costley and William Costley, June 17th.
2023-05-2325 min
Shadowcast RadioHot Almonds, Dog Personalities & Book RecommendationsSend us a textIn this episode, the hosts go in a circle and share some of their favorite books, which literary genres span from Theology to Autobiography and even Children's Fiction. See below the list of books recommended in this show: Christian Theology by Millard J. EricksonThe Wingfeather Saga Series by Andrew PetersonTruth & Grace Memory Book 1 by Thomas K. AscolThe Risen Jesus & Future Hope by Gary R. HabermasBandersnatch by Diana Pavlac Glyer A Different Shade of Green by Dr. Gordon WilsonThe Screwtape Letters by...
2023-03-0243 min
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast586. Gary Gaines and Austin Malleolo | The Future of Being a CrossFit AffiliateThere's never been a better time to be a CrossFit Affiliate than now.
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2022-11-0655 min
Making It With Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto358: Ackerman, Ackerman, AckermanThis week Jimmy Diresta, Bob Clagett and David Picciuto talk about not trusting vehicles.
What We’re Working On
Jimmy Diresta
Finally posted the porch video, working on the go kart a lot
David Picciuto
Made a new outdoor workbench from 2×4’s
Bob Clagett
His Land Cruiser motor is seized :/ Made a sword from styrofoam
Links:
SiliCon with Adam Savage
Emma’s Footprints
What we’re watching:
David Pick of the Week: Stew Mac
Jimmy’s Pick of t...
2022-06-161h 04
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast519. "It's not a career, it's a lifestyle." | Talking CrossFit with Gary Gaines + Austin Malleolo of CrossFit Home OfficeThe success of CrossFit stems from the affiliates.
Affiliate success stems from the professionalization of the CrossFit trainer.
The professionalization of the CrossFit trainer begins with the Level 1 Seminar.
And yes, the L1 is enough to start us on the path to where we need to go.
As Malleolo says "“If the Level 1 wasn’t enough, I would not be here today."
Tune in as Fern interviews Austin Malleolo and Gary Gaines from CrossFit Home Office, in p...
2022-02-221h 11
Supporting CharactersEpisode 57: Gary Tooze Bill speaks to Gary Tooze about his home video review site, DVDBeaver, now in its 18th year. They discuss his experiences with film, from encountering Charlie Chaplin on television and renting 35mm Basil Rathbone movies with his father to creating the Listserv discussion group that evolved into his website. Topics discussed include audio commentaries, the 4K UHD format, David Cronenberg, nostalgia, Jonathan Rosenbaum, content warnings, Jesús Franco, Tim Lucas, contemporary pop culture in James Bond movies, online negativity, DETOUR and the pleasures of simple storytelling. Visit DVDBeaver: http://www.dvdbeaver.com Read the DVDBeaver Top 100 desert island discs list: ...
2020-09-212h 20Shadowcast RadioLove languages in the Bible? (What is love, baby don't hurt me . . . )Send us a textJoin us as we discuss the topic of love from the scriptures. We discuss the concept of love from Gary Chapman's philosophy about "love" languages. If God is love then what does that look like in the Christian life?
2020-06-0445 min
Best Hour of Their Day | Podcast133. Gary Villegas | Eternity CrossFitOn today’s episode, Fern sits down with friend of the show, Gary Villegas. Gary has been on the CrossFit seminar staff for five years and has owned his affiliate in Orange County, California, Eternity Crossfit for the past nine years. Gary is very much entrenched in this world. While listening to this podcast, you will hear how much Gary cares about every one of his clients, and how CrossFit gave him a better toolset to serve them. Gary has been through a lot to get to where he is today and is proof that if you want something, yo...
2019-12-161h 14
Niche to Profit (Vegas Video Network)FUNsationalFINDS.com: A Six Figure eBay Store – N2P #032
On this episode of Niche, Danni is joined by Appsters Gary & Sharon Pleines. Working with Danni, the Pleines developed a six-figure eBay store called FUNsationalFINDS.
Other segments include Why Won’t They Buy, Danni’s 2 Cents (eBay store review), Hot Sale of the Week, Pick It or Pass It.
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Niche to Profit (Vegas Video Network) - AudioFUNsationalFINDS.com: A Six Figure eBay Store – N2P #032 [audio]On this episode of Niche, Danni is joined by Appsters Gary & Sharon Pleines. Working with Danni, the Pleines developed a six-figure eBay store called FUNsationalFINDS.
Other segments include Why Won’t They Buy, Hot Sale of the Week, Pick It or Pass It.
2015-12-111h 00