Transform Your Teaching

Center for Teaching & Learning at Cedarville University

The Transform your Teaching podcast is a service of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. Join Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles as they seek to inspire higher education faculty to adopt innovative teaching and learning practices.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Book Review: Intentional Tech

    In this episode, Rob and Jared review “Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology in College Teaching” by Dr. Derek Bruff. They discuss the key principles of the book and their major takeaways. View a transcript of this week's episode. Resources Intentional Tech: Principles to Guide the Use of Educational Technology College Teaching - Derek BruffFOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    19 min

  2. 25 JUL

    Online Teaching Practices - Lessons Learned

    What are the major takeaways from our “Online Teaching Practices” series? In this episode, Rob and Jared reflect on the lessons they learned throughout this series and provide some next steps for educators who want to improve their online teaching.   Lesson 1: Reflective Practice Fuels Everything Lesson 2: Organization Is an Act of Empathy Lesson 3: Collaboration—You’re Not on an Island Lesson 4: Crystal-Clear Communication Lesson 5: Cultivating Community Online Lesson 6: Media Matters—More Than You Think   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    24 min

  3. 18 JUL

    Online Teaching Practices - Enhanced Media

    How can media enhance an online course? What are the markers of “quality” media in an online course? How can instructors take their media from good to better to best? In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Jacob Lashuay, the CTL’s instructional media producer, about some practical ways to make high quality media in your courses.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources Best Practices for Webcam Recording -  FOCUS BlogFOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    24 min

  4. 11 JUL

    Online Teaching Practices - Community

    Can you really create a good sense of community in an online course? What does it look like? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss what community is, the value of community in an online course, and the best way to encourage community among online students.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    28 min

  5. 4 JUL

    Online Teaching Practices - Clarity

    How is being clear about content and grading in an online course different from face-to-face? What needs to be emphasized? What should be avoided? Join Rob and Jared as they discuss clarity in online teaching.    Clarity in an online course can be achieved by avoiding “UNCLEAR” practices:     U – Unexplained jargon or acronyms N – Nonspecific instructions or vague prompts C – Complex, run-on sentences L – Lack of examples or concrete models E – Erratic formatting or inconsistent styling A – Assumptions about prior knowledge R – Rushed or delayed feedback  Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    28 min

  6. 27 JUN

    Online Teaching Practices - Collaboration

    How can someone else help you develop better teaching practices? Who should you collaborate with as you design courses? What forms can collaboration take? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss how collaboration can lead to better teaching and learning.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    26 min

  7. 20 JUN

    Online Teaching Practices - Organization

    How can structuring and chunking content and assessments in an online course help both the instructor and the learner? What are some best practices for organizing a course in your school’s learning management system? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss how organization can alleviate barriers and facilitate learning in an online course.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!    View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    25 min

  8. 13 JUN

    Online Teaching Practices - Self-Reflection

    What importance should instructors place on student reflection in their online course? How crucial is modeling self-reflection to your students? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss self-reflection and how it can be placed pre-, mid-, and post-learning in an online course.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    22 min
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The Transform your Teaching podcast is a service of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. Join Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles as they seek to inspire higher education faculty to adopt innovative teaching and learning practices.

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  • Creator
    Center for Teaching & Learning at Cedarville University
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Center for Teaching & Learning at Cedarville University

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