Shows
The FACILITATOREp 43- First Day/Week of Class TipsShella & Mike talk about keys to the start of class for both first day and week to set the table for success, engagement & retention: Curiosity, Community, Expectations & Getting Comfortable with Required Tools.
Teaching Resources Mentioned:
Ep 30 - Hacking Quality Matters: Standard 1 Course Intro Online
Essential Questions Technique
Background Knowledge Probe
K-W-L Chart
Think-Pair-Share
Using Discussion Forums to Set Climate
Perusall Social Annotation Tool
2025-08-2718 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurHow to Think About Writing in the Age of AI with John WarnerIn this engaging conversation, host Eric Mazur and guest John Warner explore the evolving role of AI in writing education. They discuss the diverse perspectives on AI's impact, the opportunities it presents, and the challenges it poses to academic integrity and assessment practices. Warner emphasizes the importance of human elements in writing and the need for educators to rethink their approaches to teaching and assessment in light of AI advancements. The discussion culminates in actionable takeaways for educators to foster collaboration and critical thinking in their classrooms.John Warner's latest book, More Than Words, is available through Hachette Book...
2025-06-2552 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurWhy Reading Still Matters in the Age of AIIn this episode of Social Learning Amplified, host Eric Mazur speaks with writer and educator Jonathan Malesic—author of The End of Burnout—about how generative AI is reshaping reading and writing in higher education. Together, they explore pressing questions: Are students still motivated to read deeply? Can AI tools support or sabotage real learning? What’s lost when students (and faculty) turn to summaries and shortcuts?Drawing on Malesic’s essays in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Chronicle of Higher Education, this thoughtful conversation examines how educators can foster intrinsic motivation and rebuild student confidence in readi...
2025-06-1134 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurReading and Writing in the Age of AI with Marc WatkinsIn this episode of Social Learning Amplified, host Eric Mazur is joined by Marc Watkins—educator, academic innovator, and director of the AI Institute for Teachers of Writing at the University of Mississippi. Together, they discuss how generative AI is reshaping reading, writing, and student-teacher relationships. From introducing “friction” into the reading process to encouraging ethical, reflective use of AI tools, Marc offers a grounded, human-centered perspective on navigating this rapidly evolving landscape. Tune in for a conversation about the future of learning, critical thinking, and the role of relationships in education.Marc Watkins is also a Perusa...
2025-04-1043 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurThe Future of Assessment: Rethinking AI’s Role in Teaching and LearningHow is generative AI reshaping education? In this episode of Social Learning Amplified, host Eric Mazur sits down with David Joyner, executive director of online education at Georgia Tech and author of A Teacher’s Guide to Conversational AI. Together, they explore the evolving role of AI in teaching, learning, and assessment. From early fears to practical applications, they discuss how educators can adapt their pedagogy to leverage AI tools effectively. David shares insights from his book and accompanying MOOC, offering strategies for integrating AI into assessment design, fostering deeper student engagement, and addressing academic integrity concerns.Lo...
2025-03-1935 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurThe Opposite of Cheating: Teaching for Integrity in the Age of AIIn this episode of the Social Learning Amplified podcast, host Eric Mazur engages with authors Tricia Bertram Gallant and David Rettinger to explore the concept of cheating in education, its implications, and the evolving landscape of academic integrity in the age of generative AI. They discuss the importance of redefining cheating as a lack of learning, the reasons behind student cheating, and the role of assessment in fostering or deterring academic misconduct. The conversation also highlights practical strategies for educators to promote integrity and adapt to the challenges posed by AI technologies.Participate in their author-led, interactive...
2025-02-2830 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurMaking Thinking Visible: Transforming Classroom EngagementIn this episode, Eric Mazur sits down with Ron Ritchhart, a celebrated educator and researcher, to discuss the transformative idea of cultures of thinking in education—environments where thinking is prioritized, visible, and actively encouraged. Together, they talk about the challenges educators encounter in building these cultures, the influence of AI on teaching, and effective strategies for making student thinking more visible. Ritchhart highlights the role of collective learning, the essential mindsets for fostering a thinking culture, and practical steps educators can take to elevate their teaching practices. Tune in for an insightful conversation filled with actionable ideas and in...
2025-01-2830 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurRethinking Grades: A Path to Active Learning with Josh EylerIn this episode, host Eric Mazur and guest Josh Eyler, University of Mississippi, discuss the detrimental effects of grades on student learning and motivation. They explore the historical context of grading systems, the subjectivity of assessments, and the rise of grade inflation. Eyler shares insights from his book, Failing Our Future, emphasizing the need for alternative grading models that prioritize intrinsic motivation and learning over traditional metrics.
Join his Engage book event, where you can engage with him and fellow participants on his book, starting January 13th and running through February 9th, 2025. Register here.
2025-01-0133 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEp 20: Teaching with AIIn this special live episode of Social Learning Amplified, host Eric Mazur dives into key themes from the book Teaching with AI, by José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson. The discussion explores actionable insights and strategies for integrating artificial intelligence into education while preserving the essential human connection in learning. With a focus on the social dimensions of teaching, this episode provides a candid and inspiring look at how educators can adapt to and embrace the AI revolution in their classrooms.
This live episode was recorded at Perusall Exchange 2024: Education in the Age o...
2024-11-2658 min
The Brighter Side of Education: Research, Innovation & ResourcesSocial Learning: Peer Instruction and Assessment Insights with Harvard's Dr. Eric MazurSend us a textCan questioning transform teaching more effectively than lecturing? Join us on The Brighter Side of Education as we welcome Dr. Eric Mazur, the Balkanski Professor of Physics and Applied Physics at Harvard University, to discuss social learning and assessment. Dr. Mazur is the innovator of Peer Instruction and Perusall. His motivational lectures on interactive teaching, educational technology, and assessment have inspired people around the world to change their approach to teaching. Our conversation focus on social learning strategies, as they align with the flipped classroom model, will be broken down into three parts: P...
2024-06-2032 minThe FACILITATOREp 23 - Perusall Social Annotation Tool for Engagement & ScaffoldingShella & Mike discuss the WHAT/ BENEFITS/ HOW & UNIQUENESS of the Perusall 'Social Annotation' tool. Perusall allows instructors to assign students to annotate and dialog on a layer right around assigned readings, videos or podcasts etc. Instructional opportunities and scenarios with examples are discussed for how to apply this tool to your college courses.
Episode Resources:
Our Perusall Resource Page
Social Annotation Tips
7 Things You Should Know About... Collaborative Annotation Tools [PDF]
2024-06-1813 min
The Great Teachers Movement PodcastEpisode 5 Life Lessons Beyond the Classroom with Elizabeth BurtonGuest: Elizabeth Burton
Assistant Professor of English at Hopkinsville Community College
Writer of (mostly) literary fiction
Disclaimer: The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the hosts or the podcast.
In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of teaching with Elizabeth, an inspiring educator who shares her journey and methods that have left a lasting impact on her students. Elizabeth recounts the poignant story of her favorite teacher who instilled in her the confidence to pursue her dreams, demonstrating the profound...
2024-06-1436 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEp 19: Empowering Active LearningHost Eric Mazur chats with Tristan Cui and Jeff Wang from Monash University about their recent published article, Empowering active learning: A social annotation tool for improving student engagement. They discuss how they implemented Perusall in their courses to enhance student engagement and learning. They dive into student feedback, practical implications, and overcoming challenges in the classroom and within Perusall. They also offer insights into integrating Perusall into assessments.
Read their article: British Journal of Educational Technology
Learn more: perusall.com
#futureofeducation #highered #studentengagement
2024-05-0331 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 18: A Look at Ludic PedagogyThis episode is part of the Social Learning Amplified's Active Learning Series. Host Eric Mazur chats with guests Dr. Sharon Lauricella and Dr. T. Keith Edmunds about their book, Ludic Pedagogy: A Seriously Fun Way to Teach and Learn. The book advocates for incorporating fun and positive experiences into the college classroom, challenging the notion that learning and fun are mutually exclusive.
Find out more: perusall.com/podcast
Ludic Pedagogy: A Seriously Fun Way to Teach and Learn is available in the Perusall Catalog!
You can also purchase it at...
2024-03-2833 min
The 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 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 17: A Look at Memory in the Age of TechnologyIn this episode of the Social Learning Amplified podcast, host Eric Mazur interviews Dr. Michelle Miller (Northern Arizona University) about her book, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology. They discuss the relationship between memory and knowledge, the impact of technology on memory, and the importance of finding a balance between teaching content knowledge and skills.
Exciting news! Michelle Miller is hosting a Perusall Engage Book Event starting February 26th, 2024. Join the author and like-minded educators in an asynchronous communal reading group of her book, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology...
2024-02-1538 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 16: A Look at Design for LearningIn this episode of the Social Learning Amplified podcast, host Eric Mazur interviews Dr. Jenae Cohn about her new book, Design for Learning: User Experience in Online Teaching and Learning. Dr. Cohn discusses the importance of user experience principles in designing online courses and how they can be applied to both online and onsite learning environments.
Join Jenae Cohn's Perusall Engage: Community Book Event starting January 15th, 2024 on Perusall!
Sign up and learn more: perusall.com/engage
2024-01-1037 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 15: A Look at Grading for GrowthIn this episode of the Social Learning Amplified podcast, Eric Mazur and guests David Clark (Grand Valley State University) and Robert Talbert (Grand Valley State University) discuss their new book, Grading for Growth: A Guide to Alternative Grading Practice That Promote Authentic Learning and Student Engagement in Higher Education. The guests discuss the interplay between grading and assessment, the need for rethinking traditional grading practices, and the four pillars of alternative grading. They also emphasize the importance of intrinsic motivation in learning and share their experiences with student reactions to alternative grading. The episode concludes with the guests offering...
2024-01-0339 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEp 14: A look at Students' Perceptions of Social AnnotationJoin Eric Mazur as he chats with Dr. Virginia Clinton-Lisell (University of North Dakota) on her recent published research study on social annotation and Perusall. In her article, Social annotation: what are students’ perceptions and how does social annotation relate to grades?, Dr. Clinton-Lisell discovers that social annotation promotes active reading, which encourages better understanding of course content.
Read her article: here.
2024-01-0230 min
ON Cultivating Student Engagement in Higher EdS5E2: Audio Bites: A Taste of Tech Tools in 3 Tempting MorselsThis episode provides audio shorts that explore three tech tools for enhancing student engagement and assessment. This episode spotlights Poll Everywhere, Perusall, and FeedbackFruits as innovative edtech solutions for interactivity, collaboration, and meaningful feedback. This special episode includes the help of artificial intelligence as my co-pilot in providing audio bites for two of the three tools covered. Overall, these tools increase student participation, provide alternative assessments, save instructors time, and work in various course formats. 📍For more information:ATS, visit: https://ats.udel.edu/KCTO, visit: https://sites.udel.edu/kcto/...
2023-12-1806 min
HiTech Podcast111 | How Fun Pedagogy Can Revolutionize Education! featuring Dr. Sharon Lauricella & PerusallIn this episode, Dr. Sharon Lauricella, aka Dr. Batgirl, joins us to discuss her new book, "Ludic Pedagogy: A Seriously Fun Way to Teach and Learn." Dr. Lauricella has years of experience teaching at all levels and has developed the idea that when we get excited and make our courses fun, we foster better student learning. Listen to the full episode to learn what this looks like and the tools she has added to her toolkit. For more on our conversation, check out the episode page here.
Head over to our website at hitechpod.us for all of our episode...
2023-11-151h 00
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 13: A Look at Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College ClassroomIn this special LIVE episode, Eric Mazur chats with authors, Robert Eaton (Brigham Young University - Idaho) and Bonnie Moon (Brigham Young University - Idaho) to discuss their groundbreaking book, Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom.
This episode was live at Perusall Exchange® 2023, Perusall's annual community conference on trending topics in education.
Improving Learning and Mental Health in the College Classroom by Robert Eaton, Bonnie Moon, and Steven V. Hunsaker is available at: https://wvupressonline.com/improving-learning.
Host: Eric Mazur
Sponsor: Perusall
perusall.com/SocialLearningAmplified
perusall.com/exchange
2023-10-3058 min
Crime Over CoffeeJoan Risch - Missing30-year-old Joan Risch mysteriously disappeared from her home in Massachusetts, leaving behind a bloody crime scene. Listen in as Abby and Ericka discuss her case and present the many theories of what happened to Joan.
Sources:
https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2019/08/17/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-joan-risch/#jp-carousel-1429
https://app.perusall.com/catalog/9781476640969
https://charleyproject.org/case/joan-carolyn-risch
https://uncovered.com/cases/joan-risch
https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Missing-Joan-Carolyn-Risch#gid=ci02cc18f300002581&pid=missing-joan-carolyn-risch
2023-10-2622 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 12: A Look at Equity-Minded TeachingIn this special LIVE episode, Eric Mazur sits down with authors, Flower Darby (University of Missouri), Isis Artze-Vega (Valencia College), and Mays Imad (Connecticut College) to discuss their new book, The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching.
This episode was live at Perusall Exchange® 2023, Perusall's annual community conference on trending topics in education. The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching by Isis Artze-Vega, Flower Darby, Bryan Dewsbury, and Mays Imad is available at: https://seagull.wwnorton.com/equityguide.
Host: Eric Mazur
Sponsor: Perusall
perusall.com/SocialLearningAmplified
perusall.com/exchange
2023-08-1759 min
Teaching For Learning: il podcastS1 E13 - La valutazione formativa come strumento per implementare i processi di apprendimentoCarlo Mariconda, docente del Dipartimento di Matematica "Tullio Levi-Civita" dell'Università di Padova, ci parla di come utilizza la valutazione formativa nei suoi corsi: grazie a quiz su Moodle, compiti valutati tra pari, utilizzo di Perusall e lavori di gruppo è riuscito, sia nei corsi blended che tradizionali, ad aumentare sensibilmente il numero di studenti e studentesse che superano il suo esame al primo appello.Per approfondimenti sui temi trattati: https://www.unipd.it/t4l-materiali e la Biblioteca T4LQuesta è l'ultima puntata della prima stagione. Ci farebbe piacere se volessi lasciare un feedback a questo for...
2023-06-3013 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 11: A Look at Perusall and Critical Teaching BehaviorsIn episode 11 of the Social Learning Amplified podcast, Eric Mazur invites Dr. Lauren Barbeau and Dr. Claudia Cornejo Happel to talk about their new book, Critical Teaching Behaviors: Defining, Documenting, and Discussing Good Teaching. They discuss what good teaching looks like and how Perusall advances social learning for instructors.
Join Perusall's reading community for Critical Teaching Behaviors: Defining, Documenting, and Discussing Good Teaching starting May 1st. Register here: perusall.com/events.
2023-04-2828 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 10: A Look at Perusall and Open PedagogiesIn episode 10 of Social Learning Amplified, host Eric Mazur talks with Dr. Sharon Lauricella (Ontario Tech University, Canada) about Perusall, non-disposable assignments, and how to make learning fun for their students.
2023-04-1130 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 9: A Look at the Future of LearningIn episode 9 of Social Learning Amplified, Eric Mazur chats with Julie Jungalwala. Jungalwala is the Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for the Future of Learning, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping transform the ‘one size does not fit all’ model of education. They discuss what needs to change in K-12 education and what works when leading that change.
2023-03-1621 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 8: A Look at Learning EnvironmentsIn episode 8 of Social Learning Amplified, Eric Mazur invites Cassandra Volpe Horii and Martin Springborg to talk about their newest book, What Teaching Looks Like: Higher Education through Photographs. Eric, Cassandra, and Martin discuss what photographs of different learning environments can teach us.
2023-02-1624 min
Speaking of LanguageS11E2 - Alan van den Arend - Active Learning in Language TeachingAlan van den Arend discusses how we can rethink approaches to translation and pedagogy to better connect with students.
Correction: ALI was founded by Alex and Laura Hanson (not Harrison)
https://classics.cornell.edu/alan-van-den-arend
https://www.perusall.com
#boterham
Read a transcription of this episode here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUrJnTjedNSwbnRovZ2Em3s7pMWv4UnyxRjVQ9t85tg/edit?usp=sharing
2023-02-0821 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 7: A Look at How Perusall is Beyond a Discussion BoardEpisode 7 of the Social Learning Amplified podcast brings you a conversation on how Perusall is more than a discussion board. Eric Mazur sits down with Dr. Staci Saner and Dr. Laura Weingartner from the University of Louisville to chat about how they use Perusall in their Healthcare education courses.
2023-01-2223 min
Faculty FeedTransforming Interprofessional Simulation with Dr. Hannah Fischer and Adam HallClinical care involves input from many different health professions, so why don’t more care teams practice together? This week we talk about challenges and opportunities of interprofessional simulation with Dr. Hannah Fischer, MD, who is Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatal Medicine at The University of Louisville School of Medicine and Adam Hall, RDH, MS, who is Assistant Professor of Dental Hygiene at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. Hannah and Adam describe an innovative way to simulate patient care with different healthcare teams using the social e-reader Perusall, which addresses the common barrier of...
2022-12-0921 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 6: A Look at Active LearningIn episode 6 of Social Learning Amplified, Eric Mazur invites Professor Cathy N. Davidson and Christina Katopodis, PhD from The City University of New York (CUNY) to talk about their new book, The New College Classroom. They discuss active learning, changing their classrooms, and creating an environment that is truly conducive to learning.
2022-12-0525 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 5: A Look at Perusall for the Community College PopulationIn episode 5 of Social Learning Amplified, Eric Mazur talks with T. Adam Baldry and Brad Butler from Pima Community College about the innovative teaching tools they use at a community college level. They dive into their use of Perusall in their courses and the benefits students and instructors have with the platform.
2022-11-1225 min
The Circled SquareKate Hartmann: Online Teaching Beyond the PandemicDescription
Trained in religion at Harvard, Kate Hartmann started her teaching job in Wyoming during the pandemic and has heartily embraced the challenges and possibilities of online and virtual modes of teaching. She also speaks eloquently about what her students in Wyoming need and want from her in person teaching about Buddhism. Founder of the new Buddhist Studies Online course platform, Kate shares academically and historically grounded studies of Buddhism with the wider public. She emphasizes the importance of applying Buddhist texts to contemporary issues such as structural racism and climate justice. In this episode you will hear Kate sha...
2022-11-0250 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 4: A Look at Mastery Learning and PerusallIn this episode of Social Learning Amplified, Eric Mazur catches up with Jon Bergmann, one of the pioneers of the flipped classroom movement. Jon uses Perusall in his classes to facilitate student discussion. During the discussion, Jon introduces the concept of Mastery Learning, which is covered in his new book, The Mastery Learning Handbook.
2022-10-2821 min
Exploring Bio and Learner DiversityPerusall and the Golden Age of MicrobiologyThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://carloscgollerphd.blog/2022/10/12/perusall-and-the-golden-age-of-microbiology/
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2022-10-1301 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 3: A Look at Ungrading Part 2In part 2 of "A Look at Ungrading" on the Social Learning Amplified podcast, Matthew and Travis continue the conversation with Eric to explore how Perusall aids in their ungraded approach, additional best practices they find useful within Perusall, and other rich ideas on changing the way they teach.
2022-10-0723 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 2: A Look at Ungrading Part 1This episode of Social Learning Amplified focuses on the growing "ungraded" movement in higher education. Dr. Matthew Winslow and Dr. Travis Martin, both from Eastern Kentucky University, speak with host Eric Mazur on what the Ungrading movement is, why it is effective for teaching, and how Perusall assists in making it possible.
2022-10-0727 min
Social Learning Amplified hosted by Eric MazurEpisode 1: A Look at Peer InstructionOur debut episode brings you a conversation on Peer Instruction with Eric Mazur and Julie Schell, Assistant Vice Provost of Academic Technology at the University of Texas at Austin. Schell explains what Peer Instruction is, what makes this method work, and why she continues to use it with her students.
2022-10-0624 min
Faculty FeedDr. Staci Saner & Dr. Laura Weingartner discuss using an e-reader with learnersHave your learners done the reading? Are you tired of discussion board posts? This week your Faculty Feed hosts Staci Saner, EdD, MEd and Laura Weingartner, PhD, MS from the Health Sciences Center Office of Faculty Development talk about one of our favorite teaching tools. The social e-reader Perusall allows learners to interact with each other asynchronously through reading assignments and other course content. Staci and Laura describe different ways that faculty can incorporate this amazing tool into their teaching, with a specific focus on health professions education (HPE). Check out the research article studying Perusall mentioned in the...
2022-09-2325 min
Defend, Publish & Lead PodcastD&P Podcast Episode 83: Interview with Barbara Sarnecka author of The Writing WorkshopIn this episode, President and executive writing coach Christine Tulley interviews author Barbara Sarnecka about her book The Writing Workshop: Write More, Write Better, and Be Happier in Academia RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Free ebook of The Writing Workshop and links to all templates and tools SHARED RESOURCES FROM BARBARA SARNECKA Lab website with book discussion Read The Writing Workshop and discuss it together with friends on Perusall.com The developmental editor Barbara used was Michael Dylan Rogers: michael.dylan.rogers@gmail.com The book designer she used was Lindsey Cleworth: lindseycleworth@gmail.c...
2022-07-3024 min
Reiki from the Farm™Holy Fire® Reiki, Spirit Release and Mental Health with Jennifer TaylorJennifer and I discuss the entities and spirits that sometimes attach, and can lead to challenges with mental health. Then Jennifer leads us in a beautiful sound healing meditation to clear any attachments or entities not part of the Divine Plan in your life!Pam's ICRT Classes: https://www.reiki.org/users/pamela-allen-leblanc#classesNewsletter: http://eepurl.com/dFm-19Reiki session: https://squareup.com/appointments/book/7dvtqlfp939e8g/LPSC51C92BN20/servicesMonthly Reiki share: http://eepurl.com/hWruP5Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...
2022-05-221h 11
Reiki from the Farm™Releasing Obstacles to Success and a bit of news...On this week’s podcast, we let you know where you can get copies of “The Reiki Business Book”, have a little news, then share a meditation to help you release obstacles to your success.Pam's ClassesList of ICRT Classes: https://www.reiki.org/users/pamela-allen-leblanc#classesWebsite: https://www.reikifromthefarm.com/Register for our newsletter: http://eepurl.com/dFm-19Book a Reiki session: https://squareup.com/appointments/book/7dvtqlfp939e8g/LPSC51C92BN20/servicesRegister for our monthly Reiki share:
2022-05-1554 min
The FTCC Center for Faculty Development PodcastEp10: Julian BeltranJulian joins us to discuss his recent course overhaul with student success in mind; he shares his vision, strategies, and a few pitfalls to avoid as well.
Some resources mentioned:
Paulo Freire's educational philosophy
Nearpod
Flipgrid
Perusall
2022-03-2419 min
Modern Classrooms Project PodcastEpisode 81: Self Pacing with Adult LearnersZach is joined by Elizabeth Armstrong and Kathleen Shafer, both TOSAs who work with teachers, to talk about how MCP principles can be applied when working with adult learners.
Outline and Show Notes
Intro
Cult of Pedagogy articles and podcasts featuring Kareem:
How to Create a Self-Paced Classroom
Everything You Need To Know About Building a Great Screencast Video
CoP Podcast: Setting Up Mastery Based Grading in Your Classroom
The settings in which Elizabeth and Kathleen work with adult learners
UDL - Universal Design for Learning
Balancing supports and independence when working with adults
Five E’s
...
2022-03-2041 min
Learner Engagement ActivatedEpisode 1: Eric MazurIn this episode, I speak with Dr. Eric Mazur, a physics professor at Harvard, to hear some of his thoughts on learner engagement in higher ed. Read Peer Instruction: A User's Manual, try out Perusall for peer annotation, and watch Memorization or understanding: Are we teaching the right thing?
2021-10-1833 min
HiTech PodcastInterview 3 | Brian at PerusallThis interview takes us in depth with Brian Lukoff, CEO and Founder, at Perusall. Pedagogy, statistics, Optical Character Recognition, and much, much more are the focus of this episode. Bring a cup of coffee and settle in for the wonderful insights on Perusall and its future. For more info, check out the episode page here.
Make sure to listen to our original episode on Perusall before you check this one out.
Connect with Perusall on Twitter and try it out today!
2021-08-2648 min
Trafohaus//LehreTrafohaus//Lehre, Folge 60: Lektüre kollaborativ bearbeitenDer soziale E-Reader Perusall mit Matthias Sommer
In Folge 60 spricht Claudia Bade mit Matthias Sommer. Er ist wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter der Professur für Visuelle Kommunikation und Mediensoziologie an der TU Chemnitz und stellt das Tool Perusall vor. Denn wer kennt sie nicht? – Die peinliche Stille im Raum, die meist anzeigt, dass nur ein Bruchteil der Studierenden den Text gelesen haben. bereits erfolgreich in seinen Seminaren eingesetzt. Matthias Sommer berichtet von einer Möglichkeit, den Austausch über die Seminarlektüre anzuregen.
Mit diesem Tool können Studierende kollaborativ an Texten arbeiten und diese, ähnlich wie auf Social Media Plattfor...
2021-08-1230 min
HiTech Podcast012 | Digital Annotation & PerusallWe digest the ideas of digital annotation and the impact it can have on learning. Then, we talk about a big player in the digital annotation movement, Perusall. This idea and tool is not only good for your students but good for all folks who are trying to improve their comprehension of reading materials. For more information on these tools and our conversation, check out the episode page here.
For all of our episodes and resources for each app we discuss, head over to our website at hitechpod.us.
2021-06-2936 min
The juice and the squeezeEpisode 40: Teaching nitty grittyWrapping up our mini-series on teaching, Julia and Jonathan talk about readings, grading, and how to fairly offer flexibility to students in our classes. In-class activities, quizzes, how many grades to drop, how to handle late assignments, how to get feedback from students, and more.
Theme music courtesy of The Bobby DazzlersLinks:AirtableON THE ICE — 30 For 30 Podcasts — Overcast — Twenty years ago, hundreds of women answered a classified ad seeking adventurers for an all-women trek to the North Pole - no expedition experience necessary. On the ice, 20 of those women came face to face with j...
2021-06-0150 min
2021-04-2900 min
Perfect ChaosEpisode 22 - Discussion MastersOf course, with this title we must be talking about us...or maybe not.
If you have been around education long enough, you know the dreaded phrase, the discussion board post. Many of your students feel the exact same way, but as we know, the discussion can be an excellent place to determine the students understanding on the topic. It may even be better than trying to use a quiz or exam to get the information.
It is all about how we use the discussion board, and whether we are able to inspire buy-in from our...
2021-04-1947 minThe juice and the squeezeEpisode 38: Big picture teachingOK, your turn to teach a course for the first time (or the Nth time). Now what? Julia and Jonathan share thoughts and experiences (and mistakes) from teaching lecture courses. For example, how do you decide what to cover (hint: you don’t have to teach all of the topics in the textbook)? How do we model excitement for learning? What hidden curriculum will you include? Also, Oregon Trail.
Theme music courtesy of The Bobby DazzlersLinks:The Oregon Trail (series) - WikipediaThe Oregon Trail (1971 video game) - WikipediaPerusall
2021-03-2344 min
PsychSessions: Conversations about Teaching N' StuffASK057: What are some ways to make an asynchronous class engaging?In this AskPsychSessions feature Marianne talks with Gabrielle Smith from Texas Woman's Univeristy. They chat about how to make an online asynchronous course more engaging including the benefits of using Perusall software as a subsititute for in-person group discussions.
2020-12-2919 minThe juice and the squeezeEpisode 26: Online teachingJulia and Jonathan have been thinking a lot about online teaching. Not claiming to be experts they share what’s worked well and what they are excited about for the coming term. Office hours? Casual interactions? Small group discussions? We’ve got ideas for you. Bonus: hear how Julia learned about controlled burns (yes, it’s related).
Theme music courtesy of The Bobby DazzlersLinks:Julia Strand on Twitter: "Teaser trailer for my #OpenScience class called "Psychology's Credibility Revolution" at @CarletonCollege this fall. Planning to share all my materials publicly, stay tuned! https://t.co/BwS...
2020-08-111h 03The juice and the squeezeEpisode 16: All we can do is the best we can doThings feel a little crazy at the moment but listening to podcasts can only help. Right? RIGHT? Julia and Jonathan share how they are approaching teaching and maintaining sanity during coronavirus lockdown. Slack, Zoom tea time, faux commutes, and Julia’s speakeasy (password: “password”).
Theme music courtesy of The Bobby DazzlersLinks:Jonathan Peelle on Twitter: "To help check in with folks in my academic orbit I have -Instituted daily lab tea-time over Zoom - work talk discouraged (we include lab undergrads who are scattered around the country) -A Slack workspace for my cognitive neuros...
2020-03-2449 min
Stats + StoriesAbstract Art Or Modern Congressional Districts | Stats + Stories Episode 55Gary King (@kinggary) is the Albert J. Weatherhead III University Professor and Director of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University . King focuses on innovations that span the range from statistical theory to practical application. His methods are used extensively in many fields of academia, government, consulting, and private industry. He is a founder, and inventor of the original technology for, Learning Catalytics, Crimson Hexagon, Perusall, and other firms. He is a founder, and inventor of the original technology for, Learning Catalytics, Crimson Hexagon, Perusall, and OpenScholar
2018-08-0228 min
Social Science BitesGary King on Big Data AnalysisIt's said that in the last two years, more data has been created than all the data that ever was created before that time. And that in two years hence, we'll be able to say the same thing. Gary King, the head of the Institute for Quantitative Social Science at Harvard University, isn't certain those statements are exactly true, but certain they are true in essence. And he's even more certain that the growth in the amount of data isn't why big data is changing the world. As he tells interviewer Dave Edmonds in this Social Science...
2017-03-0126 min