MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast

In this episode of MAC Talks , host Claire Wilkison teams up with special guests Claudette Jackson (Director of Accommodations & Title IX) and Katie Vise (Accommodations Coordinator) to dive into the real, raw, and sometimes hilarious truths about digital accessibility in higher education. They share powerful "aha" moments—from navigating accommodations for students with disabilities to person...

Looking to freshen up your classroom? Join us as Jessica Hobbs shares how podcasting has transformed her teaching approach. In this conversation, Jessica explains how replacing traditional essays with audio projects has engaged her students in ways she never expected. Learn how podcasts have helped her students: Connect classroom assignments to real-world applications Express themselves authentica...

In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Sullwold, a tech-savvy educator from MCC’s Computer Information Systems department, to talk all things Hyflex teaching, cybersecurity, and AI in education . From web development to cybersecurity , Joshua’s classroom is a digital playground—except when Hyflex makes things a little chaotic. We explore the challenges and strategies of Hyflex teaching , includi...

Welcome to 2025! The Instructional Design and Innovation team return with what they think are the top Instructional Design and Technology trends in Higher Education for 2025 are and what they think that means for McLennan Community College. Episode Breakdown 1-14 minutes : Icebreaker, getting to know Krystal our newest Instructional Designer. 15-46 Minutes: John, Claire, TJ and Krystal talk about...

This episode of MAC Talks is a resource for our Accessibility Law Professional Development course. You don't have to take it to listen though! This episode has been generated entirely by Google's NotebookLM AI software. https://notebooklm.google.com/ To learn more about Accessibility Law or Google's NotebookLM reach out to us at online@mclennan.edu

Welcome to the latest episode of MAC Talks, where hosts John Ghazzagh and Richard Leslie sit down with Tim Mousel, the AI wizard moonlighting as a kinesiology professor at Lone Star College. Tim talks about how he went from MMA studio owner to AI aficionado, creating game-changing tools like Pocket AI and eFit software. We also get Tim's thoughts on the wild world of AI in education, where it...

In this special episode of MAC Talks, we have 3 special guests: Czech exchange students that are taking classes and working at MCC! These amazing students share their experiences here in the US and at McLennan Community College.

In this podcast episode, Kathleen Hicks, Director of Online Learning for English at Arizona State University, shares her experiences integrating generative AI into teaching and course development. She discusses the challenges and benefits of using tools like Chat GPT to create targeted content for students, and emphasizes the importance of teaching students about AI ethics and academic integrity....

In this episode, Joanna shares her passion for Open Educational Resources (OER) and how they can transform higher education. Discover how OER empowers educators to freely share, reuse and remix teaching materials to benefit students. Joanna shares her insights on the cost-saving and creative potential of OER, the importance of proper attribution, and how building an OER community can help teachers...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Michaela McCown, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, and Kristen Cook, Research Librarian, as we delve into the world of embedded librarianship on MAC Talks. As online education continues to grow, librarians are stepping out from behind the stacks and into virtual classrooms. Discover how this collaborative approach between librarians and facul...

In this episode, we'll be exploring the world of education with Jennifer Chapman, Assistant Professor of Child Development & Education at McLennan Community College. Join us as Jennifer discusses the nuances of teaching, the attrition of educators, and her compassionate approach to connecting with students through online videos. It's a thoughtful conversation that will leave you with a...

⁠ In this episode, we're hanging out with Travis Cox, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at McLennan Community College. Get this - he's tossed the traditional grading playbook out the window. Instead, Travis is all about using projects to see what his students have really learned. And when it comes to feedback? He's ditching the red pen for something way cooler - personalized...

Part 2 of a 2 Part Podcast. ⁠Dr. Fred Hills, Assistant Vice President of Instruction and Student Engagement for McLennan Community Colleg⁠ e talks with us about High Impact Practices, Student Engagement and Open Educational Resources. Follow us on Instagram, send us your comments or suggestions - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mcc_idi/⁠

Part I of a 2 Part Podcast. Dr. Fred Hills, Vice President of Instruction and Student Engagement for Mclennan Community Colleg e talks with us about High Impact Practices, Student Engagement and what the future of Higher Education looks like. Dr. Fred Hills Instructional Design Team - Richard Leslie, John Ghazzagh, Claire Wilkison. MCC Instructional Design and Innovation⁠ Website Follow us on Inst...

Christopher Morris talks about being a new instructor in Higher Ed, adding comedy to the classroom (and to the podcast!), the challenges of teaching Hyflex and continuously growing. If you're interested in us covering a topic  about course design, or if you'd like to guest star...or both, shoot us  an email: online@mclennan.edu Christopher Morris - Associate Professor Claire Wilkison, Inst...

In this episode of Mac Talks, Paulina Sidwell, a professor at MCC, shares her journey to becoming a professor and discusses the HyFlex mode of teaching that encourages innovation through starting small. Paulina discusses the flexibility and convenience of Hyflex for students, but also the time and preparation instructors must commit to do it well. Additionally, we talk about the use of 3D printers...

In this episode of Mac Talks, Instructional Designers Katherine, John, Claire and Instructional Technologist TJ talk about A.I. in higher education and what to look for this school year. We also discuss Katherine's last day at MCC. If you're interested in us covering a topic  about course design, or if you'd like to guest star...or both, shoot us  an email: online@mclennan.edu Katherin...

This week on MAC Talks, we talk about our process for online course quality and how it's not just an Instructional Design thing. Faculty, directors and deans all play an important role in making sure our online courses meet high standards. We also discuss what we look for as instructional designers to ensure courses meet our high quality standards. If you're interested in checking out our...

In this episode we sit down with Felicia Gladden, Professor of Government.  We talk about what inspired her to become a professor and what brought her to MCC.  Felicia also talks about her teaching philosophies, the challenges she faces with students in a post-COVID world.   If you're interested in us covering a topic  about course design, or if you'd like to guest star...or bo...

In this episode we chat with Starlen Roddy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist and Adjunct Instructor at McLennan Community College.  We talk with Starlen about his background, how he came to MCC and how he became a DEI specialist.    We also explore how faculty and staff can create a more inclusive culture for students.  If you're interested in us covering a...

In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Rachel Kramer, a research librarian at McLennan Community College in Texas.  We discuss the range of services available to faculty, staff, and students at McLennan Community College, including research support and access to a diverse collection of resources.  Join us for an insightful conversation about the important role of libraries and the...

What is OER?  What about the quality of OER content? How do I get started? In this episode of MAC Talks, we speak to members of our OER working group Nick Webb and Mary Sides.  They share their insights and experiences on how they have successfully implemented OER in their curriculum, resulting in increased access to quality educational materials and cost savings for students. Join us as...

The IDI team talks about what's new for 2023 including a brief mention of ChatGPT and AI. If you're interested in us covering a topic  about course design, or if you'd like to guest star...or both, shoot us  an email: online@mclennan.edu Follow us on Instagram, send us your comments or suggestions - https://www.instagram.com/mcc_idi/ Still using Facebook?  WELL WE ARE TOO!  Fee...

In this episode, we talk with Marighny Dutton, Director of Clinical Education program and Associate Professor for Respiratory Care Technology at McLennan Community College.   Marighny tells us about her journey from MCC student to Associate Professor.     Marighny talks with us about how her program benefits from flipped classrooms and the engaging and authentic activities...

In this episode, we talk with Boyce Wilson, former MCC student and current Associate Professor of Business Management.   We talk about Boyce's varied and interesting background and how that has helped him evolve his work in online teaching.  Boyce is not a fan of laundry, and we don't blame him! In our content, we talk about Learning Management Systems and creating a structure in on...