Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchIntrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation
Episode 154
What are the differences between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation? Can extrinsic motivation be enough for students to succeed in a class? How can a…
4 months, 1 week ago
Why Does Motivation Matter with Professor Betsy Linnell
Episode 153
What factors are at play in motivation? Can showing the value of our content increase a student’s motivation? How important is it that students know …
4 months, 2 weeks ago
Stirring Motivation - Kickoff
Episode 152
Can an educator increase a student's motivation towards academic goals? What motivational theories can serve as tools to understand how to motivate s…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Student Perspectives – Usage of AI with Kaiya and Jude
Episode 151
How are current college students using AI in their academics? Where are they finding it useful? What limitations do they see? Join Rob and Jared as t…
5 months ago
Student Perspectives – Flexible Deadlines, Tech Integration, and Real-World Applications
Episode 150
What do students think about flexible deadlines, technology integration, and real-world applications in the classroom? Join Rob and Jared as they cha…
5 months, 1 week ago
Behind the Scenes with Professor Eric Stroud
Episode 149
In this episode, Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Eric Stroud (Instructor of Communication at Cedarville University). They discuss his profession…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
Transform Your Teaching's Goals for 2026
Episode 148
What are we doing in 2026? In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss the topics that they are looking forward to covering this year.
Please take this opp…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Year in Review - 2025
Episode 147
In this episode, Rob and Jared reflect on this year's podcast. Thank you to our listeners and followers who have joined us this year! On to year 4!
Pl…
6 months ago
Book Review: "Teach Like a Human" with Dr. Dave Mulder
Episode 146
How do Christian educators approach Generative AI with caution? How can educators find the balance between using GAI as a tool and having it take ove…
6 months, 1 week ago
Reflections on OLC Accelerate Conference with Dr. Bob Lutz
Episode 145
In this episode, Rob and Jared reflect on the OLC Accelerate 2025 conference in Orlando, FL. They are joined by Dr. Bob Lutz, the Vice President of S…
6 months, 2 weeks ago