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2025-07-0441 minThe XChange PodcastXchange FORUM - Episode 13 – Spotlight on GBC Faculty ScholarsOn last month’s episode, Dr. Anita Acai told us about her work sparking a stronger focus on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at George Brown College. This month, she’s in the host chair and is joined by four GBC faculty scholars – Ben Eitelwein, Olivia Shaw, Kay-Ann Williams, and Ziad Alostaz – who are currently undertaking SoTL projects as part of their work at the college. They explore what their projects are all about, what they’re learning in the process, and what the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning has to offer them as college faculty.
2025-04-1651 minThe XChange PodcastXchange podcast - Episode 12.5 - What is the Teaching & Learning Mailbag??Do you have a non-time sensitive question about teaching and learning… something that you’ve been wondering about, or confused about… that you'd like some feedback or new perspective on? Maybe it's about assessment, classroom facilitation, educational technology, equity and accessibility in your courses, student engagement, Universal Design for Learning...whatever your question, we'd love to hear from you! You can record a short voice message for us, under 90 seconds, with your question. If we think we have something to offer about the topic, we'll find a qualified person on our team to answer on the Xchange podcast!To leave...
2025-03-1301 minThe XChange PodcastXchange FORUM - Episode 12 - The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning with Dr. Anita AcaiWhat on earth is “SoTL”?! In this episode, Dr. Anita Acai tells us about her work sparking the scholarship of teaching and learning at George Brown College. Anita breaks down how faculty can benefit from bringing a curiosity-centred and exploratory approach to understanding the impact and context of our teaching. She also tells us about the huge range of opportunities available for faculty under the SoTL umbrella at GBC!
2025-03-1112 minThe XChange PodcastThe XCHANGE Podcast Episode 11 - A conversation with Professor Nicki MonahanIn this episode, Jason Inniss, Director, Teaching Excellence from the TLX chats with Nicki Monahan, a professor, facilitator, coach, faculty developer, and curriculum specialist. In their conversation they discuss the evolution of teaching and learning practices, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, student-centered learning, and addressing systemic barriers. They also highlighted the significance of maintaining passion and joy in teaching, the need for continuous learning, and the importance of finding one's unique identity. Lastly, Nicki shared her plans for the future.
2024-12-1134 min
The XChange PodcastXChange FORUM Episode 10 - A Discussion with Dr. Margrit TalpalaruIn this episode, Dr. Patricia C. Robinson from the TLX chats with Dr. Margrit Talpalaru, Professor in the Department of English and Communications, about how they apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multiple Means of Action and Expression in their courses. Margit discusses specific examples, particularly how to scaffold student assignments in order to support the process of learning while integrating learner choice, authenticity, and skills development for transference to the workplace.
Key words: UDL, multiple means of action and expression, assignments, scaffolding, application to future needs, relevance, process of learning, authenticity, learner choice, real life c...
2022-09-2328 min
The XChange PodcastXChange FORUM Episode 9 - A Discussion with Silvia CaceidoIn this episode, Patricia speaks with Silvia Caceido, a professor in the School of Work and College Preparation in the Centre for Preparatory and Liberal Studies. Silvia shares what she has learned about her students, assumptions faculty make about students, and how she motivates and connects with her students. She also shares her strategies for staying positive while continuing to teach from home during the pandemic.
Keywords: technology, access, motivation, digital literacy, connecting with students, information overload, staying positive
2021-06-1137 min
The XChange PodcastXChange FORUM Episode 8 - A Discussion with Rusa JeremicIn this episode, Rusa Jeremic, Professor and Researcher in the Community Worker program in the School of Social and Community Services, shares strategies for building community in an online teaching environment. She explains how she encourages her students to be on camera during synchronous learning sessions, how she engages and motivates her learners through fun activities, and how she collects and integrates student feedback into her lessons.
Keywords: flipgrip, padlet, digital literacy, workplace readiness, group activities, transparency
2021-05-1428 min
The XChange PodcastXChange FORUM Episode 7 - A Discussion with Mary SymondsIn this episode, Patricia talks with Mary Symonds, Professor and Program Coordinator in the Office Administration Program - Health Services in the Health Sciences Department. Mary shares her experiences of transitioning to teaching fully online, how she builds community in her courses, and the ways she supports the learning of her students. She talks about how the pandemic impacted students in their final semester of the program, and she also shares some tips for being an effective online instructor.
Keywords: students' needs, anxiety, lessons learned, boundaries, flexibility, graduating students, teacher presence
2021-04-1623 min
The XChange PodcastXChange FORUM Episode 6 - A Discussion with Erin Schieman, Karen Sinotte, and Robert WalkerIn this episode, Patricia talks with three faculty from the Centre for Business, Erin Schieman, Karen Sinotte, and Robert Walker. They share how they've been a support for one another since the pandemic began, how they have been adapting to online teaching and learning, as well as what they've learned about each other through the process.
Keywords: collegial support, learning together, experimenting, building confidence, flipped classes, padlet
2021-04-0819 min
The XChange PodcastXchange FORUM Episode 5 - A Discussion with Charlene DunstanIn this episode, Patricia speaks with Charlene Dunstan, coordinator/professor in the Social Service Worker Program, in the Department of Community Services and Heath Sciences. Charlene discusses how she focused on her strengths as she made the transition to teaching fully online. She also talks about the importance of creating opportunities for her students to connect with one another around the subject matter.
Keywords: developing strengths, making purposeful connections, student learning
2021-03-2227 min
The XChange PodcastXChange FORUM Episode 4 - A discussion with Celina CostaIn this episode, Patricia interviews Celina Costa, faculty in the School of ESL. Celina discusses the curriculum project she was involved in and the impact the pandemic had on the rollout of the new curriculum. Celina also shares some of the challenges and joys she experienced from being involved in the project as well as what she learned as a result.
Keywords: curriculum, teacher identity, collaboration, UDL, Nearpod
2021-03-1525 min
The XChange PodcastXChange FORUM Episode 3 - A discussion with Laura PastrikIn this podcast, Patricia talks to Laura Pastrik, a faculty member in the School of Health and Wellness, about how she uses a blend of synchronous and asynchronous teaching strategies in her online classes.
Keywords: student engagement, videos, discussions, breakout groups, UDL, authenticity, making connections, tech for teaching
2021-03-1526 min
The XChange PodcastXChange FORUM Episode 2 - A discussion with Ramon DelgadoRamon Delgado, Professor/Coordinator in CADIT, shares what he has been learning from his experiences of supporting his colleagues in their transition to teaching fully online.
Keywords: online teaching, embracing technology, making mistakes
2021-02-2122 min
The XChange PodcastXChange FORUM Episode 1 - A discussion with Alison RossDr. Patricia Robinson talks to Alison Ross, a faculty member in the Centre for Health Sciences, about how she uses social media and Blackboard to get her students excited, motivated, and curious about what they’re learning.
Keywords: Instagram, videos, authenticity, connecting with students, student engagement
2021-01-2817 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Podcast Episode 12 - New Years Teaching Resolutions – Turning intentions into actionsMichael Avis, Nicki Monahan, and Dr. Patty Robinson from the Teaching and Learning Exchange discuss making your teaching and learning resolutions stick.
2021-01-1118 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Podcast Episode 11 - What do students think? A chat with the folks behind the SOD Talks podcastNicki Monahan and Michael Avis sit down with Design students Asna Khan and Yasmin Ranjkesh, producers of the SOD Talks.
SOD Talks link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6R0KKhbibMEKu4PHmYNuBL
2020-12-0724 min
The XChange PodcastXChange Podcast Episode 10 - Getting Your Mojo Back: Using a Positive Mindset Down The HomestretchNicki Monahan and Michael Avis discuss the challenges of keeping a positive mindset during the difficult time in the term. Tune in for some tips on how to keep things positive.
2020-11-2617 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Podcast Trailer - Episode 1Welcome to XChange, a podcast for faculty by faculty. Produced by the Teaching and Learning Exchange, the podcast will take a bi-weekly look at everything teaching and learning at George Brown College. Tune in for faculty interviews, discussions on the scholarship of education, updates on new teaching technologies, and much, much more.
See the transcript for this trailer at eml.georgebrown.ca/web_files/668/T…-Transcript.pdf
2020-09-2701 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Podcast - Episode 9 - Academic IntegrityIn this episode of XChange, Nicki Monahan and Dr. Margrit Talpalaru discuss fostering a culture of academic integrity at George Brown College.
2020-09-2720 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Episode 2 - Meet the TLX TeamIn Episode 2 of XChange, the TLX team sits down to discuss what they do, who they are, and what inspires them to work at George Brown College. Nicki Monahan, Lazaros Simeon, Michael Avis, Stella Bastone, Lis Romero, and Ian Craine take a few minutes to talk about how they can support you, the teaching faculty at GBC.
We hope you enjoy, and we look forward to hearing from you about all things teaching and learning!
See the transcript for this trailer athttp://eml.georgebrown.ca/web_files/668/T…-Transcript.pdf
2020-09-2722 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Episode 3- Get Engaged - Fostering Engagement in your On-line classesGet Engaged. Fostering Engagement in your On-line classes
2020-09-2718 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Episode 4- Teaching in a Time of UncertaintyIn this podcast Michael Avis and Nicki Monahan discuss what's next after the initial push to "going on-line" has happened.
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Join the TLX Microsoft Teams site: https://tinyurl.com/thetlxteam
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2020-09-2714 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Episode 5 - Be Who You Are Wherever You Are ?Nicki Monahan and Michael Avis from the TLX discuss ways to stay authentic while teaching from a distance.
Take a look at Professor Jeffery Reffo's weekly announcements: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG15cv6u1fWPt4yDXlPMnSQ
For faculty resources please go the the Learning Continuity website: https://www.learningcontinuitygbc.com/
2020-09-2716 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Episode 6 - I've Taken the Workshops, Now What?Nicki Monahan and Mike Avis from the Teaching and Learning Exchange talk about anxiety and expectations for the first week of class.
View the transcript here: https://drive.google.com/open?id=18mE...
2020-09-2723 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Episode 7 - Learner Feedback RevealedNicki Monahan and Michael Avis discuss what learner feedback revealed about what learners believe they need to be successful at George Brown College.
How To Create a Great Environment for Learning Tip Sheet https://www.georgebrown.ca/media/5691...
2020-09-2715 minThe XChange PodcastXChange Episode 8 - Formative Assessments - Three Ways To Get FormativeNicki Monahan and Michael Avis discuss Formative Assessments - Three Ways To Get Formative
2020-09-2723 min