DigitalEDU Dialogues

Regardless of whether you are merely contemplating the use of AI in your classrooms, are already experienced, or identify as someone who has not yet embraced it, AI has become an integral aspect of education. Ellis Reeves offers practical strategies for integrating AI into both online and in-person higher education settings and discusses how to make AI accessible for faculty, staff, and students.

What does RSI stand for? It refers to Regular and Substantive Interaction, which is mandated in online courses by the Department of Education. In this episode, Sheila Fry, the COO of The Babb Group, simplifies RSI and offers practical suggestions for integrating more regular and substantive interactions with students in your classrooms.

In this episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Professor Heather Tidwell from Harrisburg University. Join us as we dive into a lively discussion about Professor Tidwell's innovative and engaging teaching methods, with a focus on her unique approach to incorporating personal experiences to promote mental health awareness among students. Whether you're an educator, a student, or simply passionate about mental health advocacy, this conversation is sure to inspire and enlighten. Tune in to gain valuable insights and strategies for creating a supportive and nurturing learning environment.

You're living your dream as a professor teaching at multiple schools. Balancing multiple schedules, due dates, assignments, and students worldwide can be challenging. Dorothy Miraglia knows it's possible to thrive in this environment with the right strategies. She's the Vice President of Academics and Professor Services and has experienced this firsthand! In this episode, she shares valuable tips to help you stay organized and prevent burnout.

Cesar Santalo blends creativity, play, and servant leadership at Lynn University. What makes this school so successful? Santalo talks about Lynn's culture of fun, cross-department collaboration, partnering with regional organizations, and keeping students the stars of the show. Learn more about how Santalo and Lynn's leadership team are getting students job-ready with this creative approach.

https://www.lynn.edu/campus-directory/people/cesar-santalo

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The demand for online learning continues to grow in higher education. The Babb Group's Sheila Fry joins the podcast to talk about this trend and more insights from the CHLOE 9 report. Hear how some colleges and universities are finding success by investing in online learning, creating quality online interactions with students, and empowering faculty for online success.

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Julianne Westbrook maps out the 9-step process her small teams uses to tackle 20-30 projects at a time with creativity, responsiveness, and accuracy. Julianne combines experience in higher education, people management, human resources, and corporate training to create successful onboarding and compliance programs.

First year experiences are integral to student retention. Dr. Sheri Hutchison shares best practices for schools, administrators, and faculty to create holistic and practical programs for students as they adjust to college. Hutchinson talks about building community, coordination between departments, using technology, and making just in time resources available.

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Before you teach your first college course, you'll most likely need to pass a faculty training. Dorothy Miraglia, VP of Professor Services leads faculty trainings at several universities and has advice for faculty who are new to a school. It's essential to take these trainings seriously so you can get scheduled for courses and to look at them as professional development opportunities. Hear more from our expert faculty trainer!

https://www.professorservices.com/

Virtual reality is for more than gaming. VR is quickly gaining ground as a tool for exploring and experiencing careers and workforce development. Brad Benedict shares how we can incorporate experiential learning with VR into classrooms, recruiting, job exploration, and training. He also talks about his personal career journey that informs his passion for workforce development and helping people find the best education and career paths for them.

https://transfrinc.com/

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