Ep 51- Hacking Tools for Enhancing Instructor Presence

Ep 53- Teaching with A.I. co-Author Q&A Highlights w/ Dr. C. Edward Watson

Select highlights of a Q&A on Teaching with A.I. with Dr. C. Edward Watson. Dr. Watson is Vice President for Digital Innovation with the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) and formerly Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Georgia. Dr. Watson is nationally recognized for expertise in general education best practice and reform, evidence-based teaching and learning practices, as a futurist for higher education. He is also an expert in artificial intelligence in higher education, faculty development, open education resources, ePortfolios, and digital equity. Our NCSC Faculty Book Club has been working through the recently released 2nd Edition of Dr Watson & Jose Antonio Bowen's celebrated Teaching with A.I.: A practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning. Resources Mentioned: * Teaching with A.I.: A practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning [https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/54122/teaching-ai?srsltid=AfmBOopK2gqX660Q1m6d6mO_aWYNH1YPii-OwdPAwTAF2gOsImCwu_it]- 2nd Ed. * "A.I. Syllabi Policies - A Look at the Collection" [https://aiedusimplified.substack.com/p/ai-syllabi-policies-a-look-at-the]- Lance Eaton * Weteachwithai.com [https://weteachwithai.com/] * Educational Psychology: A Cognitive View [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/educational-psychology-a-cognitive-view_david-paul-ausubel/471789/?srsltid=AfmBOoqvCKFZSeLPOGEfSCo0HC2AHAUIwzJXRWl7d9aEMfFUBWspvyrd#edition=4755018&idiq=28038432] - David Paul Ausubel * Socratic Mind [https://socraticmind.com/] (A.I. Powered Oral Assessment Tool) * AACU Conference on A.I. & Higher Ed [https://www.aacu.org/event/conference-on-ai-and-higher-education]

Ep 52- Local Teaching Excellence: Anna Plank & Jordynn Liggett - Zoom Mini Recordings (LunCHAT Highlights)

Highlights of Feb 17 Teachers' LunCHAT where Anna Plank & Jordynn Liggett of NCSC Registered Nursing program shared and took peer questions on what has worked for them leveraging Zoom mini recordings to support student success and engagement. Episode Resources: * Zoom for Mini Chunk Recordings Tips/ How-Tos [https://ncstate.instructure.com/courses/1880576/pages/recording-mini-lectures-with-zoom] * Ep 29- Mini Lecture Recording Top Tips [https://cte4x.podbean.com/e/ep-29-mini-lecture-recording-top-tips/]

Ep 51- Hacking Tools for Enhancing Instructor Presence

In our increasingly artificiality infused world, how can we hack tools for increasing our presence and connection to our students? Shella & Mike discuss a framework and specific tools and techniques for hacking those tools for very human needs and ends to support success & retention!  Resources Mentioned in the Episode: * Community of Inquiry Model [https://inclusive-teaching.du.edu/community-inquiry-model] * Canvas Speedgrader Recording Audio comments [https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/661179-how-do-i-record-a-webcam-video-screen-capture-or-audio-recording-as-a-feedback-comment-in-speedgrader] * Start/ Stop/ Continue Feedback on Instruction technique [https://tlconestoga.ca/start-stop-continue/] * Canvas Quizzes incorrect Answer Feedback [https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/661066-how-do-i-add-feedback-to-a-question-in-new-quizzes] * Canvas 'Message Students Who...' Gradebook Tool [https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/660849-how-do-i-send-a-message-to-students-from-the-gradebook] * Zoom Whiteboards [https://ncstate.instructure.com/courses/1880576/pages/zoom-persistent-whiteboard]

EP 50 - Flexible Due Dates

Shella & Mike are back for a new year of teaching tips! We kick off the new year with a powerful cheating buster of adding flexibility in due dates for assignments, with a variety of HOWs to implement this in your classes at 3 different levels of complexity. Resources Mentioned in the Episode: * Opposite of Cheating Book [https://www.theoppositeofcheating.com/] * Opposite of Cheating Podcast episode on flex Due Dates WHY [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-opposite-of-cheating-podcast-season-2-episode/id1829724960?i=1000741388839] * Model template for one-time SKIP a due date course policy [https://ncstate.instructure.com/courses/3992822/pages/one-time-due-date-pass] * Canvas Assignment group Drop Lowest Feature [https://community.instructure.com/en/kb/articles/660670-how-do-i-create-rules-for-an-assignment-group] * Best By Flex Due Dates [https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/2024/05/07/study-explores-extension-without-penalty-deadline-policy] * Clemson 'Extension Without Penalty' Case Study [https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/2024/05/07/study-explores-extension-without-penalty-deadline-policy] * Assignment 'Bundles' Contract Grading [https://teaching.unl.edu/resources/alternative-grading/specification-grading/#:~:text=Assessments%20are%20then%20placed%20into,No%20additional%20requirements]

Ep 49- Holiday Teaching Reading & Listening List

Shella & Mike are makin a list! Of Teaching resources for reading or listening or watching over break to help enhance your classes! Resources in this Episode: * "Dead Ideas in Teaching & Learning" Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dead-ideas-in-teaching-and-learning/id1535499508] * AI 'Potemkin Understanding' [https://www.theregister.com/2025/07/03/ai_models_potemkin_understanding/] * Creating Significant Learning Experiences Book [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/creating-significant-learning-experiences-an-integrated-approach-to-designing-college-courses-jossey-bass-higher-and-adult-education-series_l-dee-fink/317483/item/23866517/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=high_vol_frontlist_standard_shopping_customer_acquisition_20982170636&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=689361939032&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20982170636&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2f3-n5GxkQMVR0d_AB3bSB-bEAQYASABEgLev_D_BwE#idiq=23866517&edition=10371344] * "Tea for Teaching" Podcast [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tea-for-teaching/id1293488412] * Learner Centered Teaching Book [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/learner-centered-teaching-putting-the-research-on-learning-into-practice_terry-doyle/1002112/?srsltid=AfmBOoq5Crc4XuFRKfBeYWPTPRsxnWbxmE85RmE11guo5V7ks1detHvi#edition=7504688&idiq=5592348] * Microsoft Accessibility for Beginners [https://www.linkedin.com/learning/microsoft-office-accessibility-for-beginners] (LinkedIn Learning) * The Discussion Book [https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-discussion-book-fifty-great-ways-to-get-people-talking_stephen-d-brookfield_stephen-preskill/10948374/?resultid=2a1dcbb4-960d-4f3c-b5cc-6fbe7763cd68#edition=10371684&idiq=41758424]