Alternative Grading w/ Josh Eyler

Late Work w/ Cate Denial

Don't be late! In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Cate Denial to tackle that fickle beast, Late Work. You'll hear from instructors about how they handle late work in their classes, and Bryan and Cate share their Takes on late work. In this episode, you'll hear thoughtful Takes from Appalachian State instructors Erin Lewis, Angela Brown, and Sandie Gravett, as well as Becky Weaver from Kennesaw State University! These late work policies are clear, firm, flexible, student- and instructor-centered, and many more adjectives! There is something here for everyone. Want to share your take on a future topic? ⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/bryandoppel] with Bryan on social media to stay in the loop. More information about Season 2 coming soon! Episode Transcript [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uqsDd82WqA9V2aS6djbGV4pXXvssCPnY/view?usp=sharing] * Cate's Website [https://catherinedenial.org/] * A Pedagogy of Kindness [https://www.oupress.com/9780806193854/a-pedagogy-of-kindness/]

The Best Workshop Ever w/ Tolu Noah

This one is for the all the Educational Developers out there! In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Tolu Noah to break down what makes a workshop work. Is it slides? Is it active learning strategies? Is it confetti cannons? (please say it's confetti cannons) We feature Takes from Pablo Chialvo, Claire LeMoine, and Jordan Hazelwood from Appalachian State University, and they bring the heat with these Takes! Want to share your take on a future topic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/bryandoppel] with Bryan on social media to stay in the loop. And ⁠⁠call the Teaching Takes Hotline⁠⁠ [https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6YK-KlZU/qGjlZdjL9iPwMSP_J0NdfA/view?utm_content=DAG6YK-KlZU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h103cda9278] at (828) 263-6846 to leave a voicemail (2 minutes or less)! ⁠⁠Episode 6 Transcript⁠ [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ySJcLH7SPVNgspS0Oh5EOe0pivy-8CqlaVD2FQZa7vQ/edit?usp=sharing] Links from the episode: Tolu on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tolu-noah/] Tolu's Book! [https://www.tolunoah.com/workshop-book]

Alternative Grading w/ Josh Eyler

In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Josh Eyler to explore the wide world of Alternative Grading! We hear how some faculty are assessing students in non-traditional ways, discuss the value of learning in the current climate of higher education, and even consider alternative grading as a means to combat student AI misuse. We feature Takes from April McGinnis, Lillian Nave, and Jennifer Kurtz from Appalachian State Univerisity, as well as Emily Pitts Donahoe from the University of Mississippi! Want to share your take on a future topic? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/bryandoppel] with Bryan on social media to stay in the loop. And ⁠call the Teaching Takes Hotline⁠ [https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6YK-KlZU/qGjlZdjL9iPwMSP_J0NdfA/view?utm_content=DAG6YK-KlZU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h103cda9278] at (828) 263-6846 to leave a voicemail (2 minutes or less)! ⁠Episode 5 Transcript [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ySJcLH7SPVNgspS0Oh5EOe0pivy-8CqlaVD2FQZa7vQ/edit?usp=sharing] Links from the episode: University of Mississippi Disaster Relief [https://ignite.olemiss.edu/project/49248] Josh Eyler: Failing Our Future [https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/53857/failing-our-future?srsltid=AfmBOooIbGaqhn-13wr0LwCSVICy2tluuAKHmfi0HDRIDerFZFBCmXib] Think UDL Podcast [https://thinkudl.org/] Linda B. Nilson & Joseph A. Packowski: Specifications Grading 2.0 [https://www.routledge.com/Specifications-Grading-20-Restoring-Rigor-Motivating-Students-Saving-Faculty-Time-and-Developing-Career-Competencies/Nilson-Packowski/p/book/9781032895550] UVA Teaching Hub: Alternative Grading Practices [https://teaching.virginia.edu/collections/alternative-grading-practices] UVA Teaching Hub: Getting Started With Specifications Grading [https://teaching.virginia.edu/collections/specifications-grading]

Group Work w/ Chris Hakala

In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Chris Hakala to break down the love/hate relationship that faculty and students have with group work. We feature Takes from Amy Hark (Bucknell University), Erin Ellington (Appalachian State University), and Katherine Hubbard (Winthrop University)! Together, Bryan and Chris discuss the beauty and challenges of group work, with some practical implementation suggestions. Want to share your take on a future topic? ⁠⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/bryandoppel] with Bryan on social media to stay in the loop. And call the Teaching Takes Hotline [https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6YK-KlZU/qGjlZdjL9iPwMSP_J0NdfA/view?utm_content=DAG6YK-KlZU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h103cda9278] at (828) 263-6846 to leave a voicemail (2 minutes or less)! Episode 4 Transcript [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-2BZ-LUdOTn1XRPq_j5DwFLWIE-4fGUO/view?usp=sharing]

The One Thing I Always Do w/ Tracy Smith

In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Tracy Smith to highlight the one (or two) things we always do in our teaching. We feature Takes from a few App State faculty and staff: Bethany Mannon, Brenda Thomas, and Lillian Nave! Together, Bryan and Tracy discuss the meaningful practices of faculty and the motivations behind them. We also talk about peanut butter and jelly. Want to share your take on a future topic? ⁠⁠Connect⁠⁠ [https://linktr.ee/bryandoppel] with Bryan on social media to stay in the loop. And call the Teaching Takes Hotline at (828) 263-6846 to leave a voicemail (2 minutes or less)! ⁠Episode 3 Transcript [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FhUH0vLolp9Yz5NnWg16xz6j47GasrP/view?usp=sharing]