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Simon Says: Educate!
by Simon Robot
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 #62: The AI+OER Institute 2026
In Episode #62 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe and Kristin Copeland discuss the upcoming AI + OER Institute 2026, a free virtual event hosted by Clover Park Technical College on August 7 and 8, 2026. Together, they reflect on how the institute has evolved from its original focus on open...
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Episode #61: Unpacking the Ethics of AI in Education w/Stephen Downes
In Episode #61 of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff Cain interviews Stephen Downes, Researcher at the National Research Council Canada and pioneer of Connectivism and the modern MOOC. Stephen examines nine commonly cited AI ethical principles and makes the case that what gets labeled "ethical" in AI...
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Episode #60: Zines in Higher Ed w/ Meredith Tummeti
In Episode #60 of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff Cain interviews Meredith Tummeti, librarian at Centralia College and leader of a growing zine initiative on campus. Meredith shares how a simple mini-zine evolved into a thriving culture of student-created work, research-based assignments, and a full...
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Episode #59: AI Essentials w/ Joni Gutierrez
In Episode #59 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe is joined by Joni Gutierrez, co-chair of the Washington State ELC AI Task Force and accessible technology specialist at Tacoma Community College. Together, they reflect on the launch of the new AI Essentials course created for Washington’s...
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Episode #58: STEAM, SEL, and OER w/ Dr. Natasha Maria Gomes
In Episode #58 of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff Cain interviews Dr. Natasha Maria Gomes, author of Keep Calm and STEAM Ahead: A Handbook for Educators. Natasha shares her journey from French instructor to open education advocate, and how her work combines arts-based learning with STEM and...
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Episode #57: Equity, Justice, and AI w/Maha Bali
In Episode #57 of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff Cain interviews Dr. Maha Bali, Professor of Practice at the American University in Cairo, about social justice, open education, and the ethical complexities of AI in the classroom. Maha shares her journey into critical pedagogy, explains the…
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Episode #56: Amplifying Black Faculty Voices w/Khairo Bray
In episode #56 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe continues the Amplifying Black Faculty Voices series with faculty counselor Khairo Bray. Khairo shares his journey from Tennessee to Clover Park, reflecting on his experiences as a Black, queer professional in higher education. He discusses…
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Episode #55: Amplifying Black Faculty Voices w/Chas Gardner Sr.
In episode #55 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe continues the Amplifying Black Faculty Voices series with guest Chas Gardner Sr., an Adult Basic Education and College 102 instructor at Clover Park Technical College. Chas shares his journey from military service to becoming a student and...
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Episode #54: Amplifying Black Faculty Voices w/Darryl Owens
In episode #54 ofSimon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe and Darryl Owens explore the evolution of graphic design technology at Clover Park Technical College. They discuss how industry advancements have shaped the curriculum, emphasizing the integration of AI, remote learning, and interdisciplinary...
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Episode #53: Amplifying Black Faculty Voices w/Anthony Hickenbottom
In honor of Black History Month,Simon Says: Educate! launches theAmplifying Black Faculty Voices series. In this episode, Ronald Lethcoe interviews Anthony Hickonbottom, HVAC faculty member at Clover Park Technical College. Anthony shares his journey as the first Black HVAC instructor in...
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Episode #52: Classroom Management w/Jill Donnelly
In Episode #52, Ronald Lethcoe interviews Jill Donnelly, a dual credit instructor at Renton Technical College, about strategies for managing classrooms with diverse and multi-generational student populations. Jill shares insights on creating engaging environments for students ranging from…
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Episode #51: Khanmigo Teacher Tools
In Episode #51, the Teaching and Learning Center team at Clover Park Technical College discusses Khanmigo Teacher Tools, an AI-powered suite designed to support educators in saving time and enhancing instruction. The team highlights tools such as the real-world context generator, reading level...
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Episode #50: A Retrospective on the TLC
In the milestone 50th episode of Simon Says Educate, the Clover Park Technical College Teaching and Learning Center team reflects on their journey, achievements, and plans. Kristin Copeland, Ronald Lethcoe, Geoff Cain, and James Shumate discuss the center’s origins in 2017, rapid expansion during...
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Episode #49: Difficult Conversation Scripts
In Episode #49 of Simon Says: Educate, host Ronald Lethcoe and the full Teaching and Learning Center team discuss strategies for navigating difficult conversations in the classroom, especially in a tense pre-election environment. Dean Kristin Copeland emphasizes the importance of fostering...
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Episode #48: Fall Book Group w/Sean Briggs
In Episode #48, Ronald Lethcoe interviews Sean Briggs, a faculty counselor, to discuss the upcoming Fall Book Group at Clover Park Technical College. The group will focus on The Educator’s Guide to LGBTQ+ Inclusion by Chris Shane, aimed at fostering inclusivity in education. Sean highlights the...
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Episode #47: Action Mapping
In Episode #47 of "Simon Says: Educate," host Ronald Lethcoe revisits the topic of course learning outcomes in preparation for the upcoming Outcomes and Assessment Day at Clover Park Technical College. Ronald introduces the concept of action mapping by Cathy Moore as an effective approach to...
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Episode #46: AI Institute Sneak Peek Podcast
In Episode #46 of "Simon Says: Educate," members of the Clover Park Technical College TLC discuss sessions from the upcoming AI Institute on August 9th and 10th, 2024. Highlights include presentations on ethical AI use, creating custom AI models, and integrating AI in education while maintaining...
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Episode #45: From Open Content to Deep Understanding
In Episode #45 of "Simon Says: Educate," host Ronald Lethcoe presents a recording from the 2024 Teach & Learn with AI conference in Orlando, where the Teaching and Learning Center team from Clover Park Technical College shared their innovative approaches. Kristin Copeland, Ronald, and Geoff Cain...
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Episode #44: From Student to Employee w/Sean Thompson
In Episode #44 of "Simon Says: Educate," host Ronald Lethcoe interviews Sean Thompson, the Student Technology Coordinator at Clover Park Technical College. Sean shares his journey from being a student to landing his current role, emphasizing the importance of networking, tailoring resumes, and...
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Episode #43: Preparing Students for the Workforce w/Dr. Thomas Broxson
In Episode #43 of "Simon Says: Educate," host Ronald Lethcoe interviews Dr. Thomas Broxson, the Vice President for Instruction at Clover Park Technical College, about the college's strategies for preparing students for the workforce. They discuss hands-on training, industry partnerships, and...
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Episode #42: Industry Partnerships w/Claire Korschinowski
In Episode #42 of "Simon Says: Educate," host Ronald Lethcoe interviews Claire Korschinowski, the Dean of Instruction for Aerospace Technology, Manufacturing, and Workforce at Clover Park Technical College. They discuss how her programs prepare students for careers in aerospace and manufacturing…
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Episode #41: Retention (part 2) w/Roberta Wirth
In Episode #41 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Ronald Lethcoe continues his conversation with Roberta Wirth, a dental faculty member at Clover Park Technical College. They delve deeper into the strategies and practices that Roberta uses to retain students in her dental program. Key points include the...
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Episode #40: Retention (part 1) w/Roberta Wirth
In Episode #40 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Ronald Lethcoe interviews Roberta Wirth, a dental faculty member at Clover Park Technical College, about student retention. In part 1 of this 2-part interview, they discuss challenges like financial aid, childcare, and preparedness, and how they are...
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Episode #39: Human Connection in Student Retention w/Elizabeth Stewart
In Episode #39 of "Simon Says: Educate!", guest host James Shumate interviews Elizabeth Stewart, a professor at Clover Park Technical College, about student retention. Elizabeth shares insights from her experience as an ESL Pathways Navigator and emphasizes the importance of measuring retention...
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Episode #38: Student Success and Retention w/Dr. Irene Hauzinger
In Episode #38 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Ronald Lethcoe from the Teaching and Learning Center at CPTC continues the CARES series by discussing student retention and completion. Joined by Dr. Irene Hausinger, the Director of Advising and Counseling, they explore retention challenges, strategies,...
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Episode #37: Global Accessibility Day (part 2) w/Dr. Austin Donovan
In Episode #37 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Global Accessibility Day Part 2, Austin Donovan continues discussing UDL and accessibility in education. She emphasizes the need for clear, consistent communication across various platforms and proposes incorporating multiple formats for instructions to...
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Episode #36: Global Accessibility Day (part 1 of 2) w/Austin Donovan
In Episode #36 of "Simon Says: Educate!", Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Part 1, Austin Donovan discusses the importance of accessibility and UDL in education. She highlights creating equitable, flexible learning environments and ensuring all students, especially those with learning...
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Episode #35: Universal Design for Learning w/Simon Robot
In Episode #35 of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff Cain interviews Simon Robot, powered by ChatGPT, to discuss Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and AI's role in education. Simon explains UDL's principles of providing multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression for all students. He...
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Episode #34: A Student's Perspective on Care in the Classroom w/Lydia
In Episode #34 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald explores the student perspective on Clover Park Technical College's community of care. Student Lydia Foster highlights the importance of personalized learning, supportive instructors, and career guidance. They discuss strategies like student...
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Episode #33: Classroom Community w/Jazmin Gutierrez
In Episode #33 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald and Jazmin discuss strategies for teaching ESL and fostering a sense of belonging for diverse learners. Jazmin emphasizes cultural sensitivity, community-building activities (including games!), and collaboration with external resources to support...
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Episode #32: EDI Book Club w/Thomas Oliver
In Episode #32 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald and Thomas delve into the importance of using controversial literature to foster empathy, understanding, and inclusion on campus. They explore the power of storytelling in helping us connect with experiences different from our own, highlighting how a...
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Episode #31: TLC CARES
In episode #31 of Simon Says: Educate!, the TLC Team introduces the CARES acronym, outlining the Clover Park Technical College Teaching and Learning Center's goals for Community of Care, Access, Retention and Completion, Employment, and Sustainability. The episode features discussions on…
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Episode #30: Curriculum & Instructional Design w/Austin & James
In Episode #30 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald introduces James and Austin, new members of the curriculum and instructional design team, who share insights on the transition to online education and designing for neurodiverse learners, while also discussing strategies to optimize online learning...
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Episode #29: Generative AI w/Meagan Sanders
In Episode #29 of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff Cain interviews Dr. Meagan Sanders about the significant role of instructional design at the Alamo Colleges District, highlighting its importance in faculty support and student success. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by AI in...
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Episode #28: The Future of EdTech w/Kevin Storm Jorgensen
In Episode #28 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe has an engaging reunion with Kevin Storm Jorgensen, his former classmate from the Learning Design and Technology master's program at San Diego State University. They delve into the transformative impact of AI in education, discussing the...
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Episode #27: Professional Development Path Update
In Episode #27 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe, Kristin Copeland, and Geoffrey Cain engage in a comprehensive discussion about realigning their professional development track to better support faculty, incorporating gamified modules for more engaging learning experiences. They reflect on...
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Episode #26: Instructional Design w/Sarah Mickel
In Episode #26 of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff Cain interviews Sara Mickel from Peninsula College about the intersection of education and technology. Mickel discusses her accidental journey into instructional design and her current role as eLearning administrator. She emphasizes the importance of...
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Episode #25: Lilly Conference w/Dion Alexander
In Episode #25 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe interviews Dion Alexander, a math instructor at Clover Park Technical College, about his innovative approach to education presented at the Lilly conference. The episode delves into directed self-placement (DSP) and co-requisite support,...
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Episode #24: Caring Conversations w/Jovan McCoy
In Episode 24 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe has a meaningful conversation with Jovan McCoy from the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Clover Park Technical College. They focus on 'Caring Conversations', designed to create a nurturing and inclusive campus environment. The...
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Episode #23: AI Series - Educational Innovation w/Brett Christie
In Episode 23 of Simon Says: Educate!, Geoff Cain talks with Brett Christie, Ph.D., VP of Educational Innovation & Inclusivity at Alchemy, about AI's role in education. Christie, an expert in educational innovation, delves into AI's integration in learning environments. He highlights AI's…
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Episode #22: AI Series - AI in Education w/Dionna Faherty
In Episode 22 of Simon Says: Educate!, English teacher Dionna Faherty from Clover Park Technical College discusses integrating Generative AI into English 101. She innovatively uses AI for various stages of essay writing, including brainstorming and thesis development. Dionna emphasizes teaching...
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Episode #21: AI Series - AI in Education w/Elena Guel
In Episode 21 of Simon Says: Educate!, we meet Elena Guel from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, who shares her instructional design journey. Initially skeptical of AI, Elena now sees its educational potential. She discusses AI tools' role in efficient lesson planning, while addressing...
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Episode #20: AI Series - AI Conference w/Diane Follett
ChatGPT In Episode 20 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe and Diane Follett discuss AI in education post the 2023 Creative Commons Global Summit. They explore AI’s integration with open resources and licensing. Diane, enriched by the summit, talks about AI's role in administrative efficiency...
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Episode #19: Fall 2023 Faculty In-Service Day
In Episode 19 of Simon Says: Educate!, the spotlight is on the Fall 2023 Faculty In-Service at Clover Park Technical College's Teaching and Learning Center. The episode delves into the planning and execution of this event, with a forward-looking perspective on future professional development....
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Episode #18: Ungrading (part 2 of 2) w/Dionna Faherty and Eric Stokes
In Episode 18 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ungrading Part 2, Ronald Lethcoe continues the enlightening discussion with Eric Stokes and Dionna Faherty. They delve further into the nuances of ungrading in education, where Eric and Dionna share real-world experiences. They tackle the misconception that...
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Episode #17: Ungrading (part 1 of 2) w/Eric Stokes and Dionna Faherty
In Episode 17 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ungrading Part 1, Ronald Lethcoe, Eric Stokes, and Dionna Faherty discuss "ungrading" at Clover Park Technical College. Ronald moderates as Eric, a chemistry professor, and Dionna, an English lead, share their experiences. They explore ungrading's shift from...
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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: Liquid Syllabus w/Alex Dejean
In Episode 15 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald Lethcoe and Alex Dejean explore the innovative "liquid syllabus." This dynamic tool transforms traditional educational approaches, offering a personalized, accessible syllabus that enhances student engagement and learning experiences. They discuss the...
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Episode #14: Inclusive Syllabi w/Diane Follett
In Episode 14 of Simon Says: Educate!, Ronald and guest Diane Follett explore the concept of inclusive syllabi in education. The episode features Diane's journey, which led her from studying Russian to her enthusiasm for teaching English as a Second Language. They delve into the importance of...
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Episode #13: Observations w/Tiffany Smith
In Episode 13 of Simon Says: Educate!, we welcome Tiffany Smith for an insightful discussion on the observation process in professional development. This episode focuses on the pivotal roles of mentorship and community building in enhancing teacher agency. We delve into the concept of "teaching...
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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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