DigitalEDU Dialogues

Charles Palmer is getting creative with AI. He's using ChatGPT to collaborate on a course on generative AI with students. Charles shares how he is using ChatGPT in course development, with rubrics, to create assets and to analyze his course plans. Charles is creative and innovative and gives us permission to try AI at our comfort levels while preparing our students for their future careers. Fo...

Gina DiMartino understands the roles of faculty and adjuncts and how they are often called to be more than an instructor. They lead and help students navigate their educational experience. In this episode, Gina talks about the importance of mental health and well-being for adjunct faculty so they can be present to the mental health needs of students. Gina shares observations on faculty burnout and...

Rishi Barran and the team at Full Sail University's Dan Patrick School of Sportscasting understand the importance of career readiness and employability. The entire program is built for students to land their first or next job. But that's not all. While students learn real-world skills, they also learn professionalism, communication, and character. In this episode, Rishi also shares his tip...

You're ready for an academic career and getting an adjunct position, but not sure where to start. Dorothy Miraglia, Vice President of Professor Services, shares the tools you need and practical tips to land your first gig or your next gig. She shares advice from her experiences and from working with clients every day who are getting started and who are working full time as adjuncts. Plus, we t...

"Not everyone needs a four-year degree." Heather Thomas of NetCom Learning explains how microcredentials and certificates are meeting the needs of companies that need to upskill their employees quickly. She shares the importance of listening and collaborating with customers to meet their learners' needs for new courses and different modalities.

If you're thinking about working as an adjunct or expanding your teaching career, George King is career goals. In this episode, George shares his career journey from law enforcement to full-time adjunct while balancing family and continuing his education. He's a great role model for faculty and students. He gives advice on the value of a CV, time management, job applications, managing disc...

Looking to transition to a new job or career? Julie Shore, President and founder of Career Development Advisors, shares advice on navigating career transitions, having networking conversations, and the top skills employers want. Julie works with adults and students and shares her experiences working with people of all ages on their mindsets, matching values with work, and the power of volunteering...

Boost enrollment and retain students. These are the new year goals for colleges and universities. What strategies will help you achieve these? What trends can you capitalize on? The Babb Group's COO, Sheila Fry, talks about how partner schools are finding success with microcredentials, hybrid programs, creating robust online options, and training faculty. Plus, we talk about how faculty can se...

Kim McNutt and Cal State Dominguez Hills are innovating with successful continuing education programs by researching their learners and the market and designing agile programs to meet their needs. In this episode, Kim talks about the programs, gives advice on how continuing ed can serve the larger institution, and how to keep students engaged and re-engaging from K-100.

Marc Austin, Dean and Associate Provost at Augusta University Online, shares how his team responded to faculty and students and launched a successful online program. Marc shares the strategy Augusta used to launch and expand the program, plus he talks about the role of continuing education partnerships with the U.S. Army. And as an innovator, Marc talks about the vision for creating a culture for...

Valary Oleinik is the Chief Disrupter at DandeLearn, LLC. She's a curious and creative educator and consultant focusing on gamification and learner engagement. She's also on the Board of Directors at the US Distance Learning Association. Valary talks about what's next for distance learning to grow beyond the emergency learning of the pandemic to create engaging, learner-centered course...

What conversations are you having about the future of your higher education programs to promote enrollment and retention? The Babb Group's Sheila Fry talks about the research, strategy, and plans we need to start talking about now to future-proof our programs to meet the demands of today's and tomorrow's learners.

Faculty are more than teachers. They are a key part of why students report a satisfying learning experience. This means if you want to boost retention, you need well-trained faculty. In this episode, Dr. Eboni Mathis gives practical advice for what to include in trainings, how-tos, and what faculty want and need to be well-prepared to serve today's students.

"Do discussion questions work?" We get this question all the time. YES! We know discussions can be a powerful tool for learning, sharing, and engagement. In this episode of DigitalEDU Dialogues, The Babb Group's Sheila Fry and Angela Britcher discuss discussion questions. We'll talk about the value of discussions, how to write engaging questions, how to grade, and how to facilita...

The third episode of the DigitalEDU Dialogues Podcast features an in-depth conversation into the hottest topic in education today: Artificial Intelligence. With two experts on the front-lines of online learning and technology, Ellis Reeves, Director of Online Learning & Support, University of South Carolina Aiken, and Bettyjo Bouchey, Vice Provost, Digital Strategy & Operations, National L...

The second-ever iteration of the DigitalEDU Podcast takes a serious look into the world of employability and what it takes for students to succeed in today's ever-competitive job market. This episode includes a discussion with two experts in the education and employability realm, Steve Hassinger, Director of the Center for Career Services & Development, Central Penn University, and Paul Mi...

On the very first episode of the DigitalEDU Podcast, host Flip Livingstone dives into a number of important and trending topics in the world of education. Featuring special guests, Angela Britcher, Instructional Designer and Professor, as well as Sheila Fry, COO of The Babb Group, today's show touches on the enrollment crisis facing universities and colleges across the United States. We also t...