ODLI on Air

Found poetry advocates Dr. Nancy Pearson and Dr. Rebecca Rich describe how they came to incorporate found poetry techniques into their English and Public Health courses.

Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Research Connection:

Johnson, J. (2019). Using found poetry to cultivate student literacy, empathy, and creativity. Social Studies Research and Practice, 14(3), 335-348.

Rich, R. (2024). Found poetry, found hope: A creative and powerful method for sharing health research. Journal of Poetry Therapy, 37(4), 267-276.

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Claudia Rankine

Anne Carson

Demon Copperhead

Dean of the Arts and Humanities, Dr. Jen Bacon shares what it is like to be a dean as she reflects back on her 26 years at West Chester University.

Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Research Connection:

Bacon, J. (1998). Getting the story straight: Coming out narratives and the possibility of a cultural rhetoric. World Englishes, 17(2), 249-258.

Past participants Diane Santori & Alison Gardiner-Shires describe the experience of engaging in a Teaching Circle faculty learning community that explored Generative AI.

Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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PICO Questions

Six Degrees of AI Assignments - RECAP Presentation Video

Investigative reporter and associate professor of journalism Dr. Dyan Neary describes her reporting, writing, and hosting of Serial Productions: The Preventionist Podcast.

Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes

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From Serial Productions: The Preventionist

The Mastermind Behind Serial’s “The Preventionist”: An Interview with Prof. Dyan Neary

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Serial Productions Podcasts including Serial

Earth Times

"What Happened to Maya?" New York Magazine, October 2022 

"Maya Kowalski's $211 Million Verdict," New York Magazine, November 2023 

Two Birds Cafe

Roots Cafe

This episode explores the processes of the West Chester University Institutional Review Board or IRB with two experts: Dr. Melissa Reed, Professor in the Kinesiology Department, who has served on the IRB for 15 years, including 7 years as co-chair; and Dr. Heather Leaman, Professor in Early and Middle Grades Education, who has served on the IRB for 6 years, including 4 years as co-chair. 

Hosts: Jimmy John and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Nutrition professor Dr. Michael Holik describes creating a virtual reality kitchen experience for his students using ThingLink.

Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Research Connection

Batista, J. A. F. A., Souza, M. M. P., Barros, T. D., Gupta, N., & Reis, M. J. C. S. (2022). Using the ThingLink computer tool to create a meaningful environmental learning scenario. EAI Endorsed Transactions on Smart Cities, 6(17), 1-8. 

How ThingLink VR Learning Experiences Bridge Theory and Practice for Nutrition and Dietetics Students by Kyla Ball

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ThingLink

Vision AI

Responding to frustrations with traditional grading systems, communication studies professor Dr. Roger Gatchet tells the story of his switch to ungrading and specifications grading formats.

Cohosts: Jes Drass & Amber Alvord

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Research Connection:

Clark, D., & Talbert, R. (2023). Grading for growth: A guide to alternative grading practices that promote authentic learning and student engagement in higher education. Routledge.

Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to do Instead). Susan D. Blum (Ed). West Virginia University Press, 2020.

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Alternative Grading Faculty Learning Community

First year writing instructor Dr. Margaret Ervin discusses how she works to build and maintain trust with students.

Cohosts: Amber Alvord & Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Research Connection:

Hagenauer, G., Muehlbacher, F., & Ivanova, M. (2023). “It’s where learning and teaching begins‒is this relationship”—insights on the teacher-student relationship at university from the teachers’ perspective. Higher Education, 85(4), 819-835. 

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Association of Pennsylvania State College & University Faculties (APSCUF)

WCU TLC AI in Action Webinar Series and Dr. Ervin's webinar.

Podcaster and associate professor of digital and global media Dr. Jeremy McCool, interviews the ODLI on Air cohosts to celebrate 75 episodes.

Cohosts: Amber Alvord, Jes Drass, and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Raps of Resistance: How Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole Reignited a Hip-Hop Tradition

Rap & Reason Podcast

Earl Hopkins

Rigor with Compassion: Leading an Ed.D. Program with Dr. Schugar & Dr. Hodes

Podcasting in Higher Education with Dr. Jeremy C. McCool

Guidelines for Working Where Your Child Studies with Dr. Kristen Crossney and Natalie Crossney

Neurodivergent scholar and librarian Dr. Jennifer Slagus discusses the importance of hearing and incorporating diverse perspectives into research, academics, and other university spaces.

Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Research Connection:

Bertilsdotter Rosqvist, H., Botha, M., Hens, K., O’Donoghue, S., Pearson, A., & Stenning, A. (2023). Cutting our own keys: New possibilities of neurodivergent storying in research. Autism, 27(5), 1235-1244.

Slagus, J. (2025). Neurodivergent Narratives: Restorying Neurodiversity in Twenty-First Century Middle Grade Literature.

Show Notes:

Bishop, R. S. (1990). Mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors. Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom, 6 (3). Perspectives: Choosing and using books for the classroom, 6(3), ix-xi.

A Novel Mind website

Universal Design for Learning Framework