ODLI on Air

Director of e-portfolio, digital humanist, and history professor Janneken Smucker shares the challenges and benefits of incorporating e-portfolios into the general education program at West Chester University. Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes, Amber Grove, and Madison Steinbrenner Research Theory Connection: Thibodeaux, T., Cummings, C., & Harapnuik, D. (2017). Factors That Contribute to e...

Drawing on his student and teaching experiences in many different large lecture settings, Dr. Adam Rainear discusses tips and techniques for engaging students in large lecture settings. Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Amber Grove  Research Theory Connection: Denker, K. J. (2013). Student response systems and facilitating the large lecture basic communication course: Assessing engagement and le...

Dr. Ashley Patriarca, a professor from the English Department, discusses the layout of her flipped classroom. Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner, Dr. Tom Pantazes, and Jessica Drass Research / Theory Connection: Akçayır, G., & Akçayır, M. (2018). The flipped classroom: A review of its advantages and challenges. Computers & Education , 126 , 334–345. Awidi, I. T., & Paynter, M. (2019). The...

In this special season recap, we share 12 podcast production tips gleaned from our experience, the podcast’s origin story, and our most exciting memories from the first season. Hosted by: Jes Drass, Amber Grove, Dr. Tom Pantazes, and Madison Steinbrenner Closed Captions

Dr. Jeremy C. McCool, an assistant professor of Digital / Global Media, discusses his tips and suggestions for creating a podcast.  Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass Research / Theory Connection: Mooney, J. A. (2019). Podcasting as faculty development medium and method: The story of a podcast series showcasing teaching excellence in higher education. Transformative Dialogues: Teaching &...

Tom Elmer, a professor of Marketing, discusses the simulation he incorporates into his marketing courses. Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner Research / Theory Connection:  Cadotte, E., Bonney, L., Riley, R., & MacGuire, C. (2013). The role that large scale, integrative business simulations can play in assurance of learning and assessment. Farrell, C. (2020). Do internatio...

Author, former tour operator, and advocate for transformative study abroad experiences, Dr. Michael Di Giovine shares his perspectives on sustainable study abroad. Hosted by Amber Grove and Dr. Tom Pantazes Research Theory Connection : Study Abroad and the Quest for an Anti-Tourism Experience   Closed Caption Version

Dr. Pauline Schmidt and Dr. Matthew Kruger-Ross discuss student podcasting. Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes Research / Theory Connection: Styslinger, M. E. (2017). Workshopping the cannon . Natl Council of Teachers. Show Notes: Our Podcast Story , Notorious Pedagogues Podcast Closed Captions

Online business educator, Dr. Johnna Capitano shares tips and strategies for hosting engaging student discussions. Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass Research/Theory Connection: Aloni, M., & Harrington, C. (2018). Research based practices for improving the effectiveness of asynchronous online discussion boards. Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Psychology , 4 (4), 271. Show Not...

In this episode, Dr. Simon Ruchti joins us to talk about his use of a student response system, Poll Everywhere, in his classes to enhance discussions and increase student engagement. Hosted by Jessica Drass and Madison Steinbrenner Show Notes: If you are a faculty member at WCU who is interested in obtaining a Poll Everywhere presenter license, contact Jessica Drass at jdrass@wcupa.edu . WCU-speci...

Dr. Patricia Swasey-Washington and Dr. Shannon Mrkich share their perspectives on the value and importance of building a collaborative relationship between a faculty member and an instructional designer. Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Amber Grove Show Notes: H5P.org and Remove BG Research / Theory Connection: Richardson, J. C., Ashby, I., Alshammari, A. N., Cheng, Z., Johnson, B. S., Krause, T. S....

Dr. Emily Duckett discusses teaching soft skills to create connection and well-being amongst her students. Hosted by Madison Steinbrenner and Dr. Tom Pantazes. Research / Theory Connection:  Brown, B. (2010). The gifts of imperfection: Let go of who you think you’re supposed to be and embrace who you are. Center City, MN: Hazelden. Brown, B. (2018). Dare to lead: Brave work, tough conversatio...

Author, media professor, and former radio host Dr. Jeremy C. McCool discusses the uses of podcasting in higher education.  Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Jessica Drass    Research / Theory Connection: Singer, J. B. (2019). Podcasting as social scholarship: A tool to increase the public impact of scholarship and research. Journal of the Society for Social Work and Research , 10 (4),...

The Office of Digital Learning and Innovation at West Chester University started a podcast! Join us in this teaser episode to learn a little bit about our new offering, how it will work, and who will be hosting.   Hosts: Dr. Tom Pantazes, Amber Grove, Jessica Drass, and Madison Steinbrenner Research / Theory Connection: See Episode 1! Show Notes: Writing ALT Text for Data Visualization by Amy...