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Episode 164
How important is it to balance autonomy and provide guardrails? Why is it so important for instructors to build relationships with their students? Jo…
2 months ago
Designing Autonomy-Supportive Learning Environments with Dr. Chantal Levesque-Bristol
Episode 163
How does Dr. Aelterman’s Teaching Compass apply to the higher education context? How do students respond to choice within boundaries? Could a hyflex …
2 months, 1 week ago
Student Perspectives on Life Outside the Classroom
Episode 162
What are the greatest challenges for students to stay motivated in class? How do personal habits and social influences shape their drive? How are the…
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Life Outside the Classroom with Dr. Michele Worley
Episode 161
What are some stressors that could influence a student’s motivation to be active in a course? How can instructors help students acclimate to higher e…
2 months, 3 weeks ago
Applying Psychology to Practice with Dr. Stephen Aguilar
Episode 160
What information about their success can motivate a student’s learning? What shouldn’t be shared? What roles can learning mastery and Generative AI p…
2 months, 4 weeks ago
The “Teaching Compass” with Dr. Nathalie Aelterman
Episode 159
What is the “Teaching Compass?” How can it be used as a tool to adjust our teaching to meet the needs of our students? Join Rob and Jared as they cha…
3 months ago
Fostering Motivation Through Feedback with Dr. John Hattie
Episode 158
How can the feedback we give to students increase their motivation? How can understanding how they receive it help teachers give better feedback? Joi…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why Use Bloom’s Taxonomy?
Episode 157
Is Bloom’s Taxonomy the best standard for creating learning objectives? What other taxonomies like Bloom’s exist, and where are they useful? Join Rob…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Sleeping Habits and Motivation with Dr. Chao Liu
Episode 156
How can sleeping habits influence a student’s motivation? How does it affect cognitive abilities? What can instructors do to help? Join Rob and Jared…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Self-Determination Theory with Dr. Erika Patall
Episode 155
What is self-determination theory? What role do autonomy, competence, and relatedness have in driving motivation? How can giving students the right c…
4 months ago