Dr. Michael Wooten is the author of Chapters 4 (on the brain) and 13 (this podcast). He is Emeritus Professor of Genetics with the Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University. Wooten reflects on his 36-year career as a faculty member within a land-grant institution of higher learning. He shares how the common practice of faculty members in the sciences begin teaching without any formal training in education theory and how he navigated the learning journey.

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Dr Stephen O’Brien the author of Chapter 11 and is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, University College Cork, Ireland. He is Programme Director for the Postgraduate Diploma in Further, Adult and Community Education (PDFACE). O’Brien sets the scene for critically examining Further Education and Training learners’ transition to university, discussing how ‘voice’ is central to the university’s mission and can deepen inclusion in the Higher Education community.

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Adult and Higher Education FutureTech

This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. We explore the emergence of attention-aware intelligent classroom environments and their potential for adult and higher education organizations. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.

• What are your experiences with the use of attention-awareness technology in classrooms?
• What do you see as the potential benefits and liabilities of attention aware intelligent classrooms? Do they give the teacher too much control over learning in classroom settings?
• To what extent will these systems benefit students to maximize their learning in classroom settings?

EDITING WITH KATE!

A podcast is a digital audio recording of a person or persons talking about a subject. There are currently more than 3 million podcasts in production and 48 million episodes to date. This episode focuses on types of podcast formats and tips for writing a podcast script. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE KNOX-HOULE COLLECTION

In this episode, Alan Knox is interviewed by Simone Conceição about Alan’s perspective on the scope of the field of adult and continuing education. This is part of the publication, Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir. Join in the Knox-Houle Collection forum to follow the discussion.

Check out the Knox-Houle Collection website to download the Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir and for the latest publications and podcast episodes

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners.

There is a difference in the way we create a sense of presence in the traditional face-to-face classroom compared to the virtual classroom. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição examine these differences and the distinguishing factors: space, time, boundaries, teaching, level of interaction, level of course planning, and cognitive and affective teaching effort. Join in the virtual discussion to share your experiences with teaching online and the challenges of creating a sense of presence.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH

This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. The intent is to create an awareness of the effects of spatial web technologies disrupting adult and higher education. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion on how digital technologies have disrupted your own adult and higher education organization or personal experience.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE KNOX-HOULE COLLECTION

In this episode, Alan Knox is interviewed by Simone Conceição about cascades, meaning, choice, and major events. This is part of the publication, Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir. Join in the Knox-Houle Collection forum to follow the discussion.

Check out the Knox-Houle Collection website to download the Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir and for the latest publications and podcast episodes.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners.

As digital technologies evolve, it points to the need to create a sense of presence as we teach and learn online. When there is a sense of presence in online teaching and learning, it can greatly enhance the instructor-learner relationship. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição examine the role of presence in the online environment. Join in the virtual discussion to share your understanding of the role of presence and how you know that you have created a sense of presence in the online environment.

EDITING WITH KATE!

This episode focuses on eight things to avoid when editing research papers or dissertations using APA style. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. For more resources, go to the American Psychological Association website, apastyle.apa.org.

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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE KNOX-HOULE COLLECTION

In this episode, Alan Knox is interviewed by Simone Conceição about his early years at Syracuse and connections with Cy Houle. This is part of the publication, Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir. Join in the Knox-Houle Collection forum to follow the discussion.

Check out the Knox-Houle Collection website to download the Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir and for the latest publications and podcast episodes.

EDITING WITH KATE!

This episode focuses on APA style and some of the most common mistakes to avoid. Kate shares some brief guidelines and some of the most common errors writers make. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. For more resources, go to the American Psychological Association website, apastyle.apa.org.

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GETTING PUBLISHED!

This episode focuses on a publishing opportunity with eLearn Magazine for educators in the health professions. Dr. Anita Samuel provides six tips for publishing on the Special Issue on Blended Learning Technologies in Health Professions Education. Follow up with the issue editor, Dr. Samuel (anita.samuel@usuhs.edu) on how you can submit a strong paper for the special issue. Join in the Getting Published! discussion to ask questions or post comments.

Adult and Higher Education FutureTech

This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. We explored the potential transformational impacts of ChatGPT on teaching in adult and higher education. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion on the transformational impacts of ChatGPT on Adult and Higher Education.

EDITING WITH KATE!

Using social media to promote a business is now a common strategy. The challenge is to find a platform or platforms that work best for a business to build brand awareness and community. In this episode, Kate discusses some of the most common social media platforms and the key components of a posting to promote your business and create a community. Consider sharing any social media tips that have worked for you in the discussion of Editing with Kate!

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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Managing Online Instructor Workload: Strategies for Finding Balance and Success.

Personal satisfaction, control over the environment, and ability to function in the everyday tasks of living are all characteristics of quality of life. Teaching online should not interfere with one’s capability to maintain a normal and balanced life. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman share approaches for maintaining life balance when teaching online courses. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

EDITING WITH KATE!

If you are looking for a job, you may have heard of LinkedIn and may be already using it. In this episode, Kate discusses LinkedIn and some easy tips for setting up your LinkedIn profile. If you have not created your profile, we hope this episode inspires you to get your profile set up and published. Consider sharing your own tips for creating a LinkedIn profile in the discussion of Editing with Kate!

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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Managing Online Instructor Workload: Strategies for Finding Balance and Success.

Instructor workload depends on the type of course and tasks accomplished when teaching online. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman provide strategies for managing tasks and prioritizing time while teaching online. They offer a template for instructor to identify tasks and time spent on the online course. Check out the Template for Managing Tasks and Prioritizing Time and join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

GETTING PUBLISHED!

Are you interested in publishing an opinion article? This episode is an interview with Dr. Dante Salto about his process for publishing an opinion paper about distance education in Latin America during COVID-19 pandemic on eLearn Magazine. He provides three strategies for incorporating evidence into the opinion article to reach a broader audience and the impact of the article for readers. Join the Getting Published! virtual discussion to learn more about ways to share ideas with broader audiences when publishing an article. Be sure to sign up for the discussion and contribute with your insights.

EDITING WITH KATE!

Are you new to posting in social media? This episode focuses on eight easy tips to keep in mind when creating your next post. Kate shares tools for businesses for posting in social media and tools for designing and creating posts. Do you have some tools and tricks that you use for posting on social media? Please share them and let us know in the discussion section.

Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Managing Online Instructor Workload: Strategies for Finding Balance and Success.

Instructor workload depends on the types of tasks accomplished when teaching online. Identifying these tasks allows instructors to plan, prioritize, and manage their workload. These tasks are carried out before, during, and at the end of a course. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman share four types of tasks to consider when managing workload while teaching online: (1) design, (2) administrative, and (3) facilitative, and (4) evaluative. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Managing Online Instructor Workload: Strategies for Finding Balance and Success.

The view that instructors can take their face-to-face courses and transfer them to the online environment can be misleading. Designing, delivering, and evaluating online instruction demands a distinctive type of management when compared to face-to-face instruction. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman share four strategies for managing workload while teaching online: (1) design strategies, (2) support strategies, and (3) teaching strategies, (4) time allocation strategies. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

EDITING WITH KATE!

Are you struggling with your resume? This episode focuses on Six Tips for Putting Together Your Resume. Kate shares what you need to get started and tips to follow. Check out our discussion area for more tips and an opportunity to share your own strategies. 

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CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Motivating and Retaining Online Students: Research-Based Strategies That Work.

A network of support that includes instructors, family, and friends; the institutional support systems; and personal self-care support can impact student success in the online environment. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição share three support strategies for retaining online students: (1) instructional strategies, (2) institutional strategies, and (3) self-care strategies. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

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Adult and Higher Education FutureTech

This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. In this episode, we explore how the explosive growth of mobile learning is disrupting traditional AHE delivery systems and provide an example of Duolingo, a digital eLearning platform and mobile app. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.

• What are your experiences with mobile learning?
• What do you believe will be the future of mobile learning?
• To what extent will mobile learning complement, compete with, or replace traditional learning systems?

This episode, facilitated by Simone Conceição (Editor-in-Chief) and Denise Doig (Senior Editor), provides an overview of the magazine, publication guidelines, review process, and tips for publishing in eLearn Magazine. Learn more about eLearn Magazine.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Motivating and Retaining Online Students: Research-Based Strategies That Work.

This episode focuses on design strategies to retain online students. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição offer a few tips on how to create an engaging online course. These tips relate to three design elements that require preplanning: (1) creating the learning environment, (2) planning for the teaching process, and (3) predicting learners’ needs. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

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EDITING WITH KATE!

This episode focuses on Getting Started on Writing a Paper. Kate shares the steps on how to get started writing a paper. Check out our discussion area for more tips and an opportunity to ask questions. 

Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Motivating and Retaining Online Students: Research-Based Strategies That Work.

In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição offer three top strategies students use to be successful in an online course: (1) time management, (2) prioritizing, and (3) learning. Within each strategy, they share a few approaches. Join them in the virtual discussion to share strategies you have used in your online courses for helping your students stay motivated.

Check our episodes at Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Website.

EDITING WITH KATE!

This is the first episode in a series on Editing with Kate! This episode focuses on editing - what it is and some tips. Kate Devlin, a freelance editor and communications specialist, introduces herself and shares what is important about editing and steps for editing. Check out our discussion area for more tips and an opportunity to ask questions.

Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING

Based on the book, Motivating and Retaining Online Students: Research-Based Strategies That Work.

Online learning and student motivation have become increasingly important during the past years. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição explain the Persistence Model for Online Student Retention, which can help you not only motivate but also retain your online students. View the Persistence Model for Online Student Retention and participate in the virtual discussion.

Check our episodes at Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Website.

Adult and Higher Education FutureTech

This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. We explore how the creation of smart learning environments through the explosive growth of digital eLearning platforms are disrupting traditional AHE delivery systems. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.

• What are your experiences with digital eLearning platforms?
• What do you believe will be the future of these types of educational and learning delivery systems?
• To what extent will these delivery systems complement, compete with, or replace traditional educational organizations and institutions?

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can directly influence voters through the widespread adoption of chatbots integrated into search engines. In this podcast episode, Dr. Lilian Hill discusses how AI influences voters and election results. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Colette February shares her experiences as a mature student in the South African higher education environment and how it has positively shaped her identity. She discusses the motivation and needs of mature learners and the importance of flexibility in time and space needs that higher education should consider.

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This is an introduction to a series of podcast episodes with interviews with chapter authors of the edited volume that emphasizes the importance of the college and postsecondary experience as the key transition point for individuals as they move into the adult world.

Listen to the introductory words of the book editor, Dr. Leslie Cordie. For more details, go to the online forum.

This episode introduces an impish, fun-loving, multi-lingual, lovely lady born in Belgium in 1928. Despite her teenage years being WWII, she has led a full and interesting life. Irene now resides in Wisconsin still enjoying life and sharing her talents. 

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In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Oneka Jenkins about women in the trades. Oneka is an instructor with Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy and IBEW Low Voltage Electrical Journeyman Technician. 

Bio of interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Nancy Chapko about online learner engagement. Dr. Chapko is an Instructional Design Strategist at Gateway Technical College, an adjunct instructor in Career and Technical Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, an adjunct instructor of business courses at Wisconsin Technical College, and a National Training Institute (NTI) professional educator for the Electrical Training Alliance.

Bio of The bio of the interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Dr. Luan is a researcher and educator from China and one of three authors who collaborated on the Chinese chapter. She also shares the unique differences in Chinese higher education and culture that impact adult learners and their growth as learners. Lingfei has a background in educational psychology, and in this episode, she helps us better understand the perceptions of adult learners to better understand knowledge acquisition and memory in the learning process. 

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Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Alma Gonzalez about university-industry collaboration. Dr. Gonzalez is a visiting researcher at the National University of Ireland – Galway.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

In this episode, Diana Howles discusses how to elevate your online facilitation skills. Diana is co-founder and CEO of Howles Associates, LLC. She is an award-winning speaker and trainer. Diana is also author of the 2022 book, Next Level VirtualTraining: Advance Your Facilitation. Audio transcript can be found in the ⁠online forum⁠.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Brock Kelley about workforce development in career and tech ed. Dr. Kelley serves as Regional Director of Workforce Development for the Alabama Community College System.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Jacqueline J. Austin about leadership lessons learned. Dr. Austin is the President of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College in St. Kitts, West Indies.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Chris Stark about workforce in crisis. Chris is a Community and Economic Development Educator for UW-Madison, Division of Extension.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Kemaly Parr about career and tech ed advising. Dr. Parr is an Assistant Professor in the Murray State University College of Education and Human Services Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Jason C. Bryant about the climate of teaching and learning in the United States. Dr. Bryant is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University and serves as the director of Truman Pierce Institute within the College of Education at Auburn.

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations From the Front Porch

In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Becky Barlow and Dr. John Kush about School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. Dr. Becky Barlow is an Alabama Cooperative Extension System Forestry Specialist and Professor within the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. Dr. John S. Kush is a research fellow in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. 

Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Information Literacy

In this podcast episode, Dr. Lilian Hill discusses Scientific Literacy: Its Importance for Daily Decision Making. This topic is important because scientific literacy is needed in daily life to make appropriate decisions. It is also foundational to other forms of literacy such as environmental literacy, climate literacy, and health literacy. Scientific literacy is a form of functional literacy, meaning having practical skills to apply the ability to read, write, and perform math to navigate life, address real-world problems, and contribute to the community. In this sense, it is related to other forms of literacy we have discussed, including information literacy, digital literacy, and social media literacy. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

Conversations on Learning Design

Megan Torrance is the CEO of Torrence Learning and a prominent thought leader in the field of Learning & Development. At Training Magazine’s 2023 national conference, Megan spoke with Les Howles about learning experience design (LXD).  She offers a unique holistic view of LXD and how it intersects with instructional design. Audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Mr. Colin McGregor has had a long career in Adult Education. He recently retired as the Director of the peak body for Adult Education in New Zealand (NZ) - Adult and Community Education (ACE) Aotearoa. In this podcast episode, Colin shares his thoughts about NZ’s bi-cultural society and how we might learn from collaborations and partnerships across the world. In addition, he discusses the importance of policy and funding for ACE.

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