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Speaking of Higher Ed: Conversations on Teaching and Learning

Podcast by CII Augusta University

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About Speaking of Higher Ed: Conversations on Teaching and Learning

Speaking of Higher Ed is a podcast from Augusta University created to inspire and support faculty in building engaging and meaningful learning experiences. Through conversations grounded in the scholarship of teaching and learning, the podcast highlights practical ideas, research-informed strategies, and interdisciplinary perspectives that educators can use in their own teaching. Want to go a step further each month? Request our free Continuing the Conversation Activity when you sign up on our show page.

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42 episodes

episode 41. Faculty Burnout and Recovery with Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson artwork

41. Faculty Burnout and Recovery with Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson

Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson, also known as Dr. PBJ, joins Speaking of Higher Ed to discuss faculty burnout, recovery, and reconnecting with purpose. She explains how burnout differs from ordinary end-of-semester exhaustion, why productivity fixes often fall short, and how faculty can recognize signs of surviving, overwhelm, and burnout.  The conversation explores compassion fatigue, boundaries, guilt around rest, and how institutions can better support faculty well-being. Dr. Jackson also offers practical ways faculty can pause, recover, and reset their rhythm before the next academic year.  You can also request this episode’s free Continuing the Conversation Activity by visiting our show page [https://www.augusta.edu/innovation/sohe.php] and selecting “Request the Activity.”

20 May 2026 - 43 min
episode 40. Dr. Rafael Pacheco on Using AI to Personalize Learning artwork

40. Dr. Rafael Pacheco on Using AI to Personalize Learning

In this episode, Arthur Takahashi talks with Dr. Rafael Pacheco, associate professor and associate dean for digital technologies at the Dental College of Georgia, about how he is using AI to create more personalized learning experiences for students. Dr. Pacheco shares his path from dentistry and computer science to higher education, explains the teaching challenges that led him to build an adaptive learning tool for his courses, and discusses how immediate feedback, branching pathways, and confidence-based decision points can support student learning. He also reflects on using generative AI for smaller instructional tools through vibe coding and considers what great teaching may look like in a future where faculty increasingly serve as guides for critical thinking and human judgment. You can also request this episode’s free Continuing the Conversation Activity by visiting our show page [https://www.augusta.edu/innovation/sohe.php] and selecting “Request the Activity.”

15 Apr 2026 - 40 min
episode 39. Bringing Gamification into Your Courses with Monica Cornetti artwork

39. Bringing Gamification into Your Courses with Monica Cornetti

In this episode of Speaking of Higher Ed, Jeff Mastromonico talks with Monica Cornetti, President of Sententia Gamification, about what gamification really means in higher education. You will hear why meaningful gamification goes beyond points, badges, and leaderboards, how safe failure and visible progress can support learning, and how narrative and role-based design can help students engage more deeply with course content. Monica also shares practical ideas for starting small and bringing gameful design into your own courses. You can also request this episode’s free Continuing the Conversation Activity by visiting our show page [https://www.augusta.edu/innovation/sohe.php] and selecting “Request this Activity.”

18 Mar 2026 - 57 min
episode 38. Vibe Coding in Higher Ed: Practical Course Builds with AI artwork

38. Vibe Coding in Higher Ed: Practical Course Builds with AI

We are seeing more generative AI in higher ed, but what does it look like when we use it to actually build course elements? In this visual episode, you will hear how we use “vibe coding” (coding by conversation) to create interactive learning materials in D2L Brightspace while still relying on the basics: alignment, accessibility, and thorough testing. You will also see real examples, including a gamified misinformation activity, a simulation built from faculty-provided content, and a simple HTML announcement you can try right away. Watch the video version on Spotify or the Augusta University YouTube channel for the demos. Visit our show page [https://www.augusta.edu/innovation/sohe.php] for free access to more content, including the Continuing the Conversation Activity, plus full episodes and additional resources.

18 Feb 2026 - 55 min
episode 37. Reflections on Teaching and Learning with Dr. Bonni Stachowiak artwork

37. Reflections on Teaching and Learning with Dr. Bonni Stachowiak

Dr. Bonni Stachowiak is the host of Teaching in Higher Ed, [https://teachinginhighered.com/] a long-running podcast focused on the art and science of teaching. In this episode, we talk with her about what years of conversations with educators have taught her about teaching and learning. She reflects on curiosity, presence, relationships, and the role failure plays in meaningful learning. Our conversation also touches on faculty development, navigating change in higher education, and how educators can continue growing over time.  This episode includes a Continuing the Conversation Activity, an optional resource designed to help you reflect on the ideas discussed and consider how they apply to your own teaching or professional practice. You can sign up to receive the activity on our show page [https://www.augusta.edu/innovation/sohe.php].

21 Jan 2026 - 53 min
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