LU Monday Moment - Faculty Development Coffee Talk

Ally Sharp - Director of Faculty Development

Grab a cup of coffee or listen on your drive for a burst of inspiration and information for the Langston University faculty and adjunct instructors. Everyone is welcome to listen and enjoy our HBCU podcast.

  1. 11/20/2025

    Coffee Talk with Ms. Cherie Ognibene: Evaluating Content with an OER Rubric

    In this podcast, Langston University's own Cherie Ognibene discusses how she uses OER rubrics to evaluate the content in her biology and chemistry courses. The rubrics used are: Open Education Resources Evaluation RubricRCampus OER Assessment RubricTo get started, why not try Canvas Commons and evaluate a lesson? Transcripts are available on the Faculty Development Canvas Page.

    16 min

  2. 10/24/2025

    A Pro-Social Coffee Talk with Ms. Alexis Montague on Conferences and Connnections

    In this episode, LU Public Health Professor, Alexis Montague, shares highlights from attending the Oklahoma Public Health Association (OPHA) conference, and she offers tips on on how to forge partnerships and the importance of timely follow-ups (because "closed mouths don't get fed"!). Also, listen for a fascinating bit of her research presentation on the role of gossip, and exploring how it can actually be ... good for us? Sometimes?

    10 min

  3. 09/09/2025

    A Lion Comes Home: Coffee Talk with Drew Brown

    In today's podcast, hear from Drew Brown, the author of Fix Your Grown Up. His pen name is Dr. TuePenz. He has four key ideas that help him protect his peace and feel happy, and he has several links where you can learn more! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dr_tuepenz/   Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrTuepenz/

    9 min

  4. 05/09/2025

    Coffee Talk with Ms. Alexis Montague about the SOPHE conference

    Grab some coffee and listen to an interview with Ms. Alexis Montague, an assistant professor in Public Health at Langston University, as we talk about a great idea she learned on using photos in class research, and why attending a professional conference is beneficial for her and for students. We have had fewer podcasts as the software changed, and some of our "part two" files need to be recreated. I hope to get that issue resolved!

    10 min

  5. 03/06/2025

    Coffee with Dr. Delk: How Conferences Benefit You and Your Students

    This week, we learn how attending academic conferences can enhance their professional development, foster valuable networking opportunities, and improve classroom practices. Dr. Delk shares insights on the benefits of collaboration and presenting research, which can contribute to career advancement and student success. By understanding the importance of these events, faculty can better support their growth and the educational experiences they provide.

    8 min

  6. 01/13/2025

    Welcome to 2025! Intro to OER - with AI "Guests" from Google Notebook LM

    In this episode, I am using the Google Notebook LM podcast feature that Mr. Ralph Grayson shared at our Spring 2025 Faculty Institute in January. You will hear the music jump on when it is the AI voices as they discuss an OER pdf shared with the faculty by Ms. Caitlin Corbett, the Director of University Libraries at Langston University, and some resources that I added in as an instructional designer about Canvas Commons and Oklahoma Council of Online Learning Excellence resources. The AI processed the documents and created a conversation. They sound human, but they are not. They say "we" as though they are human beings who teach and work with us; they do not. In fact, they picked up on my LU Monday Moment podcast closing (Happy Teaching!) without knowing anything except my prompt. It took multiple prompts to get to this analysis; it is not a simple feed it information and go when it is for an audience. However - it feels amazing to listen to it! I did prompt it to clarify that it is AI and not human as a best practice. We have new music from our Adobe Stock Collection - this audio is called Free YourMind Loop and is AdobeStock 676139738 for attribution .

    10 min

  7. 11/15/2024

    Coffee Talk with Dr. Julie Scott: Setting the Stage with Grace and Clarity

    Dr. Julie Scott, Site Director of Langston University's Tulsa campus Nursing Department, discusses strategies for setting up students for success in the crucial first days of a course. She emphasizes the importance of clearly communicating course expectations, introducing key resources like syllabi and learning objectives, and helping students understand what they need to know to succeed. Dr. Scott shares insights on bridging the knowledge gap for new students and creating a supportive learning environment from day one.

    10 min

  8. 09/20/2024

    Faculty Support Services for 2024-2025

    This week on the podcast, it's Ally Sharp, director of Faculty Development and an instructional designer, highlighting some of the available opportunities and services for LU faculty and instructors this school year.

    4 min
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