Teaching Takes

Justice for the em dash! In this episode, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Derek Bruff to address the elephant in the (class)room: AI! This episode features thoughtful Takes from Erin Lewis (App State), Stacy Ybarra Evans (Our Lady of the Lake), Jennifer Snodgrass (MTSU), Kelley Wilson (App State), and Tom Tobin (Thomas J. Tobin Consulting)! This is the final episode of season 1, and we appreciate t...

Don't be late! In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Cate Denial to tackle that fickle beast, Late Work. You'll hear from instructors about how they handle late work in their classes, and Bryan and Cate share their Takes on late work. In this episode, you'll hear thoughtful Takes from Appalachian State instructors Erin Lewis, Angela Brown, and Sandie Gravett...

This one is for the all the Educational Developers out there! In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Tolu Noah to break down what makes a workshop work. Is it slides? Is it active learning strategies? Is it confetti cannons? (please say it's confetti cannons) We feature Takes from Pablo Chialvo, Claire LeMoine, and Jordan Hazelwood from Appalachian State University,...

In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Josh Eyler to explore the wide world of Alternative Grading! We hear how some faculty are assessing students in non-traditional ways, discuss the value of learning in the current climate of higher education, and even consider alternative grading as a means to combat student AI misuse. We feature Takes from April McGinnis, Lillian Na...

In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Chris Hakala to break down the love/hate relationship that faculty and students have with group work. We feature Takes from Amy Hark (Bucknell University), Erin Ellington (Appalachian State University), and Katherine Hubbard (Winthrop University)! Together, Bryan and Chris discuss the beauty and challenges of group work, with some p...

In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Tracy Smith to highlight the one (or two) things we always do in our teaching. We feature Takes from a few App State faculty and staff: Bethany Mannon, Brenda Thomas, and Lillian Nave! Together, Bryan and Tracy discuss the meaningful practices of faculty and the motivations behind them. We also talk about peanut butter and jelly. Wa...

In this episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Lillian Nave to break down some successful strategies for the First Day of Class. From ice-breakers to starting off serious, this episode features thoughtful Takes from a few Appalachian State University faculty: Tracy Smith, Wendy Lewis, and Brian MacHarg, as well as students Ridge (NC State), Ellary (UNC Chapel Hill), and Isaac (C...

In the debut episode of Teaching Takes, host Bryan Doppel is joined by Lindsay Masland to explore the most impactful teaching advice educators have received throughout their careers. From embracing intentional design to fostering kindness in the classroom, this episode features thoughtful voicemails from Blake Nielsen (Columbia College), Cacey Wells (Appalachian State University), and Lindsay Douk...

Welcome to Teaching Takes, a new podcast from CETLSS at App State! In this teaser, host Bryan Doppel introduces the concept behind the show: a space for educators to share short, thoughtful “takes” on key teaching topics—from the first day of class to alternative grading. Want to contribute your own take? Call the Teaching Takes Hotline at (828) 263-6846 and leave a voicemail (5 minutes or less)....