Podcast Episodes

Creating Creative Spaces

Episode 76

How can space be used to enhance creative thinking? What should be done to “future-proof” a learning space? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with …

1 year, 10 months ago

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Student Perspectives on Active Learning

Episode 75

How does space play a factor in a student's learning? Where do students like to go to do coursework? In what ways are students using active learning …

1 year, 11 months ago

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Active Learning in a Higher Education Library

Episode 74

What changes can libraries make for the benefit of students? What are the trends on library usage among higher education students? Join Dr. Rob McDol…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Designing an Active Learning Space

Episode 73

How does one begin designing an active learning space? What resources can be of help in this process? What are the necessary considerations for creat…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Building a Better Direct Instruction (Coffee Drop Edition)

Episode 72

We are taking a break from the Active Learning series for July 4th week. Join Rob and Jared as they share some tips to enhance your direct instructio…

1 year, 11 months ago

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Engagement, Motivation & Active Learning

Episode 71

What role does a student’s self-determination play in active learning? What role does space play in a student's learning? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Py…

1 year, 11 months ago

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What Does Active Learning Look Like?

Episode 70

Is there one definition for active learning? Or does it vary for every teacher and every class? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles ask Dr. Tracey Birdwel…

2 years ago

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Understanding Active Learning

Episode 69

Rob McDole and Jared Pyles start a new series on active learning and active learning spaces. They begin by setting a foundation by defining key terms…

2 years ago

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Coffee Drop: Building a Better Rubric

What should be done when you build a rubric?  How can you start building better rubrics? Rob McDole and Jared Pyles start a mini-series to discuss wa…

2 years ago

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A Conversation with Dr. Jeff Guernsey and Dr. Kyung-Hwa (Christine) Kim

Episode 68

What is a servant teacher? How does someone practice servant teaching? Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with two professors at Cedarville University—D…

2 years ago

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