More Summer Listens

Last June we shared a list of recommendations for higher ed pedagogy podcasts perfect for inspiring summertime teaching glow-ups. Our recommendations included short listens, like the Faculty Focus Live podcast (frequently featured in our TLC lunchtime podcast series) as well as longer, deep-dive podcasts: Teaching in Higher Ed hosted by Bonnie Stachowiak, Intentional Teaching hosted by Derek Bruff, and Tea for Teaching hosted by John Kane and Rebecca Mushtare. (Make sure to check out their new episodes, many of which focus on the ongoing generative AI disruption in higher education, over the summer!)

This year, we are excited to introduce a new addition to our podcast recommendation list: the Designed for Learning podcast series hosted by James Lang. Many Drexel instructors are already familiar with James Lang's highly popular work in the field of teaching. The TLC has hosted several reading groups featuring his books, including Small Teaching. Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning and Cheating Lessons. Learning from Academic Dishonesty (the latter newly relevant in the AI era). Lang's work has also informed several TLC teaching tips, including posts on understanding student distraction; sparking and sustaining student attention; mid-term attention refresh strategies; and high-impact "small teaching" interventions.

The Designed for Learning podcast series offers monthly episodes featuring thoughtful interviews with experts in the field of teaching pedagogy. Here are a few highlights of this new (and growing) series:

• Episode one: a conversation with Michelle D. Miller, author of Minds Online. Teaching Effectively with Teachnology and Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology, focused on the science and art of remembering student names.
• Episode four: a conversation with G. Alex Ambrose, Notre Dame University's Program Director of Assessment and Analytics, focused on "big picture" questions concerning AI in education: When might we use AI to support learning? When should we resist AI? How does AI affect assessment? How does AI affect student learning? How can we build AI literacy on our campuses?
• Episode five: a conversation with Rebecca A. Glazier, author of Connecting in the Online Classroom. Building Rapport Between Teachers and Students, focused on intentionally building connection and rapport in online learning environments.

Pedagogy podcasts can inspire us to try new ideas but also confirm that what we're already doing constitutes sound, evidence-informed practice. Most importantly, podcast conversations offer the companionship of fellow teaching practitioners, help refresh our perspective, and spark renewed appreciation for our craft.