The Rothwell Center For Teaching and Learning Excellence (RCTLE) Podcast

Dr. Alyssa Dewees Talks Generative AI

In this episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Alyssa Dewees, a Senior Instructional Consultant at RCTLE and an adjunct faculty member in the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Dewees provides valuable insights into generative artificial intelligence programs, discussing their advantages and the associated challenges of AI. Likewise, she sheds light on how students are leveraging these programs and offers perspective on ERAU-W's stance on this matter. Additionally, she imparts advice on effectively utilizing generative AI tools while preserving the human element in our increasingly artificial world.

The Faculty Roundtable: Achieving Work-Life Balance

RCTLE is excited to present a new podcast series, The Faculty Roundtable: the podcast where faculty discuss faculty development. In each episode, a group of Embry-Riddle faculty members will discuss their most common classroom concerns and share innovative solutions and strategies.  In episode three we build on the topics covered in the V-FLC: 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Panelists Amani Francis (Adjunct Professor for the College of Arts and Sciences) and Jeff Otterstetter (Adjunct Professor for the College of Business) join hosts, Sharron DeRosier and Alyssa Dewees, to discuss work-life balance, managing stress, and bringing grace and kindness to the classroom. Each panelist also shares tips for saving time, managing multiple jobs, and making time for family.

The Faculty Roundtable: A Conversation With Rookie and Veteran Faculty Members

RCTLE is excited to present a new podcast series, The Faculty Roundtable: the podcast where faculty discuss faculty development. In each episode, a group of Embry-Riddle faculty members will discuss their most common classroom concerns and share innovative solutions and strategies.  In the second episode, "A Conversation With Rookie and Veteran Faculty Members," we hear from two seasoned professors, Kristy Kiernan and Cheryl Lentz, and two new ERAU Worldwide instructors, Russell Schultz and Ajish Morris. As our new faculty members ask questions of veteran faculty, and vice versa, our guests discuss the new adjunct experience, connecting with colleagues, and finding meaningful instructor support at ERAU-W.

Dr. Andy Aldrin Talks Owning Your Course Content

Dr. Andy Aldrin, Associate Professor in the College of Aviation, joins us to discuss the importance of showing ownership of course content and making content relevant for students.  Dr. Aldrin addresses ways faculty members can insert their expertise into the course template and what they can do to help students make meaningful connections with the content. Dr. Aldrin also talks about the power of storytelling and gives us some insight into ERAU Worldwide’s Master of Space Operations (MSO) program.

Dr. Felix Brito Talks Instructional Design and Development

Dr. Felix Brito, Executive Director of Instructional Design and Development (IDD) here at Embry-Riddle Worldwide, joins us to discuss the importance of consistency in the online classroom. Dr. Brito talks about the course design process, the benefit of course templates, and gives advice about how faculty can help promote consistency within their own courses.