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Eryn Travis, Assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Media, utilizes generative AI to engage with students and construct communications. In this two-part series, she shares her perspective on this new tool as a communication expert, details the statistics behind how it will impact the workplace, and recalls her students’ reactions and feelings towards generative AI. 

Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes & Jes Drass

Eryn Travis, Assistant professor in the Department of Communication and Media, utilizes generative AI to engage with students and construct communications. In this two-part series, she shares her perspective on this new tool as a communication expert, details the statistics behind how it will impact the workplace, and recalls her students’ reactions and feelings towards generative AI. 

Cohosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes & Jes Drass

Dr. Christopher Roemmele, an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth and Space Sciences at WCU and Dr. Tom Pantazes, Instructional Designer in the Teaching and Learning Center discuss their collaboration in bringing students across the world through the creation of VR video field trips in Dr. Roemmele's intro to geology courses.

Hosted by Jes Drass and Madison Steinbrenner

While doing research on the history of medicine, Aaron Stoyack and Samuel Romeiser learned of Samuel Christian Schmucker’s promotion of eugenics. Dr. Ruswick encouraged Aaron to take action, leading to the formation of the student organization Students Against Schmucker (SAS). SAS wrote a letter to the WCU community and collected student and faculty signatures, leading to the renaming of Schmucker Science Center to The Science Complex. 

Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes

Biology professor and amateur streamer, Dr. Michael Rosario shares how he experimented with teaching a large lecture course via YouTube live streaming.

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass

Three librarians describe how they took an idea to help students critically evaluate online sources and worked collaboratively to create an online training module successfully supporting students across campus.

Host: Dr. Tom Pantazes

Fresh off their first semester as new tenure-track faculty, Dr. Jenny Uehling and Dr. Brittany Severino reflect on their initial surprises, challenges, supports, and accomplishments.

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner

West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino describes how teaching, equity, and student engagement evolved over his 40 year career at the university while also discussing how he approached being the University's 15th president.

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner

Produced by: Nick Gavin

Dr. Veronica Wilbur is a Peer Reviewer and Master Reviewer for Quality Matters. In this episode she shares how to become a QM reviewer, what she notices during reviews, and the ways being a reviewer benefits her own teaching.    

Hosted by Amber Alvord and Dr. Tom Pantazes

Hosts Jes and Madison sit down with Amy Williams and Mason Buccilla from the West Chester University Learning Management System office to discuss their experience at the 2023 D2L Fusion Conference in Anaheim, CA.

Hosted by: Jes Drass and Madison Steinbrenner

Dr. Beth Foster discusses her work in implementing UDL at West Chester University and how accessible design can improve the learning experience for all students.

Hosted by: Jes Drass and Madison Steinbrenner

The HR internship program at WCU gives management students a safe space to learn and gain experience in a particular area of HR- helping clarify their career goals, refine their professional skills, and prepare them to enter the workforce.

Hosted by: Amber Alvord and Jes Drass

Two professors explain how generative AI has begun to affect higher education, address current approaches to the new technology, and ponder how AI will change our society. 

Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass

Two professors explain how generative AI has begun to affect higher education, address current approaches to the new technology, and ponder how AI will change our society. 

Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jes Drass

Three professors of literacy explain how they run a community engagement experience using collaboration, choice, and curiosity to develop their students' teaching skills and support community partners in literacy skill development.

Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes

Dr. Rachel Daltry, chair of WCU’s Department of Counseling and Psychological Services, discusses her work on well-being and bringing therapy dogs to campus. 

Hosted By: Madison Steinbrenner, Jessica Drass

Nursing educators Nancy Barker and Danielle Yocom discuss the creation of a 360 video simulation used to teach nursing students how to empathetically handle end of life care.  

Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass

Sharing about his “labor of love”, Dr. Francis Atuahene discusses different aspects of academic advising at West Chester University.  

Hosted by: Jessica Drass, Amber Alvord, and Dr. Tom Pantazes

Research / Theory Connection:

Swecker, H. K., Fifolt, M., & Searby, L. (2013). Academic advising and first-generation college students: A quantitative study on student retention. NACADA Journal, 33(1), 46-53. 

Williams, S. (2007). From theory to practice: The application of theories of development to academic advising philosophy and practice. NACADA Clearinghouse of Academic Advising Resources.

Show Notes:

Dr. Lindsey Keenan a mental health advocate and athletic trainer shares her mental health journey and how it led to the creation of the PROMotion App to support mental health screening with collegiate athletes.

Hosted by: Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

Research / Theory Connection:

McGuire, L. C., Ingram, Y. M., Sachs, M. L., & Tierney, R. T. (2017). Temporal changes in depression symptoms in male and female collegiate student-athletes. Journal of Clinical Sport Psychology, 11(4), 337-351. 

Harenberg, S., Ouellet-Pizer, C., Nieto, M., Kuo, L., Vosloo, J., Keenan, L., & Wilson, S. (2022). Anonymous vs. non-anonymous administration of depression scales in elite athletes: a meta-analysis. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 1-21. 

Show Notes:

West Chester University student success professionals Levi Tucker and Johny Tadros explain the work of student success coordinators through the example of their compelling story.   

Hosted by Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

Research Connection:

Swecker, H. K., Fifolt, M., & Searby, L. (2013). Academic advising and first-generation college students: A quantitative study on student retention. NACADA Journal, 33(1), 46-53.

In this surprise summer solstice episode, ODLI members, Naomie and Tom, share their thoughts on the conference they recently attended, OLC Innovate. Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner.

Jes, Amber, Tom, and Madison review the past season's highlights, lessons learned, and memorable Office of Digital Learning and Innovation events from the last semester.

In this episode, Dr. Kim Johnson, Associate Professor in the Math Department at WCU, tells us about her use of H5P in her instruction. H5P is a tool that allows instructors to create interactive activities which they can embed directly into their online course site. Hosted by Jessica Drass and Madison Steinbrenner.

In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Johnson and Dr. Zeinab Baba join us to share their experience developing and facilitating a Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Learning Community for faculty who teach in the College of Health Sciences at West Chester University.

Hosted by Jessica Drass and Dr. Tom Pantazes

Marc Drumm and Hannah Glatt from the Office of Digital Learning and Innovation share what goes into designing and creating a digital textbook for both the eTextbook Initiative and PA ADOPT Grant at West Chester University. Dr. Jordan Schugar weighs in on what motivated him to participate in both of these and how students can benefit from faculty creating their own textbooks.

Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes

Research Theory Connection:

Drawing on their experience as participants in West Chester University's Quality Matters (QM) program, Dr. Julie Nair and Dr. Megan Mraz share their perspectives on how QM positively impacted the student experience in the RN to BSN program and the efforts they undertook to earn course and program design certification.  

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes

Research Theory Connection:

Adult educator and teaching and learning leader, Dr. Naomie Nyanungo shares her perspectives on innovation in higher education touching on its importance, connection to sustainability, and the role of diversity.

Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner, Jessica Drass, and Tom Pantazes

Research Theory Connection:

Edwards-Schachter, M. (2018). The nature and variety of innovation. International Journal of Innovation Studies, 2(2), 65-79.

Show Notes:

Learning Innovation and the Future of Higher Education by Joshua Kim and Edward Maloney.

Criminal justice professor and former forensic and children’s mental health coordinator Dr. Michele Bratina shares how she uses Dr. Pat Deegan’s “Hearing Voices that are Distressing” workshop to help students develop empathy and compassion for those who experience schizophrenia.

Hosted by: Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner

Research / Theory Connection: Ness, G., McGuire, J.M., & Taylor, P. (2017). A qualitative analysis of student pharmacists' response after an auditory hallucination simulation. Innovations in Pharmacy, 8(3), 1-9.

Director of e-portfolio, digital humanist, and history professor Janneken Smucker shares the challenges and benefits of incorporating e-portfolios into the general education program at West Chester University.

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes, Amber Grove, and Madison Steinbrenner

Research Theory Connection:

Thibodeaux, T., Cummings, C., & Harapnuik, D. (2017). Factors That Contribute to ePortfolio Persistence. International Journal of ePortfolio, 7(1), 1-12.

Tosh, D., Werdmuller, B., Chen, H. L., Light, T. P., & Haywood, J. (2006). The learning landscape: A conceptual framework for ePortfolios. In Handbook of research on ePortfolios(pp. 24-32). IGI Global.

Drawing on his student and teaching experiences in many different large lecture settings, Dr. Adam Rainear discusses tips and techniques for engaging students in large lecture settings.

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Amber Grove 

Research Theory Connection:

Dr. Ashley Patriarca, a professor from the English Department, discusses the layout of her flipped classroom.

Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner, Dr. Tom Pantazes, and Jessica Drass

Research / Theory Connection:

Akçayır, G., & Akçayır, M. (2018). The flipped classroom: A review of its advantages and challenges. Computers & Education, 126, 334–345.

Awidi, I. T., & Paynter, M. (2019). The impact of a flipped classroom approach on student learning experience. Computers & Education, 128, 269–283.

Balzotti, J. M., & McCool, L. B. (2016). Using digital learning platforms to extend the flipped classroom. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 79(1), 68–80.

Bones, P., & Evans, A. (2021). Cripping the COVID classroom: Centering students through transformative disability-informed instruction. Journal of Transformative Learning, 8(1).

Milbrodt, T. (2022). Cripping pedagogy in the creative writing classroom: A critical disability studies perspective. In Coffey, K., & Katsanis, V. (Eds.), A Socially Just Classroom: Transdisciplinary Approaches to Teaching Writing Across the Humanities. Wilmington, DE: Vernon Press.

Garner, B., & Chan, M. (2019). Student perceptions of learning and engagement in a flipped versus lecture course. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 82(3), 357-369.

Hall, A., & DuFrene, D. (2016). Best practices for launching a flipped classroom. Business and Professional Communication Quarterly, 79(2), 234-242.

Peters, M. (2022). Caring classrooms in crisis: COVID-19, interest convergence, and universal design for learning. Disability Studies Quarterly, 42(1), Article 1.

Tucker, B. (2011, October 4). The flipped classroom. Education Next.

In this special season recap, we share 12 podcast production tips gleaned from our experience, the podcast’s origin story, and our most exciting memories from the first season.

Hosted by: Jes Drass, Amber Grove, Dr. Tom Pantazes, and Madison Steinbrenner

Dr. Jeremy C. McCool, an assistant professor of Digital / Global Media, discusses his tips and suggestions for creating a podcast. 

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass

Research / Theory Connection: Mooney, J. A. (2019). Podcasting as faculty development medium and method: The story of a podcast series showcasing teaching excellence in higher education. Transformative Dialogues: Teaching & Learning Journal, 12(2).

Tom Elmer, a professor of Marketing, discusses the simulation he incorporates into his marketing courses.

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner

Research / Theory Connection: 

Cadotte, E., Bonney, L., Riley, R., & MacGuire, C. (2013). The role that large scale, integrative business simulations can play in assurance of learning and assessment.

Farrell, C. (2020). Do international marketing simulations provide an authentic assessment of learning? A student perspective. The International Journal of Management Education, 18(1), 100362.

Riley Jr, R. A., Cadotte, E. R., Bonney, L., & MacGuire, C. (2013). Using a business simulation to enhance accounting education. Issues in Accounting Education, 28(4), 801-822.

Vlachopoulos, D., & Makri, A. (2017). The effect of games and simulations on higher education: a systematic literature review. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 14(1), 1-33.

Author, former tour operator, and advocate for transformative study abroad experiences, Dr. Michael Di Giovine shares his perspectives on sustainable study abroad.

Hosted by Amber Grove and Dr. Tom Pantazes

Dr. Pauline Schmidt and Dr. Matthew Kruger-Ross discuss student podcasting.

Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes

Online business educator, Dr. Johnna Capitano shares tips and strategies for hosting engaging student discussions.

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass

Research/Theory Connection:

Aloni, M., & Harrington, C. (2018). Research based practices for improving the effectiveness of asynchronous online discussion boards. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology, 4(4), 271.

In this episode, Dr. Simon Ruchti joins us to talk about his use of a student response system, Poll Everywhere, in his classes to enhance discussions and increase student engagement.

Hosted by Jessica Drass and Madison Steinbrenner

Dr. Patricia Swasey-Washington and Dr. Shannon Mrkich share their perspectives on the value and importance of building a collaborative relationship between a faculty member and an instructional designer.

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Amber Grove

Dr. Emily Duckett discusses teaching soft skills to create connection and well-being amongst her students.

Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes.

Research / Theory Connection: 

• Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are. Center City, MN: Hazelden.
• Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work, tough conversations, whole hearts. New York, NY: Penguin Random House. 
• Fredrickson, B.L. (2001). The role of positive emotions in positive psychology: The broaden- and build theory of positive emotions. American Psychologist, 56(3), 218-226. doi: 10.1037/003-066X.56.3.
• Seligman, M. (2018). PERMA and the building blocks of well-being. The Journal of Positive Psychology. 13(4): 333-335. DOI: 10.1080/17439760.2018.1437466.
• Seligman, M. E., Steen, T. A., Park, N., & Peterson, C. (2005). Positive psychology progress: Empirical validation of interventions. American Psychologist, 60(5), 410.

Author, media professor, and former radio host Dr. Jeremy C. McCool discusses the uses of podcasting in higher education. 

Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass   

Research / Theory Connection: Singer, J. B. (2019). Podcasting as social scholarship: A tool to increase the public impact of scholarship and research. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research, 10(4), 571-590.

The Office of Digital Learning and Innovation at West Chester University started a podcast! Join us in this teaser episode to learn a little bit about our new offering, how it will work, and who will be hosting.  

Hosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes, Amber Grove, Jessica Drass, and Madison Steinbrenner

Research / Theory Connection: See Episode 1!