Teach & Learn is a podcast for curious educators. Hosted by Dr. Cristi Ford, each episode features candid conversations with some of the sharpest minds in the K-20 education space. We discuss trending educational topics, teaching strategies and delve into the issues plaguing our schools and higher education institutions today.
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How Teaching Skills Can Complement the Use of AI in Education With Michael Feldstein
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As AI continues to spread across the education landscape, the role of teachers is shifting. But what if educators looked at AI as a complement to their skillset, rather than a threat? In this episode of the Teach & Learn podcast, Dr. Cristi Ford talks to Michael Feldstein, Chief Accountability Officer at e-Literate about the impact of AI on educati…
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How AI Changes the Expert-Beginner Relationship and Stunts Skill Development With Dr. Matt Beane
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While the applications and advancements in AI, robotics and intelligent machines are proving to be invaluable at the moment, our next guest reminds us of the old adage that nothing in life is free. Dr. Matt Beane is an award-winning robotic surgery researcher, an assistant professor in the Technology Management Program at the University of Californ…
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How a Creative Approach to AI Can Enrich Both Teaching and Learning With Reed Dickson
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While many educators are cautiously dipping their toes into the LLM waters, this episode's guest has been playing in the depths and enjoying every minute of it. Reed Dickson is an educator, writer, designer and speaker focused on the future of teaching, learning, EdTech and AI. He joins Dr. Cristi Ford to share his passion for this evolving technol…
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How AI Can Support or Prevent True Learning With AI Strategist Justin Bruno
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Welcome to another episode of Teach & Learn brought to you by D2L. Our regular listeners will know that we have been diving into AI as of late. As this technology evolves so must the conversation. It’s our responsibility to continue to question, investigate, and examine as it becomes more and more ubiquitous—this isn’t the time to make assumptions …
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The Importance of Critical Thinking in K-12 Classrooms With Dr. Aleigha Henderson-Rosser
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Many K-12 teachers view critical thinking as a crucial skill for students to work on. But unlike a core subject, teaching it isn’t as simple as carving out a dedicated time slot and running an assessment at the end of the term. Technology can certainly help support the development of critical thinking skills, but only if used correctly. In this epi…
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How AI Can Impact Education and Beyond With Julian Moore
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AI is here, and it’s here to stay. Whether you’re an early adopter of artificial intelligence or still reluctant to embrace it, the reality is it’s only going to become more and more prevalent. As with most technology, it will eventually find its way into nearly every aspect of our work and daily lives. If it’s everything our guest believes it to b…
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Building an Infrastructure for the Exchange of Verifiable Digital Credentials With Naomi Szekeres
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There’s been a lot of chatter in the higher education world about the need to redefine the value proposition around credentials and skills. How does one verify a credential or skill from one university versus another? On top of this, universities and colleges are grappling with how to make sure they’re closing the chasm between what employers need …
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How to Humanize Online Learning With Nicolas Parés and Mandi Singleton
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In this episode of D2L's Teach & Learn podcast, Dr. Cristi Ford discusses the importance of humanizing online learning with guests Nicolas Parés and Mandi Singleton. They talk about the need for building meaningful connections in virtual spaces, share why it's important for educators to be vulnerable and provide practical tips and tools for faculty…
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How to Scale and Systematize Innovation in Higher Education With Michelle Sengara
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In today's episode, we welcome Michelle Sengara, Director of Academic Innovation at York University, to discuss how to systematize and scale innovation at higher education institutions. Our guest and host chatted about the systems approach to innovation, the importance of building relationships and reimagining teaching and learning as dynamic netwo…
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Navigating K-12 Change Management for Student Success With Dr. Kathleen Grigsby
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Today’s episode is all about change management in the K-12 industry. Change management at the elementary and high school levels can involve pedagogy, administrative process and technology, or a combination of one or more of these areas. But it can often be met with resistance by educators, students and parents. To discuss these topics further, we w…
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The Science Behind Effective Learning With Norman Bier, John Stamper and Steven Moore
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In the latest episode of D2L’s Teach & Learn, we delve into the science behind learning and the importance of running on-going experiments in education. To discuss these topics further, Dr. Cristi Ford welcomed the winners of the XPRIZE Digital Learning Challenge: Norman Bier, John Stamper and Steven Moore, from Carnegie Mellon University. Click he…
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How to Prepare Higher Education Graduates for the Workforce With Joseph B. Fuller and Kerry McKittrick
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We are thrilled to be launching Season 2 of Teach & Learn, a podcast for curious educators. Our host, Dr. Cristi Ford kicks things off with an episode on the challenges and opportunities in preparing post-secondary graduates for the world of work. To discuss this issue further, we welcomed Joseph B. Fuller, Professor of Management Practice in Gener…
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Designing and Delivering Effective Professional Development for K-12 Teachers With Dr. Joy Karavedas
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In this episode, we’re discussing professional development (PD) in K-12 educators. We all know that effective PD is essential to the growth of not only educators but also students. When done correctly and consistently, it provides teachers with the necessary training needed to meet the needs of young learners. There’s a growing need and opportunity…
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How Schools and Universities Can Use AI to Transform Education With Dr. David Lefevre
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In today’s episode, we’re revisiting what has arguably been one of the hottest topics over the last few months: artificial intelligence and its impact on the future of education. To date, we’ve had professors discuss the pros and cons of generative AI and hosted experts who’ve broken down the tech behind tools like ChatGPT. Today, we’ll be discussi…
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How to be an Educational Disruptor With Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes
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Our guest today, Dr. Julia Christensen Hughes, is the President and Vice-Chancellor of Yorkville University certainly fits this theme well. A true educational disruptor, she’s become known for creating radical shifts in the higher education industry in Canada over the course of her career. She discussed how her university experiences helped shape h…
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How to Honor Student Voices in Higher Ed Spaces With Kiara Williams
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In today’s show, we’re flipping the script and shining the spotlight on student voice. Honoring student voices in the education experience can take many forms. It could mean involving students in decision-making processes on campuses, recognizing them as agents of change within their own learning communities, and so many more. But one thing is clea…
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The Importance of Data-Driven Decision Making at Higher Ed Institutes With Dr. Amelia Parnell
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In today’s show, we’re going deep on data. With a growing pressure for college professionals to provide evidence of successful activities, programs and services, data-informed decision making must become part and parcel of the way higher education is conducted. But as any faculty member, provost or admin will tell you, it can be challenging to expe…
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How to Design Micro-credential Courses With Dr. Luke Dowden
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In today’s show, we’re diving into the world of noncredit courses. The World Economic Forum highlighted the growing gap between the curriculum taught in traditional degree programs and the skills needed to work in today’s digital world. At the same time, enrollment in full-time degree courses continues to decline. Much has been said about micro-cre…
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How to Manage Learning Loss in the K-12 Classroom With Dr. Kiana Pendleton
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In today’s show, we delve back into the K-12 space to address the topic of learning loss. A 2020 article from the American Education Research Association found that students in grades one through eight lost an average of 17-34 percent from the prior year’s learning gains over the summer break. When you tack on a few years of remote schooling due to…
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Breaking Down the Tech Behind ChatGPT With Annie Chechitelli and Linda Feng
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Following on from our last episode about ChatGPT, today we’re tackling the technical side of ChatGPT. ChatGPT is a generative text tool created by OpenAI that’s been causing a stir amongst educators and students alike. To discuss this topic further, we welcomed Annie Chechitelli, Chief Product Officer at Turnitin, and Linda Feng, Vice President of …
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How ChatGPT Could Change Higher Ed With Dr. Antony Aumann and Dr. Bettyjo Bouchey
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Today’s episode promises to be a controversial one. ChatGPT, a generative text tool created by OpenAI, is a hot topic among educators and students. Disruptive technology comes with a lot of questions: what are the pros and cons of using ChatGPT in the classroom? How is it changing assessment strategies? Can AI tools reduce cognitive load? What does…
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Upskilling and the Future of Education Series – Part Two With Dr. MJ Bishop and Bill Hughes
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Today’s episode is the second in a two-part we’re running on upskilling and the future of education. We look at the skills gap, how partnerships between employers and higher education institutions could work to benefit both, and teaching and learning methods outside CBE that deliver measurable results. To discuss these issues further, we welcomed D…
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Upskilling and the Future of Education Series – Part One With Dr. Marie Cini and Dr. David Soo
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Today’s episode is the first in a series we’re running on upskilling and the future of education. We look at why traditional methods of delivering post-secondary education are outdated, what can be done to address the societal stigma about not having a degree and offer suggestions for a way forward. To discuss these issues further, we welcomed Dr. …
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Unpacking Blended Learning and Micro-Credentials With Dr. Mark Brown
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In today’s episode, we unpack two of the most talked about terms in the education space: blended learning and micro-credentials. Whether you are for or against them, you can’t argue that they’re among the most talked about topics in the teaching and learning space today. To discuss this topic further, we welcomed Dr. Mark Brown, Director of the Nat…
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K12 - A Year in Review With Dr. Nakia Towns and Dr. John Malloy
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In today’s episode, we look back at some of the issues that affected the K-12 landscape in America over the last year. But we also turn our gaze forward, hopeful about how 2023 will unfold. To discuss this topic further, we welcomed Dr. Nakia Towns, Deputy Superintendent of Gwinnett County Public Schools and Dr. John Malloy, Superintendent of Educa…
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Higher Ed - A Year in Review With Dr. Joshua Kim and Dr. Edward Maloney
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It’s the time of year for reflection. In today's episode, we take a look back at the bigger issues that affected the higher education landscape in 2022. But we also turn our gaze forward, hopeful about how 2023 will unfold. For this discussion, we welcomed Dr. Joshua Kim, Director of Online Programs and Strategy at Dartmouth College and a Senior Fe…
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How to Manage Teacher Burnout With Amber Harper
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According to a 2022 Gallup poll, K-12 teachers in the United States experienced the highest levels of burnout out of every other industry surveyed. When you take a global pandemic, throw in emergency remote teaching and pair it with educational cuts and historically low salaries, it's no wonder those in the educational space are struggling. But wha…
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An Inclusive Approach to Integrative Learning Design With Jarrett Carter
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In today’s episode, we get candid about designing engaging and accessible learning experiences. Our guest is Jarrett Carter, Associate Vice President for Integrative Learning Design at the University of Maryland Global Campus. Jarrett is passionate about creating inclusive and equitable learning spaces that eliminate long-standing barriers for marg…
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How Mindfulness Can Help Reduce Burnout With Dr. Michelle C. Chatman
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Welcome to another episode of Teach & Learn: A podcast for curious educators. In today’s episode, we talk educator burnout. A 2022 Gallup poll reported that K-12 teachers had the highest burnout rate in the United States, followed by college and university workers, making educators among the most burned-out groups in the country. Mindfulness has be…
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The Future of Higher Education Enrollment With Dr. Thomas Cavanagh
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Welcome to the first episode of Teach & Learn, a podcast for curious educators brought to you by D2L. In today’s episode, we dig into enrollment trends in the higher education space. Student enrollment at universities and colleges has been declining for years, a problem that was only hastened by the pandemic. To discuss the topic further and offer …
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We're excited to launch Teach & Learn: A podcast for curious educators brought to you by D2L, a global education and learning company. Listen in as Dr. Cristi Ford, VP of Academic Affairs at D2L, gets candid with guest experts in the K-20 space. Whether it's edtech, personalized learning, virtual classrooms, or diversity and inclusion, we cover it …
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