Innovate and Educate

Listen as Mary Kate Naatus, Ph. D., Dean of Continuing Education and Professional Studies and Associate Professor of Marketing in the Stillman School of Business, discusses the growing role of microcredentials in lifelong learning and workforce development. She explores how universities can create meaningful, community-centered learning experiences that help students and professionalsbuild practic...

In Season 2, Episode 6 of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we explore how institutions can create impactful First-Year experiences that support student success from the very beginning of their college journey. This episode focuses on the importance of designing intentional, high-impact programs that foster belonging, persistence, and holistic student development during this critical transition pe...

In Season 2, Episode 5 of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we’re discussing how authentic assessments create more meaningful, real-world connections to course content, helping students see the relevance of what they are learning. We also highlight how faculty at Seton Hall University are leveraging digital tools to support both engagement and assessment. You’ll discover how technology can help re...

In Season 2, Episode 4 of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we’re discussing Seton Hall’s new Innovation Hub—a collaborative environment designed to inspire creativity, experimentation, and new approaches to teaching and learning. With its wide variety of tools—from Cricut to 3D printing and more—podcast booths, collaborative spaces, STEM applications, and just-in-time learning resources, the Inno...

Episode Summary: In Season 2, Episode 3 of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we explore how higher education can empower students to connect their learning with meaningful career pathways. For National Career Development Month, we ask an important question: “How can colleges and universities better support students as they prepare for life after graduation?”  Join us as Jorge Rivera, Director of C...

Episode Summary: In Season 2, Episode 2 of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we explore why keeping your data safe is more important than ever. For Cybersecurity month, we discuss the question: “Why is protecting your data so important, and what practical steps can faculty, staff, and students take to keep their information safe?” Listen as Chris Richardson, Security Analyst at Seton Hall, talks a...

In Season 2, Episode 1 of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we explore faculty responses to the question: “In an age where course materials are freely available online, test banks circulate widely, and generative AI tools reshape how students access knowledge—how do we design assignments that genuinely foster learning?” Listen as Rachel Fikslin, Ph. D., Lecturer in Psychology, talks about how they...

In Episode Eight of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we begin our exploration of faculty responses to the question: “How is AI transforming workplace expectations, and what skills should college graduates develop to stay competitive?” Listen as Renee Robinson, Ph. D., Professor of Communication in the Department of Communication, Media and the Arts, explores the potential impact of AI on various...

In Episode Seven of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we begin our exploration of faculty responses to the question: “How can we implement responsible AI use in the classroom while ensuring equity, transparency, and student success?” Listen as Ruchin Kansal, MBA, Professor of Practice at the Division of Continuing Education and Professional Studies and a Visiting Instructor at the Stillman School...

In Episode Six of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we finish our exploration of administrator and faculty answers to the question: “How can EdTech help faculty empower students to create content while supporting accessibility initiatives?” Listen to Christine Lhowe, M.F.A., Associate Professor of Art & Design, as she explains how accessibility plays a role in creating teaching students to web...

Episode Summary: In Episode Five of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we continue our exploration of faculty answers to the question: “What EdTech can faculty use to create accessible content and support student success?” Listen as Susan Nolan, Ph. D., Professor in the Department of Psychology, talks about the ways that DSS and faculty support all students in accommodating varied learning needs an...

In Episode Four of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we begin our exploration of administrator and faculty answers to the question: “What EdTech can faculty use to create accessible content and support student success?” Listen as Carolyn Corbran, Ph. D., MS.Ed., Director of the Department of Disability Support Services (DSS) talks about the varied ways that DSS and faculty support all students in...

In Episode Three of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we finish our exploration of faculty answers to the question: “What EdTech successfully transformed student outcomes in your course(s)?” Listen as Dr. Brian Muzás from the School of Diplomacy and International Relations talks about his creation of a “React Artifact” to give students voice and choice in their assessments. We will also hear from...

In Episode Two of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we continue exploring faculty answers to the question: “What EdTech successfully transformed student outcomes in your course(s)?” Listen as Dr. Michael Maloney from the Department of Religion talks about his use of VoiceThread to enable and enhance asynchronous classroom discussions. We will also hear from Dr. Cherubim Quizon, Associate Professor...

“What EdTech successfully transformed student outcomes in your course(s)?”. We showcase a variety of Seton Hall instructors who share stories of their classroom successes and highlight the diverse technological landscape on our campuses. As you will learn, transformative EdTech can take many forms and can be used by instructors at any stage of their tech integration journey.  Resources Adobe Creat...