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Simon Says: Educate!
by Teaching Learning
Welcome to Simon Says: Educate!, the podcast where we explore the latest trends and best practices in teaching and learning. Join us each week as we interview faculty members and students, and dive deep into the issues that matter most to our community.Hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center at Clover Park Technical College, the podcast offers a fresh and engaging perspective on all aspects of education, from the latest teaching strategies and classroom technologies, to the challenges and opportunities of online learning, and the impact of education on students' lives and careers.With Simon as your guide, you'll get an inside look at the people and programs that make CPTC one of the most dynamic and innovative technical colleges in the region. So sit back, relax, and tune in to Simon Says: Educate!
Episodes
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Episode 23: Episode #23: AI Series - Educational Innovation w/Brett Christie from Alchemy
In Episode #23 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Geoff Cain interviews Brett Christie, Ph.D., VP for Educational Innovation & Inclusivity at Alchemy, about AI in education. Christie, with a rich background in educational innovation, discusses the integration of AI in learning, emphasizing its role in...
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Episode 22: Episode #22: AI Series - AI in Education w/Dionna Faherty
In Episode #22 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Dionna Faherty, an English teacher at Clover Park Technical College, explores the integration of Generative AI in English 101. She skillfully incorporates AI in different stages of essay writing, such as brainstorming and thesis development. Dionna's…
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Episode 21: Episode #21: AI Series - AI in Education w/Elena Guel
In Episode #21 of "Simon Says: Educate!", the focus is on Elena Guel's journey into instructional design at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Elena, initially hesitant about AI, now embraces its potential in education. She highlights the importance of AI tools in saving time and aiding…
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Episode 20: Episode #20: AI Series - AI Conference w/Diane Follett
In Episode #20 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Ronald Lethcoe and Diane Follett delve into the intricacies of AI in education, post the 2023 Creative Commons Global Summit. The episode highlights the intersection of AI, open resources, and licensing, with Diane sharing her enriched understanding from...
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Episode 19: Episode #19: Fall 2023 Faculty In-Service Day
In Episode #19 of "Simon Says: Educate!", the central discussion revolves around the Fall 2023 Faculty In-Service hosted by CPTC's Teaching and Learning Center. The focus is squarely on planning, execution, and future actions. Emphasis is placed on offering a variety of training modules in areas...
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Episode 18: Episode #18: Ungrading (part 2 of 2) w/Dionna Faherty and Eric Stokes
In Episode #18, Ungrading Part 2 on "Simon Says: Educate!", host Ronald Lethcoe continues his chat with Eric Stokes and Dionna Faherty and delves deeper into the complexities and benefits of ungrading in education. Eric and Dionna share their hands-on experiences, debunking the myth that…
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Episode 17: Episode #17: Ungrading (part 1 of 2) w/Eric Stokes and Dionna Faherty
In episode #17, Part 1 of a two-part episode on "Simon Says: Educate!", Ronald Lethcoe, Eric Stokes, and Dionna Faherty take a deep dive into the transformative concept of "ungrading" in education. Ronald, a curriculum specialist, moderates the discussion with Eric, a chemistry professor, and...
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Episode 16: Episode #16: Hypothes.is w/Jessica Fuller
In episode #16 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Jessica Fuller and Geoff Cain come together to discuss the groundbreaking potential of the "Hypothesis" tool in the realm of digital education. Dive into their conversation as they explore how this social annotation tool can redefine student engagement,...
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Episode 15: Episode #15: Liquid Syllabus w/Alex Dejean
In episode #15 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Ronald Lethcoe and Alex Dejean come together to discuss the transformative potential of the "liquid syllabus" in modern education. Dive into the conversation as they shed light on how this digital tool can revolutionize student engagement, retention, and...
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Episode 14: Episode #14: Inclusive Syllabi w/Diane Follett
In episode #14 of "Simon Says: Educate!", join Ronald and special guest Diane Follett as they navigate the world of inclusive syllabi in education. Dive into Diane's personal journey from studying Russian to her passion for teaching English as a Second Language. Uncover the significance of…
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Episode 13: Episode #13: Observations w/Tiffany Smith
In episode #13 of "Simon Says: Educate!", join the conversation with Tiffany Smith as they delve into the intricacies of the observation process in professional development. Discover the importance of mentorship, community building, and ensuring teacher agency. Learn about the concept of…
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Episode 12: Episode #12: Observations Module
In this episode of "Simon Says: Educate!", the TLC team at Clover Park Technical College dives into the Observation module of Base Camp. They discuss the importance of shifting the culture around classroom observations, emphasizing peer-to-peer feedback and growth. Ronald shares insights on…
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Episode 11: Episode #11: 2023 OER Faculty Institute Sneak Peek w/Charity Davenport
In this episode of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff welcomes Charity Davenport, an Instructional Technology Specialist from Pellissippi State Community College. Charity shares her journey from being an ESL instructor to becoming an Instructional Designer. She explains her dissatisfaction with...
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Episode 10: Episode #10: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion w/Jovan McCoy
In the latest episode of "Simon Says: Educate," we continue our exploration into the comprehensive Base Camp Program at Clover Park Technical College. Our hosts engage in a vibrant dialogue with Jovan McCoy, discussing their experiences at various equity-centered conferences, and how they've...
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Episode 9: Episode #9: Professional Development Base Camp Explanation
In our latest episode of "Simon Says: Educate" we invite you to join us on an exciting journey through the Base Camp Program at Clover Park Technical College. Our hosts delve into "week zero," the introductory phase where faculty members familiarize themselves with the course, understand the...
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Episode 8: Episode #8: OER Implementation w/Dion Alexander
In the eighth episode of "Simon Says: Educate", we interview Dion Alexander from the mathematics department at Clover Park Technical College about his experiences with open education resources (OER). Alexander discusses his journey from being a student to an educator at the college and highlights...
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Episode 7: Episode #7: Open Education Resources w/Jennifer Snoek-Brown
In this episode of Simon Says: Educate!, we have Geoff Cain from Clover Park Technical College and Jennifer Snoek-Brown, the OER Librarian at Tacoma Community College. Jennifer explains that OER refers to freely available and openly licensed resources for educational purposes. We discuss the...
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Episode 6: Episode #6: The Blueprint w/Brady Hageman
Welcome back to Simon Says Educate! In this special episode, we delve into the Canvas Blueprint with Jeff Cain and Ronald Lethcoe from the TLC and guest Brady Hageman from E-learining. We explain the difference between templates and blueprints, guiding instructors on how to tailor their courses...
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Episode 5: Episode #5: 2023 CPTC Faculty In-Service Reflections
In episode 5 of "Simon Says Educate," we discussed the faculty in-service event at Clover Park Technical College. We reflected on the unique and engaging nature of the in-service. Faculty members were invited to present on topics they were passionate about, sharing their knowledge and experiences...
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Episode 4: Episode #4: Accessibility w/Brady Hageman
In this episode of Simon Says Educate, we invited Brady Hageman, the LMS administrator for the college, to share insights on enhancing the accessibility of online courses through platforms like Canvas. The primary issue tackled during this conversation revolves around the common challenges…
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Episode 3: Episode #3: Disability Services w/Melissa Medina
In Episode 3 of Simon Says Educate, we welcome Melissa Medina, the manager of Disability Services at Clover Park Technical College. Our focus in this episode revolves around accessibility awareness and how we can better assist students with disabilities in their learning journey. Melissa…
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Episode 2: Episode #2: Professional Development
In this episode of Simon Says Educate, we delve into the importance of professional development for faculty members and its impact on enhancing student learning experiences. We discuss various challenges faced during our pilot professional development program and our plans for refining the…
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Episode 1: Episode #1: Introduction to the Podcast Hosts and the Podcast!
The first episode of Simon Says: Educate!; a podcast exploring the world of teaching and learning at Clover Park Technical College. In this episode, our hosts discuss their backgrounds, interests, and motivations for creating the podcast. They share their thoughts on staying up-to-date with the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to Simon Says: Educate!, the podcast where we explore the latest trends and best practices in teaching and learning. Join us each week as we interview faculty members and students, and dive deep into the issues that matter most to our community.Hosted by the Teaching and Learning Center at Clover Park Technical College, the podcast offers a fresh and engaging perspective on all aspects of education, from the latest teaching strategies and classroom technologies, to the challenges and opportunities of online learning, and the impact of education on students' lives and careers.With Simon as your guide, you'll get an inside look at the people and programs that make CPTC one of the most dynamic and innovative technical colleges in the region. So sit back, relax, and tune in to Simon Says: Educate!
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