ReelTalk: Teaching Unscripted

Join Dr. Patti Clark and Helena Hubl for a thoughtful conversation about the art and impact of meaningful feedback in online courses. Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada, they explore how precision, high standards, encouragement, and personal connection can shape an effective feedback approach.

Together, they discuss how to move beyond simply identifying errors to helping students understand what excellence looks like. Hear practical strategies for balancing feedback on mechanics with deeper guidance on students’ thinking and growth, clarifying expectations before assignments are submitted, using feedback throughout the learning process, and selecting the right tools including rubrics, annotations, audio, and video to support student success. They also share small, efficient practices that make feedback more personal, actionable, and impactful without requiring extensive comments on every assignment.

Join Donna Roberts and Marvin Parker as they explore the power of instructor presence in the online classroom. Hear practical strategies for staying visible, building meaningful connections, and creating learning experiences where students feel supported and engaged.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of ReelTalk: Teaching Unscripted, where faculty voices, experiences, and perspectives take center stage! In this opening episode, RCTLE's Dr. Michelle Maclin hosts a conversation with Kory Duharte and Codie Seier, as they introduce the vision behind the series introduce the vision behind the series and share how ReelTalk creates a space for authentic conversations about teaching and learning. Discover what inspired the series and how future episodes will bring faculty together to exchange practical strategies, explore common challenges, and inspire meaningful approaches to the student learning experience.