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This episode, with special guests Georgette Gorman and Tiffany Newell, speaks to how faculty handle challenges, which is especially relevant given the current global health concerns. Georgette shares strategies for planning to move courses online, including reviewing the syllabus and anticipating changes that need to be made. Tiffany emphasizes the importance of communicating to students and being present in classes. Both guests stress the importance of extending grace and to incorporate technology judiciously. Now is a great time to experiment with new interactive applications but keep in mind the added learning curve and stress that comes with the process. Be sure to check out the podcast homepage for all past episodes: https://cirt.gcu.edu/frc/teaching_tips/blogs.

It’s hard to believe that GCU’s first and longest-running podcast is turning 50! This week Faculty Training and Development could not think of a better way to celebrate the 50th episode than to celebrate all faculty!! This very special episode was captured “live” on the purple carpet when Mark and Josh took the show on the road to the 2019 Faculty Appreciation Night. Faculty attendees, presenters, and academic leadership were on hand to share their best-kept secrets for success in the classroom. Be sure to download and subscribe to stay up to date on all Teaching Tips. Be sure to visit the podcast homepage at: https://cirt.gcu.edu/frc/teaching_tips/blogs.

Special guest Kendra Stewart-Nelson, DBH, LPC, NCC brings all of her experience and knowledge to the table as she sits down with Mark and Josh. The three dive deep into topics around faculty advising, removing fear from the classroom, self-awareness, and even personal accountability. Be sure to tune in for practical classroom application in a traditional or online environment. This will not be an episode you will not want to miss! Be sure to chceck out all past episodes on the Podcast homepage: https://cirt.gcu.edu/gcufaculty/frc/teaching_tips/blogs.

Joshua Sugata and Mark Trollinger dig deeper into the mysterious world of curriculum as they continue their discussion with Instructional Designer Ryan Hughes and Curriculum Developer Katherine Burton. In this episode the roles within curriculum design & development are discussed as well as how collaboration with other departments contributes to the program. The importance of professional development and the importance of effective learning strategies are discussed regarding their impact on curriculum design. They discuss practices that focus on how the brain works and aim to make it work harder in learning new concepts. Techniques such as retrieval practice, interleaving, pre-testing, space practice and elaborative interrogation are discussed. Tune in and learn techniques that can be implemented in your class to help students learn more effectively.

In the latest episode of Teaching Tips, Joshua Sugata and Mark Trollinger discuss the unique structure of GCU’s collaboratively created, centrally managed curriculum. Instructional Designer Ryan Hughes and Curriculum Developer Katherine Burton explain how the courses are created, the curriculum is designed, and assignments are developed through input from the faculty and the College. This process not only ensures the list of requirements the College requires are incorporated into every class, but also creates consistency in learning objectives and outcomes regardless of the modality. Tune in to learn more about this unique approach to GCU’s curriculum and how to address the situation if you encounter issues in your classroom.

Our special guests this week serve within a department that often becomes synonymous with Faculty Training and Development. Season 3 Episode 11 will not only help clear up any confusion, but will empower listeners to fully utilize the Faculty Services department. The collaboration between Faculty Services and Faculty Training Development is often seamless, which leaves faculty under the assumption that they are one in the same. Dan Ames and Kyle Dosil bring their combined seventeen years’ experience here at GCU to the microphone and help tackle topics such as: faculty pay, course scheduling, course approvals, integrating faith in work, and even how to become a faculty member here at GCU! Be sure to visit the podcast homepage for all past episodes: https://cirt.gcu.edu/frc/teaching_tips/blogs.