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PedagogoSeason 4 Epilogue: Returning to the Roots of CommunityAs Pedagogo Season 4 comes to a close, we look back at this season’s exploration of community building and highlight themes from our conversations with higher ed leaders, DEI champions, and social activists, as well as non-profit and industry leaders. Join Dr. Divya Bheda as she reflects on this season’s topics, explores the potential for growth and nourishment in the communities we are rooted in, and provides action items to help put these ideas into practice.
2022-06-2816 minPedagogoCommunity, Connections, and Student SuccessGuest: Dr. Ereka WilliamsOur identities connect us to a vast webwork of community which informs our perspectives and our relationships. By minding these connections to our communities, we can create spaces for fellow community members in higher ed decision-making. Learn ways that higher ed leaders and faculty can come together to support the communities we share, and learn strategies to inculcate democratic values in higher ed to promote the shared success of every stakeholder.This episode explores:The values and beliefs within our communities that underlie ideas and solutionsWhy centering language and culture...
2022-06-2150 minPedagogoLeadership Strategies to Foster Community in Higher EdGuest: Dr. Kate McConnellThere’s more to creating a community than bringing together individuals with a shared purpose or identity; the success of a community depends on the skills and values of those individuals who choose to build and sustain it. As educators, how can we model and teach the core abilities required to create successful communities? Learn how bringing principles of civic engagement to the classroom can positively impact student outcomes and help to instill the attitudes and dispositions that contribute to healthy communities.This episode explores:The importance of human interaction an...
2022-06-141h 04PedagogoCommunity Building in Professional Higher Ed OrganizationsGuest: Dr. Craig PepinThe pandemic era has led us to discover new channels of communication, which have connected us across the country and around the world. But what essential aspects of pre-pandemic community are missing in our most task-oriented virtual spaces? Learn about the opportunities and responsibilities we share, as well as the challenges and limitations we face, as members of virtual and in-person communities. See how we can drive innovation while supporting the shared mission and vision of the community.This episode explores:The role that community plays for professional organizations in...
2022-06-071h 01PedagogoBuilding and Sustaining Purpose-Driven CommunitiesGuests: Dr. Kathleen Doll and Dr. Albertina LopezCommunity is an essential aspect of our lives. It provides a safe, welcoming space to connect with those who share our values while also challenging us to consider new perspectives. We need community to achieve our goals — both individually and as a society — and when we build our communities with intention, we can create the momentum necessary to move the needle on social change. Learn how community and collective action work together to build and sustain movements towards equity and justice — in higher education and beyond.This episod...
2022-05-3152 minPedagogoCreating Spaces for a More Connected Higher EdGuest: Dr. John BroomeCommunication can be challenging in higher education. From institution to institution — and even within the same institution — differences in power, position, or pedigree can impede effective communication. But the pandemic era ushered in new channels of communication that have allowed those from higher ed to connect and share ideas from anywhere in the world, at any time of day, and irrespective of differences. Hear from the creator of the online group, Higher Ed Learning Collective, and learn how this space has evolved since the outset of the pandemic.This episode explores:Ad...
2022-05-241h 05PedagogoCommunity Building in Online Learning SpacesGuest: Dr. Annabelle GoodwinCommunity building is important to the shared success of students and faculty in online education, but it requires a different set of strategies to foster belonging and extend support than those of in-person learning. With thoughtful approaches to relationship building and inclusion, educators can bridge the gaps in distance learning and create close-knit virtual communities. Learn why intentionality is central to building community in online education and how to implement inclusivity initiatives for the greatest impact in virtual learning spaces. This episode explores:The importance of proactive relationship building to i...
2022-05-1739 minPedagogoPromoting Shared Success at an Institutional LevelGuest: Dr. Jane IrunguColleges and universities bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds and circumstances to achieve a shared goal as an institution. The overall success of the campus community depends on the success of its stakeholders, so creating a goal-oriented community means finding effective ways to support the individual needs of students, faculty, staff, and leadership. Learn strategies for building inclusive, collaborative communities within brick-and-mortar institutions, and see how the pandemic-related challenges have presented opportunities to build stronger communities.The episode explores:The value of community for everyone in higher ed – students, faculty, st...
2022-05-101h 05PedagogoPedagogo Season 4 PrologueThe events of the past two years have underlined the importance of community. Presented with the challenges of social isolation, we sought digital spaces to connect, communicate, collaborate, and drive social change. Pedagogo Season 4 will bring you insightful conversations with higher ed leaders, DEI champions, and social activists, as well as non-profit and industry leaders, as they share diverse ideas and perspectives that center on the theme of “Community and Connections for Equity and Success.” Join Dr. Divya Bheda as she begins this season’s exploration of community building, its potential to promote equity, inclusion, and access in education and as...
2022-05-0313 minPedagogoSeason Recap: Bringing the Big Ideas Back HomeIn this episode, Dr. Divya Bheda recaps the highlights of this season’s seven episodes, touching on common themes. Dr. Bheda shares her own reflections, along with suggested next steps so that you can bring these big ideas into your work as an educator. Balancing the need for self-care with our drive to serve others and to continuously improve our performance and programs Empowering students by involving them in curriculum development, assessment design, and decision making Supporting students as they deal with the daily challenges that can impact their education Checking our biases as we work with an increa...
2021-11-0240 minPedagogoLiving Our Values and Bringing Our Humanity to Our Work As deeply committed professionals, we often see our willingness to take extraordinary measures as our badge of honor. However, constantly leaning in, striving forward, and sacrificing for others can cause stress, increase anxiety, and deplete the energy that we need to be fully present to our students, colleagues, and loved ones. Dr. Bheda interviews Libby Smith, an organizational healing facilitator, about the mindset changes and daily actions that we can adopt to take self-care as seriously as our other responsibilities. Join us to learn how you can gain time by making time for yourself. How can “pouri...
2021-10-2654 minPedagogoRestorative Justice and Academic IntegrityIn today’s episode, Dr. Bheda interviews Dr. James Earl Orr Jr., a senior higher education administrator who currently serves on the Board of Directors for the International Center for Academic Integrity. Dr. Orr discusses the principles of restorative justice and the educational benefits that can be realized when they are applied to situations involving academic misconduct. Listen in as Dr. Bheda and Dr. Orr explore: Principles of restorative justice and benefits for higher education Detriments of one-size-fits-all sanctions Disadvantages of too-stringent and too-lenient sanctions Issues with courtroom-style academic integrity hearings Conducting restorative, learning-centered conversations with students...
2021-10-1946 minPedagogoExploring New Pathways for Student SuccessIn today’s episode, Dr. Bheda is joined by Dr. Amber Garrison Duncan of Lumina Foundation*, which seeks to expand the share of Americans who have a post-secondary education, training, and certification. They discuss the demographic changes and workplace trends that are reducing the high-school-to-college pipeline while increasing older learners’ demand for education and training. Stream this episode to hear more about: Social mobility and emerging needs of uncredentialed adults Prior learning assessment and comprehensive learner records New pathways and partnerships for credentialing and certification Challenges in cross-institutional collaboration and coordination Alignment of competency-based learning with skills-bas...
2021-10-1252 minPedagogoAccelerating and Personalizing Learning Through Competency-Based EducationIn competency-based education, the focus is on the mastery of knowledge and skills and the rigorous assessment of those competencies. Advancement is not based on the number of weeks in a classroom or the number of credit hours earned, but on performance-based assessments. In this episode, Dr. Bheda interviews Dr. Charla Long, the Executive Director for the Competency-Based Education Network (C-BEN), to explore the challenges and benefits of this big idea. Listen as we discuss: Evolution of competency-based education Differences between time-based approaches and competency-based approaches Benefits to institutions, faculty members, learners, and employers The importance of “b...
2021-10-0550 minPedagogoExamining the Intersections of Assessment and EquityAs the student population becomes more diverse, we are increasingly aware of the need for assessment methods that better support diverse learners. In this timely episode, Dr. Divya Bheda is joined by Dr. Gianina Baker, acting director of the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment (NILOA). Tune in for insights about: Healing-centered practices in education Principles of equity-minded assessment Meaningful student involvement in assessment practices Interrogation and disaggregation of data to check assumptions Development of rubrics and standards-based grading The essential role of feedback and formative assessment
2021-09-281h 05PedagogoUsing Democratic Education Principles to Co-Create Inclusive ClassroomsAt the turn of the 21st century, Art Pearl and Tony Knight published a trailblazing volume, The Democratic Classroom: Theory to Inform Practice. In this episode, two of Dr. Pearl's former students discuss his influence on their views and careers, and the potential of democratic education to empower students, foster problem solving, and build strong citizens. Join Dr. Divya Bheda and her guest, Dr. Robin Harwick, founder of The Pearl Remote Democratic School. Tune in to learn about: The principles of democratic education The mental health and social benefits of the democratic classroom The skillsets that you...
2021-09-2150 minPedagogoEffectively Managing ChangeWith the challenges posed by COVID-19, the many socio-economic issues that are impacting education, and the advent of technology as an essential element of education, managing change has become increasingly important. Join host Dr. Divya Bheda and her guest, Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, Athens State University Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, as they share insights and advice for becoming an effective change agent at your institution.Learn about:understanding organizational culture, tradition, and mission to prioritize initiativesbuilding relationships across the institution to co-create changeestablishing ongoing scenario-planning conversations to anticipate changeidentifying...
2021-09-1455 minPedagogoRealizing the Value of Comprehensive AssessmentIn our final episode of the season, we talk assessment. How do we determine what students really know about what they know? Join Dr. Allison Case and guest Dr. Natasha Jankowski, Executive Director of the National Institute of Learning Outcome Assessment (NILOA) and Research Associate Professor at the College of Education at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, as they take a deep dive into establishing impactful practice in assessment. Learn about the four lenses through which assessment can be viewed to add value for both faculty and students.Show Notes and Resources:...
2020-10-2037 minPedagogoFinding Empowerment Through Resilient LeadershipWhat is enablement-minded leadership? How can programs and institutions resist the stigma attached to being promoted to leadership roles and prepare faculty for future success from day one? Join Dr. Allison Case and guest, Dr. Brian Goldstein, Chief Academic Officer and Executive Dean of the College of Rehabilitative Sciences at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, as he shares his personal story about the journey from faculty member to administrator, what he learned along the way, and how he champions identifying others to tap for leadership roles.Show Notes and Resources:
2020-10-1334 minPedagogoInclusive Assessment: Find Out What You Might be MissingHave you ever given an assessment that was not about content? While content may still be king, it is not in the castle alone. Join Dr. Allison Case and her guest, Dr. Christina Paguyo, Director of Academic Assessment at the University of Denver, as they explore inclusive assessment—the layering of non-content based assessments on top of traditional content assessments as a way to better serve and respond to our students so they can fully engage with our class and our content.Show NotesDr. Virginia Pitts talks about having clarity about what yo...
2020-10-0632 minPedagogoTrauma-Informed Pedagogy: The Role of Assessment in Deep Insights and LearningThere’s little doubt as to the value assessment can bring to the classroom. But what if we are underutilizing assessments and under-appreciating the areas where they can lead to insights? Tune in today to hear Dr. Valentina Iturbe-LaGrave, Director of Inclusive Teaching Practices at the University of Denver, talk about sources of trauma in our students’ lives; how the chemistry of the traumatized brain interrupts deep learning; and how low-stakes, alternative assessments facilitate deep, transformative learning, and are a first step toward ensuring our students are supported in a way that acknowledges trauma. Dr. Iturbe-LaGrave and Dr. Case discu...
2020-09-2936 minPedagogoSustainable Virtual ClassroomsWhile it’s clear no one was a fan of the rapid transition to online learning in Spring 2020, do you know what distinguishes sustainable, enjoyable remote learning from Spring’s emergency remote teaching? Join Dr. Allison Case, along with her guests Lauren Wright, Director of Program Development at Wiley Education Services, and Jimmy Arvan, a senior at Boston University, as they explore the hallmarks of sustainable online learning, and how to create intentional, meaningful online environments where students thrive and faculty presence is felt throughout.Show NotesTeaching Online: A Practical Guide- By Susan Ko an...
2020-09-2237 minPedagogoThe Importance of Attunement in Our Assessments and ClassroomsWith Fall 2020 beginning mid-pandemic, mid-protest and mid-election cycle, it's more important now than ever to invite culture to inform our pedagogy, but doing it "right" can be daunting. Join host Dr. Allison Case as she sits down with two thought leaders on the topics of cultural attunement and responsiveness, NYU's Michele Crespo-Fierro and UNT Dallas College of Law's Angela Downes as they discuss what cultural attunement is, what information and tools you have available to you right now, how to use them to know, honor and connect with your students, and to be encouraged that it's not just about ge...
2020-09-1539 minPedagogoSeason 2 ProloguePedagogo is back! Welcome to Season 2 of Pedagogo, the podcast on all things higher ed. We're back talking with faculty, thought leaders, and subject matter experts about the latest and greatest trending topics affecting our lives in the classroom and beyond. We’ll also hear from students this season as we aim to cover all points of view to inform our pedagogy. This season, our focus is on equity and enablement in the classroom, in assessment, and in education’s communities. Tune in to the prologue to hear host Dr. Allison Case talk about the topics to come in Seas...
2020-09-0802 minPedagogoPutting Proctoring to the Test: A Primer on Remote Proctoring ServicesMark Spitzer is back for this bonus mini-sode to talk about remote proctoring services. If you’re already using proctoring services, Mark and Allison will discuss tips and best practices for seamless implementation of remote proctoring for your assessments in a virtual classroom. If you are new to the proctoring scene, Mark and Allison talk about the considerations you need to be aware of to make a sound choice, the types of proctoring services available and the pros and cons of each.
2020-06-0213 minPedagogoMaking Privacy Public: The Role of Privacy Policies in the Age of COVID-19As classrooms and exams move online, the role of privacy has been thrust into the spotlight. From articles reporting students feeling "creeped out" by online proctors to students refusing to be assessed online, robust privacy policies play a central role in ensuring students can still make progress towards their degree from the safety of their home. Tune in today to learn about different types of privacy, who should participate in framing new privacy policies, the difference between privacy and policy, and to learn whether you're a data processor or data controller. Guests Eric Connolly, Vice President of Client Development w...
2020-05-2638 minPedagogoPart 2: Fall Semester or Fall Sequester? Making the Academic Year SuccessfulThis week, we're continuing the conversation with academic leaders about how to define and achieve success in fall amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. This week's guests are John Murray, Provost at Barry University and Aaron Cyr, Director of Assessment and Evaluation at Arizona College. John and Aaron talk about how to define success for Fall and beyond, how to maintain rigor in assessment and in preparation for accreditation during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.
2020-05-1940 minPedagogoFall Semester or Fall Sequester? Making the Academic Year SuccessfulWonder what academic success can look like for universities in the Fall? Interested in hearing the strategies your colleagues are using to liaise with administration to be successful, innovative, and effective? In this episode of Pedagogo, Allison sits down with academic leaders to discuss ways to define success for Fall and what it looks like to succeed, no matter the modality used to deliver classes.
2020-05-1233 minPedagogoBetter Than a Ticonderoga #2: What to Look for in a Digital Assessment PlatformAllison and Mark talk about what features to look for in a digital assessment platform. We discuss the "need to haves" and the "nice to haves" including syncing with an LMS, seamlessly integrating with proctoring services, supporting new and emerging item types like hot spots, easing faculty burden, and generating data in support of accreditation efforts.
2020-05-0528 minPedagogoPedagogy, Not Panic-Gogy Part 2Allison and Mark talk about the benefits of remote assessment, the whys and why nots of throwing in the towel and just assessing students using “group chat” for the remainder of the semester, and some common stumbling blocks and building blocks when attempting to execute fair, high-fidelity, secure remote assessments in a COVID-environment.
2020-04-2826 minPedagogoPedagogy, Not Panic-Gogy Part 1Today’s episode covers all you need to know about how you can tackle the transition to a virtual classroom during the COVID crisis without breaking into a fevered sweat. Dr. Allison Case and Mark Spitzer discuss the common stumbling blocks and building blocks encountered by faculty as they seek to teach effectively in synchronous and asynchronous classrooms and provide tips for success. They also discuss the supreme importance of establishing community in an online classroom and offer suggestions to build community quickly with readily available tools. Show Notes:In today's episode, Mark refers to an LMS...
2020-04-2125 minPedagogoPedagogo Season 1 PrologueThanks for checking out Pedagogo! In this prologue, you can hear what's to come in Season 1 of Pedagogo, the home of all things hip and happening in higher education.Tune in for new episodes on Tuesdays.Show Notes: The Washington Post article 'Colleges are ditching letter grades this spring, but not all students are on board with ‘ungrading’’ referenced in today's article can be found here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2020/04/06/college-grading-coronavirus/
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