Transform Your Teaching

We’re starting the new year with a miniseries on the ethical usage of GAI in higher education. In this first episode, Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles discuss a definition with Dr. David Mulder from Dordt University.

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In this episode originally aired November 24, 2023, Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles joined forces with Dr. Haisong Ye who has a PhD from Indiana State University and is an instructional designer in the CTL at Cedarville University. Together they discussed the principles for effective objectives by creating a course on how to make a good cup of coffee.

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In this episode originally aired February 17, 2023, Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles introduced the topic of "Servant Teaching.” They discussed the philosophy behind servant teaching and provided the biblical basis for being a servant teacher.

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In this episode, Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles reflect on all that happened with the show in 2024. They discuss the progress that the show has made, some of their favorite moments of the year, and consider new ideas for 2025.

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What is backchannel communication, and what effects can it have on students in a cohort? In this episode, Dr. Rob McDole, Dr. Jared Pyles, and several members of Jared’s cohort at Boise State (Dr. Arielle Horan, Daniel Singletary, Dr. Jamie Vick, and Kim Woodruff) discuss how backchannel communication can create a sense of community and build relationships among distance learning students.

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In this episode, Dr. Rob McDole and Ryan Liming chat with Rob’s usual partner in crime but now with a new title: Jared Pyles, Ed.D. Join them as Jared shares about the biggest takeaways from his experience with his studies.

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What are the major lessons that Jared and Rob learned from our series on understanding the new college student? What things stuck with them, and how are they applying them to serve students? Join Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as they discuss their key takeaways from the series.

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Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with two more students about their adjustment to college life. How prepared were they to overcome academic struggles? How did they approach taking ownership of their own learning? Join Rob and Jared for this final of three student interviews. 

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Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with two more students about their adjustment to college life. How does instructor support influence their connection in a class? How much are they using technology outside of academics, and how do they feel it affects them? Join Rob and Jared for this second of three student interviews.

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Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with two students about their adjustment to college life. How did their educational background prepare them for college? What are they doing to work through personal and academic stress? How are they spending their time outside of the classroom? Join Rob and Jared for this first of three student interviews. 

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