Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Podcast

Dr. Julia Denholm is the author of Chapter 8. She currently serves as the Dean of Lifelong Learning at Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. She was formerly Dean, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, at CapilanoUniversity, as well as Dean of kálax-ay, Capilano’s Sunshine Coast campus. She obtained her Ph.D. in educational studies and her a Master of Arts in English literature from the University of British Columbia. Denholm is a distinguishedacademic leader and educator known for her commitment to enhancing post-secondary education. With a background in English literature and a passion for the liberal arts, Dr. Denholm is dedicated to fostering student success andadvocating for innovative teaching practices that bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world application. Her work focuses on curriculum development, interdisciplinary studies, and experiential learning.  Throughout her career, she has been a mentor to both students, staff, and faculty, promoting lifelong learning and professional growth.Transcripts

Dr. Sarah Bond was raised in east central Illinois and was actively involved in 4-H for 12 years and the FFA for six years. She believes that her educational and leadership success is attributed to the opportunities she received in agriculture and these organizations. In 1991-92, she served as the State FFA Secretary-Treasurer, which allowed her to travel across the state and speak with high school students, business leaders, and educational institutions about the importance of Career and Technical Education.Transcripts

Dr. Xi Lin is a co-author of Chapter 6. She holds a B.M. degree in Public Utilities Management from the North China Electric Power University, a M.A. in Communications and a Ph.D. inAdult Education from Auburn University. Xi Lin is currently an associate professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary Professions at East Carolina University. Dr. Lin is dedicated to exploring how technology can enhance teaching andlearning in higher education. Her research focuses on student engagement and interaction in online and distance learning and international students and faculty in the US higher education. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, edited and authored multiple books and chapters, contributing valuable insights into best practices for online instruction and the use of multimedia in education.Transcripts

Dr. Linnea M. Haren Conely leads curriculum development at AIDT, Alabama’s workforce development agency where she designs training programs to prepare Alabama citizens for jobs at the state’s new and expanding businesses. Dr. Haren Conely is also the founder of Questia Corps, a social impact training consultancy. Her research focuses on the intersections of lifelong learning, civic engagement, and technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Adult Education from Auburn University, a M.R.P. in City and Regional Planning from Cornell University, a M.Ed. in Instructional Technology from Kent State University, and a M.L.A. in English from Auburn Montgomery University.  Podcast Transcript

Yan Dai is the co-author of Chapter 6. She is currently a Ph.D. candidate in the Educational Psychology program at Auburn University. Her research interests include motivation, particularly self-efficacy and self-regulation. She has over 15 years of experience as an ESL instructor in China, and was recognized as the FLTR (Foreign Language Teaching and Research) Outstanding Mentor for guiding a student to victory in the National English Contest in China. Podcast Transcript

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. Podcast Transcript

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. Podcast Transcript

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.  Episode Transcript

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. Episode Transcript

Dr. Jan Schiller is a Helmut Schmidt University researcher with a background in sociology and educational philosophy. In this episode, he highlights Bildung's importance to adult education and lifelong learning. This chapter highlights the digital transformations critical to higher education and learning in later life. Episode Transcript

Dr. Shermaine Barrett has been involved in adult education for many years, including environmental education for community leaders in Jamaica. In this episode, she shares how adult learning is about preparing people for the world of work. As educators, we need to understand our learners and engage them with a holistic approach that develops the skills and competencies needed in the 21st century. Episode Transcript

In this podcast episode, Dr. Lisa Breitschwerdt shares her research on the professionalization of adult education at the University of Wurzburg. She loves being a researcher and learning in the international context. Her passion and transition into adult learning came from her study of pedagogy in Bavaria, and she wants to help others enjoy and understand the broad field of adult learning. ⁠Episode Transcript

Adult and Higher Education FutureTech ChatGPT has abundant potential to become a unique transformational learning tool for adult learners throughout the life course. However, the initial reaction of educators to the emergence of ChatGPT has been mixed. In this episode, we explore ChatGPT as an AI powered education virtual assistant for Lifelong Learning. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.

Adult and Higher Education FutureTech Smart digital technologies have allowed mobile app learning providers to quickly optimize their platforms to respond to the personalized needs of learners. AHE organizations are daring to innovate as they continue to deploy digital innovations to provide smart, intelligent, and immersive classrooms. On this episode,we explore the evolution of smart classroom environments. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.

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 explored how immersive technologies are disrupting traditional learning and educational environments. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.

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?

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.

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?

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? References Harman, M. (2021). The Role of Digital Learning Platforms in the Academic Growth of Students. https://kitaboo.com/the-role-of-digital-learning-platforms-in-the-academic-growth-of-students/ (downloaded, 6/18/ 2022). Nichols, T. P., & LeBlanc, R. J. (2020). Beyond apps: Digital literacies in a platform society. The Reading Teacher, 74(1), 103-109. Shoikova, E., Nikolov, R., & Kovatcheva, E. (2017). Conceptualising of smart education. Electrotech. Electron. E+ E, 52. Urh, M., Vukovic, G., & Jereb, E. (2015). The model for introduction of gamification into e-learning in higher education. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 197, 388-397. Wang, X., Chen, W., Qiu, H., Eldurssi, A., Xie, F., & Shen, J. (2020, November). A Survey on the E-learning platforms used during COVID-19. In 2020 11th IEEE Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON) (pp. 0808-0814). IEEE. 10 Best Online Learning Platforms In 2022 To Jumpstart Your Career. https://sites.google.com/site/videoblocksreview/online-learning-platforms

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. Episode Transcript

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. 

Conversations from the Front Porch 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.

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.

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Simone C. O. Conceição about workloads for faculty: online and face-to-face. Dr. Conceição, Ph.D. is Professor Emerita in the Department of Administrative Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and owner of SCOC Consulting. 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 Nuala McGuinn about the value of communication, creating community, and being gracious to students and faculty. Nuala is the Director of the Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development at the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway.  Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Information Literacy This podcast is a continuation of our series on different forms of literacy. We have discussed visual and graphic literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship. In this podcast episode, Dr. Lillian Hill focuses on social media literacy: definitions, benefits, and strategies for protecting privacy, engaging in respectful online communication, and avoiding falling victim to misinformation and online scams. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Ryan J. Petty about the value of communication, creating community, and being gracious to students and faculty. Dr. Petty is the Dean of the Heller College of Business (HCB) at Roosevelt University, as well as a tenured Associate Professor of Human Resource Management.  Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations on Learning Design This episode features David Kelly, CEO of the Learning Guild, who was interviewed by Les Howles earlier this year at a national conference.  David provides a critical but optimistic perspective on the current state of learning experience design (LXD) and how it needs to become more than a buzz word. Audio transcript can be found in the ⁠online forum⁠.

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Sarah Bond about teaching online and maintaining work/life balance. Dr. Bond is an instructional designer and online instructor at Oakland City University School of Business. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Conversations on Learning Design In this episode of Conversations on Learning Design, Les Howles interviews Dr. Michael Allen. Often considered the godfather of e-learning, Dr. Allen shares his thoughts about learning experience design (LXD) and offers a key strategy for creating meaningful and impactful learning experiences. Audio transcript can be found in the ⁠online forum⁠.

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Matt Simoneau about barriers to online learning. Dr. Simoneau is an Associate Professor in career and technical education at the University of Wisconsin – Stout where he teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in career and technical education topics. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Information Literacy For several weeks now, we have been talking about different forms of literacy, beginning with basic literacy, “the ability to comprehend and create a variety of written texts, encompassing knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and discourse features alongside reading and writing skills” (Pegrum et al., 2014, p. 8). In this episode of Information Literacy, Dr. Lilian Hill discusses cultural literacy and its links to awareness, sensitivity, competence, and humility. Listen to the episode and join the online forum. Reference Pegrum, M., Hockley, N., & Dudeny, G. (2014). Digital literacies. Routledge.

Information Literacy Digital Literacy is the ability to "find, evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information; and developing digital citizenship and the responsible use of technology” (Museum and Library Services Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-340, 22 Dec. 2010). In this episode of Information Literacy, Dr. Lilian Hill defines digital literacy, compares it with other types of literacy, identifies the digital literacy skills and proficiencies needed to function in society, and provides practical examples of why we need digital literacy skills today. Listen to the episode and join the online forum. Reference Museum and Library Services Act of 2010, Pub. L. 111-340, 22 Dec. 2010. Retrieved from https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/PLAW-111publ340

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Tricia Berry about remote supervision in higher education. Dr. Berry is the Associate Dean and Director of Clinical and Practicum Programs for Purdue University Global.  Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Information Literacy Media literacy involves interpreting and creating information in multiple media, including radio, television, videos, social media, printed text, and digital information. In this podcast episode, Lilian Hill defines media literacy, compares it with digital literacy, and identifies the problems with the lack of media literacy and the skills needed today to function in society. Listen to the episode and join the online forum.

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Robert Mizzi about digital teaching strategies. Dr. Mizzi is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, Canada. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.

Reflective and Creative Practice for Adult Educators Our relationship and beliefs about time impact our daily activity and our educational undertakings yet these time perspectives are learned and can be changed. In this episode, Dr. Kathy Lohr describes one typology of time perspective described in the literature and how it can be applied in the adult classroom. By integrating reflective activities such as stories that encourage accomplishment, gratitude, and endeavor, we as facilitators help our adult learners develop balance and flexibility. Join the online forum and share your insights.

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Dionne Rosser-Mims on her own reflections as a Dean. Dr. Rosser-Mims is a Full Professor of adult education and Dean of the College of Education at Troy University. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum.