Faculty Focus Live

From Concept to Practice: Implementing Liquid Syllabi in Higher Ed

Join us as we dive into an innovative approach to student engagement with Margie Pannell and Frank Plunkett from Peirce College. In this episode, they share their journey

Streamline Your Teaching and Workload with Artificial Intelligence

We are back on the conversation of artificial intelligence (AI) since we’re seeing AI being used more and more in our everyday lives. In this episode, we dive into how AI

Wandering Minds: Improving Retention through Retrieval Practices, Interleaving, and Microactivities

Have you ever looked at your students and saw their eyes glaze over, knowing they most likely are not retaining anything you’re saying? So, what tools can you implement t

Unlocking Teaching Excellence: Strategies for Growth

What can you do to propel your teaching career, and what advice do some of our great higher ed instructors have for you? In this episode, you’ll be reminded of the import

Class Adjourned: The Importance of Ending Well

We always talk about the beginning of the course and setting the tone, but what about the end of the course? How can you make your course memorable? How can you make your

The Art of Meaningful Assessment: From Choice Boards to AI-Driven Dialogues

Today, we’re going to explore innovative assessment strategies that enhance student learning. We’ll talk about reflection and how to use feedback as a tool for growth and

A Quest for Knowledge: Making Learning Irresistible through Gamification Strategies

In this episode, we dive into the power of gamification in education, exploring how it can transform student engagement and motivation. We start by examining the role of

Teaching Tomorrow: Unleashing the Synergy Between Humans and Robots

In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving landscape of generative AI tools in education. Dr. Jayne Lammers emphasizes the importance of collaborative exploration

My Classroom is a Safe Place: Empowering Trans-spectrum Students

Last summer, I attended our Teaching Professor Annual Conference, one of my favorite conferences that we host. If you haven’t been to it, I highly recommend attending it

Social Media as a Gateway: Forging Connections and Enhancing Classroom Culture

Join Staci Gilpin and Courtney Plotts in their research on how social media impacts the educational journey and engagement of undergraduate students. They explore the tra

Mindful Living: Developing Our Mindfulness Muscles

As we wind down in the month of December, I’m always in awe at how fast it goes by. I thought it would be a good reminder to slow down this month, to really practice our

Live with Michael Strawser: Embracing Rejection, Rediscovering Your Teaching Purpose, and Empowering Students

Join Michael Strawser as he explains how he maintains motivation in his teaching amidst the challenges of complacency and burnout. Strawser explores the power of professi

Teaching in the Digital Age: Building Connection through Technology

As educators, you understand the need to captivate your students’ attention. So today we’re going to explore specific technology tools that can help reinvigorate your tea

Words Matter: The Art of Effective Classroom Communication

Communication in the classroom matters. Whether it’s verbal communication or non-verbal, how and what you say - or don’t say - in the classroom directly impacts your teac

Transforming Reading Assignments into Engaging Tasks and Elevating Student Success

According to research, less than half of students complete assigned readings. So, how do you get your students to complete the reading so they are better prepared to comp

From Doubt to Drive: Navigating Disengagement, Self-worth, and Faculty Workload

Today we’re going to dive into some of the challenges that faculty are currently facing and explore strategies to re-engage faculty in their roles. We’re tackling the iss

Exploring the Possibilities: Creating, Enhancing, and Editing with Artificial Intelligence

Get a notepad or your laptop ready for this episode, because you’ll want to write down some of these AI tools we’re about to dive into. From using AI to design course mat

The Curious Mind: Fostering Critical and Creative Thinking in Students

Today, we’re going to dive into the world of critical thinking – a skill that’s often misunderstood and rarely mastered. We’ll explore how this skill can transform studen

Exploring Extended Reality for Engaged Learning and Innovative Instruction

Do you know the difference between virtual reality, mixed realities, augmented reality, and extended reality? In this episode, Juanita J. (JJ) Wallace will start by expla

Engaging Faculty and Creating a Healthier Academic Environment

Today we’re going to look at ways we can increase human motivation and give faculty a sense of autonomy. We’ll talk about the Motivation Hygiene Theory, where although so