D2L's Teach & Learn

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D2L's Teach & Learn

Teach & Learn is a podcast for curious educators. Hosted by Dr. Cristi Ford and Dr. Emma Zone, each episode features candid conversations with some of the sharpest minds in the K-20 education space. We discuss trending educational topics, teaching strategies and delve into the issues plaguing our schools and higher education institutions today.

  1. JAN 23

    Improving Awareness and Access to Student Support Services in Higher Ed With Dr. Amelia Parnell

    According to a U.S. News + Generation Lab report, 70% of college students have struggled with mental health since starting college. Despite expressing a need for care, only 37% of survey respondents searched for mental health resources. These findings align with a recent D2L-sponsored Tyton Partners report, which found that only 50% of students are aware of key on-campus services like academic and career advising, financial aid, and mental health counseling.It's clear we’re edging closer and ...

    34 min

  2. JAN 9

    Casting Hope as the Lead in Higher Ed With Dr. Jessica Riddell

    If "all the world's a stage," as Shakespeare believed, then hope should be cast as the lead, argues Dr. Jessica Riddell of Hope Circuits Institute. Riddell contends that hope can transform higher education into spaces where humans can truly flourish. Drawing inspiration from the theater, she introduces a novel approach to integrating hope into systems that are beloved, resilient and broken. Join Dr. Riddell and host Dr. Emma Zone as they explore how hope can be actioned to rewire univers...

    46 min

  3. 2024-12-19

    Pathways to Higher Ed Reimagined With Stanford's Matthew Rascoff

    When the goal is a university degree or diploma from a private institution, learners can bank on a long road ahead. In some cases, the path traveled is straightforward; in other cases, it’s winding with more than a few detours, U-turns and full stops. While different, what these pathways have in common, is the destination. But, what about low-income learners or those from under-served communities who are less likely to consider pursuing higher education from a private university? What c...

    36 min

  4. 2024-12-05

    Reinventing Education: Mike Yates on AI and Innovation at Teach for America

    There aren’t many people who’d voluntarily pursue a career in a field they grew up disliking. But that’s exactly what Mike Yates did. Now a Senior Designer at the Reinvention Lab at Teach for America, where he leads AI initiatives, Mike joined Dr. Cristi Ford to chat about his experiences growing up as the child of an educator, why he’s so passionate about using technology to improve teaching and learning and why he believes all educators should be actively engaging with AI tools. In thi...

    38 min

  5. 2024-11-21

    Teaching Data Literacy for a Data Driven World With Tom Andriola

    We are living in an increasingly digital world where nearly everything we do generates data. This information can be used to come to profound and impactful decisions that create tremendous benefits—but only if we can interpret, understand and put the insights to use. The trouble is that although many of us are data-aware, we're far from data-literate. And for the data-driven world of today, and the data-saturated world of the future, our next guest says that's not good enough. Instituti...

    40 min

  6. 2024-11-07

    How KSU Built an Analytics Platform That Faculty Love, With Dr. Anissa Vega

    As the debate over whether a post-secondary degree is worth it rages on, higher ed institutions are seeking solutions that can help them attract and retain new students. Enter data-driven decision making. When done properly, a well-executed data and analytics strategy can positively impact both student and institutional success. Universities and colleges that can properly harness and analyze their data to gain insights into the needs of students and faculty will have a competitive edge over t...

    27 min

  7. 2024-10-24

    Weaving Climate Action Into Every Course With Karen Costa

    What if you were asked to incorporate climate action into your existing curriculum? Would you respond with: “I’m not a climate scientist,” and follow up with “what does climate have to do with what I teach?” It may sound odd, but whether you teach calculus, drama, or beginner Spanish, our podcast guest says ALL courses are climate courses—period. Many of us experience feelings of anxiety or hopelessness when we hear the words "climate crisis." Knowing that the best way to stave off desp...

    37 min
  8. What Living Longer Means for the Future of Work and Education With Dr. Michelle Weise

    2024-10-10

    What Living Longer Means for the Future of Work and Education With Dr. Michelle Weise

    This is how a typical work life unfolds: we get an education, then a job and after 40 years or so at that job, we retire. But experts say, that won’t work in the future. (Pardon the pun). People are living longer, healthier lives. Now, before you start planning an extra, extra-long retirement, consider that the longer you live, the longer you’ll need to stay in the workforce. And the more important life-long learning will become. People will need to be able to work while gaining the comp...

    34 min
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Teach & Learn is a podcast for curious educators. Hosted by Dr. Cristi Ford and Dr. Emma Zone, each episode features candid conversations with some of the sharpest minds in the K-20 education space. We discuss trending educational topics, teaching strategies and delve into the issues plaguing our schools and higher education institutions today.

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    D2L
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    44
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    © 2025 D2L's Teach & Learn
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