Transform Your Teaching

What are the major lessons that Jared and Rob learned from our series on understanding the new college student? What things stuck with them, and how are they applying them to serve students? Join Dr.…

Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with two more students about their adjustment to college life. How prepared were they to overcome academic struggles? How did they approach taking ownership of the…

Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with two more students about their adjustment to college life. How does instructor support influence their connection in a class? How much are they using technolog…

Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with two students about their adjustment to college life. How did their educational background prepare them for college? What are they doing to work through person…

What are some of the unique college trends for students growing up in a rural environment? How can being a first generation college student affect a student entering higher education? Jared Pyles cha…

We’re at the midway point of the semester, so let’s take some time to discuss Rob’s class. Have the students kept up with Rob’s academic prowess? How is Rob engaging with students and implementing th…

How does a student’s non-academic life affect their academic life? Are there patterns outside the classroom that are affecting their learning? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Professor Jerem…

How is social media contributing to students’ mental well-being? What about mobile devices? Are there other factors affecting student mental health? Nancy Gillespie (Senior Director of School Counsel…

What are some of the changes in the new group of 18–22 year-olds who are entering higher education? What factors are affecting their maturity and resilience? What can instructors do to serve them? Dr…

What kind of technological access did incoming college students have, and could that affect their college readiness? How might increases in mental health issues affect their college life?  Will the “…

Where does the next generation of college students come from? What are their demographics? How does their school typology influence their college preparedness? Join Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as …

What does the new generation of college students look like? What experiences do they bring? What challenges should higher education faculty be prepared to face? Join Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as the…

Last summer, the Transform Your Teaching hosts talked a lot about AI and its role in education. What has changed in the world of AI since that summer 2023 series? Were Rob and Jared’s ideas on the tr…

What does competency-based education look like on an international scale? How can theological education and competency-based education be paired well together? Rob McDole and Jared Pyles discuss comp…

In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Lauren Eissler, who serves as the UX Designer and Editor at the CTL. She also edits all the content for the podcast (including what Jared is typing right now)…

What are Rob and Jared’s biggest takeaways from our series on active learning? Where do they see active learning spaces heading in the future? How will Rob apply what he has learned to the course he’…

How important is flexibility in the design of an active learning space? How can spaces be designed to meet student needs? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles discuss active learning space design with Dr. …

How can space be used to enhance creative thinking? What should be done to “future-proof” a learning space? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Jim Stevenson about the active learning space crea…

How does space play a factor in a student's learning? Where do students like to go to do coursework? In what ways are students using active learning spaces such as a university library? Join Dr. Rob …

What changes can libraries make for the benefit of students? What are the trends on library usage among higher education students? Join Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as they go local and chat with t…