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CupcloudCupcloudEp19: Moka Pot: The Original Coffee MakerThis episode includes a short discussion on the original stovetop espresso maker -  the moka pot.  Invented in 1933 by Alonso Bialetti, this simplistic coffee maker has been gracing Italian kitchens for almost a century. Coffee lovers and enthusiasts love brewing their daily espresso in the moka pot.  It’s original design makes it easy to get a perfect brew each and every time. So, listen in, as we talk about the moka pot along with a few tips and tricks to get a great tasting espresso. And, maybe you’ll be inspired enough to experiment and creat...2025-06-2642 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp31- Leveraging the Power of Technology for EngagementIn this episode, Sam and Caron will share how the Center for Teaching and Learning, and Employee Engagement (CTLEE) at PVCC is leveraging the power of technology in order to better serve the college as a hub of innovation.  Why did the newsletter go away?  How are they launching on demand content with YouTube shorts?  The CTLEE is letting go of the past and moving into the future by learning, changing and iterating.Books References-Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform UsSusan Magsamen and Ivy Ross...2025-04-0733 minCupcloudCupcloudEp18: Quick Sip- DJI Osmo Pocket 3, Is it Worth the Hype?Quick Sip- DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Is it Worth the Hype? This episode includes a short discussion on the popular camera DJI Osmo Pocket 3 that has taken the social media by storm.  This small but powerful camera has so much functionality and flexibility to capture amazing video and photos. With so many influencers and videographers hyping the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 on Youtube and Tiktok, we are seeing a trend with some content creators even steer away from using expensive set ups and camera. So, listen in, I talk about this amaz...2025-03-0531 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp30- 7 Reasons to Use Social Media in the ClassroomWith social media tools in the hands of practically everyone of your students, what are you doing to leverage this media to interact, innovate, collaborate and connect with your students?Now more than ever, we are much more connected online to content, which makes things much easier for instructors to gain a following by students using social media tools such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, etc.Join us today, as we go over seven key ways to use social media to enhance your classroom experience. Whether this is online instruction or face to face, these seven...2025-02-1341 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp29- Garageband- Audio Editing at a GlanceWhat is Garageband?  Yes, we know it as usually some young teens in a garage banging away and experimenting with music trying to make the dream of becoming rock stars.  But in the digital media world. Garageband originally released in 2004 by Apple, the application enabled users of all levels to dive in and create music, edit and record audio at all skill levels. This free software comes with the ability to connect instruments, make sound loops, free use of pre-made loops and beats to create all kinds of fun digital media.  So what about sound edi...2024-11-2046 minCupcloudCupcloudEp17: 10 Things We Can't Live WithoutEveryone has a list of things that they can’t live without.  They are your grab and go things, your technology must haves, your treat yo’self indulgences, and your everyday things that make you who you are.  This is a chance to get to know us better.  Join in for a fun conversation about our top 10 essentials.Buzzsprout: cupcloud.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @cupcloud Twitter: @cupcloudpodcast E-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.com2024-10-1351 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp28- Just Take the Pic!Just Take the Pic! Camera or Phone for Travel Photography? It’s that time of year!  Vacations and traveling during the summer break!  So the question is, when you are traveling on family vacations or attending a work conference, which do you prefer to use, a typical point and shoot camera or your smartphone?  As summer comes to a close, this podcast will still touch on some ideology about basic uses of photography from a typical point and shoot camera vs a smart phone. Just in the last few years, digital photography with the use of sm...2024-09-2639 minCupcloudCupcloudEp16: Coffee 101: Getting to Know CoffeeIs your coffee just coffee or do you LOVE coffee?  We took a deep dive into a coffee learning experience at our local roastery to learn about coffee beans, different flavors, and what it takes to make a great cup of coffee. Join in as we talk about our Coffee 101 class and getting to know coffee better.Buzzsprout: cupcloud.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @cupcloud Twitter: @cupcloudpodcast E-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.com2024-07-2740 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp27- Creativity- Who Exactly is Sam?Who exactly is Sam?  The TOASTEDU podcast host Sam Fraulino here at Paradise Valley Community College spends some time talking with Dr. Caron Sada in an episode dedicated to our Creativity series. Dr. Caron Sada wants to turn the tables and interview Sam and dive into his creative background, his art, and everything related to his long career here at PVCC. Caron will share how she used ChatGPT to prepare for today’s interview. This fun and informative episode should be full of laughs and good creative and artistic storytelling, so join Dr. Sada and...2024-05-0852 minCupcloudCupcloudEp15: What’s Cooking? The Dish on Meal Delivery ServicesJoin us this episode as we dish on our personal experience with meal delivery services.  Subscription-based meal services are popping up all over social media and the introductory offers are too good to pass up.  With the high cost of healthy food options, people are turning to meal delivery services to save time and money on weekly meal planning.  Subscription boxes are a trend that’s here to stay.  Listen in as we discuss why we signed up, what we learned, and why we stayed for 8 weeks before canceling.Buzzsprout: cupcloud.buzzsprout.com Instag...2024-04-1144 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp26- How Does an iPad Fit Into My Workflow?When we think of creative tools or workflows, we usually think of pencils, markers, whiteboards and paper. However, Apple has always been a company that prides themselves on creating computers and software for creative folks. Over the last 10 years, the iPad and other tablets have exploded in the mainstream market. Not just for creative digital media folks, but everyone. I think it’s time we look at the iPad specifically and see what it can do and how it can improve workflows among creatives, but also how it can change the workflow of college faculty. Th...2024-03-2651 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp25-Creativity- Art and Science of Culture ChangeCreativity is iterative and Caron’s journey with student programming in her classes, Club Z and her hopes for organizational change in higher ed are definitely iterative and continuing to develop over time.  Today we’ll hear about where Caron’s creative journey is with regard to her new book, Learning and Doing CoCreation: Learning 31 Things We Already Know through The Art and Science of Culture Change. While we’ve talked about the model, framework and set of tools a little in a past episode, this will be the first time we’re talking about the b...2024-02-051h 02CupcloudCupcloudEp14: Lets Talk About Me! Rode Wireless Me Microphone KitA quick discussion and review of one of the popular wireless microphone setups by Rode.  The Wireless Go Me.  This small wireless microphone is versatile and easy to use.Packed with a few new key features and innovative technology, this is becoming an affordable and go to wireless audio set up for all types of causal audio needs.  With an easy to use set up and great features this podcast will dive into why this Rode Wireless Me microphone is perfect for most digital content creators.  We'll talk about the pros and cons and compare a fe...2024-01-2527 minCupcloudCupcloudEp13: Life Transitions: Navigating Through ChangeIn the words of Ferris Bueller, “Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”  This episode is about life’s transitions, the changes and adjustments that impact our lives in a significant way.  Join us as we navigate through changes in our own lives including an only child graduating high school, the change in family dynamic as our child entered adulthood, and readjusting to a new way of life.Buzzsprout: cupcloud.buzzsprout.com In...2023-11-1450 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp24-Podcast Episodes- How Long Should A Podcast Episode Be?Is a longer podcast episode better? How long should a podcast episode be?  This is a nagging question that keeps a lot of podcasters, creators and online instructors up at night when worrying about the length of their content.  This could be in the form of a podcast as this episode will primarily touch on, but this can be applied to all aspects of digital media and instructional materials.Join us today, as we briefly touch on some trends and standards when it comes to podcasting or audio content that is used in online delivery. We’ll talk...2023-11-1330 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp23- The Drop Zone! What’s New at the CTLEE?Welcome to the DropZone! Rush In, Roam In, Drag In, Drop In!  What is the Drop Zone here at the Center for Teaching, Learning and Employee Engagement?  The Drop Zone is a program we are offering for all faculty and staff to drop by the CTLEE and discuss technology issues, instructional strategies, all things Canvas and anything related to digital media and instruction. This podcast episode is a short introduction with CTLEE Director Lynn McCelland and Instructional Media Developer Sam Fraulino on just what the Drop Zone can do for you.  Please listen in, as they talk all...2023-10-0439 minCupcloudCupcloudEp12: Welcome Back ! We Took a BreakWelcome back!  We wanted to create a special message welcoming the Cupcloud podcast back after taking a short break to really revamp, recreate and refuel our show.  We wanted to create better and more engaging episodes for the listeners as we start a new chapter in our lives.So fill up your cup of coffee and join us for upcoming episodes, topics and hopefully a lot of laughs as your hosts Sam and Chanda Fraulino take the mic once again and dive into the crazy world of coffee, pop culture, games,  and all things social media. Bu...2023-08-3002 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp22- Top Tech Gadgets for a Digital WorldIt’s time to register for that conference, or take that much needed family vacation to the beach, so book the flight, and pack up your tech gear! This episode of the ToastEDU we are going to discuss some of the best and most useful tech gadgets you’ll need for a digital world. Whether we are traveling for work related conferences or a vacation this episode will dive into a few different tech gadgets that are a must for everyone creating content or consuming digital media content. As we all pack our bags for upco...2023-05-0439 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp21-Social Media Tools: Instagram in EducationSocial media has endless opportunities for educators, we just never thought of it that way. As a tool, it can help students improve digital literacy and critical thinking skills.  Tools such as Instagram can also help promote your class, your college, and yourself as an instructor. Some obstacles colleges have when dealing with technology is cost, that is the best part of social media, it's free, and a majority of students are already using the most trending and up to date social media apps on their own.  Instagram is one of the most popular social media applications wo...2023-04-1035 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp20- Creativity: Your Personal JourneyHow would you describe your journey with creativity?   Join us in this podcast discussion as Dr. Caron Sada and Sam Fraulino talk about all aspects of creativity, environment choices, and insights.  So if you are not in a creative journey and feeling stuck, how might you change your choices and environment to create a life and experiences that you hope for? Creative instruction and creative instructional development go hand in hand with powerful results that can make teaching and learning much more effective as well as more fun with engaging students, collaborating efforts, and an environment where cre...2023-02-0146 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp19- It’s RAW! JPEG vs RAW Digital Photo FormatsDigital photography has exploded over the last 20 years.  With so many different formats and shooting settings, what is really best for when using your digital camera to capture memories or use it for instructional media purposes to enhance your instructional materials. Most of us know the term JPEG, that format that allows us to send photos via text, email or post on the internet.  The advantage is a compressed image that is suitable for online use and has a smaller file size. However, in the digital photography world, there is another format that exists called RA...2023-01-0429 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp18- Creative Tools: Adobe Creative ExpressWhen it comes to instructional technology, online creative tools, and digital media, there are hundreds of free and helpful tools to aid faculty in creating innovative and creative media. Adobe Creative Express formerly known as Adobe Spark is just that!  This online and mobile design app that easily allows all skill levels to create and share impactful visual stories.   The best part, it’s free! A brief overview of Adobe Creative Express and how it enables users to make rich multimedia content including social media posts and stories, invitations, and marketing materials like logos, flyers and b...2022-11-2633 minCupcloudCupcloudEp11: Coffee Talk: This is How We Brew ItDoes pour over coffee live up to the hype?  Drip coffee is the most popular way to brew coffee around the world.  Yet, coffee shops are using pour over brewing for single origin coffees because this method brings out the flavor of the coffee.  Join us as we sample three popular brewing methods (Drip, French Press, Pour Over) and determine if pour over coffee really does taste better.  This is how we brew it!Buzzsprout: cupcloud.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @cupcloud Twitter: @cupcloudpodcast E-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.com2022-11-1945 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp17- Oh We Are? OER- Teachers Are Going Open and Students Are Here to HelpDiscussing the growth of OER- Open Educational Resources, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of education. More faculty are harnessing the power of online tools to create a more dynamic experience for their students in the classrooms and online. There is no better time to be a student as colleges across the country continue their path of innovation. Paradise Valley Community College began its Open Educational Resource Specialist program in the Spring of 2019. A year later, this innovative team helped faculty find resources to keep their students engaged and thriving despite losing access to on-campus resources...2022-10-3146 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp16- Two Techies: What’s Our Favorite Gear?As we all know, the world is full of techies, gear geeks, and folks that just have to play with new technology. Well, that’s us!  The TOAST EDU host Sam Fraulino and Lynn McClelland will sit down and discuss all of their favorite technology tools that can be used for creating a wide variety of creative instructional content. Sam and Lynn have both worked with technology for many years, so between these two techies they have both have a lot of experience when it comes to media tools and tech gadgets, so this podcast will be an...2022-10-171h 08TOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp15- Podcasting- Four Different Types of PodcastsWhen podcasting first made its way to the iPod and phones many years ago, there was a great fear that podcasting could in fact be the death of radio. As we know that is far from the truth, but it does offer many ways of offering spoken word to reach all types of listeners. A podcast can be in the form of a storytelling experience, an interview, crime dramas, or a casual conversation between two sports fans discussing the weekend’s football games to entertain you on a long commute.   We’ll discuss that today, we wi...2022-10-0520 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp14- Welcome Back: Doing Things DifferentlyAs summer comes to an end, faculty, staff, and students are now trickling back to the PVCC campus for Fall 2022.  Coming out of a pandemic offered many online and remote learning challenges and as well as learning to work and regaining our working relationships, it’s now time to really get back into creating projects, collaborating with others and using new digital media to enhance our courses. This episode is just an update on the new location of the CTLEE- Center for Teaching, Learning and Employee Engagement and as well to discuss a few online tools that I h...2022-09-1529 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp13- What is Digital Media?This podcast of the TOAST EDU, Sam Fraulino, the instructional multimedia developer will discuss digital media.  So what exactly is digital media? Is it graphics you upload to your Canvas course?  It’s video, audio, software, or other content that is created, edited, stored, or accessed in digital form.  We know in today’s fast paced digital world as well with the rapid changes in higher education, the distribution of digital media will soon outpace the creation and distribution of standard print newspapers, magazines, and textbooks. The main benefit of digital media in education is that it can inc...2022-05-0327 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp12- New Media Lab ExperienceThis podcast of the TOAST EDU, CTLEE Director Lynn McClelland and Instructional Media Developer Sam Fraulino sit down for a discussion about the upcoming development of PVCC’s New Media Lab Experience.  Join in on this conversation to learn about what exactly the New Media Lab Experience is, who is involved, and the many positive learning opportunities it can bring all faculty, staff, and students to enhance their digital media experience. The New Media Lab Experience at PVCC's Creative Commons welcomes students, faculty, and staff to a space where they can create multimedia projects, collaborate with others, and...2022-03-2143 minCupcloudCupcloudEp10: Coffee Talk: Dairy-Free Milk AlternativesHow do you take your coffee?  It’s not just milk and sugar anymore.  Dairy-free alternatives are in such high demand that coffee shops are now offering multiple options. We decided to sample a few of the newer options, try each one in an iced and a hot coffee, and tell you what we think. Listen in to find out which one we think is best.Music - Chill Acoustic Ukulele R&B/Soul Type Beat - "Photograph" (Prod. Matthew May) Buzzsprout:  cupcloud.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @cupcloudTwitter: @cupcloudpodcastE-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.com2022-03-1636 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp11- CTLEE Newsletter: Creative ConnectionThis podcast of the TOAST EDU, is a sit down discussion with the Center for Teaching, Learning, and Employee Engagement’s Sofia Pijanowski and Sam Fraulino as they discuss the new CTLEE newsletter called Creative Connection. Sofia will talk about the upcoming new and improved newsletter that the CTLEE has developed to create a better connection with PVCC’s faculty and staff. We’ll be discussing what is different from this letter and newsletters past along with how and where you will be able to find this incredible resource.   Creative Connection Newsletter-  https://sites.go...2022-03-0724 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp10- Welcome Back! Spring 2022Welcome back Pumas! Spring 2022 is about to begin, as we know the beginning of a new semester brings back a fresh energy and an excitement that we all look forward to as we welcome back students into the classroom and connect with faculty and staff to create an innovative and fun learning environment both in person and online. As we wrapped up 2021 with some new projects, a new podcast, a new video series called Puma Playback, along with an Employee Engagement Canvas resource site.  We look forward to the 23rd Annual Spring Learning and Leadership Week for o...2022-01-0614 minCupcloudCupcloudEp09: Creative Fast: 60 Days Without Creating ArtHave you ever fasted?   That break from food where you know you want it really bad, but you can't.   We look at things as taking a break or fasting from food, but what exactly does that mean?I created a creative fast for myself as an artist, and wanted to clear my thoughts, work on my creativity, and rethink my artistic goals all while having no hands on creation of art of any kind.As an artist, watercolor artist and abstract painter, so for the last 40 years I have been creating art and painting of...2021-12-1723 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp09- What is Puma Playback?Bits-N-Crumbs Segment! So in the last few weeks, the CTLEE has released a series of short videos highlighting a faculty member or staff member here at Paradise Valley Community College.   Puma Playback? What is that? For the last few weeks, the CTLEE released a series of short videos highlighting a faculty or staff member here at Paradise Valley Community College: who they are and what they do. Collaborating with fellow faculty and staff, these short, casual, and fun videos created by Lynn McClelland and Sam Fraulino highlight the innovative projects and p...2021-12-1007 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp08- YouTube Videos in CanvasBits-N-Crumbs Segment! YouTube is one of the world’s leading video hosting websites for hosting all types of online videos.  From piano playing cats to educational documentaries, there are millions of videos on YouTube that can benefit student learning.   So how do you get those videos to play inside your Canvas course/content?  Sure, you can paste in a long complicated URL into your page and have your students click on a link, but there is a much better way. Embed it!  Make the video that is hosted on YouTube play right inside your C...2021-11-3005 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp07- Podcast Basics & Gear: What Do I UseThis podcast is a quick discussion and introduction to podcasting and the basics which also includes a breakdown of what audio gear I use to record, edit and publish my simple educational podcast.  We’ll dig deeper into what equipment I use, settings, what types of microphones and how the TOAST EDU podcast is created from beginning to end. We will also cover hosting and the ideal place to house your podcast for easy use of sharing and listener subscribing. What I hope faculty and staff will get out of this episode is an understanding of just how...2021-11-1536 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp06- Impact of COVID: What Did You Learn Teaching During a Pandemic?This podcast is a discussion about what it was like to teach during a pandemic, what did faculty learn, how did some adapt and five questions to ask yourself to improve or enhance how you teach students from this point on. As we know, for the last year in a half, students adapted to online learning and a remote style of communication with their instructor. So reflecting on my own experience, supporting a college and handfuls of faculty who never taught remotely was a significant challenge, that had both rewards and huge amounts of obstacles as well...2021-10-2650 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp05- Art and Science of Culture ChangeThe Art and Science of Culture Change is a strength based approach to inclusion that creates a safe, welcoming and even fun environment where diverse groups of people can learn, unlearn, learn and solve problems together. With both individualism and collectivism in mind, Dr, Sada's bold vision could be described as creating better cultures for each of us and for all of us. This podcast is focused on The Art and Science of Culture Change designed by Dr. Caron Sada. Caron teaches psychology at Paradise Valley Community College but Caron is also a social entrepreneur, artist and...2021-09-2229 minCupcloudCupcloudEp08: Coffee + Creativity: A Brooklyn Art Library ProjectThe Brooklyn Art Library project  also known as the sketch book project is a non-profit community art project.  Artist around the world are participating in this innovated and creative social project that changed me as an artist.   My wife surprised me with this gift, as an artist it was one of the coolest projects to work on.  So join me as I talk about my experience as an artist as I dealt with obstacles of creative issues during the COVID-19 lockdown and how I felt about the sketch book, the art, the time invested, along with what I benefited from...2021-08-1434 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp04- Listen Up Faculty- This Is Your Next StudentThis podcast is focused on the next generation of students coming into our college system.  As each high school year ends, more young teens graduate from high school and make their way into “your” classrooms. Ready and armed with a virtual backpack of digital skills of interactive media knowledge and creation skills, online course experience such as Canvas knowledge, along with other advanced skills.   These are the students that are extremely tech savvy and will be needing much more from their instructors to keep them engaged and better learners. Sit back and listen to a conversation with a 15 y...2021-07-1943 minCupcloudCupcloudEp07: The Big Players in the Coffee CrazeCoffee chains continue to rise in popularity, but why exactly?  We’re going to discuss the big players among coffee chains, why they joined the coffee craze, what makes them so popular, and what we think about the future of coffee chains. Music - Chill Acoustic Ukulele R&B/Soul Type Beat - "Photograph" (Prod. Matthew May) Buzzsprout:  cupcloud.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @cupcloudTwitter: @cupcloudpodcastE-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.comDunkin' Donuts Fritalian CommercialBuzzsprout: cupcloud.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @cupcloud Twitter: @cupcloudpodcast E-mail...2021-07-1346 minCupcloudCupcloudEp06: The Rising Trend of Sourdough BreadThere is a current obsession with sourdough bread on social media, specifically with growing and nurturing a sourdough starter.  We’re going to discuss why we are obsessed with sourdough bread, how we grew a healthy starter, the obstacles we faced getting it just right, and a new name for our starter.Article: 5 Ways Sourdough Is Healthier Than Conventional Breadhttps://cleanplates.com/nutrition/is-sourdough-healthyVideo:Patrick Ryan- Irish Baker https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FVfJTGpXnU Music - Ch...2021-05-1745 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp03- Club Z: Expanding Our Comfort Zones TogetherClub Z: Expanding Our Comfort Zones Together, is focused on Club Z’s culture that is based on the Art and Science of Culture Change, and what’s happening at PVCC in this new virtual world. We talk a lot about how college classes have adapted, but what about co-curricular experiences for students? Join Sam Fraulino from Paradise Valley Community College's Center for Teaching and Learning along with Dr. Caron Sada creator of Club Z and Psychology Faculty as they discuss everything Club Z. Club Z is still saying, “Everyone is Invited!” and students have led projects including Calm Talk by...2021-02-0227 minCupcloudCupcloudEp05: Part 2: You’re Canceled! The Impact of Cancel Culture.Cancel culture is quickly becoming the new norm in social media, but what exactly is it?  “Twitter do your thing!” is a common call out for canceling. Join us as we talk about why cancel culture is increasing, reasons we cancel people and products, the negative impacts of it, and our role in canceling “cancel culture.”  Music - Chill Acoustic Ukulele R&B/Soul Type Beat - "Photograph" (Prod. Matthew May)Buzzsprout:  cupcloud.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @cupcloudTwitter: @cupcloudpodcastE-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.comBuzzsprout...2021-01-1228 minCupcloudCupcloudEp05: Part 1: You’re Canceled! The Impact of Cancel Culture.Cancel culture is quickly becoming the new norm in social media, but what exactly is it?  “Twitter do your thing!” is a common call out for canceling. Join us as we talk about why cancel culture is increasing, reasons we cancel people and products, the negative impacts of it, and our role in canceling “cancel culture.”  Music - Chill Acoustic Ukulele R&B/Soul Type Beat - "Photograph" (Prod. Matthew May) Buzzsprout:  cupcloud.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @cupcloudTwitter: @cupcloudpodcastE-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.comBuzzsprout...2021-01-0546 minCupcloudCupcloudEp04: Have Yourself a Merry Different ChristmasCovid-19 has changed Christmas this year in many ways.  Join us as we discuss how Christmas is different this year including how in person shopping has shifted to online shopping, holiday traditions such as decorating and baking have been scaled back, and how gathering with family and friends has been impacted by social distancing or even canceled altogether.  The only glimpse of traditional Christmas comes from watching our favorite holiday movies.Buzzsprout:  cupcloud.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @cupcloudTwitter: @cupcloudpodcastE-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.com...2020-12-2338 minCupcloudCupcloudEp03: Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War - Not Worth Playing...EVER!A look at the comparisons of Call of Duty Modern Warfare to the new Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War and why the game took a step back in development, graphics, game play movements and even sound. Call of Duty- Black Ops: Cold War multiplayer mode is absolutely horrible and buggy as all get out.  It’s not even close to what the 2019 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare game play is both visually and the development of multiplayer mode. Both developed by different game companies, you would still think with today’s techno...2020-12-0828 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp02- Hey Quicktime! Let's Record This!Quicktime is an Apple developed application, native with all Mac OS computers along with PC compatibility. QT is used to deliver and edit sound, video, and customizable screen recording possibilities with basic functionality.  The possibilities and flexibility of this application can give instructors and edge on the basic creation of media for all types of delivery. This podcast will cover the three basic uses for Quicktime for instructional development such as movie recording, audio recording and screen recordings. For more information and in person demo, contact sam.fraulino@paradisevalley.edu Apple Support: Quicktime User Guide- -TOAST E...2020-12-0310 minCupcloudCupcloudEp02: More Quarters Please! Retro Gaming, Arcades, & Atari CultureRetro gaming is making a comeback in pop culture.  We’ll talk about our experiences growing up during the video game revolution, the death of the arcade, the growing popularity of eSports, and an exciting announcement from Atari.  Get ready to geek out as we time warp back to the beginning of video games in the early 80’s.Music - Chill Acoustic Ukulele R&B/Soul Type Beat - "Photograph" (Prod. Matthew May)Buzzsprout:  cupcloud.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @cupcloudTwitter: @cupcloudpodcast2020-11-2251 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp01- What's So Great About Canvas?Episode 01- What’s So Great About Canvas?  This episode is a look into the course management system we use here at Paradise Valley Community College called Canvas, developed by Instructure.  A very basic introduction on what exactly Canvas is, and what it can do other than just be used for an online gradebook or syllabus.  This podcast will go over a few of the features and a few basic benefits to using Canvas to enhance a student’s experience.  Along with a summary of a few key points in the Canvas’s State of Student Success and Trends in Higher...2020-11-1813 minCupcloudCupcloudEp01: Is Cold Brew Coffee Right for You?Cold brew coffee went mainstream a couple of years ago.  Listen in as we discuss what cold brew coffee, how it’s made, and how easy it is to make your own at home.  We’ll talk about why it has so much caffeine and answer all kinds of questions so you can determine if cold brew is right for you.Music - Chill Acoustic Ukulele R&B/Soul Type Beat - "Photograph" (Prod. Matthew May)Buzzsprout:  cupcloud.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @cupcloudTwitter: @cupcloudpodcastE-mail: cupclou...2020-11-1434 minCupcloudCupcloudEp00: Welcome to Cupcloud PodcastA cup of coffee isn’t just a cup of coffee. It’s the casual conversations over coffee that bring us together to talk, laugh, and learn about each other in interesting ways. The Cupcloud podcast will fill your cup with all things coffee, pop culture, trends, social media, and more!Instagram: @cupcloudTwitter: @cupcloudpodcastE-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.comBuzzsprout: cupcloud.buzzsprout.com Instagram: @cupcloud Twitter: @cupcloudpodcast E-mail: cupcloudpodcast@gmail.com2020-11-0201 minTOASTEDUTOASTEDUEp00- TOAST EDU Introduction/TrailerVisit Sam Fraulino is an instructional multimedia developer discussing all topics of multimedia, visual design, instructional technology , and Canvas in higher education at Paradise Valley Community College. This podcast will discuss new media strategies and techniques that can be used to enhance the student experience in and outside of the Canvas LMS. Staff and faculty here at PVCC will given strategies to enhance instructional technology skills, learn about new software, discuss and collaborate with others across the PVCC campus. Visit TOAST EDU on the iHub at: https://www2.paradisevalley.edu/ihub/toastedu_podcast.html2020-10-2801 min