BIOL1070: Under the Hood with Tim and Dan
BIOL1070: Under the Hood with Tim and Dan” takes you behind the scenes of Discovering Biodiversity at the University of Guelph. Join your instructors, Tim and Dan, as they dive into course concepts, share their thoughts on everything from test design to classroom strategies, and chat about ways to make learning more exciting. Whether you’re a student in the class or just curious about biodiversity and teaching, this light-hearted, educational podcast offers a fun mix of science, course tweaks, and teaching tales
- Update frequency
- every 20 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 12
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Cruising Out of Summer With Dr. Edeline Gagnon: Summer School Series Episode 4
Welcome back to Summer School! The semester may be shifting into gear, but our conversations are just getting started. In this series, we spotlight the work of early-career faculty in our department …
Taking the Scenic Route with Dr. Tess Grainger: Summer School Series Episode 3
Welcome back to Summer School! The campus might be quiet, but we’re just getting started. In this seasonal spotlight, we’re taking a scenic detour through the exciting work of early career faculty in…
Riding Shotgun with Dr. Andy Turko: Summer School Series Episode 2
Welcome to Summer School! While the textbooks might be gathering dust, we’re just getting warmed up. In this special series, we’re hitting the academic highway to check out what other early career fa…
Shifting into Summer: Dr. Quinn Webber Takes the Wheel
Welcome to Summer School! While the textbooks might be gathering dust, we’re just getting warmed up. In this special series, we’re hitting the academic highway to check out what other early career fa…
Crossing the Finish Line: Topic Test 3 Review
The final lap is over, and it's time to pop the hood and see how the engine ran! In this special post-race episode, Tim and Dan take a deep dive into Topic Test 3, also known as the BIOL1070 Final Ex…
Topic Test 2: Pit Stop or Breakdown?
This week on BIOL1070 Under the Hood with Tim & Dan, we’re shifting into gear to discuss Topic Test 2! Tim & Dan take you behind the wheel of the test design process, breaking down how it all comes t…
From the Driver’s Seat: Tim & Dan Breakdown Topic Test 1
This week on BIOL1070 Under the Hood with Tim & Dan, we’re taking a look in the rearview mirror at Topic Test 1. Dan & Tim break down what went into designing the test, reflect on what worked (and wh…
Tuning the Engine: Why We Chose Codon
This week on BIOL1070: Under The Hood, Tim & Dan discuss the decision to introduce Codon as a key learning tool for the course. But before we hit the gas on that discussion, they take a pit stop in T…
Are Viruses Alive If They're Evolving?
In this episode, Tim and Dan tackle the Slido question: "Are Viruses Alive If They're Evolving?" They’ll share their thoughts and perspectives on the topic, based on their knowledge and understanding…
What Is Slido?
In this quick episode, Tim and Dan introduce Slido—a new tool they're using in class to boost engagement. They’ll explain what Slido is, why it's being incorporated into the BIOL1070 course, and the …
In the Driver's Seat: Tim's Roadmap to Teaching
In this episode, Tim takes the wheel to answer Dan’s question from last time: “What is your teaching philosophy?” From fostering curiosity to navigating the twists and turns of teaching, Tim shares h…
Rev Your Engines
In this episode, get to know your BIOL1070: Discovering Biodiversity instructors, Tim and Dan, and catch a sneak peek of what’s coming up on the journey ahead!