Learning Technology Coach Podcast

Featuring ChatGPT - An artificial intelligence tool capable of upholding human-like conversations, problem-solving, and content creation. Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Millions of people use it globally, and it has the potential to transform our way of working and thinking. Critics are concerned about its impacts on work ethics and academic integrity. In...

Featuring Dr. Brenda Stoesz - Research Lead, Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, University of Manitoba Dr. Stoesz examines academic integrity policy and the effectiveness of educational interventions to promote academic integrity, prevent academic misconduct, and enhance learning. In this episode, hear what an expert in academic integrity says about AI in higher education. AI is...

Featuring Carolyn Best - Manager, Writing Centre, Memorial University Carolyn is an expert in academic writing and has extensive experience teaching it to second-language students. In this episode, hear what a writing expert says about using generative AI in academic writing. Carolyn believes that, despite some of the potential drawbacks of AI, it can be valuable in aiding students to improve thei...

Featuring Julie Pitcher-Giles - Assistant Professor, Business Administration, Grenfell Campus. Memorial University  Dr. Pitcher-Giles has extensive teaching experience and focuses her research on strategic social responsibility. Other interests lie in the scholarship of in-person and online teaching and learning, university learning, and curriculum development. In this episode, hear what an instru...

Featuring Dua Fatima - Student, Master of Artificial Intelligence Program, Memorial University Dua studied Bioinformatics and worked in fascinating areas such as computer-aided drug design and microbiome data analysis through machine learning. In this episode, hear a graduate student’s opinion of the impact of AI on higher education and how students work and learn. Dua talks about how ChatGPT blew...

AI and the Impact on Higher Education: Perspectives on Academic Integrity, Writing, Teaching, and Learning Premiering November 7th! The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

Featuring Hilary P. Hennessey - Student's with Disabilities Representative / Young Adult Leader, Newfoundland and Labrador Canadian Federation of Students / National Centre of Learning Disabilities Hilary is currently working towards a Masters degree in Health Ethics from Memorial University.  Ms. Hennessey uses her voice on a local, national and international (USA) level to be an advocate fo...

Featuring Pam Phillips and Cathy Wicks - Senior Instructional Designer and Instructional Design Technologist, CITL, Memorial University As members of CITL’s Learning Design and Development team, both keep universal design for learning (UDL) and WCAG and other accessibility standards at the forefront of their work when building online learning opportunities.  In this episode, hear theoretical and p...

Featuring Dr. Amy Todd - Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Memorial University Dr. Todd, through her experience in curriculum and program development, frequently applies team-based learning approaches and authentic theory to her teaching. In this episode, discover the benefits of incorporating accessibility features in courses that can improve comprehension and retention, boost enga...

Featuring Dr. Brittany Singleton - Academic Affairs Manager, D2L Dr. Singleton provides strategic leadership, guidance and support for the development of innovative programs in the teaching and learning realm in both the K-12 and Higher Ed verticals.  Her experience focuses around holistic student development, instruction, mentorship, and programming for diverse student populations.  In this episo...

Featuring Jason Geary - Manager, Accessibility Services (Blundon Centre), Memorial University As an educator, Jason brings a supportive perspective on working with students who experience difficulties completing their university studies.    In this episode, discover the history and role of Accessibility Services at Memorial, while delving into challenges and opportunities faced by students and ins...

Featuring Dr. Amy Warren - Interim AVP (Academic) and Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Memorial University Using her leadership and research experience Dr. Warren instils accessibility and equity into her work with various stakeholders of the institution and community at large.   In this episode, hear how the leadership in higher education have a critical role to play in ensuring the institutiona...

Accessibility in Higher Education: Discussing challenges and opportunities from the technological, instructional, and course development and design perspectives. Series premiering May 18th! The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

Featuring Mark Picco - Technical Communications Coordinator, Faculty of Engineering, Memorial University The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

Featuring Kate Lahey - PhD Candidate, Women and Gender Studies Institute, University of Toronto The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

Featuring Dr. Erika Merschrod - Associate Professor, Chemistry, Memorial University The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

Featuring David Churchill - Associate Professor, Computer Science, Memorial University The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

Featuring Dr. Joelle Rodway - Associate Professor, Faculty of Education, Memorial University The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

Featuring Dr. Gavan Watson - Associate Vice-President (Teaching and Learning), Director of CITL and adjunct professor in the Faculty of Education, Memorial University Papers referenced:  Cullen, R., & Harris, M. (2009). Assessing learner-centredness through course syllabi. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education , 34 (1), 115–125. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602930801956018 Gurung, R. A....

Featuring Dr. Jeannette Byrne - Associate Professor, School of Human Kinetics and Recreation, Memorial University The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

Featuring Dr. Chris Kozak - Professor, Department of Chemistry, Memorial University The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

Adapting to the New Normal: The differences between pre- and post- pandemic teaching and learning. The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.