In episode 132 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, our guest is Dr. Susan D. Blum, editor of the popular book Ungrading: Why Rating Students Undermines Learning (and What to Do Instead). We talk about what ungrading is and the common misconceptions people have about it. Susan shares her own journey, and I appreciate her honesty and openness when it comes to her own transformation and how she views her role as an educator. If you are curious about ungrading, or if you're already using this...

In episode 131, Dr. Sarah McLean gives us a glimpse into how she is combing the flipped classroom model in a community-engaged learning course.  Sarah takes us into the structure and design of the course, and she shares recommendations for getting students to see the value of these approaches to learning. We also discuss assessment, establishing partnerships, working with the community, and creating brave spaces in her course. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB131

In episode 130 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Anthony Perillo and Dr. Sara Appleby share examples and ideas to help you think about how to break up your lectures and engage your students using different types of media. We talk about what inspired them to experiment with media, how they align media activities with assignments, and tips to help you get started or enhance what you’re already doing in your courses. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB130

In episode 129 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Tara Harvey and Dr. Neil Ward join us to talk about intercultural learning. This is a case study episode, but it’s a little different than previous case studies. This time, instead of digging into one specific class, we’re going to take a deeper look at a faculty development program and hear from a professor who completed the program and has been transforming the way he works with students. Get the show notes: ...

In episode 128 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Danielle De La Mare joins us to talk about self-compassion in teaching. It’s difficult to always put yourself out there and try new things. Sometimes these new and innovative ideas work. Sometimes they don’t always work the way we hoped. And when that happens, we can be really hard on ourselves. And that’s why I wanted to invite Danielle to the show. She is the host of the self-compassionate professor podcast and she also offers workshops,...

In episode 127 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Damon Moon shares how his experience as a student changed the way he teaches. He gives us a glimpse into his world as an international student who had a very different educational experience in Korea than he had in the U.S. This experience transformed the way he designs his courses, and I think his story will give you a different perspective about why it’s important to take the time to build community in your courses. And Damon’s story doesn’t...

In episode 126 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Breanna Boppre joins us to talk about alternative assessment and how to use technology in creative ways to assess student learning. I think you’ll be inspired by the types of projects her students create to show what they’ve learned. Bree discusses what alternative assessment means to her, shares a few examples of projects she uses in her courses, and offers recommendations to help you get started. Get the show notes: ...

In episode 125 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Cecilia Razak joins us to talk about how to ask good questions to promote connections among students, build community, and enhance learning. Cecilia developed an interactive presentation slide deck builder called Slides with Friends which has been used in K-12 and college classrooms. In this conversation, we talk a little bit about the Slides with Friends tool, but Cecilia also shares tips and advice to help you ask better questions. Get the...

In episode 124, Barbi shares what eye surgery taught her about inclusive course design. She shares her story about a personal experience that is re-shaping the way she thinks about inclusive course design, accessibility, and student engagement. This episode will inspire you to take a closer look at some of your lessons and lectures and consider how to make changes that improve the learning experience for all of your students. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB124

As we wrap up season 3 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, I wanted to take a moment to share some of the accomplishments from this past season and give you a sneak peek into what’s coming your way next. Includes important announcements about the final Lecture Breakers Conference and the brand new Your Teaching Coach program which begins this summer! Thank you so much for listening to the show! Show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB123

In episode 122 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, I’m excited to welcome Dr. Dawn DiPeri to the show! Dawn is the author of the book Graphic Design for Course Creators, and what I love about her perspective is that she is helping us think about designing courses that are both digitally accessible and visually appealing.   Show Notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB122

In episode 121 of the Lecture Breakers podcast, Dr. Zen Faulkes, author of Better Posters: Plan, Design and Present an Academic Poster, joins us to talk about how to use academic posters for teaching, learning, and engaging students. He discusses the role of academic posters in higher education and why you might want to consider digging your old posters out of storage and thinking about how to use them in your courses to improve student learning. Show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB121

Episode 120 is a case study episode! That means we’re taking a deep dive into one professor’s course to talk about what’s working, what is being improved, and what advice you can apply to your own courses. Today, Dr. Andrea Brus is here to take us inside her hyflex course. She shares her journey starting with what shifted her mindset about hyflex course design and how her role has changed since she started teaching using this model. She also shares how she aligns her learning outcomes,...

In episode 119, I'm excited to welcome Dr. Chris Myers to the show! Chris wrote an article titled, Storytelling as a Tool for Vicarious Learning Among Air Medical Transport Crews. It's a fascinating article about the power of storytelling in teaching. In our conversation, Chris shares why this type of authentic storytelling is so powerful and why peer-to-peer learning in this format can be such a valuable and engaging way for students to learn. He also shares advice to help you think about...

Episode 118 of the Lecture Breakers podcast is our first "tech spotlight" episode where I feature a tech tool or product that aligns with the mission of the podcast.  I’m excited to welcome Shaunak Roy to the show! Shaunak is the founder of Yellowdig. Yellowdig is a platform that promotes engagement, connection, and community. In this episode, we dig into why he created Yellowdig, how to get students more involved in active learning, and how this platform can be used to enhance the online...

In episode 117, Dr. Tara Harvey is here to help us understand what intercultural competence is, why it's so important, and which cultural differences we should be aware of when teaching online or in hyflex or blended courses. Tara also shares a few teaching strategies and recommendations you can immediately use in your online courses that will help all students feel welcomed, valued, and heard. Show Notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB117

In episode 116, Dr. Mikaela Stiver joins us to talk about how she is creating a card game (inspired by Pokemon!) to help students learn. She shares her process, how students are using the cards to learn, how educators are using the cards to teach, and how you can get started if you want to create your own card game for your course. Show Notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB116

In episode 115, Dr. Cathy Mazak joins us to talk about being an engaging educator and a productive scholar. What would it feel like if your teaching aligned with your research? What if your service within and beyond the institution advanced your scholarly work and served the people who need it most? For those of you feeling overwhelmed, pulled in a million directions, buried in the responsibilities of the tenure track, or just looking for a way to bring alignment and authenticity to your...

In episode 114, Dr. Ray Kimball is here to talk with us about how games can re-energize your courses, increase student engagement, and improve learning. We talk about how his mindset shifted after teaching his first course and why games can be such powerful teaching and learning strategies. Show Notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB114

In episode 113, we are talking about how to teach courses where some of your students are attending class in person, some are attending live online, and some are watching the recordings or attending asynchronously. Today’s guest is Dr. Dustin York, and he’s taking us inside his course to share what works, what doesn’t, what challenges he’s had to overcome, and what tech tools and teaching strategies he uses to engage students. Show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB113

In episode 112, Dr. Terry Doyle joins us as we kick off season 3! We talk about how to design student-centered learning experiences based on cognitive science and neuroscience, how to help get students on board with active learning, and how to address distractions and help students focus. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB112

In episode 111, we're wrapping up the year and bringing season 2 to a close. Join me in counting down the top 10 most downloaded episodes of 2021! And because I have been learning right along with you, I’ll also share my biggest takeaway from each episode.  Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB111

Donna M. Smith is a math instructor at Sierra College, and she recently received Top Hat's Black Educator grant for her work teaching introductory college-level courses to diverse groups of students who are pursuing careers in STEM. In this episode, she shares specific teaching strategies and offers advice you can use to design active learning experiences to promote critical thinking and enhance student success. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB110

Dr. Echo Rivera shares advice about how to avoid "data dumps" in your presentations which can lead to overwhelm, confusion, and frustration. She also discusses how to use the elements of storytelling to create a more engaging, well-designed presentation and makes it more meaningful, relevant, memorable, and valuable to students. Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB109

In episode 108, Kate Sweeney describes what a brave space is, why it matters in teaching and learning, and how you can help your students reframe their idea of failure and discover what the process of learning can be.  Get the show notes: https://barbihoneycutt.com/LB108