Education by Design

This episode is the continuation (part 2 of 2) of my discussion with sociologist and educator Brent Clark. We pick up our exploration of designing an equitable syllabus with student-centered policies that balance ideals with constraints.

Unlock the secrets to student success through syllabus design with instructor and sociologist, Brent Clark. By focusing on culturally responsive pedagogy, we uncover how to engage students at every level and transform the learning experience into one that resonates with a diverse classroom. Our discussion tackles the complexities educators face in self-evaluating the efficacy of their course syllabus and provides a treasure trove of strategies to consider when crafting a syllabus that supports the success of each student.
This is part 1 of a 2-part interview.

This is the second part of my interview from last week with Katie Datko, distance education leader and instructional designer in the California Community College system. We pick up our conversation by exploring the role of authentic assessment and AI competency frameworks in shaping our approach to teaching in this age of emerging AI tools.

Katie Datko, instructional designer and distance education administrator at Mt. San Antonio College in Walnut California, joins us to discuss student equity considerations when using AI for learning. This is part 1 of a 2 part interview.