DigitalEDU Dialogues

DigitalEDU Dialogues

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DigitalEDU Dialogues episodes

  • DigitalEDU Dialogues Ep. 22 | Sheila Fry Trends in Higher Ed

    Our academic partners are talking about migrating to new learning management systems, launching new programs, accessibility, enrollment, and retention. Babb Group COO Sheila Fry joins the podcast to talk about what's trending as she talks to higher education decision-makers around the country. Discover how revised courses and online expansion are key to student success and retention, and learn about the essential skills for workforce development. Plus, learn about a new program to empower people on their PhD journey. https://www.thebabbgroup.com/

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    16 min
  • DigitalEdu Dialogues Podcast Ep. 21 | Mark Grant, Advice for Adjuncts

    Mark Grant has wise advice if you're trying to break into teaching at a college level. He's successfully transferred his work experience to the classroom. Mark shares his tips for contacting deans to get his first job, transitioning from on-campus to online teaching, and how he connects with students.


    https://www.professorservices.com/

    38 min
  • DigitalEDU Dialogues Ep 20: Karisa King, Dissertation Coach

    Stuck at ABD? We hear this from so many people trying to finish their dissertations. Karisa King has been there, too. Now, she's a Dissertation Coach and Strategist with Professor Services, helping others get from ABD to PhD. Hear how an accountability partner is essential during the dissertation journey to help with academics, time management, and motivation and to support the whole person in completing this milestone.

    18 min
  • DigitalEDU Dialogues Ep. 19 | Curtis Voelker on Workforce Development

    "Creative Conversations" are the key to successful partnerships at Central Penn College's Workforce Excellence program. Director of College Relations Curtis Voelker talks about how the college listens and collaborates with organizations to develop programs to upskill and empower employees. Curtis shares how collaborating to meet the needs of their partners is leading to success.

    https://www.centralpenn.edu/workforce-excellence/

    https://www.thebabbgroup.com/

    20 min
  • DigitalEDU Dialogues Ep. 18: Tiffany Watson eSpelman's Successful Certificate Program

    HBCU Spelman College launched eSpelman in the fall of 2022 with 49 learners and 3 certificates. By the end of 2023, they had over 400 students in 7 certificate programs, with 2 more in the works. Students keep coming back for more! Tiffany Watson talks about Spelman's secret sauce and how it's infused into online certificate programs. Hear how Spelman thoughtfully planned the program to support scholarships for their traditional undergraduates. And how eSpelman serves learners with upskilling, workforce development, confidence building, and empowerment.
    https://www.spelman.edu/espelman/overview
    https://www.thebabbgroup.com/

    18 min
  • DigitalEDU Dialogues Podcast Ep. 17: Charles Palmer on Getting Creative with AI in Higher Education

    Charles Palmer is getting creative with AI. He's using ChatGPT to collaborate on a course on generative AI with students. Charles shares how he is using ChatGPT in course development, with rubrics, to create assets and to analyze his course plans. Charles is creative and innovative and gives us permission to try AI at our comfort levels while preparing our students for their future careers.Follow Charles on LinkedIn for updates on his experiences with his generative AI course.
    https://www.thebabbgroup.com/

    https://www.professorservices.com/

    42 min
  • DigitalEDU Dialogues Ep. 16: Gina DiMartino on Mental Health for Adjuncts and Students

    Gina DiMartino understands the roles of faculty and adjuncts and how they are often called to be more than an instructor. They lead and help students navigate their educational experience. In this episode, Gina talks about the importance of mental health and well-being for adjunct faculty so they can be present to the mental health needs of students. Gina shares observations on faculty burnout and compassion fatigue from the pandemic and offers practical solutions, resources, and training for schools to support faculty.

    46 min
  • DigitalEDU Dialogues Podcast Ep. 15: Rishi Barran and Career Readiness in Higher Ed

    Rishi Barran and the team at Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting understand the importance of career readiness and employability. The entire program is built for students to land their first or next job. But that's not all. While students learn real-world skills, they also learn professionalism, communication, and character. In this episode, Rishi also shares his tips for creating media for online classes and how to connect with online students.

    26 min
  • DigitalEDU Dialogues Ep. 14: Dorothy Miraglia, Ph.D. How to Get Started Adjuncting

    You're ready for an academic career and getting an adjunct position, but not sure where to start. Dorothy Miraglia, Vice President of Professor Services, shares the tools you need and practical tips to land your first gig or your next gig. She shares advice from her experiences and from working with clients every day who are getting started and who are working full time as adjuncts. Plus, we talk about the challenges of balancing full time jobs, teaching, and family.

    30 min
  • DigitalEDU Dialogues Ep 13: Heather Thomas on Training and Development

    "Not everyone needs a four-year degree." Heather Thomas of NetCom Learning explains how microcredentials and certificates are meeting the needs of companies that need to upskill their employees quickly. She shares the importance of listening and collaborating with customers to meet their learners' needs for new courses and different modalities.

    16 min

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A podcast for administrators, educators, and students to learn more about education trends, emerging technology, and expert information that are shaping the future of higher education.