How is being clear about content and grading in an online course different from face-to-face? What needs to be emphasized? What should be avoided? Join Rob and Jared as they discuss clarity in online teaching. 

Clarity in an online course can be achieved by avoiding “UNCLEAR” practices:    

• U – Unexplained jargon or acronyms 
• N – Nonspecific instructions or vague prompts 
• C – Complex, run-on sentences 
• L – Lack of examples or concrete models 
• E – Erratic formatting or inconsistent styling 
• A – Assumptions about prior knowledge 
• R – Rushed or delayed feedback  

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How can someone else help you develop better teaching practices? Who should you collaborate with as you design courses? What forms can collaboration take? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss how collaboration can lead to better teaching and learning.

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How can structuring and chunking content and assessments in an online course help both the instructor and the learner? What are some best practices for organizing a course in your school’s learning management system? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss how organization can alleviate barriers and facilitate learning in an online course.

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What importance should instructors place on student reflection in their online course? How crucial is modeling self-reflection to your students? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss self-reflection and how it can be placed pre-, mid-, and post-learning in an online course.

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What are some key aspects of online teaching? What role does self-evaluation play in teaching and learning? In this episode, Rob and Jared begin a new series on online teaching practices and preview the importance of reflecting on your own teaching practices.

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How can Generative AI limit the number of syllabus questions you get? Can students use it as a reviewer before they submit their assignments? In this episode, Rob and Ryan chat with Dave Leitch (Associate Professor of Special Education in the School of Education and Social Work at Cedarville University) about how to leverage Generative AI tools with students.

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How does an educator practicing law use generative AI in teaching? What are the potential IP or copyright issues that could affect GAI usage? How can GAI help prepare students for tasks they will face in the workplace? In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Bryan Schroll (General Counsel and Adjunct Professor at Cedarville University) about how he is using GAI in his business law course.

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How helpful is course organization for student learning? How do students rely on their peers as resources? What are students looking for in terms of feedback? Join Rob and Jared as they discuss syllabi, course structure and more with Lauren and Daniel.

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In this episode, Rob and Jared review “Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That’s a Good Thing),” which talks about the “transformative” nature of Generative AI in education. They evaluate Sal Khan’s presentation of the benefits of using GAI including personalized learning, its effect on equity, and its application in the tool Khanmigo.

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What do higher ed instructors need to know about the new college student? What issues are current high school students facing, and what solutions exist? In this episode, Rob and Jared share their takeaways from this series and determine, once and for all, if the math shark is real.

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