Transform Your Teaching

Center for Teaching & Learning at Cedarville University
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Transform Your Teaching

The Transform your Teaching podcast is a service of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. Join Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles as they seek to inspire higher education faculty to adopt innovative teaching and learning practices.

  1. 6D AGO

    Online Teaching Practices - Enhanced Media

    How can media enhance an online course? What are the markers of “quality” media in an online course? How can instructors take their media from good to better to best? In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Jacob Lashuay, the CTL’s instructional media producer, about some practical ways to make high quality media in your courses.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources Best Practices for Webcam Recording -  FOCUS BlogFOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    24 min

  2. JUL 11

    Online Teaching Practices - Community

    Can you really create a good sense of community in an online course? What does it look like? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss what community is, the value of community in an online course, and the best way to encourage community among online students.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    28 min

  3. JUL 4

    Online Teaching Practices - Clarity

    How is being clear about content and grading in an online course different from face-to-face? What needs to be emphasized? What should be avoided? Join Rob and Jared as they discuss clarity in online teaching.    Clarity in an online course can be achieved by avoiding “UNCLEAR” practices:     U – Unexplained jargon or acronyms N – Nonspecific instructions or vague prompts C – Complex, run-on sentences L – Lack of examples or concrete models E – Erratic formatting or inconsistent styling A – Assumptions about prior knowledge R – Rushed or delayed feedback  Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    28 min

  4. JUN 27

    Online Teaching Practices - Collaboration

    How can someone else help you develop better teaching practices? Who should you collaborate with as you design courses? What forms can collaboration take? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss how collaboration can lead to better teaching and learning.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    26 min

  5. JUN 20

    Online Teaching Practices - Organization

    How can structuring and chunking content and assessments in an online course help both the instructor and the learner? What are some best practices for organizing a course in your school’s learning management system? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss how organization can alleviate barriers and facilitate learning in an online course.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!    View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    25 min

  6. JUN 13

    Online Teaching Practices - Self-Reflection

    What importance should instructors place on student reflection in their online course? How crucial is modeling self-reflection to your students? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss self-reflection and how it can be placed pre-, mid-, and post-learning in an online course.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    22 min

  7. JUN 6

    Online Teaching Practices Kickoff

    What are some key aspects of online teaching? What role does self-evaluation play in teaching and learning? In this episode, Rob and Jared begin a new series on online teaching practices and preview the importance of reflecting on your own teaching practices.   Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode!   View a transcript of this week's episode.   Resources FOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    26 min

  8. MAY 30

    Generative AI with Dave Leitch

    How can Generative AI limit the number of syllabus questions you get? Can students use it as a reviewer before they submit their assignments? In this episode, Rob and Ryan chat with Dave Leitch (Associate Professor of Special Education in the School of Education and Social Work at Cedarville University) about how to leverage Generative AI tools with students. Have questions about some of the topics we’ve discussed recently? Drop all your burning questions in our form for an upcoming Q&A episode! View a transcript of this week’s episode. Resources SchoolAIFOCUS Blog - Cedarville University CTLChat with us! Take our surveyConnect with us via LinkedInContact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions

    26 min
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The Transform your Teaching podcast is a service of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. Join Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles as they seek to inspire higher education faculty to adopt innovative teaching and learning practices.

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  • Creator
    Center for Teaching & Learning at Cedarville University
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Center for Teaching & Learning at Cedarville University

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