The XChange Podcast

The TLX - XChange Podcast
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Education

Welcome to XChange, a podcast for faculty by faculty. Produced by the Teaching and Learning Exchange, the podcast will take a bi-weekly look at everything teaching and learning at George Brown Polytechnic. Tune in for faculty interviews, discussions on the scholarship of education, updates on new teaching technologies, and much, much more.

  1. Aug 6

    No Emergencies Podcast - Stretch 2 - Please Sing, Don't Shout: Attunement, Access, and the Classroom as a Choir

    Moving from pause to attunement, this episode explores the difference between "shouting" for answers and "singing" in relationship. Through classroom scenarios as lived experiences that teach us how to move with our classrooms - and what becomes possible when we shift toward listening, rhythm, and relational attunement. Hosts: Leslie Wexler, Kate Klein & Ryan Morrison What We’re Reading / Referencing: Nicki Monahan’s faculty course on Taming the Content MonsterMark Nepo insight: “To listen is to lean in softly with the willingness to be changed by what you hear.”Scholarship on access friction and neurodiversityWhat We’re Practicing in the Classroom: Naming how much time something will take before beginningBuilding flexibility into lesson plansCreating conditions for students to “turn toward” one anotherCo-creating paragraphs, reflections, poems, or shared knowledge artifactsDesigning for multiple access needs without pretending one checklist fits everyoneMaking room for Elder teachings through dialogue, reflection, and student responseWhat We’re Asking: How do we support students whose needs conflict?Can AI be invited into ambiguity rather than only used for answers?What would a CLO for “learning to be human” look like?What does it mean to leave a course feeling that you matter?“Mattering in Transition” as a course outcome: you leave knowing you matter

  2. Apr 23

    XChange podcast - Episode 14 - Interview with new Provost and Vice President Academic, Dr. Hassun Malik

    In this episode of the XChange Podcast the TLX sits down with George Brown Polytechnic's new Provost and Vice President Academic, Dr. Hassun Malik, for an engaging conversation to get to know the leader behind the role.

  3. 07/04/2025

    No Emergencies Podcast - Stretch 1 - Your Prompt Is Not My Emergency: The Cost of Urgency

    We begin by examining urgency culture in education - the pressure for instant answers, constant productivity, and efficiency at all costs. This episode asks: what is lost when knowledge is treated like a vending machine? Together, we reflect on the hidden costs of speed, comfort, and certainty, and open the question of what it might mean to "grow up around modernity" rather than simply comply with it. Hosts: Leslie Wexler, Kate Klein & Ryan Morrison Mentions: Inspiring our Podcast Session: Gesturing toward Decolonial futures websiteWhat We are Reading in this Session: Remy's reference to Trust NetworksTed Talk Adam Atler in a "What we are Watching in this Session: Adam Alter: Why our screens make us less happyThe spirit bead teaching: Métis Minute: Beading

  4. 04/16/2025

    Xchange FORUM - Episode 13 - Spotlight on GBC Faculty Scholars

    On last month’s episode, Dr. Anita Acai told us about her work sparking a stronger focus on the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning at George Brown College. This month, she’s in the host chair and is joined by four GBC faculty scholars – Ben Eitelwein, Olivia Shaw, Kay-Ann Williams, and Ziad Alostaz – who are currently undertaking SoTL projects as part of their work at the college. They explore what their projects are all about, what they’re learning in the process, and what the Scholarship of Teaching & Learning has to offer them as college faculty.

  5. 03/13/2025

    Xchange podcast - Episode 12.5 - What is the Teaching & Learning Mailbag??

    Do you have a non-time sensitive question about teaching and learning… something that you’ve been wondering about, or confused about… that you'd like some feedback or new perspective on? Maybe it's about assessment, classroom facilitation, educational technology, equity and accessibility in your courses, student engagement, Universal Design for Learning...whatever your question, we'd love to hear from you! You can record a short voice message for us, under 90 seconds, with your question. If we think we have something to offer about the topic, we'll find a qualified person on our team to answer on the Xchange podcast!To leave your voicemail message, go to speakpipe.com/xchangemailbag and click “Start Recording”. You’ll have a chance to listen to your message before you send it, so you can be sure you feel good about it. You can leave your name and department in your message, or you can send your message anonymously – whatever works best for you.

  6. 03/11/2025

    Xchange FORUM - Episode 12 - The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning with Dr. Anita Acai

    What on earth is “SoTL”?! In this episode, Dr. Anita Acai tells us about her work sparking the scholarship of teaching and learning at George Brown College. Anita breaks down how faculty can benefit from bringing a curiosity-centred and exploratory approach to understanding the impact and context of our teaching. She also tells us about the huge range of opportunities available for faculty under the SoTL umbrella at GBC!

  7. 12/11/2024

    The XCHANGE Podcast Episode 11 - A conversation with Professor Nicki Monahan

    In this episode, Jason Inniss, Director, Teaching Excellence from the TLX chats with Nicki Monahan, a professor, facilitator, coach, faculty developer, and curriculum specialist. In their conversation they discuss the evolution of teaching and learning practices, emphasizing the importance of adaptability, student-centered learning, and addressing systemic barriers. They also highlighted the significance of maintaining passion and joy in teaching, the need for continuous learning, and the importance of finding one's unique identity. Lastly, Nicki shared her plans for the future.

  8. 09/23/2022

    XChange FORUM Episode 10 - A Discussion with Dr. Margrit Talpalaru

    In this episode, Dr. Patricia C. Robinson from the TLX chats with Dr. Margrit Talpalaru, Professor in the Department of English and Communications, about how they apply Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Multiple Means of Action and Expression in their courses. Margit discusses specific examples, particularly how to scaffold student assignments in order to support the process of learning while integrating learner choice, authenticity, and skills development for transference to the workplace.  Key words: UDL, multiple means of action and expression, assignments, scaffolding, application to future needs, relevance, process of learning, authenticity, learner choice, real life connection, peer feedback, metacognition, self-regulation, risk-taking, flexibility, resiliency, diversity, building confidence.

See All (29)

About

Welcome to XChange, a podcast for faculty by faculty. Produced by the Teaching and Learning Exchange, the podcast will take a bi-weekly look at everything teaching and learning at George Brown Polytechnic. Tune in for faculty interviews, discussions on the scholarship of education, updates on new teaching technologies, and much, much more.

Information

  • Creator
    The TLX - XChange Podcast
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The TLX - XChange Podcast
  • Show Website
    The XChange Podcast