Here’s the DEeL: Teaching and Learning by Design at UNCW and Beyond

Jennifer Sias

This podcast focuses on teaching, learning, instructional design and technology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Hosted by Jennifer Sias, a Senior Instructional Designer in Distance Education and eLearning (DEeL), the podcast brings together stakeholders primarily from UNCW but also other pertinent practitioners to discuss best practices in teaching, learning and instructional design and the roles instructional design, technology and videography can play to enhance online, hybrid and web-enhanced teaching and learning environments.

Episodes

  1. OCT 10

    Episode 5: Artificial Intelligence

    This episode explores how AI is transforming teaching, research, and student support at UNCW and beyond. Recorded after the Disruption with Purpose: Teaching, Learning, and Research in the Age of AI bootcamp, host Jennifer Sias speakswith presenters Dr. Erica Noles, Dr. Chip Phillips, Dr. Lance Cummings, and DEeL’s Zach Morgan. Together, they discuss AI’s role in academic integrity, student engagement, and ethical innovation. Whether you’re new to AI or already integrating it into your courses, this episode offers practical insights for navigating the evolving landscape of higher education with purpose.

    1h 12m

  2. AUG 13

    Episode 4: Instructional Video

    In this episode, we explore how UNCW faculty are using instructional video—from lightboards to award-winning series—to enrich online, hybrid and web-enhanced courses. Guests share theircreative approaches, student feedback, and practical advice for educators ready to level up their videopresence. Whether you're just starting or ready to produce, this episode offers insight and inspiration.

    49 min

  3. JUN 18

    Episode 3: Authentic Assessment

    Episode 3 marks our launch of subject-specific shows with guests who discuss the nature of authentic assessments and how they can work in online, hybrid and web-enhanced classes

    53 min

  4. MAY 15

    Episode 2 WHO we are

    Episode 2 explains who the members of UNCW’s Distance Education and eLearning team are and takes a deeper dive into their backgrounds and fields of expertise. Guests: DEeL's Assistant Provost & Professor of Instructional Technology, Dr. JeremyDickerson, Colin Taper, Zach Morgan, Brittany Denning, Jamie Ronan, Tara Aures, Chris Cea, Andre Burroughs and Sheryl Eamma. Visit our website and give us feedback!

    37 min

  5. APR 8

    The Inaugural Episode: WHAT we do in Distance Education and eLearning at UNCW

    Episode 1 explains the work of UNCW’s Distance Education and eLearning team (DEeL) in their own words. Guests: DEeL's Assistant Provost & Professor of Instructional Technology, Dr. Jeremy Dickerson, Colin Taper, Zach Morgan, Brittany Denning, Jamie Ronan, Tara Aures, Chris Cea, Andre Burroughs and Sheryl Eamma.

    37 min
  • 5 Episodes

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This podcast focuses on teaching, learning, instructional design and technology at the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Hosted by Jennifer Sias, a Senior Instructional Designer in Distance Education and eLearning (DEeL), the podcast brings together stakeholders primarily from UNCW but also other pertinent practitioners to discuss best practices in teaching, learning and instructional design and the roles instructional design, technology and videography can play to enhance online, hybrid and web-enhanced teaching and learning environments.

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