Let's Talk Teaching
A podcast exploring topics about teaching and professional development for faculty members and instructors at Illinois State University. The show is produced by the Center for Integrated Professional Development at Illinois State University. Find out more at ProDev.IllinoisState.edu.
- Update frequency
- every 22 days
- Average duration
- 21 minutes
- Episodes
- 93
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2024
Ep. 013: Test What You're Teaching
Ever have your students complain that they were caught off guard by your exam or quiz? They may actually have a point. In this week's episode, CTLT's Julie-Ann McFann explores ways to ensure that you…
00:23:54 |
Thu 27 Oct 2016
Ep. 012: The Magnificent Seven
Like the 60s western of the same name, this "Magnificent Seven" is a classic. Claire and Jim discuss the Seven Principles for Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. Nearly 30 years later, this sho…
00:23:47 |
Fri 21 Oct 2016
Ep. 011: When Crisis Strikes Your Class
What do you do when you lose a student to tragedy? A colleague? This week, we continue our discussion from earlier in the semester on "teaching in times of crisis." In this episode, we focus on copin…
00:17:07 |
Wed 12 Oct 2016
Ep. 010: Claire's Bookshelf
Get inspired again about teaching! This week, we take a look at a few of the "must read" books we always recommend to those who teach at the university level. Claire shares why she finds these partic…
Wed 05 Oct 2016
Ep. 009: Formative Assessment
Formative assessments can sound like a formidable undertaking. But they don't have to be. Dr. Julie-Ann McFann, CTLT's Program Team Lead, shows us how little, frequent "check-ins" can help us know if…
00:21:56 |
Wed 28 Sep 2016
Ep. 008: A Community of Learners
How do you create a "community of learners?" You've probably heard that phrase before, but what does it really mean, and how do you achieve it? This week, we explore those questions with CTLT's Dana …
00:21:04 |
Thu 22 Sep 2016
Ep. 007: ReggieNet
ReggieNet is Illinois State University's customized learning management system, or LMS. It's powerful collection of online tools… but it's not always as easy or intuitive to use as one might think. C…
00:20:18 |
Thu 15 Sep 2016
Ep. 006: Teaching in Times of Crisis
So far, 2016 has been a tumultuous year, marked by truly horrific acts of violence. When a crisis occurs, how should we address it with our students? How can we balance the need to cope with traumati…
00:19:18 |
Wed 07 Sep 2016
Ep. 005: Midterm Chats
Evaluating our own teaching is just as important as evaluating our students' learning. Too many of us simply rely on end-of-term surveys. In this episode, we explore ways to plan and conduct an asses…
00:24:14 |
Wed 31 Aug 2016
Ep. 004: Teaching Portfolios
Teaching portfolios are about more than just promotion and awards. The process of creating a teaching portfolio can be a powerful form of professional development for faculty. But what should be in i…
00:20:38 |
Wed 24 Aug 2016
Ep. 003: Syllabus - Nuts and Bolts
Avoid inflicting a syllabus snooze-fest upon your students! We continue our discussion from our last episode. This time, we move from a larger perspective to the nuts and bolts of how a syllabus is p…
00:23:06 |
Wed 17 Aug 2016
Ep. 002: Syllabus - The Big Picture
We often think a syllabus as a contract with our students. But who wants to read through a contract? In this episode, we take a “big picture” perspective of the course syllabus. Discover ways to tap …
00:20:17 |
Wed 17 Aug 2016
Ep. 001: The Successful First Day of Class
Read the syllabus, get out early… right? Wrong! We challenge common assumptions (made by both faculty and students) about what should happen on the first day of class. Discover how to set expectation…
00:23:40 |
Fri 05 Aug 2016
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