The Teaching, Learning, and Innovation Podcast

Thinking 09.04.2026 20:53 ↓

A n episode created by NotebookLM from a paper entitled Thinking—Fast, Slow, and Artificial: How AI is Reshaping Human Reasoning and the Rise of Cognitive Surrender. This is a pre-print paper hosted by The Wharton School.

AI as Support Rather than Replacement 09.01.2026 12:48 ↓

An episode Jeff Galbraith created by uploading some of his materials he shares with students to NotebookLM. If focuses on a strategy for using AI as a tool for learning rather than for replacing learning activities.

Using PDF Protect in Moodle 08.09.2025 2:06 ↓

A quick how-to for disabling editing, copying, and printing of PDF files in Moodle.

MIT Article Part 6: Reflections 21.08.2025 6:56 ↓

The third part of the long episode in which we reflect on the importance of the article to our work at GCC.

MIT Article Part 5: Answers to Research Question #4 21.08.2025 2:28 ↓

The third part of the long episode in which we answer research question #4

MIT Article Part 4: Answers to Research Question #3 21.08.2025 3:16 ↓

The third part of the long episode in which we answer research question #3.

MIT Article Part 3: Answers to Research Question #2 21.08.2025 3:25 ↓

The third part of the long episode in which we answer research question #2.

MIT Article Part 2: Answers Research Question #1 21.08.2025 5:16 ↓

Part 2 of the long episode in which we answer the first research question.

MIT Article: Part 1 21.08.2025 5:43 ↓

Our 27-minute episode broken into smaller segments. this is the first section.

The MIT Article: Summary & Refections 12.08.2025 27:01 ↓

In June 2025, a pre-print article was released by a group of scholars working at MIT (and other universities). The article investigated the effects of LLM (ChatPGT) and search engines on adults' abilities to write essays. The article has been the focus of much chatter social media and other sites of interest to educators. In this episode, Catherine Gees, Gary Ackerman, and Jeff Gabraith describe a...

John Dewey and AI 06.08.2025 7:30 ↓

The script of this podcast was generated from a blog post about John Dewey and reflections on his philosophies in an age of AI.

Retrieval-Augmented Generation: What Is It? 11.06.2025 15:39 ↓

In this episode, which was generated by AI, is based on a blog post about Retrieval-Augmented Generation which is one way we generate text (and other media) in AI systems.

Scaffolding 18.03.2025 2:18 ↓

A strategy to help students become more independent

Problem as a Teaching Strategy 18.03.2025 4:20 ↓

Problems are a terrific motivator of students learning.

Worked Examples 18.03.2025 2:12 ↓

Worked examples are an excellent way to demonstrate skill to students.

Prequestions 17.03.2025 3:51 ↓

In this episode, Gary describes prequestining, a quick method for getting students reading for ereadings, lectures, or other activities.

Strong and Weak AI 10.03.2025 4:40 ↓

Posing a fundamental question about human intelligence and artificial intelligence.

Concept Maps 04.12.2024 3:24 ↓

This episode introduces concepts maps as method of helping students visualize complex concepts or processes.

AI4L: Using AI as a Learning Tool 04.06.2024 5:47 ↓

Learning is a process, this episode suggests how we can use AI as a tool to help us be effective learners.

Multitasking 04.06.2024 1:23 ↓

Despite what many think, humans cannot focus on more than one task at a time. Her a quick rationale for avoiding it when you study.

Feedback 03.06.2024 1:42 ↓

Here why feedback helps you to learn and how you can give yourself and others good feedback.

Discussions 03.06.2024 2:24 ↓

Dr. Ackerman gives a rationale for participating in discussions and suggests some strategies for how to improve your participation.

AI4L: Questions & Answers 18.04.2024 3:01 ↓

There are two types of questions, according to Dr. Ackerman, and he has recommendations on how to use AI to answer both.

AI4L: Exploring Predictability 11.04.2024 2:15 ↓

The AI we use us based in predictability. This podcast suggests a way to play with the predicability in the models.

AI4L: Making a Reading Guide 08.04.2024 1:41 ↓

AI can generate questions based on text you upload.