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What are Rob and Jared’s biggest takeaways from our series on active learning? Where do they see active learning spaces heading in the future? How will Rob apply what he has learned to the course he’s teaching this fall? Listen as they put a bow on the series – and share your own takeaways with us by email or connecting with us on LinkedIn. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL C...

How important is flexibility in the design of an active learning space? How can spaces be designed to meet student needs? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles discuss active learning space design with Dr. Jodie Penrod (CIO at Marshall University) and how it affected the design of the Brad D. Smith School of Business at Marshall University. Resources   FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL  Brave...

How can space be used to enhance creative thinking? What should be done to “future-proof” a learning space? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Jim Stevenson about the active learning space created in Columbus, Ohio, for training industrial designers. Jim Stevenson is the President and Co-Founder of the International Center for Creativity.  Resources   “Whatever It Is, I’m Against It”: Resist...

How does space play a factor in a student's learning? Where do students like to go to do coursework? In what ways are students using active learning spaces such as a university library? Join Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as they chat with two Cedarville University students about what kinds of environments are most productive for their learning. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University...

What changes can libraries make for the benefit of students? What are the trends on library usage among higher education students? Join Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as they go local and chat with two friends—Josh Michael and Kirsten Setzkorn—from the Centennial Library at Cedarville University. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Connect with us via LinkedIn . C...

How does one begin designing an active learning space? What resources can be of help in this process? What are the necessary considerations for creating an active learning space? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles talk through some of the design principles, the necessary considerations, and the best practices of designing an active learning space. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newslet...

We are taking a break from the Active Learning series for July 4th week. Join Rob and Jared as they share some tips to enhance your direct instruction or lecture skills. Check our previous episodes for other Coffee Drops!  Connect with us!   Join us on Flip to discuss this series !   Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.  Visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additio...

What role does a student’s self-determination play in active learning? What role does space play in a student's learning? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Dr. Chantal Levesque-Bristol who says that active learning is all about engagement and motivation. Dr. Levesque-Bristol is the Executive Director in the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University. Transform Your Teaching is...

Is there one definition for active learning? Or does it vary for every teacher and every class? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles ask Dr. Tracey Birdwell—a self-proclaimed “teaching nerd”— to help pinpoint a true definition for active learning. Dr. Birdwell is the Assistant Director for Faculty Support in the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University. Transform Your Teaching is launchi...

Rob McDole and Jared Pyles start a new series on active learning and active learning spaces. They begin by setting a foundation by defining key terms (or at least attempting to) and previewing what’s coming up in the series. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscrib...

What should be done when you build a rubric?  How can you start building better rubrics? Rob McDole and Jared Pyles start a mini-series to discuss ways to build better educational staples. 

What is a servant teacher? How does someone practice servant teaching? Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with two professors at Cedarville University—Dr. Jeff Guernsey who teaches in the School of Business and Dr. Kyung-Hwa (Christine) Kim who teaches in the History and Government Department—about their professional development through multiple sessions on servant teaching. Transform Your Teaching i...

What does it take to get rid of the crazy things that Jared and Rob say? In this episode, Dr. Rob McDole and Ryan Liming chat with Jacob Lashuay, podcast editor. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our August issue! Connect with us! Join us on Fl...

What did Rob and Jared learn about Competency-Based Education? Is Jared fully on board with it? What questions remain? Listen to hear their lessons learned as they wrap up the series. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our August issue! Resource...

What impact is competency-based education currently having in the pharmacy education world? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Dr. Aleda Chen—Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Pharmacy at Cedarville University—about the possibilities of CBE curriculum in training future pharmacists. Resources Join us on Flip to discuss this series ! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with an...

What does Competency-Based Education look like in theological education? What does CBE look like in a hybrid format? What are some of the ground-floor decisions that need to be made when starting a CBE program? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles cover this and more with Dr. David Croteau, the Dean of the Seminary and School of Counseling at Columbia International University, as they talk about the ori...

In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Genny McDole who has an MEd in Instructional Design from Western Governors University. She gives a student perspective on competency-based education and shares how CBE has influenced her teaching practice. Join us on Flip with all your questions and reflections on the topics we cover. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also...

In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Nate Brock, Lead Evaluator in the Science Education Department at Western Governors University. They discuss WGU’s approach to Competency-Based Education and the key features that make WGU’s programs distinct. Join us on Flip with all your questions and reflections on the topics we cover. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can a...

In this episode, Rob and Jared continue talking about Competency-Based Education, specifically what the design process looks like in developing a CBE course. They discuss the different considerations instructors need to consider when creating a CBE course and how that affects design. Join us on Flip with all your questions and reflections on the topics we cover. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville...

In this episode, Rob and Jared kick off a new series on Competency-Based Education. They discuss the characteristics of CBE and how it compares with traditional educational practice. Join us on Flip with all your questions and reflections on the topics we cover. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resour...

In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with (Ret.) Lt. General Loren Reno, Professor of Management and Senior Advisor to the Office of the President at Cedarville University. Check out the episode to hear how he uses servant teaching to encourage and inspire students. Join us on Flip with all your questions and reflections on the topics we cover. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any quest...

In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Ryan Liming, a member of the Transform Your Teaching team, to discuss some of the work that goes into producing the podcast. Transform Your Teaching is also using a new tool to hold asynchronous video discussions with listeners. Join us on Flip with all your questions and reflections on the topics we cover. Resources We want to hear from our listeners, so w...

In this episode, Rob and Jared conclude the series on Generative AI Applied and reflect on the lessons they learned. They also announce the launch of a new tool we are using to hold asynchronous video discussions with listeners. Join us on Flip with all your questions and reflections on the topics we cover.   Jared’s takeaways:  Adapt or die; Generative AI is not going away.  GAI should be treated...

In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Jodie Penrod who has a PhD in Educational/Instructional Technology from Ohio University and is the Chief Information Officer at Marshall University. They discuss how Marshall University has approached Generative AI and how other educators can use GAI to enhance teaching and learning. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can al...

In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University. They discuss possible applications of Generative AI at Cedarville and in higher education at large.  Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources. Dr. White sees how influential Generative AI will be on higher...