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Breaking News To Trading MovesBiotech M&A Trading After Mersana AcquisitionMersana Acquisition: Biotech Trade SetupsDay One Biopharmaceuticals has agreed to acquire Mersana Therapeutics in a deal worth up to 285 million dollars, paying 25 dollars per share in cash plus potential milestone payments. That headline sent $MRSN up more than 200 percent, while $DAWN dropped as traders worried about execution risk and the size of the cheque.In this episode, we break down what the deal means for antibody drug conjugate names, where the next takeover candidates might be hiding, and how traders can think about long and short trading ideas around this kind of biotech merger...
2025-11-1409 min
Let's Talk TeachingEp. 091: Final ReflectionsWhether as a means to promote transformative student learning or a way to empower our own professional development, "reflection" is a word often heard on this podcast. For a very special episode of Let's Talk Teaching, former CTLT director Dr. Claire Lamonica returns. She and Jim discuss her thoughts about teaching since her retirement. They explore how fiction can serve as a gateway to reflection (bonus: Claire gives some summer reading suggestions). They also discuss Jim's upcoming return to full-time teaching and how the years-long journey of this podcast will impact how his students will learn.
2024-06-2422 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 091: Final ReflectionsWhether as a means to promote transformative student learning or a way to empower our own professional development, "reflection" is a word often heard on this podcast. For a very special episode of Let's Talk Teaching, former CTLT director Dr. Claire Lamonica returns. She and Jim discuss her thoughts about teaching since her retirement. They explore how fiction can serve as a gateway to reflection (bonus: Claire gives some summer reading suggestions). They also discuss Jim's upcoming return to full-time teaching and how the years-long journey of this podcast will impact how his students will learn.
2024-06-2422 min
Benzinga Daily Stocks To WatchFirst-Ever Bitcoin ETF In The USStraight from Benzinga newsdesk, host Michael O'Connor brings you the market news and stocks to watch.Subscribe to our Stocks To Watch Newsletter here : https://go.benzinga.com/sales-page-187126583617110118712659Today's Stocks:BEDU GBTC COIN JNJ CTLTBright Scholar Education Holdings Limited (NYSE:BEDU) shares rose 14.7% to $1.01 in pre-market trading. Bright Scholar Education recently announced its unaudited financial results for the six months of fiscal 2023 ended Feb. 28, 2023.Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (BTC)(OTC: GBTC) The Grayscale Investments Bitcoin Trust (OTCPK: GBTC) experienced a 17% surge on Tuesday following a legal victory against SEC in federal court that cou...
2023-08-3012 min
Catch the DriftEarnings before the open on Tuesday, August 29, 2023Earnings scheduled before the open on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 include NIO #NIO, Best Buy #BBY, Pinduoduo #PDD, Big Lots #BIG, J.M. Smucker #SJM, Catalent #CTLT, Bank of Montreal #BMO, Bank of Nova Scotia #BNS, Golden Ocean #GOGL, Malibu Boats #MBUU, Donaldson #DCI, Shoe Carnival #SCVL, and more.
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2023-08-2800 min
Daily Stock Picks$NVDA and $SNOW earnings day - 8-23-23 Market Update$NVDA and $SNOW have earnings and both companies have the opportunity to pop, but earnings season has not been kind to even blow out quarters so far in August. I think any pullback in $NVDA can be bought, but in this market ensure you have some confirmation and you're comfortable enough to dollar cost average on good companies with good products with good management and good earnings.
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2023-08-2333 min
Through the GrayGreg Adams #1: Security and TruthGreg was an Eagle Scout (an elite paramilitary organization), his father was a West Point graduate, and he grew up around the military. Greg knew he was going to the Army. West Point was a path to serve.
West Point felt chaotic and Greg struggled to find his rhythm at first, but he leaned into computers, math, and physics as means to create order and mountaineering as a way to gain perspective.
Greg loves the outdoors and his experiences at West Point and CTLT drew him towards Infantry. Greg’s first duty station was Joint Base Lewis McChord and he wa...
2023-07-021h 14
InvestTalk6-29-2023 – The "High-5" Banking Method StrategyMost people have at least two bank accounts to their name– a checking account and a savings account-- but there may be a smarter way to handle bank accounts.(How many bank accounts should you have?) Today's Stocks & Topics: Bidenomics, Inflation Around the World, PAX - Patria Investments Ltd., MOS - Mosaic Co., CF - CF Industries Holdings Inc., APOG - Apogee Enterprises Inc., GNRC - Generac Holdings Inc., NRG - NRG Energy Inc., CTLT - Catalent Inc., ARIS - Aris Water Solutions Inc., PIO - Invesco Global Water ETF.Adv...
2023-06-3046 minBenzinga Daily Stocks To WatchMorgan Stanley's Bearish Earnings NoteStraight from Benzinga newsdesk, host Brent Slava brings you the market news and stocks to watch.Subscribe to our Stocks To Watch Newsletter here : https://go.benzinga.com/sales-page-187126583617110118712659Hosts:Brent Slava Reach out to Brent at brent@benzinga.comSr. Reporter, Head of Benzinga NewsdeskMichael O'Connor Reach out to Michael at michaeloconnor@benzinga.comBenzinga Strategy Developmentpro.benzinga.com$WMT, $DELL, $WSM, $NCLH, $DHRWalmart (WMT) -Analysts at Oppenheimer recommended being "positioned to take advantage of any weakness [in Walmar...
2023-02-0619 minBenzinga Daily Stocks To WatchWorst Is Over For BOEING? $BAStraight from Benzinga newsdesk, host Brent Slava brings you the market news and stocks to watch.Subscribe to our Stocks To Watch Newsletter here : https://go.benzinga.com/sales-page-187126583617110118712659Hosts:Brent Slava Reach out to Brent at brent@benzinga.comSr. Reporter, Head of Benzinga NewsdeskMichael O'Connor Reach out to Michael at michaeloconnor@benzinga.comBenzinga Strategy Developmentpro.benzinga.comSTOCKS TO WATCH $DIS $BA $MRVL $CTLT $ONCS Disney (DIS) -Returned Disney C...
2022-11-2913 minThrough the GrayBrett Lanier: Struggle well, bet on yourself.Brett was accepted into West Point and Annapolis, but a poor decision almost derailed his career before it could begin.
While at West Point and in the Military Brett was selected for and participated in activities and programs that stretched the limits of his capabilities and his influence.
Whether participating in a pilot CTLT program with a Ranger Battalion, leading Avaition units, or expanding the reach and influence of his organization as an ORSA Brett gravitated towards difficult tasks.
That didn’t end upon retirement. Brett founded an online application for Online Betting and Fantasy Sports.
This is his story.
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2022-11-151h 32Benzinga Daily Stocks To WatchStocks To Watch Today $PBR $RGEN $VERU $STZ $FRPTStraight from Benzinga newsdesk, host Brent Slava brings you the market news and stocks to watch.Subscribe to our Stocks To Watch Newsletter here : https://go.benzinga.com/sales-page-187126583617110118712659Hosts:Brent Slava Reach out to Brent at brent@benzinga.comSr. Reporter, Head of Benzinga Newsdeskpro.benzinga.comPetrobras (PBR) - Shares were down more than 15% in Friday's pre-market session following news the company will cut prices for its diesel gas.Repligen (RGEN) - The target of a recent rumor. Shares spiked higher on Thursday following chatter the co...
2022-08-1215 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 078: New Name, New OpportunitiesThe Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology is transforming, and with its new mission comes a new name… and new opportunities for instructors at Illinois State University. CTLT is now the Center for Integrated Professional Development, a hub which combines transformative teaching practices, scholarship, and career advancement under one metaphorical roof.
These are changes a long-time in the planning. Dr. Aondover Tarhule, Illinois State’s vice president of academic affairs and provost, joins Jim and Yojanna to discuss the goals of the reimagined unit and his vision for the future of online education at Illinois State. They explore how many of t...
2022-06-1530 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 078: New Name, New OpportunitiesThe Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology is transforming, and with its new mission comes a new name… and new opportunities for instructors at Illinois State University. CTLT is now the Center for Integrated Professional Development, a hub which combines transformative teaching practices, scholarship, and career advancement under one metaphorical roof.
These are changes a long-time in the planning. Dr. Aondover Tarhule, Illinois State’s vice president of academic affairs and provost, joins Jim and Yojanna to discuss the goals of the reimagined unit and his vision for the future of online education at Illinois State. They explore how many of t...
2022-06-1530 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 077: Summer Institute 2022Dr. Jennifer Friberg and Dr. Dana Karraker join Jim to preview CTLT's Summer Institute 2022. They talk about design workshops, including some new opportunities centered on the scholarship of teaching and learning. They also discuss this year's Teaching Scholars-in-Residence and share ideas on how to approach professional development after a two summers' worth of pandemic.
2022-05-0413 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 077: Summer Institute 2022Dr. Jennifer Friberg and Dr. Dana Karraker join Jim to preview CTLT's Summer Institute 2022. They talk about design workshops, including some new opportunities centered on the scholarship of teaching and learning. They also discuss this year's Teaching Scholars-in-Residence and share ideas on how to approach professional development after a two summers' worth of pandemic.
2022-05-0413 minInvestTalk4-27-2022 – Do Central Banks Need to Put Rates Into the ‘Pain Zone’?One analyst argues that, for the Federal Reserve, that task should be “relatively easy,” given the backdrop of strong real and nominal growth in the U.S Today's Stocks & Topics: LRCX - Lam Research Corp., Investing in Stocks vs. ETFs, MKL - Markel Corp., Long Term Shares, Home Prices, CTLT - Catalent Inc., HFWA - Heritage Financial Corp., OHI - Omega Healthcare Investors Inc., FNF - Fidelity National Financial Inc., Russia Cut Natural Gas to Two Countries.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
2022-04-2846 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 075: The Road to a New CTLTThe Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology is on a journey of change. It's been a long road, and there's still more road ahead, but soon, a lot of behind-the-scenes planning will come to the forefront for the entire Illinois State University campus. Dr. Yojanna Cuenca-Carlino is the Assistant Vice President for Faculty Development, Diversity, and Learning. She gives a preview of what a new CTLT will look like and how these changes will affect faculty, staff, and students.
2022-03-0323 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 075: The Road to a New CTLTThe Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology is on a journey of change. It's been a long road, and there's still more road ahead, but soon, a lot of behind-the-scenes planning will come to the forefront for the entire Illinois State University campus. Dr. Yojanna Cuenca-Carlino is the Assistant Vice President for Faculty Development, Diversity, and Learning. She gives a preview of what a new CTLT will look like and how these changes will affect faculty, staff, and students.
2022-03-0323 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 074: The 2022 Teaching Scholars-in-ResidenceShare your passion for teaching while learning the ins and outs of faculty professional development. Dr. Jen Friberg joins us to discuss CTLT's 2022 Teaching Scholar-in-Residence program. This unique opportunity will bring up to three Illinois State faculty members on board to deliver in-depth programming as a part of our Summer Institute. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in scholarship about the teaching and learning topic of their choice.
2022-02-1911 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 074: The 2022 Teaching Scholars-in-ResidenceShare your passion for teaching while learning the ins and outs of faculty professional development. Dr. Jen Friberg joins us to discuss CTLT's 2022 Teaching Scholar-in-Residence program. This unique opportunity will bring up to three Illinois State faculty members on board to deliver in-depth programming as a part of our Summer Institute. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage in scholarship about the teaching and learning topic of their choice.
2022-02-1911 min
Feel Free to DeviateEpisode 0013 - GiulianaEpisode 13 of Feel Free to Deviate features Giuliana Funkhouser. Giuliana is a trans-disciplinary artist who “combines digital code and synthesized audio with field recordings to produce story-driven installations.” I met her long ago when I first started working at Wellesley College in 2001. She was one of the students who worked for me, but since those days G has been busy working in the gaming industry, in advertising, making art, and continuing her education. She is constantly putting herself out there, and it’s working for her. It’s quite extraordinary. This is a fast paced episode, and it jumps around. T...
2021-12-091h 02Feel Free to DeviateEpisode 0013 - GiulianaEpisode 13 of Feel Free to Deviate features Giuliana Funkhouser. Giuliana is a trans-disciplinary artist who “combines digital code and synthesized audio with field recordings to produce story-driven installations.” I met her long ago when I first started working at Wellesley College in 2001. She was one of the students who worked for me, but since those days G has been busy working in the gaming industry, in advertising, making art, and continuing her education. She is constantly putting herself out there, and it’s working for her. It’s quite extraordinary. This is a fast paced episode, and it jumps around. T...
2021-12-091h 02Let's Talk TeachingEp. 071: Building a Relationship-Rich CampusConnections can make all the difference when it comes to student success. Evidence shows that authentic learning, and authentic assessment of learning, can be achieved more successfully when there's a rapport between teacher and learner, between learners, and between learners and what they need to learn. But how do you pull that off? In January, hundreds of instructors, support staff, and graduate students will come together (both physically and virtually) to search for answers.
In this episode, CTLT director Dr. Jennifer Friberg and faculty developer Dr. Dana Karraker join Jim to discuss the upcoming 2022 University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium. The theme...
2021-12-0215 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 071: Building a Relationship-Rich CampusConnections can make all the difference when it comes to student success. Evidence shows that authentic learning, and authentic assessment of learning, can be achieved more successfully when there's a rapport between teacher and learner, between learners, and between learners and what they need to learn. But how do you pull that off? In January, hundreds of instructors, support staff, and graduate students will come together (both physically and virtually) to search for answers.
In this episode, CTLT director Dr. Jennifer Friberg and faculty developer Dr. Dana Karraker join Jim to discuss the upcoming 2022 University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium. The theme...
2021-12-0215 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 070: Quality Online CoursesWhat does it take to create a truly powerful online learning experience for our students? A year of remote instruction thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic has left many more of us in a position to better appreciate that question.
For this episode, Jim is joined by two colleagues from CTLT: Linda Summers is the coordinator for Blended and Online Learning, and Dr. Steve Travers is the coordinator for Student Success Initiatives. Together, they examine how a quality online course differs in both design and delivery from the more "just in time" experiences necessitated during the pandemic. Linda and Steve showcase...
2021-11-2219 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 070: Quality Online CoursesWhat does it take to create a truly powerful online learning experience for our students? A year of remote instruction thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic has left many more of us in a position to better appreciate that question.
For this episode, Jim is joined by two colleagues from CTLT: Linda Summers is the coordinator for Blended and Online Learning, and Dr. Steve Travers is the coordinator for Student Success Initiatives. Together, they examine how a quality online course differs in both design and delivery from the more "just in time" experiences necessitated during the pandemic. Linda and Steve showcase...
2021-11-2219 min
The Shreyas Johan PodcastQuotidian life with Shreyas Johan Season 3 Episode 1 Theological Leadership Guest Speaker P.J. Lawrence (Rt. Rev. Dr.) Director Centre for Theological Leadership Training (CTLT) Cayman IslandsThe Shreyas Johan Podcast with Guest Speaker P.J. Lawrence (Rt. Rev. Dr.) Director Centre for Theological Leadership Training (CTLT) Cayman Islands
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2021-11-2154 min
Investing With IBDEp. 133: Nina Deka: Healthcare Technology Still In Early Stages Of Disruption Nina Deka, Senior Research Analyst at ROBO Global, points out some huge problems in the healthcare industry that are ripe for innovative solutions. After looking at some of five major themes, Nina revisits some stocks from her last appearance like 1Life Healthcare (ONEM) and Teladoc (TDOC) as well as the stories behind Tabula Rasa (TRHC) Akoya BioSciences (AKYA), Catalent (CTLT), Dexcom (DXCM) and Fate Therapeutics (FATE). For the video version, show notes and charts, visit investors.com/podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-0753 min
The Option BlockOB 1026: Perfect Options TradersHOST: MARK LONGO, THE OPTIONS INSIDER MEDIA GROUP CO-HOST: MARK SEBASTIAN, THE OPTION PIT CO-HOST: MIKE TOSAW, ST. CHARLES WEALTH MANAGEMENT IN THIS EPISODE MARK, THE GREASY MEATBALL, AND UNCLE MIKE BREAK DOWN: MOST ACTIVE EQUITY OPTIONS TODAY INCLUDING FB, PLTR, BBIG, AAPL EARNINGS VOLATILITY IN CTLT, STNE, ZM, CHWY, FIVE UNUSUAL OPTIONS ACTIVITY IN GSAT, BBIG, GIS PYPL EXPLORING A STOCK TRADING PLATFORM THE IMPORTANCE OF KEEPING IT SIMPLE IN TRADING AND MUCH MORE…
2021-08-301h 00Let's Talk TeachingEp. 069: Mask Up!We return to face-to-face classroom instruction at Illinois State for the fall of 2021, but with a twist. Students and instructors will have to wear face coverings. How do we make masks work?
Jim is joined by CTLT's director, Dr. Jennifer Friberg, who is also a speech pathologist by training. They discuss how a little piece of cloth can cause some big challenges when it comes to communicating clearly in class. Jen provides some tips for adjusting our environments and our approaches to speaking to maximize understanding. They also explore ways to take students "emotional temperature" now that their faces are...
2021-08-1114 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 069: Mask Up!We return to face-to-face classroom instruction at Illinois State for the fall of 2021, but with a twist. Students and instructors will have to wear face coverings. How do we make masks work?
Jim is joined by CTLT's director, Dr. Jennifer Friberg, who is also a speech pathologist by training. They discuss how a little piece of cloth can cause some big challenges when it comes to communicating clearly in class. Jen provides some tips for adjusting our environments and our approaches to speaking to maximize understanding. They also explore ways to take students "emotional temperature" now that their faces are...
2021-08-1114 min
Nephron Research LLCNephron Expert Series: Bioprocessing Expert Howard Levine - May 18thOn May 18th, Nephron Research hosted a discussion on the latest updates in bioprocessing with one of the top thought leaders in the industry, Dr. Howard Levine. Topics of discussion included the backdrop for industry funding, an analysis of supply/demand capacity, as well as a closer look at the technologies and providers playing a leading role in the category. We discussed an updated view on the market opportunity for COVID-19 treatments and vaccines for the industry. Dr. Levine presented an analysis on the industry with investor Q&A. The discussion is mo...
2021-05-211h 01
Making Life Podcast004 | Multimedia Artist & Soundscape Designer Giuliana FunkhouserShow notes:Giuliana Funkhouser is a professional multimedia artist, whose most recent adventures include soundscape design and interactive media development. In addition to creating her own artworks, she also manages the band Red Culebra. She has worked as a digital retoucher and graphic designer for WB Games Boston - formerly known as the gaming company called Turbine - as well as a production artist at Arnold, an advertising agency.Please subscribe to Making Life Podcast and leave us a review on your favorite podcast listening platform!Instagram: @biodigitaljazzhands (visual art), @ctlt_sound (band)
2021-04-122h 09Let's Talk TeachingEp. 067: Civic Engagement in Extraordinary TimesWe talk a lot about civic engagement as a core value at Illinois State University. But what does it look like when practiced in our courses? We explore that question in this episode, a preview of the 2021 University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium, Civic Engagement in Extraordinary Times. Dr. Katy Strzepek and Harriet Steinbach from the Center for Civic Engagement join Dr. Dana Karraker and Jim Gee from CTLT for an in-depth look at the ties between public higher education and engendering a life-long sense of civic learning in students. The group highlights ways, both big and small, to incorporate civic engagement...
2020-12-1130 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 067: Civic Engagement in Extraordinary TimesWe talk a lot about civic engagement as a core value at Illinois State University. But what does it look like when practiced in our courses? We explore that question in this episode, a preview of the 2021 University-Wide Teaching & Learning Symposium, Civic Engagement in Extraordinary Times. Dr. Katy Strzepek and Harriet Steinbach from the Center for Civic Engagement join Dr. Dana Karraker and Jim Gee from CTLT for an in-depth look at the ties between public higher education and engendering a life-long sense of civic learning in students. The group highlights ways, both big and small, to incorporate civic engagement...
2020-12-1130 min
Organizing IdeasEp 14 - Navigation, Resistance, and Rebellion with Sarah Dupont and Amy PerreaultIn this episode we sit down with two amazing Métis librarians and information professionals at the University of British Columbia. Sarah Dupont is the Head of Xwi7xwa Library, and Amy Perreault is Senior Strategist for Indigenous Initiatives at the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT). Sarah and Amy talk about Indigenous engagement, the importance of elders and finding community, and some of the projects that they’re working on.
Some links to things mentioned (more in the transcript):
• UBC Indigenous strategic plan: https://aboriginal.ubc.ca/indigenous-strategic-plan/
• UBC library strategic framework: https...
2020-01-0346 min
Que sera Sarah?S3 Episode 93 - Aaron Langille - Teaching as PerformanceAaron has been diving deep the various aspects of "Teaching as Performance" that he discovered while in his role as a university professor at Laurentian University. That being said, he believes that his 6 strategies can be used in multiple pedagogy roles! Wether you are a new teacher, veteran teacher, professor, guidance councillor, EdTech Coach, etc. you definitely want to take notes.... https://ctlt.ubc.ca/2019/10/30/teaching-as-performance/
2019-11-131h 20Let's Talk TeachingEp. 054: Claire's Top 5 - Starting Your SemesterA new semester is close at hand-- get excited and inspired to teach. CTLT Director Dr. Claire Lamonica shares her top five tips for starting your semester off successfully. She and Jim explore advice about your syllabus, classroom space, breaking expectations the first day of class, and much more! Plus, the talk about why it's okay... even important... to take a little "me" time before classes begin.
2019-08-0922 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 054: Claire's Top 5 - Starting Your SemesterA new semester is close at hand-- get excited and inspired to teach. CTLT Director Dr. Claire Lamonica shares her top five tips for starting your semester off successfully. She and Jim explore advice about your syllabus, classroom space, breaking expectations the first day of class, and much more! Plus, the talk about why it's okay... even important... to take a little "me" time before classes begin.
2019-08-0922 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 051: Rubrics Come To ReggieNetCTLT's Charles Bristow returns with good news about the next update to ReggieNet, Illinois State University's customized learning management system... including the debut of a long-awaited new feature! Charles and Jim take a look at the new Rubrics tool, discuss an updated, cleaner interface for managing Tests & Quizzes, and more. Learn all you need to know about changes and improvements that await you for the start of the Fall 2019 semester.
2019-07-1617 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 051: Rubrics Come To ReggieNetCTLT's Charles Bristow returns with good news about the next update to ReggieNet, Illinois State University's customized learning management system... including the debut of a long-awaited new feature! Charles and Jim take a look at the new Rubrics tool, discuss an updated, cleaner interface for managing Tests & Quizzes, and more. Learn all you need to know about changes and improvements that await you for the start of the Fall 2019 semester.
2019-07-1617 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 047: Researching Midterm ChatsWhat are your students really thinking? In this episode, we discuss CTLT Director Claire Lamonica's new research into Midterm Chats, also known as Small Group Instructional Diagnoses. She provides a preliminary look at how faculty members at Illinois State believe this process improves their teaching. Also, Claire and Jim talk about the importance of making little changes, instead of wholesale revision, to one's teaching.
2019-02-0420 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 047: Researching Midterm ChatsWhat are your students really thinking? In this episode, we discuss CTLT Director Claire Lamonica's new research into Midterm Chats, also known as Small Group Instructional Diagnoses. She provides a preliminary look at how faculty members at Illinois State believe this process improves their teaching. Also, Claire and Jim talk about the importance of making little changes, instead of wholesale revision, to one's teaching.
2019-02-0420 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 045: Critical Thinking - Beyond the BuzzwordsWe take a deep dive into the concepts surrounding critical thinking. What is it and how do you know it when you see it? And just how do you get your students to do it? Jeff Rients, Senior Teaching and Learning Specialist at Temple University (and former CTLT graduate assistant) helps us explore critical thinking from a basic definition to advanced ways to assess it as a course-level goal. We also discuss how to incorporate it into your class without reinventing the proverbial wheel.
2018-11-0527 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 045: Critical Thinking - Beyond the BuzzwordsWe take a deep dive into the concepts surrounding critical thinking. What is it and how do you know it when you see it? And just how do you get your students to do it? Jeff Rients, Senior Teaching and Learning Specialist at Temple University (and former CTLT graduate assistant) helps us explore critical thinking from a basic definition to advanced ways to assess it as a course-level goal. We also discuss how to incorporate it into your class without reinventing the proverbial wheel.
2018-11-0527 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 039: The Fulbright Experience with Erin MikulecWe’re back in 2018 to talk teaching, learning, and Fulbright awards with Dr. Erin Mikulec. She’s offering a new workshop series at CTLT that explores the many Fulbright teaching and research options available to faculty. In addition to previewing the workshops, Jim and Erin explore her experiences with the Study Abroad program her recent, award-winning scholarship in the field of teaching and learning, and how all of this ties back to the classroom. Plus, the virtues of mushy peas as a teaching tool!
2018-01-3120 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 039: The Fulbright Experience with Erin MikulecWe’re back in 2018 to talk teaching, learning, and Fulbright awards with Dr. Erin Mikulec. She’s offering a new workshop series at CTLT that explores the many Fulbright teaching and research options available to faculty. In addition to previewing the workshops, Jim and Erin explore her experiences with the Study Abroad program her recent, award-winning scholarship in the field of teaching and learning, and how all of this ties back to the classroom. Plus, the virtues of mushy peas as a teaching tool!
2018-01-3120 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 035: Rubrics 101Take the pain out of evaluating the subjective elements of your students’ learning. In this episode, we explore the advantages of developing and using rubrics. What makes a rubric more than a checklist? And how can rubrics help us gut-check out teaching, to make sure we’re really focusing on what’s important to students? Dr. Julie-Ann McFann, CTLT’s Program Team leader, joins us to talk rubric construction, why language is as important as concepts when putting your “grid” together, and whether or not your should share your rubric with your students before they begin the assignment.
2017-10-1320 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 035: Rubrics 101Take the pain out of evaluating the subjective elements of your students’ learning. In this episode, we explore the advantages of developing and using rubrics. What makes a rubric more than a checklist? And how can rubrics help us gut-check out teaching, to make sure we’re really focusing on what’s important to students? Dr. Julie-Ann McFann, CTLT’s Program Team leader, joins us to talk rubric construction, why language is as important as concepts when putting your “grid” together, and whether or not your should share your rubric with your students before they begin the assignment.
2017-10-1320 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 034: Claire's Midterm ReportThis week, we catch up with CTLT Director Dr. Claire Lamonica, who is back in the classroom for the first time in years. She's teaching a special half-semester course called Learning in Communities, so her "midterm" has already come and gone. We discuss how well her expectations matched with the reality of teaching freshman after 12 years, what she found unexpected about their behavior, and how she decided to assess the course at its mid-point. We talk about prior knowledge, about common misperceptions concerning digital natives, and we ponder how high school may inform how this cohort of students use (or...
2017-10-0224 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 034: Claire's Midterm ReportThis week, we catch up with CTLT Director Dr. Claire Lamonica, who is back in the classroom for the first time in years. She's teaching a special half-semester course called Learning in Communities, so her "midterm" has already come and gone. We discuss how well her expectations matched with the reality of teaching freshman after 12 years, what she found unexpected about their behavior, and how she decided to assess the course at its mid-point. We talk about prior knowledge, about common misperceptions concerning digital natives, and we ponder how high school may inform how this cohort of students use (or...
2017-10-0224 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 030: Back to the ClassroomWe’re back for the new academic year with a conversation about course design. CTLT's Director, Dr. Claire Lamonica, is teaching a class of freshman for the first time in more than a decade. We discuss her expectations, her concerns, and how she’s building her unique course. We also explore the importance of “letting go” when we find ourselves using the need to cover course content as an excuse to avoid innovation.
2017-08-2500 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 030: Back to the ClassroomWe’re back for the new academic year with a conversation about course design. CTLT's Director, Dr. Claire Lamonica, is teaching a class of freshman for the first time in more than a decade. We discuss her expectations, her concerns, and how she’s building her unique course. We also explore the importance of “letting go” when we find ourselves using the need to cover course content as an excuse to avoid innovation.
2017-08-2500 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 027: In the Good Old Summer TimeSpring has just about sprung its last. As we wrap up the end another semester, it's a great time to look forward to a summer of some meaningful "me" time. Claire and Jim discuss the benefits of summer professional development in general and some of the highlights of CTLT's Summer Institute in particular. Explore some of the philosophies behind course design, helping students write, and thriving despite the stress of life in the academy.
2017-05-0518 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 027: In the Good Old Summer TimeSpring has just about sprung its last. As we wrap up the end another semester, it's a great time to look forward to a summer of some meaningful "me" time. Claire and Jim discuss the benefits of summer professional development in general and some of the highlights of CTLT's Summer Institute in particular. Explore some of the philosophies behind course design, helping students write, and thriving despite the stress of life in the academy.
2017-05-0518 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 022: What's New with ReggieNet - Spring 2017ReggieNet, Illinois State University's customized learning management system, received a significant upgrade over the spring break of 2017. CTLT's Charles Bristow, one of the instructional designers who helps faculty use ReggieNet, joins us to talk about new features.
2017-03-1517 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 022: What's New with ReggieNet - Spring 2017ReggieNet, Illinois State University's customized learning management system, received a significant upgrade over the spring break of 2017. CTLT's Charles Bristow, one of the instructional designers who helps faculty use ReggieNet, joins us to talk about new features.
2017-03-1517 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 015: Hot MomentsYou might experience more hot moments—times when passionate class discussion flares into something ugly and undesirable—thanks to the political and social earthquake centered on the 2016 election. We build upon our last episode and explore more ways to structure your class so students feel safe when talking about controversial issues. CTLT’s Dana Karraker highlights strategies for dealing with hurtful speech when unexpected hot moments occur: what to say, how to move forward, and why doing something is almost always better than not reacting at all.
2016-11-1823 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 015: Hot MomentsYou might experience more hot moments—times when passionate class discussion flares into something ugly and undesirable—thanks to the political and social earthquake centered on the 2016 election. We build upon our last episode and explore more ways to structure your class so students feel safe when talking about controversial issues. CTLT’s Dana Karraker highlights strategies for dealing with hurtful speech when unexpected hot moments occur: what to say, how to move forward, and why doing something is almost always better than not reacting at all.
2016-11-1823 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 013: Test What You're TeachingEver have your students complain that they were caught off guard by your exam or quiz? They may actually have a point. In this week's episode, CTLT's Julie-Ann McFann explores ways to ensure that your tests actually measure what you are teaching. She takes the fear out of scary concepts like alignment, tables of specification... and unicycles. Plus, learn how to avoid the very real pitfalls inherent in test banks.
2016-10-2723 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 013: Test What You're TeachingEver have your students complain that they were caught off guard by your exam or quiz? They may actually have a point. In this week's episode, CTLT's Julie-Ann McFann explores ways to ensure that your tests actually measure what you are teaching. She takes the fear out of scary concepts like alignment, tables of specification... and unicycles. Plus, learn how to avoid the very real pitfalls inherent in test banks.
2016-10-2723 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 009: Formative AssessmentFormative assessments can sound like a formidable undertaking. But they don't have to be. Dr. Julie-Ann McFann, CTLT's Program Team Lead, shows us how little, frequent "check-ins" can help us know if our students are really getting it. She helps us wrap our brains around the differences between formative and summative assessments and the differences between assessing and grading. We'll also explore how using formative assessments might assuage your students' constant craving for study guides.
2016-09-2821 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 009: Formative AssessmentFormative assessments can sound like a formidable undertaking. But they don't have to be. Dr. Julie-Ann McFann, CTLT's Program Team Lead, shows us how little, frequent "check-ins" can help us know if our students are really getting it. She helps us wrap our brains around the differences between formative and summative assessments and the differences between assessing and grading. We'll also explore how using formative assessments might assuage your students' constant craving for study guides.
2016-09-2821 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 008: A Community of LearnersHow do you create a "community of learners?" You've probably heard that phrase before, but what does it really mean, and how do you achieve it? This week, we explore those questions with CTLT's Dana Karraker. Discover the philosophy behind this important concept, techniques to apply to your teaching, and signs that show when it's actually working.
2016-09-2221 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 008: A Community of LearnersHow do you create a "community of learners?" You've probably heard that phrase before, but what does it really mean, and how do you achieve it? This week, we explore those questions with CTLT's Dana Karraker. Discover the philosophy behind this important concept, techniques to apply to your teaching, and signs that show when it's actually working.
2016-09-2221 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 007: ReggieNetReggieNet is Illinois State University's customized learning management system, or LMS. It's powerful collection of online tools… but it's not always as easy or intuitive to use as one might think. CTLT's Charles Bristow joins Jim to highlight some of ReggieNet's most popular features. They discuss where instructors can get help with common problems, and they also share tips that instructors should pass on to their students about having a frustration-free ReggieNet experience.
2016-09-1520 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 007: ReggieNetReggieNet is Illinois State University's customized learning management system, or LMS. It's powerful collection of online tools… but it's not always as easy or intuitive to use as one might think. CTLT's Charles Bristow joins Jim to highlight some of ReggieNet's most popular features. They discuss where instructors can get help with common problems, and they also share tips that instructors should pass on to their students about having a frustration-free ReggieNet experience.
2016-09-1520 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 004: Teaching PortfoliosTeaching portfolios are about more than just promotion and awards. The process of creating a teaching portfolio can be a powerful form of professional development for faculty. But what should be in it? And how can we, as teachers, use it to better student learning? In this special episode, CTLT Director Claire Lamonica dives deep into portfolio philosophy with Erika Kustra, director of teaching and learning development at the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Windsor, Canada. Kustra was a guest at CTLT during the summer of 2016.
2016-08-2420 minLet's Talk TeachingEp. 004: Teaching PortfoliosTeaching portfolios are about more than just promotion and awards. The process of creating a teaching portfolio can be a powerful form of professional development for faculty. But what should be in it? And how can we, as teachers, use it to better student learning? In this special episode, CTLT Director Claire Lamonica dives deep into portfolio philosophy with Erika Kustra, director of teaching and learning development at the Centre for Teaching and Learning at the University of Windsor, Canada. Kustra was a guest at CTLT during the summer of 2016.
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