Teaching in Higher Ed

Kent Kauffman shares about his book, Navigating Choppy Waters: Key Legal Issues Faculty Need to Know, on episode 557 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Leave the things that you have full discretion on out of a syllabus. Put those things that allow you to show to your students that you care about clarity into a syllabus. -Kent Kauffman What have courts that have authority in your jurisdiction or the supreme court said about the rights faculty have in public institutions with academic freedom? -Kent Kauffman Students in public institutions have academic freedom too. -Kent Kauffman Do my teaching materials belong to me, or do they belong to my employer? -Kent Kauffman Resources Navigating Choppy Waters: Key Legal Issues Faculty Need to Know, by Kent Kauffman Force majeure clause Academic freedom Work for hire Episode 411: Copyright for the Rest of Us, with Thomas Tobin Copyright Act of 1976 Slow Horses Season 2 Slow Horses Shrinking All Creatures Great and Small Inside Trader Joe’s Podcast

Jasmine Roberts-Crews shares about socially just open education and Black feminist pedagogy on episode 556 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I'm focusing on Black women in particular here because there is a history among some Black women with rejecting the term feminism because there is this idea that feminism is for white women. -Jasmine Roberts-Crews What can we learn from the critical work of Black women through their lived experiences? -Jasmine Roberts-Crews We're kind of going away from or rejecting this idea that assignments are transactional. -Jasmine Roberts-Crews Agency, autonomy, that's at the center of it. -Jasmine Roberts-Crews Resources “The Black Feminist Pedagogical Origins of Open Education” by Jasmine Roberts-Crews Clip: The Princess Bride - Inconceivable Black Feminist Pedagogy: Critiques and Contributions, by Annette Henry The Parable of the Sower, by Octavia Butler Shanna Hollich Nicole Hannah-Jones

Christopher Ostro shares a big picture look at AI detection tools on episode 555 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I think there are tons of students I interact with who are really just curious and trying to use these tools to dig deeper. -Christopher Ostro I want them getting practice on these things that are going to be part of their future careers and lives. I love that my classroom is a stage for that. -Christopher Ostro I think AI detection has a place, but its place is limited. I don't think it should ever be the sole reason a student is getting honor coded. -Christopher Ostro I love to tell my students if all you're doing with these tools is taking the output and submitting as your own work, you don't have a job. -Christopher Ostro Resources Video: AI Detection: A Literature Review with Christopher Ostro Slides: AI Detection: A Literature Review University of Colorado Boulder Learning Design Group Video: Student Use of AI: A Panel Dialogue GPTZero, TurnItIn AI Detector, Writer.AI Can linguists distinguish between ChatGPT/AI and human writing?: A study of research ethics and academic publishing, by J. Elliott Casal & Matt Kessler A real-world test of artificial intelligence infiltration of a university examinations system: A “Turing Test” case study, by Peter Scarfe, Kelly Watcham, and Alasdair Clarke Simple techniques to bypass GenAI text detectors: implications for inclusive education, by Mike Perkins et al Can AI-Generated Text be Reliably Detected? by Vinu Sankar Sadasivan et al Testing of detection tools for AI-generated text, by Debora Weber-Wulff et al GPT detectors are biased against non-native English writers, by Weixin Liang et al Detecting ChatGPT-generated essays in a large-scale writing assessment: Is there a bias against non-native English speakers? by Yang Jiang et al Kaggle competition 2023 - 2024 h/t to Janae Cohn who shared the article on LinkedIn and posted some additional reflective questions we might ask, as we refuse GenAI in writing studies Refusing GenAI in Writing Studies: A Quickstart Guide, by Jennifer Sano-Franchini, West Virginia University; Megan McIntyre, University of Arkansas;Maggie Fernandes, University of Arkansas Maha Bali’s writing on AI (and other topics) A Man on the Inside Daytripper (DC Comics)

Todd Zakrajsek shares about Classroom Assessment Techniques on episode 554 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode There's a lot of things that we don't know that we don't know until we try to do it. -Todd Zakrajsek If 90% get it wrong, you didn't teach it well. -Todd Zakrajsek It is so important for the students to understand that you can discuss a point and nobody knows the answer at the end, but you have thought through it. -Todd Zakrajsek To what extent am I helping you to learn in this class? What could I do to further facilitate your learning? What are you doing to facilitate your own learning? And what could you do to further facilitate your own learning? -Todd Zakrajsek Resources Classroom Assessment Techniques: Formative Feedback Tools for College and University Teachers, 3rd Edition by Thomas A. Angelo & Todd D. Zakrajsek Lilly Conferences POD Conference Emily Pitts Donahoe James Marion Darlack - h/t - both of Bonni’s recommendations this episode came from Jim Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group Whiteboard tips and tricks Pillow App

Liz Norell shares about her book, The Present Professor, on episode 553 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode What student behavior just triggers your frustration more than anything else? -Liz Norell Reflect: What kind of expectations do we have of other people? Are those expectations reasonable? Are their priorities the same as mine? -Liz Norell We are living in very interesting times. -Liz Norell I don’t think that we can cultivate empathy if we're not feeling psychologically safe ourselves. -Liz Norell Resources The Present Professor: Authenticity and Transformational Teaching, by Elizabeth A. Norell Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom, by bell hooks* Liz’s webinar on January 20, 2025: George Washington’s Farewell Address A Pedagogy of Kindness, by Catherine “Cate” Denial* Unconditional positive regard Today, Explained Ep. 403 - Burn, baby, burn

Cyndi Kernahan discusses her book Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom on episode 552 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Students begin to better understand institutionalized racism, which is my main goal for them. -Cyndi Kernahan When we focus on it as systemic, it allows students to stop focusing so much on themselves about, like, am I a good person or am I a bad person? -Cyndi Kernahan There's a lot of psych research that shows that it's easier for people to think about their own social privilege when they can also think about other parts of their identity that may not hold as much privilege. -Cyndi Kernahan Resources Teaching about Race and Racism in the College Classroom: Notes from a White Professor, by Cyndi Kernahan The Spark of Learning: Energizing the College Classroom with the Science of Emotion, by Sarah Rose Cavanagh McIntosh, Peggy, & Cleveland, Caitlin. (1990). White privilege: unpacking the invisible knapsack. The failed NFL diversity ‘rule’ corporate America loves, by Gus Garcia-Roberts for The Washington Post (gift article) Viji Sathy and Kelly Hogan Bryan Dewsbury Tracie Addy Slow Horses - Season 1 Harry Potter - Wizards of Baking Somebody Somewhere - Season 3 Broke: The Racial Consequences Underfunding Public Universities The Wedding People

Peter Felten + Kassidy Puckett share about relationship-rich education at scale on episode 551 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We need to help students understand that relationships matter for their learning, their well-being, and success. -Peter Felten Curiosity is a practice. -Peter Felten Empathy in the classroom is not just about being kind; it's about actively listening and understanding where our students are coming from. -Kassidy Puckett Sharing personal stories in the classroom can break down barriers and foster a space where students feel seen and understood. -Kassidy Puckett Resources What Works” When Building Educational Relationships? What Are Barriers to Relationship-Rich Education? Faculty Perspectives Relationship-Rich Education at Scale, aka the Too Many Bodies Problem Mentimeter Relationship-Rich Education at Scale, by Peter Felten & Ann Marie Farrell  Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College, by Peter Felten & Leo M Lambert Connections Are Everything: A College Student's Guide to Relationship-Rich Education, by Peter Felten, Leo M. Lambert, Isis Artze-Vega, & Oscar R Miranda Tapia Building study-related relationships: How student relationships and readiness affect academic outcome in higher education, dissertation by Annika Maria Fjelkner Pihl Heads Up! Quizlet Live Episode 199 with Sierra Smith Connecting in the Online Classroom, by Rebecca Glazier Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin Ladysmith Black Mambazo - Homeless Live Will and Harper

Kerry Mandulak talks about the importance of transparency in learning and teaching (TILT) on episode 550 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We can teach in a way where different types of learners can be successful. -Kerry Mandulak Perfect is the enemy of us all. -Kerry Mandulak I am consistently trying to impress upon students how important reflection and revising is on their learning, because students often want to just move on. -Kerry Mandulak A good hug makes a big difference. Personal connections really make a difference. -Kerry Mandulak Resources Gretchen Rubin’s Habits Resources Better Than Before, by Gretchen Rubin Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT) Higher Education Implementing Transparency in Learning and Teaching in Higher Ed in Speech Science Coursework: A Tutorial, by Kerry Callahan Mandulak “Clear is kind.” - Brené Brown CornelLab Merlin Bird App Transparent Design in Higher Education Teaching and Leadership: A Guide to Implementing the Transparency Framework Institution-Wide to Improve Learning and Retention, edited by Mary-Ann Winkelmes, Allison Boye, Suzanne Tapp Gratitude Zine Template, by Austin Kleon A Bit Much, by Lindsay Rush

Rajiv Jhangiani shares reflections on designing for justice on episode 549 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode One of the actions that is in the plan for developing a framework for ethical educational technology is that new tools that are procured are not going to reinforce systemic biases. -Rajiv Jhangiani If you're really intentionally focusing on social justice explicitly, students can tell. -Rajiv Jhangiani Resources Inclusive Education Research Lab About the Inclusive Education Research Lab In Memory's Kitchen: A Legacy from the Women of Terezin The UN Refugee Agency Brock University’s Strategic Plan Changing our (Dis)Course: A Distinctive Social Justice Aligned Definition of Open Education, by Sarah R. Lambert from Deakin University, Australia Sara Goldrick-Rab Achieving the Dream Against Hope: OpenEd24 with Robin DeRosa Open Education Network: Open Pedagogy Video Collection Accessagogy Podcast with Ann Gagne Remixer from Bryan Mathers Bruny Island KPU Zero Textbook Cost Initiative eCampusOntario: On a Path to Open Learning Through Play: The Importance of Library Makerspaces Kindness, by David Wilcox

Betsy Barre discusses the times when we are holding our breath while holding class on episode 548 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I think we could be more generous when we talk to people who disagree with us about pedagogy and recognize the complexity of the decisions that we're making. -Betsy Barre There’s been a lot of really somewhat heated discourse about whether it’s appropriate to share your views in class, or if that’s a violation of your responsibilities. -Betsy Barre Institutions can't be fully neutral. -Betsy Barre Resources Holding Class While Holding Our Breath, by Betsy Barre Stop Treating Students Like Babies: They are citizens in a democracy, not infants in a nursery Teaching: What happened in classes in the days after the election We Asked for It: The politicization of research, hiring, and teaching made professors sitting ducks. I’m a College President, and I Hope My Campus Is Even More Political This Year by Michael Roth Protest and Civil Disobedience Are Two Different Things, by Keith E. Whittington 10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People, by David Yeager Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason, and the Gap Between Us and Them, by Joshua Greene The Lies That Bind: Rethinking Identity, by Kwame Anthony Appiah Why We Argue (And How We Should): A Guide to Political Disagreement in an Age of Unreason, by Robert B. Talisse & Scott F. Aikin Teaching Religion and Upholding Academic Freedom (read what Betsy Barre had to share and she recommends Charles Mathewes essay, especially)

Bonni Stachowiak shares some gift ideas for those who teach in higher education on episode 547 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I would like to share some gift ideas, perhaps for the holidays, perhaps for other reasons, and specifically to inspire, to encourage, to nourish someone that you know, or perhaps even yourself, who has a love for teaching and a love for learning. -Bonni Stachowiak A love letter to all things bookish... a must have for every book collection and makes a wonderful literary gift for book lovers, writers, and more. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Clothing from the Human Restoration Project Bibliophile Banned Books Puzzle Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany The Work of Art The Mythmakers # The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien, by John Hendrix Flighty Pro Hollyland Lark M2 Mics AirPods Evergoods Access Pouch 2L Bonni is still working on the video showing the Access pouch and will add it here in the notes, once it is available Lap Desk Pillow Travel Pillow Apple TV+ Subscription Fujifilm Instax Link Wide Printer Judith A. Bassett Canid Education and Conservation Center The Nap Ministry's Rest Deck: 50 Practices to Resist Grind Culture Evidencing Teaching Achievements in Higher Education The National Teaching Repository Website The National Teaching Repository - Browse and Search

Kristine Johnson + J. Michael Rifenburg share about A Long View of Undergraduate Research on episode 546 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode A good mentor will orient you in this field and point you in a direction that might be generative. -Kristine Johnson I focus on how research experience can be translated into practical tools like resumes and cover letters. -J. Michael Rifenburg Some undergraduate researchers experience isolation, often working alone in environments like libraries. -J. Michael Rifenburg Some of the inequities we see occur are a failure of imagination on our part. -Kristine Johnson Resources A Long View of Undergraduate Research: Alumni Perspectives on Inquiry, Belonging, and Vocation, by Kristine Johnson and J. Michael Rifenburg Reading Group Guide and Discussion Guides Council on Undergraduate Research Ten salient practices of undergraduate research mentors: A review of the literature Relationship-Rich Education: How Human Connections Drive Success in College, by Peter Felten and Leo M. Lambert Brownfield Sites Civics of Technology Curriculum and Blog Farewell Little Bird, by Harold Jarche Karen Costa on LinkedIn Lovely One, by Katanji Brown Jackson Awake - Tycho The Multiplication Effect, by Mac Lake

Maha Bali discusses cultivating critical AI literacies on episode 545 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode You need to teach people to critique the dominant culture, but you still need to teach them the dominant culture in order for them to survive economically. -Maha Bali Maha Bali: "We found that different AI tools can produce radically different results based on user data or configurations. -Maha Bali Sometimes my students teach me new things about AI. This happens a lot. -Maha Bali Resources A Pedagogy for Liberation: Dialogues on Transforming Education, by Paulo Freire and Ira Shor Episode 524 with Jon Ippolito Jon Ippolito Don’t Trust AI to Cite its Sources, by Anna Mills and Maha Bali Tema Okun Writes About White Supremacy White Supremacy Culture, by Tema Okun Exploring Post-Plagiarism with Google NotebookLM, by Sarah Eaton When Knowledge is Dangerous, But Information is Power, by Audrey Watters Tressie McMillan Cottom Gives Mini Lecture on AI Cake-Making Analogy for Setting Generative AI Guidelines/Ethics, by Maha Bali When it comes to AI, is transparency enough? by Maha Bali Critical AI Literacy is Not Enough: Introducing Care Literacy, Equity Literacy & Teaching Philosophies, by Maha Bali Daniela Gachago and Nicola Palitt Google’s QuickDraw Bonni’s Google NotebookLM Audio Overview of Course Evaluations I have been hallucinated! by Laura Czerniewicz Nature Editorial Policies

Cory Sprinkel and Haley Madden share about Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships on episode 544 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We are hearing about the effects of students being ill prepared from our community partners, from instructors, and sometimes even frustrations from students. -Haley Madden When we do community engagement well, it can be really transformative and impactful for everybody involved and make our community stronger. -Haley Madden Students are learning how to be better people. -Haley Madden If we don't try, we're not going to get anywhere. -Haley Madden Do what you can with what you have and just start wherever you're at. -Haley Madden Think about framing learning from failure. -Cory Sprinkel Resources Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships (Temple Press, 2023) A Handbook: Preparing Students to Engage in Equitable Community Partnerships University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Civic Action Plan The Unheard Voices University of Wisconsin-Madison's Morgridge Center for Public Service Patricia (Patti) Coffey Community Engagement Preparation Series on Canvas Commons

Derek Bruff shares about curation, collections, and collaboration and the insights he’s gained from UVA’s Teaching Hub on episode 543 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We're working with a ton of curators who have some expertise in an aspect of teaching and learning. -Derek Bruff The more diverse voices we have in it, the more powerful the teaching hub will be. -Derek Bruff Teaching is an ongoing creative process. -Derek Bruff Resources Past POD Innovation Award Winners Raindrop.io Strengths Finder: Input Strength RSS Feeds and Aggregators Google AI tells people to put glue on their pizza Stop Talking About Gaps in Education: Talk About Harm, by Betina Love (h/t Josh Eyler on LinkedIn) Considerations for Creating Instructional Videos, by Tom Pantazes Derek Bruff’s Collections The First Day of Class, by Derek Bruff Templated Canvas Courses, by Melissa Ellegood Todoist Journey Group Hero Themes Word Press Plugin Inoreader - Build your own news feed A Pedagogy of Kindness, Cate Denial Hollyland Microphones Malley Farms Jams

Rob Morgan shares how creativity may just save us all on episode 542 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode We have entire sections on collaboration, and failure, and empathy, and the importance of play. -Rob Morgan AI cannot replace the skills of dexterity, collaboration, and creativity. -Rob Morgan Resources Creativity Clarion Call Beyond Boundaries Program at Washington University LinkedIn post about Rob’s collaboration with Bruce Lindsay for the Designing Creativity course Norman Seeff Photos: The “Lost Archive” of Norman Seeff, With Images of Michael Jackson, Andy Warhol, Mick Jagger, and Carly Simon, by Lenora Jane Estes for Vanity Fair Van Phillips Ken Robinson The loneliness of the short-distance driver Scribe Range

Jeff Hittenberger discusses love, wisdom, and human flourishing in education on episode 541 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode Curiosity isn't just about finding answers; it's about opening up to understand other perspectives. -Jeff Hittenberger Nurturing environments where students feel valued and guided towards their fullest potential can transform educational experiences. -Jeff Hittenberger Resources Education for Love and Wisdom: Effective Teachers for Challenging Times, by Jeff Hittenberger, Pamela Tupy Scott, Andrew Ntzouras, Renee Rose, Alexander Lin, Jeffrey Kim, Joanne Van Boxtel, Megan Chaney, Rebecca Spady, Glen Warren, Christine Hittenberger-Corbin, Seon Chun-Burbank The Path, by Laurie Beth Jones* Inside Out 2 Harvard University Human Flourishing Program Education for Love and Wisdom Podcast Mendez v Westminster Season 3 | Education for Love and Wisdom Podcast | Love, Wisdom, and the History of American Education with Sylvia Mendez United Way Cultures United Series: Expanding Choice and Opportunities: Access to Meaningful Work and Housing Options for Adults with Disabilities “We need to seek out the different. Curiosity is the key to progress as individuals and as a society in times of extreme complexity.” - A Unique Opportunity, by Harold Jarche

Glen Warren answers the question: what’s love got to do with learning? on episode 540 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode "What matters to you matters.” - Glen Warren “Begin with the endless in mind.” - Glen Warren Resources Education for Love and Wisdom: Effective Teachers for Challenging Times, by Jeff Hittenberger, Pamela Tupy Scott, Andrew Ntzouras, Renee Rose, Alexander Lin, Jeffrey Kim, Joanne Van Boxtel, Megan Chaney, Rebecca Spady, Glen Warren, Christine Hittenberger-Corbin, Seon Chun-Burbank American Library Association Glen Warren on LinkedIn Laguna Beach Unified School District California Department of Education Resources for Media Literacy and Computer Science Education for Love and Wisdom Podcast

Teresa Thompson discusses joyful connections through intentional teaching practices on episode 539 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I've had students share with me in the past that they were considering dropping the class, and then they got that welcome email, and they thought, okay, this time, it's going to be different. -Teresa Thompson My syllabus was all Barbie themed. In the semester before that, it was Pokemon themed. Semester before that was Stranger Things themed. -Teresa Thompson I don't want their first impression of me to be me quickly cleaning the board or freaking out because I can't find a whiteboard marker that works. I want them to see me calm and ready and happy to greet them as they walk in. -Teresa Thompson We have to recognize that our students have a lot going on. Sometimes, even despite their best intention, they may not be able to be a 100% attentive in our classroom. -Teresa Thompson Resources The Importance of a Good Bedside Manner for Doctors Teachers, Part 1, by Teresa Thompson The Importance of a Good Bedside Manner for Doctors Teachers, Part 2, by Teresa Thompson Syllabus: Financial Accounting (Where Every Barbie Counts!) Syllabus: Financial Accounting (Pokémon-Themed) Invisible Learning: The Magic Behind Dan Levy’s Legendary Harvard Statistics Class, by David Franklin Rest of World Teachers of Accounting at Two-Year Colleges Lance Eaton’s AI policies Repository Chappell Rone Chappell Roan: Tiny Desk Concert

Dave Stachowiak and Bonni share lessons from the Teaching in Higher Ed Story Caravan on episode 538 of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast. Quotes from the episode I had some small goals for the Teaching in Higher Ed Story Caravan, and they were all surpassed. -Bonni Stachowiak Resources Teaching in Higher Ed Story Caravan “Shifts | Alyssa B Kirkland Caramel S’mores Clusters | Jennie B 696: The Habits That Hold Leaders Back with Marshall Goldsmith | Dr Sarah-Jane Community Building Activities on OneHE Equity Unbound MYFest22 Topic Mingle for Community Building with Heather Kretschmer THIS IS WATER! by David Foster Wallace Kim T. Getting Things Done, by David Allen | AnotherBonnie An Educator’s Scope of Practice: How Do I Know What’s Mine? by Karen Costa | Claudia TextExpander | Alison Small Teaching, by James Lang | Jennie B A Pedagogy of Kindness, by Cate Denial | Alison The Undergraduate Experience | Dr Sarah-Jane Sesame Street: Janelle Monae - The Power of Yet | Cindy The Five Stairsteps - O-o-h Child | Jessica Savage With a Little Help From My Friends Joe Cocker | Rob Morgan CatchBox | Rob Morgan Episode 314: Culturally Responsive Online Teaching with Courtney Plotts | Cindy Episode 525: Four Common Arguments Against DEI and How to Dismantle Them with Amira Barger | Adrienne Episode 230: Teaching with Compassion with Peter Kaufman | Gary Episode 40: Developing Metacognition Skills in Our Students with Todd Zakrajsjek | Mark Sutton Episode 422: The New Science of Learning with Todd Zakrajsek | Alison Goosechase