The Letters and Science Exchange

Instructional Design Collaborative
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The Exchange podcast is all about teaching in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Letters & Science. We connect with instructors and leaders from across our College as they share stories from inside the higher education classroom and beyond. We’ll explore emerging ideas in teaching, delve into successes and ongoing challenges, and get to know our L&S community. Everyone has something to offer, and everyone has something to learn. Brought to you by L&S Teaching and Learning Administration and produced by the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative at UW-Madison.

  1. OCT 16

    Episode 31: Maximizing Impact: Effective Strategies for Large Lectures

    In this Article Remix, IDC team members Laura Schmidli and Molly Harris chat about their recent L&S Design for Learning article “Maximizing Impact: Effective Strategies for Large Lectures.” They share examples from their research and from L&S instructors for fostering belonging, engaging students, and promoting learning in a large course environment. How might you embrace the challenges of a lecture hall and turn numbers into an asset? See the transcript for this episode. [Link] The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

    23 min

  2. AUG 28

    Episode 30: What Instructors Can Learn from Music Educators

    We kick off Season 4 with a conversation about music, creativity, and the art of learning. We hear from two UW-Madison music educators, Assistant Professors Amy Lewis and Jesse Rathgeber, as well as L&S students. They share stories of curiosity, improvisation, and connection that can inspire us all as instructors.  See the transcript for this episode. The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching, Learning, and Academic Planning and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial. Join the Conversation How did this episode make you think? What’s on your mind about inclusive teaching? Send us an email. We may ask to feature your contribution in this or a future episode.

    13 min

  3. MAY 1

    Episode 29: Student Perspectives on Teaching and Learning

    We welcome six L&S undergraduate students to the Exchange for a roundtable conversation about teaching and learning. Through their personal stories, these students share what makes an assignment spark curiosity, how interdisciplinary learning has brought value to their lives, and why they love a challenging course. See the transcript for this episode. Episode 29: Student Perspectives on Teaching and Learning The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

    30 min

  4. APR 3

    Episode 28: Community-Based Learning with Patti Coffey

    In this episode, Molly Harris talks with Patti Coffey, Faculty Associate in the Department of Psychology, about the practice and value of community-based learning. Patti shares how reflection, storytelling, and active engagement contribute to mutually beneficial partnerships between students and the community, with a focus on the area of prisoner reentry.

    21 min

  5. MAR 6

    Episode 27: Authentic Learning and the Wisconsin Idea

    In this episode, Molly Harris talks with Mike Wagner,  William T. Evjue Distinguished Chair for the Wisconsin Idea in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Mike shares how he uses assignments and group projects to engage students in issues relevant to their lives, while building students’ practical skills. Listen for inspiration and tips for how you can make learning even more authentic for students.  See the transcript for this episode. The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

    27 min

  6. JAN 28

    Episode 26: Building Trust in Higher Education with Tony Laden

    We partner with the Center for Ethics & Education for an episode about trust in higher education. Carrie Welsh interviews Anthony Laden, Professor of Philosophy at the University of Illinois at Chicago and the author of a new book Networks of Trust: The Social Costs of College and What We Can Do About Them. Along with UW students, Carrie and Tony explore how higher education asks students to change their trust networks and what responsibilities educators have to build positive relationships with students. UW Professor of Philosophy Harry Brighouse joins for the Aftershow to offer practical tips for building trust in the classroom. See the transcript for this episode: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vyBu6cP3oREfKxE2QMjjy_bNMmOrQ0RyaNOFpumd60Y/edit?usp=sharing The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

    35 min

  7. 12/16/2024

    Episode 25: Navigating the Hidden Curriculum

    To close out the year, Molly Harris sits down with Lyn Macgregor, Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Sociology. They explore a resource that Lyn and her colleagues created to help instructors uncover the hidden curriculum for students. These innovative modular slide decks feature local examples and reflection questions, all designed to help students navigate unspoken academic norms and expectations. Listen to learn more and explore the slides on our Show Notes page! See the transcript for this episode.Episode 25: Navigating the Hidden Curriculum The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

    15 min

  8. 10/31/2024

    Episode 24: Mentorship Among Instructors: Supporting General Chemistry Teaching Assistants

    In this episode, Molly Harris sits down with Léa Gustin, Assistant General Chemistry Lab Director, and Claire Lundberg, Graduate Student and Teaching Mentor for General Chemistry. We explore what it takes to teach one of the largest courses on UW-Madison’s campus and the role that mentorship plays for the success of this expansive teaching team. Léa and Claire share unique insights and practical tips for developing strong relationships between instructors and encouraging TA growth.  See the transcript for this episode The L&S Exchange Podcast is brought to you by L&S Teaching & Learning Administration and produced by the Instructional Design Collaborative. This podcast is recorded on ancestral Ho-Chunk land, a place their nation has called Teejop (day-JOPE) since time immemorial.

    25 min
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The Exchange podcast is all about teaching in the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Letters & Science. We connect with instructors and leaders from across our College as they share stories from inside the higher education classroom and beyond. We’ll explore emerging ideas in teaching, delve into successes and ongoing challenges, and get to know our L&S community. Everyone has something to offer, and everyone has something to learn. Brought to you by L&S Teaching and Learning Administration and produced by the L&S Instructional Design Collaborative at UW-Madison.

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  • Creator
    Instructional Design Collaborative
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Instructional Design Collaborative
  • Show Website
    The Letters and Science Exchange