Assistant professor of Interdisciplinary Studies, Dr. Casey Schmitt shares how Dungeons & Dragons inspired him to create a fun and engaging role-playing activity for students.

Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Research Connection:

Chernikova, O., Heitzmann, N., Stadler, M., Holzberger, D., Seidel, T., & Fischer, F. (2020). Simulation-based learning in higher education: A meta-analysis. Review of educational research, 90(4), 499-541. 

Fu, X., & Li, Q. (2025). Effectiveness of role-play method: A meta-analysis. International Journal of Instruction, 18(1), 309-324. 

Show Notes:

Roberts Rules of Order

Student collaborator Gaven Toney and program participant Dr. Sally Lawton share their experiences in the WCU Student and Faculty Teaching Collaboration Program.

Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner

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Research Connection:

Developing Pedagogical Partnerships by Alison Cook-Sather

Show Notes:

WCU Student-Faculty Teaching Collaborations Program website

Five communication and media students share their perspectives on artificial intelligence in education and the broader world based on their experiences taking Dr. Eryn Travis’ Communication Course: Generative AI and Strategic Communication.

Guests:

• Dr. Eryn Travis
• Bethanie Lori  
• Bradyn Genello  
• Chris Moreno  
• Austin Williams 
• Sofia Vizzarri 

Host: Madison Steinbrenner

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Show Notes:

Generative A.I. Teaching Strategies with Dr. Eryn Travis Part 1

iRobot Movie

Google Notebook LM

Social AI

Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher

History professor and scholar of Islamic history, Dr. Elizabeth Urban shares how she approaches the co-creation of course policies and expectations with students using an AI policy as an example.   

Cohosts: Jes Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes 

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Research Connection:  

 Bovill, C., Cook-Sather, A., Felten, P., Millard, L., & Moore-Cherry, N. (2016). Addressing potential challenges in co-creating learning and teaching: Overcoming resistance, navigating institutional norms and ensuring inclusivity in student–staff partnerships. Higher Education, 71, 195-208. 

Show Notes:  

TLC Book Club

Dr. Adam Rainear and Dr. Tom Pantazes recap their experiences attending and presenting at the University of Akron's NEXT Conference.

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Show Notes:

NEXT Conference 2024 Schedule

20 AI Teaching Tips & Tools in 20 Minutes by Tim Marshall

David Grimes Instructional Design with AI workbook

What is online tutoring and how does it work at West Chester University? Dr. Jocelyn Manigo, director of the Learning Assistance and Resource Center discusses tutor.com and how it can support student success.  

Hosted by Amber Alvord and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Research Connection:

Hardt, D., Nagler, M., & Rincke, J. (2023). Tutoring in (online) higher education: Experimental evidence. Economics of Education Review, 92, 102350. 

CAST UDL

Show Notes:

Tutor.com

Learning Assistance and Resource Center (LARC) website

Podcast creator and educator Dave Barry shares how he produces the "I Still Believe in School" podcast as a way to capture the wisdom of teachers and inspire future educators with positive messages about education.

Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Research Connection:

Addressing Stress with Self-Compassion: A Guide for Early Childhood Teachers by David P. Barry

Show Notes:

Garage Band

Audacity

My Favorite Murder

Wait Wait Don't Tell Me

Lore

Listen Notes

Alan Lomax Wikipedia entry

Philosophy professor and member of the Muscogee Nation, Dr. Joey Miller discusses indigenous pedagogies and decolonization drawing on his own experiences as an educator. 

Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner

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Research Connection:

Tuck, E. & Yang, K.W. (2012). Decolonization is not a metaphor. Decolonization: Indigeneity, Education & Society, 1 (1), 1-40. https://jps.library.utoronto.ca/index.php/des/article/view/18630 

Cordova, V. F. (2007). How it is: The native American philosophy of VF Cordova. University of Arizona Press.

Waters, A. (2004). American Indian Thought: Philosophical Essays.

Show Notes:

The Muscogee Nation

Building a Community Engagement Experience with Professor Gordon, Dr. Lightner, and Dr. Solic podcast episode

Viola Cordova Wikipedia Entry

Hannah Freeman “Indian Hannah” Wikipedia Entry

Potter and associate professor of Art Andrew Snyder shares how he experimented with AI to create pottery.  

Hosted by Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

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Research Connection:

Guljajeva, V., & Canet Sola, M. (2023, April). AI-aided ceramic sculptures: bridging deep learning with materiality. In International Conference on Computational Intelligence in Music, Sound, Art and Design (Part of EvoStar) (pp. 357-371).

Political scientist Dr. Shannon McQueen shares her collection of teaching strategies and techniques that help her create powerful learning experiences for students in her diversity focused courses.

Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass

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Research Connection:

McQueen, S. (2023). Diversity and Disconnection: Does an Online Setting Affect Student’s Understanding of Privilege, Oppression, and White Guilt?. Journal of Political Science Education, 19 (4), 649-667. 

Show Notes:

CELT Book Club website

Inclusive Teaching: Strategies for Promoting Equity in the College Classroom by Hogan and Sathy

Thomas Busey @thebesteducator