Keystone Concepts in Teaching: A Higher Education Podcast from the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning

Vicki Dominick from Learning Services joins your host, Dr. Rachel Yoho, to discuss the resources and opportunities available through the efforts of the Learning Services office. 

Resources: Learning Services at George Mason University:  https://learningservices.gmu.edu Learning Services workshop announcements:  https://learningservices.gmu.edu/workshops/ Tutoring resources:  https://learningservices.gmu.edu/tutoring-resources2/  

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Dr. Leigh McCue, Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Philip Wilkerson, Employer Engagement Consultant, join Dr. Rachel Yoho to discuss how podcasting can be a transformative communication strategy – for your course, research, department, or even as a hobby to make professional connections. 

Resources: Please check out the Mason Mechanical Engineer, hosted by Dr. Leigh McCue and Philip Wilkerson, where Dr. Rachel Yoho was a guest on their podcast in this crossover episode collaboration!

Mason Mechanical Engineer Podcast Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5N29nLkCvKt9euupjWex39?si=6a9313a7c7424311 

Positive Philter Podcast Links: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6yr4WIxoB6qgdgU0n5cxBt?si=ae8daf52a5af4a09 

GMU Podcast Links: GMU Podcast Directory Form: https://forms.office.com/r/sLn6Xhs9NBm Podcast Club at George Mason RSO Join Link (students only): https://mason360.gmu.edu/PodcastClubGeorgeMason/club_signup 

Other: HigherEd PodCon Website: https://www.higheredpodcon.com/

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Kristen Wright and Dr. Shauna Rigaud, of the Office of Community Engagement and Civic Learning at George Mason University, join your host, Dr. Rachel Yoho, to discuss opportunities for community-engaged teaching and civic learning and... maybe a little teaching and learning magic!

Resources: Office of Community Engagement and Civic Learning (CECiL) Website:  https://cecil.gmu.edu/ CECiL’s Community-Based Learning Introduction:  https://cecil.gmu.edu/faculty-resources/community-based-learning-0 CECiL’s Engaged Summer Program:  https://cecil.gmu.edu/community-partners/engaged-summer-program George Mason University’s Quality Enhancement Plan:  https://provost.gmu.edu/academics/accreditation/quality-enhancement-plan CECiL Course Designations:  https://cecil.gmu.edu/faculty-resources/course-designations CECiL Training and Support:  https://cecil.gmu.edu/faculty-resources/training-and-support  

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In this episode, two inspiring Mason Korea faculty members, John David McGrew and Dr. Deborah Kwak, join your host, Dr. Rachel Yoho, to explore key considerations for teaching at an international campus of a US university, as well as what has inspired them lately.

Resource: https://masonkorea.gmu.edu 

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Drs. Raven Russell and Laurel Marsh join your host, Dr. Rachel Yoho, to discuss some of the key stressors and big issues for new and “less new” faculty today.  We explore strategies to make teaching easier and better for everyone in the space. 

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Drs. Breana Bayraktar and Lila Fleming visit us to discuss Canvas, including key ideas, tips, and considerations whether you’re an experienced Canvas user or new to teaching. 

Resource: Information about the Canvas transition https://lms.gmu.edu/ 

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Dr. Joisanne Rodgers and Shyama Kuyver from the Contemporary Student Services office join us to talk about who are our contemporary students and how we can support them in their educational journey. 

Resources: Contemporary Student Services Office:  https://contemporary.gmu.edu 

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Prof. Kelly Knight and Dr. Christine Rosenfeld chat with us about how we might increase access to courses, even those in STEM like labs and field experiences. 

Resources: https://phet.colorado.edu Disability Services:  https://ds.gmu.edu Office of Access, Compliance, and Community:  https://oacc.gmu.edu 

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Dr. Laura Poms, Director of the Mason Core, joins us again to provide updates on the Mason Core and expand on undergraduate student learning experiences from the Mason Core and beyond. 

Resources: Mason Core Website:  https://masoncore.gmu.edu/ Mason Core Categories:  https://masoncore.gmu.edu/mason-core-course-categories/ 

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Drs. Glynita Bell and Amy Preston Page visit Keystone Concepts in Teaching to discuss an important part of the university community: military-affiliated learners.  We explore strategies that support all students in education, and consider the unique needs of the military and military-adjacent community. 

Resources: George Mason University Office of Military Services:  https://military.gmu.edu/ George Mason University Human Resources – Military Members and Veterans:  https://hr.gmu.edu/diversity-and-inclusion/military-members-and-veterans/ George Mason University Military Friendly School Announcement:  https://www.gmu.edu/news/2024-05/george-mason-university-honored-top-military-friendly-university  Example paper about the military as a “greedy” organization:  Segal, M. W. (1986). The military and the family as greedy institutions. Armed forces & society, 13(1), 9-38.

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