McGraw Hill's Communication Corner

Engaging the Quiet Voices: Bringing Every Student Into the Classroom Conversation

Join moderator Dr. Jeffrey Child, along with guests Dr. Scott Myers (West Virginia University), Dr. David Kahl Jr. (Penn State Behrend), and C. Kyle Rudick (University of Northern Iowa), as they dive into a lively conversation on Engaging the Quiet Voices: Bringing Every Student Into the Classroom Conversation. Podcast Transcript [https://www.mheducation.com/content/mheducation/us/en/highered/blog/2026/01/engaging-the-quiet-voices-bringing-every-student-into-the-classroom-conversation-podcast-and-transcript.html]

How AI is Reshaping Speech Grading

Moderator Jennifer Foster and fellow University of Central Oklahoma instructors Dr. Megan Cox and Jennifer White share how AI is transforming the way they grade speeches and engage students. Podcast Transcript [https://www.mheducation.com/content/mheducation/us/en/highered/blog/2025/10/how-ai-is-reshaping-speech-grading-podcast-and-transcript.html]

Teaching Listening: The Underrated Communication Skill

Join moderator Dr. Kory Floyd with guests Dr. Narissra M. Punyanunt-Carter (Texas Tech University) and Dr. Graham Bodie (The University of Mississippi) as they explore why listening is an essential skill and why it deserves more attention in the classroom. Podcast Transcript [https://www.mheducation.com/highered/blog/2025/09/teaching-listening-the-underrated-communication-skill-podcast-and-transcript.html]

Career Readiness in Communication

Join moderator Dr. Jeffrey Child and guests Dr. Tiffany Wang (University of Montevallo), Dr. Joy Daggs (Northwest Missouri State University), Dr. Michael Burns (University of Colorado Boulder), and Dr. Scott Myers (West Virginia University) as they discuss career readiness in communication courses. Podcast Transcript [https://www.mheducation.com/highered/blog/2025/03/career-readiness-in-communication-podcast.html]

Building a Supportive Network and Combating Loneliness as an Online Instructor

Join moderator Dr. Kory Floyd, along with guests Dr. James Stein from Utah Tech University and Dr. Lisa Dahlgren from Sam Houston State University, as they dive into a lively discussion on building a supportive network and combating loneliness as online instructors. Podcast Transcript [https://www.mheducation.com/highered/blog/2025/02/building-a-supportive-network.html]