Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Podcast
By Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Podcasts
Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community PodcastMar 23, 2023
Transitions from Pedagogy to Andragogy: An International Perspective
This is an introduction to a series of podcast episodes with interviews with chapter authors of the edited volume that emphasizes the importance of the college and postsecondary experience as the key transition point for individuals as they move into the adult world.
Listen to the introductory words of the book editor, Dr. Leslie Cordie. For more details, go to the online forum.
Meet Irène Litz-Barré
This episode introduces an impish, fun-loving, multi-lingual, lovely lady born in Belgium in 1928. Despite her teenage years being WWII, she has led a full and interesting life. Irene now resides in Wisconsin still enjoying life and sharing her talents.
Women in the Trades
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Oneka Jenkins about women in the trades. Oneka is an instructor with Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy and IBEW Low Voltage Electrical Journeyman Technician.
Bio of interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Online Learner Engagement
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Nancy Chapko about online learner engagement. Dr. Chapko is an Instructional Design Strategist at Gateway Technical College, an adjunct instructor in Career and Technical Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, an adjunct instructor of business courses at Wisconsin Technical College, and a National Training Institute (NTI) professional educator for the Electrical Training Alliance.
Bio of The bio of the interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
University-Industry Collaboration
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Alma Gonzalez about university-industry collaboration. Dr. Gonzalez is a visiting researcher at the National University of Ireland – Galway.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Episode 6 of LXD: Elevate Your Live Online Learning, An Interview with Diana Howles
In this episode, Diana Howles discusses how to elevate your online facilitation skills. Diana is co-founder and CEO of Howles Associates, LLC. She is an award-winning speaker and trainer. Diana is also author of the 2022 book, Next Level VirtualTraining: Advance Your Facilitation. Audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Workforce Development in Career and Tech ED
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Brock Kelley about workforce development in career and tech ed. Dr. Kelley serves as Regional Director of Workforce Development for the Alabama Community College System.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Leadership Lessons Learned
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Jacqueline J. Austin about leadership lessons learned. Dr. Austin is the President of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College in St. Kitts, West Indies.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Workforce in Crisis
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Chris Stark about workforce in crisis. Chris is a Community and Economic Development Educator for UW-Madison, Division of Extension.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Career and Tech Ed Advising
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Kemaly Parr about career and tech ed advising. Dr. Parr is an Assistant Professor in the Murray State University College of Education and Human Services Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
The Climate of Teaching and Learning in the U.S.
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Jason C. Bryant about the climate of teaching and learning in the United States. Dr. Bryant is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University and serves as the director of Truman Pierce Institute within the College of Education at Auburn.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Online Restoration Ecology Certificate
Conversations From the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Becky Barlow and Dr. John Kush about School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. Dr. Becky Barlow is an Alabama Cooperative Extension System Forestry Specialist and Professor within the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. Dr. John S. Kush is a research fellow in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Scientific Literacy: Its Importance for Daily Decision Making
Information Literacy
In this podcast episode, Dr. Lilian Hill discusses Scientific Literacy: Its Importance for Daily Decision Making. This topic is important because scientific literacy is needed in daily life to make appropriate decisions. It is also foundational to other forms of literacy such as environmental literacy, climate literacy, and health literacy. Scientific literacy is a form of functional literacy, meaning having practical skills to apply the ability to read, write, and perform math to navigate life, address real-world problems, and contribute to the community. In this sense, it is related to other forms of literacy we have discussed, including information literacy, digital literacy, and social media literacy. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.
Episode 5 of LXD: An Interview with Megan Torrance
Conversations on Learning Design
Megan Torrance is the CEO of Torrence Learning and a prominent thought leader in the field of Learning & Development. At Training Magazine’s 2023 national conference, Megan spoke with Les Howles about learning experience design (LXD). She offers a unique holistic view of LXD and how it intersects with instructional design. Audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Workloads for Faculty: Online and Face-to-Face
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Simone C. O. Conceição about workloads for faculty: online and face-to-face. Dr. Conceição, Ph.D. is Professor Emerita in the Department of Administrative Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and owner of SCOC Consulting.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
How a pandemic can change the shape of education
Conversations From the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Nuala McGuinn about the value of communication, creating community, and being gracious to students and faculty. Nuala is the Director of the Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development at the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Social Media Literacy: Definitions, Benefits, and Strategies
Information Literacy
This podcast is a continuation of our series on different forms of literacy. We have discussed visual and graphic literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship. In this podcast episode, Dr. Lillian Hill focuses on social media literacy: definitions, benefits, and strategies for protecting privacy, engaging in respectful online communication, and avoiding falling victim to misinformation and online scams. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.
The value of communication, creating community, and being gracious to students and faculty
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Ryan J. Petty about the value of communication, creating community, and being gracious to students and faculty. Dr. Petty is the Dean of the Heller College of Business (HCB) at Roosevelt University, as well as a tenured Associate Professor of Human Resource Management.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Episode 4 of LXD: An Interview with David Kelly
Conversations on Learning Design
This episode features David Kelly, CEO of the Learning Guild, who was interviewed by Les Howles earlier this year at a national conference. David provides a critical but optimistic perspective on the current state of learning experience design (LXD) and how it needs to become more than a buzz word. Audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
“You want me to do what?” Teaching online and maintaining work/life balance
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Sarah Bond about teaching online and maintaining work/life balance. Dr. Bond is an instructional designer and online instructor at Oakland City University School of Business. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Episode 3 of LXD: The CCAF Framework: An Interview with Michael Allen
Conversations on Learning Design
In this episode of Conversations on Learning Design, Les Howles interviews Dr. Michael Allen. Often considered the godfather of e-learning, Dr. Allen shares his thoughts about learning experience design (LXD) and offers a key strategy for creating meaningful and impactful learning experiences. Audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Barriers to Online Learning
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Matt Simoneau about barriers to online learning. Dr. Simoneau is an Associate Professor in career and technical education at the University of Wisconsin – Stout where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in career and technical education topics.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Cultural Literacy and Its Links to Awareness, Sensitivity, Competence, and Humility
Information Literacy
For several weeks now, we have been talking about different forms of literacy, beginning with basic literacy, “the ability to comprehend and create a variety of written texts, encompassing knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and discourse features alongside reading and writing skills” (Pegrum et al., 2014, p. 8). In this episode of Information Literacy, Dr. Lilian Hill discusses cultural literacy and its links to awareness, sensitivity, competence, and humility. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.
Reference
Pegrum, M., Hockley, N., & Dudeny, G. (2014). Digital literacies. Routledge.
Digital Literacy Skills: Why We Need Them Today
Information Literacy
Digital Literacy is the ability to "find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information; and developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology” (Museum and Library Services Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-340, 22 Dec. 2010). In this episode of Information Literacy, Dr. Lilian Hill defines digital literacy, compares it with other types of literacy, identifies the digital literacy skills and proficiencies needed to function in society, and provides practical examples of why we need digital literacy skills today. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.
Reference
Museum and Library Services Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-340, 22 Dec. 2010. Retrieved from https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-111publ340
Remote Supervision in Higher Education
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Tricia Berry about remote supervision in higher education. Dr. Berry is the Associate Dean and Director of Clinical and Practicum Programs for Purdue University Global.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Media Literacy: Skills Needed to Function in Society
Information Literacy
Media literacy involves interpreting and creating information in multiple media, including radio, television, videos, social media, printed text, and digital information. In this podcast episode, Lilian Hill defines media literacy, compares it with digital literacy, and identifies the problems with the lack of media literacy and the skills needed today to function in society. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.
Digital Teaching Strategies
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Robert Mizzi about digital teaching strategies. Dr. Mizzi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Time Perspective
Reflective and Creative Practice for Adult Educators
Our relationship and beliefs about time impact our daily activity and our educational undertakings yet these time perspectives are learned and can be changed. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Lohr describes one typology of time perspective described in the literature and how it can be applied in the adult classroom. By integrating reflective activities such as stories that encourage accomplishment, gratitude, and endeavor, we as facilitators help our adult learners develop balance and flexibility. Join the online forum and share your insights.
Reflections from a Dean
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims on her own reflections as a Dean. Dr. Rosser-Mims is a Full Professor of adult education and Dean of the College of Education at Troy University. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Why is It Important to Offer Instructors Professional Development?
Professional Development for Instructors
Higher education instructors need to learn anew and rethink pedagogical strategies when designing and teaching online and blended delivery formats. Instructors crave opportunities to discuss and share their experiences with others. Yet there are few opportunities in their work to do so. This episode, part of the Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Podcast, under the Series “Professional Development for Instructors,” is for administrators, faculty developers, and instructors. This episode explains the importance of professional development for instructors and how instructors can benefit. Subscribe to or follow the online forum. If you are interested in the interactive workshops we offer, check our website.
Citizenship, Society, and Lifelong Learning
Conversations from the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Séamus Ó Tuama about citizenship, society, and lifelong learning. Dr. Séamus Ó Tuama is Director of ACE (Adult Continuing Education) and a senior lecturer in politics at University College Cork, Ireland.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Adult Literacy: Definitions, Types, and Competencies
Information Literacy
The classic sense of literacy involves reading, writing, and arithmetic, sometimes referred to as the three Rs. Some people may think that literacy and reading are interchangeable, however, literacy also includes language, writing, speaking, and listening. Literacy helps us to understand and interpret information and our experiences. In this podcast episode, Lilian Hill defines adult literacy and explains the different types of literacy competencies. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.
Tips for Using Grammarly and Other AI Editing Tools Effectively
Editing with Kate!
If you need some extra help with editing your writing project, consider using one of the many online AI editing tools that are now available. For help with grammar, typos, word usage, plagiarism, sentence structure, and more, these tools can help you polish your writing. Grammarly, ProWritingAid, QuillBot, WhiteSmoke, Readable, WordTune, Ginger, Sapling, and PaperRater—just to name a few—each offers assistance in their own unique ways. In this podcast episode, Kate talks about using an AI editing tool like Grammarly to help with your writing. Have you used any of these tools? Do you have a favorite one? Let us know in our discussion area.
Using Participation Rationale to Personalize Course Content
Reflective and Creative Practice for Adult Educators
Discussion boards help students to reflect on how the course content connects to their professional and personal lives while sharing their knowledge and creating community. In this episode, Kathy Lohr describes the activity “Participation Rationale” in which students choose their best initial prompt and three replies to their classmates that they are most proud of. Dr. Lohr provides four examples of students’ posts for this activity. Join the online forum and share your insights.
Digital Citizenship: Meaning, Practices, and Examples
Information Literacy
With all the responsibilities of adult life, you may be distressed to learn there is another type of citizenship that is currently under discussion. With all the great things the internet makes possible, there are dangers. Therefore, there are practices we must learn to use the internet responsibly. In this podcast episode, Lilian Hill explores digital citizenship– its meaning, practices, and examples. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.
Transitioning University Students to be Lifelong Learners
Conversations From the Front Porch
In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Michael C. Wooten and Dr. Jason Bond about transitioning university students to be lifelong learners.
Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
Digital Footprints: Steps to Protect Yourself
Information Literacy
When you are visiting different websites and conducting online searches you may believe you are doing so anonymously, but you leave behind a digital footprint everywhere you go. In this episode of Information Literacy, Dr. Lilian Hill explores digital footprints, what you leave behind online, and steps you can take to protect yourself from exposure of private information. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.
Podcast episode transcripts available in the online.forum.
ChatGPT and the Publishing Industry
Information Literacy
Have you always wanted to write a book, and yet you don’t feel you have enough knowledge, time, and energy? Well, now instead of taking the time needed to develop the expertise, writing skills, and determination to write that book, you can write one in a single day. And you can get it published instantly, too. In this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explores how ChatGPT has impacted the publishing industry. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.
Episode 2 of LXD: Designing eLearning Content: An Interview with Nick Floro
Conversations on Learning Design
In this inspirational interview, Nick shares his passion as a learning architect and describes his process and approach to designing engaging eLearning content. Nick Floro, president of Sealworks Interactive Studios, is a nationally known and award-winning learning design leader.
ChatGPT: An AI Powered Education Virtual Assistant for Lifelong Learning
Adult and Higher Education FutureTech
ChatGPT has abundant potential to become a unique transformational learning tool for adult learners throughout the life course. However, the initial reaction of educators to the emergence of ChatGPT has been mixed. In this episode, we explore ChatGPT as an AI powered education virtual assistant for Lifelong Learning. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.
How ChatGPT Influences Academic Publishing
Information Literacy
We have been discussing algorithms, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The issue in the news that is taking up a lot of attention is ChatGPT. We have written about it before, but the question of its influence on academic journal publishing is useful to consider. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explains how ChatGPT influences academic publishing. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.
Using AI Writing and Editing Tools
Editing with Kate!
The use and influence of AI—Artificial Intelligence—is all around us. It’s in our GPS, our music streaming, our online shopping, our apps, our texts (thank you, autocorrect), and so on. It’s used by banks, the military, in education, by retailers, healthcare, the list goes on and on. With the influence of AI in our everyday lives, it’s not surprising that it also might influence many of our livelihoods—and probably has already for many of us. On this episode of Editing with Kate, Kate describes her experience with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard, Grammarly, and Wordtune. Do you think these technologies are going to change the lives of students, writers, and editors? Let us know in our discussion area.
Transcripts available in the blog site.
Effective Ways to Employ ChatGPT in Instruction
Information Literacy
It has been a concern for instructors that ChatGPT increases student cheating, but cheating is not new. While much discussion has been devoted to methods of detecting and preventing students from using ChatGPT to write papers, a more constructive view might be to look for ways that ChatGPT can be used to augment instruction and improve student learning. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explains the effective ways to employ ChatGPT in instruction. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.
The Evolution of ChatGPT: A Transformational Innovation for Teaching in Adult and Higher Education Organizations
Adult and Higher Education FutureTech
This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. We explored the potential transformational impacts of ChatGPT on teaching in adult and higher education. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion on the transformational impacts of ChatGPT on Adult and Higher Education.
Experimenting with ChatGPT
Information Literacy
ChatGPT has become a common talk among educators lately. It has raised concerns, but also shown it has value. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explains what ChatGPT is and what can be done with it by sharing her own experiences with ChatGPT. She also assesses ChatGPT capabilities and drawbacks. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.
Smart Immersive Classroom Environments
Adult and Higher Education FutureTech
This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. In this episode, we explored how immersive technologies are disrupting traditional learning and educational environments. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.
Episode 1 of LXD: Making the Shift from Conventional Instructional Design to Learning Experience Design
Conversations on Learning Design
This episode is part of the Series Conversations on Learning Design, facilitated by Les Howles and Simone Conceição. On this episode, they explore the digital transformation that has been disruptive within the education and workforce training professions, identify four conventional instructional design practices that need to be upgraded, and provide their definition of learning experience design (LXD). Join in the online forum to follow the discussion and contribute to your insights. Audio transcript can be found in the online forum.
References
Conceição, S. C. O., & Howles, L. L. (2021). Designing the online learning experience: Evidence-based principles and strategies. Stylus Publishing.
Artificial Intelligence and Challenges to Professional Identity
Information Literacy
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been dominating the news lately as it pertains to literature, artwork, and learning. With its advancements and concerns to the educational community, it is important we address it through what has appeared in the news. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill analyzes four AI headlines and how they relate to adult education. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.
The Emergence of Attention-Aware Intelligent Classrooms
Adult and Higher Education FutureTech
This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. We explore the emergence of attention-aware intelligent classroom environments and their potential for adult and higher education organizations. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.
- What are your experiences with the use of attention-awareness technology in classrooms?
- What do you see as the potential benefits and liabilities of attention aware intelligent classrooms? Do they give the teacher too much control over learning in classroom settings?
- To what extent will these systems benefit students to maximize their learning in classroom settings?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Reading Online
Information Literacy
Are print books becoming obsolete? On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill presents a comparison of the positives and negatives of reading online. You may be surprised that the positives outweigh the negatives. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.