Simon Says: Educate!

In Episode #23 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Geoff Cain interviews Brett Christie, Ph. D., VP for Educational Innovation & Inclusivity at Alchemy, about AI in education. Christie, with a rich background in educational innovation, discusses the integration of AI in learning, emphasizing its role in personalizing and improving teaching methods. They explore AI's potential to enhance student engagem...

In Episode #22 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Dionna Faherty, an English teacher at Clover Park Technical College, explores the integration of Generative AI in English 101. She skillfully incorporates AI in different stages of essay writing, such as brainstorming and thesis development. Dionna's method focuses on teaching students to critically analyze AI-generated content, understanding its biases an...

In Episode #21 of "Simon Says: Educate!", the focus is on Elena Guel's journey into instructional design at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Elena, initially hesitant about AI, now embraces its potential in education. She highlights the importance of AI tools in saving time and aiding in lesson planning, while also addressing faculty resistance and ethical concerns. The episode underscor...

In Episode #20 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Ronald Lethcoe and Diane Follett delve into the intricacies of AI in education, post the 2023 Creative Commons Global Summit. The episode highlights the intersection of AI, open resources, and licensing, with Diane sharing her enriched understanding from the conference. Discussions pivot around the potential of AI to streamline administrative tasks and inv...

In Episode #19 of "Simon Says: Educate!", the central discussion revolves around the Fall 2023 Faculty In-Service hosted by CPTC's Teaching and Learning Center. The focus is squarely on planning, execution, and future actions. Emphasis is placed on offering a variety of training modules in areas such as AI literacy and classroom management. The AI initiative is particularly notable for its dedicat...

In Episode #18, Ungrading Part 2 on "Simon Says: Educate!", host Ronald Lethcoe continues his chat with Eric Stokes and Dionna Faherty and delves deeper into the complexities and benefits of ungrading in education. Eric and Dionna share their hands-on experiences, debunking the myth that ungrading is a shortcut for teachers and highlighting its role in fostering genuine learning. They offer practi...

In episode #17, Part 1 of a two-part episode on "Simon Says: Educate!", Ronald Lethcoe, Eric Stokes, and Dionna Faherty take a deep dive into the transformative concept of "ungrading" in education. Ronald, a curriculum specialist, moderates the discussion with Eric, a chemistry professor, and Dionna, an English academic lead, both hailing from Clover Park Technical College. Listen as they explore...

In episode #16 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Jessica Fuller and Geoff Cain come together to discuss the groundbreaking potential of the "Hypothesis" tool in the realm of digital education. Dive into their conversation as they explore how this social annotation tool can redefine student engagement, active reading, and collaborative learning. Understand the nuances of how "Hypothesis" bridges the gap b...

In episode #15 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Ronald Lethcoe and Alex Dejean come together to discuss the transformative potential of the "liquid syllabus" in modern education. Dive into the conversation as they shed light on how this digital tool can revolutionize student engagement, retention, and overall learning experience. Understand the stark differences between a traditional syllabus and its li...

In episode #14 of "Simon Says: Educate!", join Ronald and special guest Diane Follett as they navigate the world of inclusive syllabi in education. Dive into Diane's personal journey from studying Russian to her passion for teaching English as a Second Language. Uncover the significance of creating a welcoming syllabus that fosters a sense of belonging and community within the classroom. Join them...

In episode #13 of "Simon Says: Educate!", join the conversation with Tiffany Smith as they delve into the intricacies of the observation process in professional development. Discover the importance of mentorship, community building, and ensuring teacher agency. Learn about the concept of "teaching circles" and how it fosters a supportive environment for educators. Dive deep into the challenges and...

In this episode of "Simon Says: Educate!", the TLC team at Clover Park Technical College dives into the Observation module of Base Camp. They discuss the importance of shifting the culture around classroom observations, emphasizing peer-to-peer feedback and growth. Ronald shares insights on giving constructive feedback, while Kristin highlights the significance of post-observation conferences. The...

In this episode of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff welcomes Charity Davenport, an Instructional Technology Specialist from Pellissippi State Community College. Charity shares her journey from being an ESL instructor to becoming an Instructional Designer. She explains her dissatisfaction with traditional textbooks, leading her to create her own OER textbook, and the challenges she faced during the proc...

In the latest episode of "Simon Says: Educate," we continue our exploration into the comprehensive Base Camp Program at Clover Park Technical College. Our hosts engage in a vibrant dialogue with Jovan McCoy, discussing their experiences at various equity-centered conferences, and how they've inspired new initiatives back at the college. The conversation then delves into the significance of Diversi...

In our latest episode of "Simon Says: Educate" we invite you to join us on an exciting journey through the Base Camp Program at Clover Park Technical College. Our hosts delve into "week zero," the introductory phase where faculty members familiarize themselves with the course, understand the importance of land and labor acknowledgement, build partnerships, and engage in enlightening campfire chats...

In the eighth episode of "Simon Says: Educate", we interview Dion Alexander from the mathematics department at Clover Park Technical College about his experiences with open education resources (OER). Alexander discusses his journey from being a student to an educator at the college and highlights his decision to adopt OER in his courses. Citing affordability and accessibility, he discusses how he...

In this episode of Simon Says: Educate!, we have Geoff Cain from Clover Park Technical College and Jennifer Snoek-Brown, the OER Librarian at Tacoma Community College. Jennifer explains that OER refers to freely available and openly licensed resources for educational purposes. We discuss the advantages of OER, including cost savings for students and the creative freedom it offers faculty. Challeng...

Welcome back to Simon Says Educate! In this special episode, we delve into the Canvas Blueprint with Jeff Cain and Ronald Lethcoe from the TLC and guest Brady Hageman from E-learining. We explain the difference between templates and blueprints, guiding instructors on how to tailor their courses effectively. Brady, our Canvas expert, clarifies that blueprints act as roadmaps while templates are com...

In episode 5 of "Simon Says Educate," we discussed the faculty in-service event at Clover Park Technical College. We reflected on the unique and engaging nature of the in-service. Faculty members were invited to present on topics they were passionate about, sharing their knowledge and experiences with their colleagues. The presentations covered a wide range of subjects, from playing the drums to c...

In this episode of Simon Says Educate, we invited Brady Hageman, the LMS administrator for the college, to share insights on enhancing the accessibility of online courses through platforms like Canvas. The primary issue tackled during this conversation revolves around the common challenges students face when logging into Canvas. Brady suggests proactive solutions such as logging into their email f...

In Episode 3 of Simon Says Educate, we welcome Melissa Medina, the manager of Disability Services at Clover Park Technical College. Our focus in this episode revolves around accessibility awareness and how we can better assist students with disabilities in their learning journey. Melissa elaborates on the role of Disability Services, explaining that it's designed to overcome barriers faced by stud...

In this episode of Simon Says Educate, we delve into the importance of professional development for faculty members and its impact on enhancing student learning experiences. We discuss various challenges faced during our pilot professional development program and our plans for refining the program in the upcoming year. We emphasize the critical role of passion in teaching and the support provided...

The first episode of Simon Says: Educate!; a podcast exploring the world of teaching and learning at Clover Park Technical College. In this episode, our hosts discuss their backgrounds, interests, and motivations for creating the podcast. They share their thoughts on staying up-to-date with the latest trends and innovations in education, including social media, blogs, and podcasts. Additionally, t...