Tales 4 Teaching

Join Joan Sutherland as she discusses the development of industry partnerships supporting the Bachelor in Social Work and Occupational Therapy programs at Warrnambool. Hear from Tamara Holmes and Lucinda Watson about their roles, motivations, and the benefits these collaborations bring to students and the local community.

Joan Sutherland talks with Tui Raven, Senior Manager Indigenous Program and Karla Coutts, Lecturer in the Faculty of SEBE Learning Innovation team in a discussion about the Guide for Curriculum Design for First Nations Science. The episode emphasizes the importance of including Indigenous knowledge into science education, highlighting the guide's development process, which involved diverse educators and Indigenous knowledge holders across Australia. This collaboration ensures the guide is both inclusive and practical, aiming to transform the educational experience for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students by fostering a holistic view of science and a respectful, inclusive educational environment. 

In this episode of "Tales for Teaching," Joan Sutherland is joined by Molly Herd and Sofia Paller to discuss the Students Mentoring Staff program at Deakin University. They explore the meaningful connections formed between staff and students, the benefits of the program, and how it fosters a deeper understanding of student experiences. The conversation also delves into the role of AI in higher education and its impact on student interactions. Tune in to hear inspiring stories and insights on building a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

In this episode, we explore the impact of capstone projects and technology integration in higher education. Our guest from Deakin University's School of IT Innovation Group discusses the growth of their capstone program and the importance of industry engagement. The episode highlights the challenges and successes of incorporating AI and online learning, emphasizing the development of entrepreneurial skills. Key insights include shifts in student behaviour and the necessity for educators to stay current with technological advancements. Join us to learn how capstone projects are preparing students for the evolving job market. 

Join us for an insightful podcast as Leon Furze shares the the transformative impact of AI on traditional teaching methods. From personalized learning experiences to innovative assessment tools, we'll uncover how AI is reshaping the educational landscape. Discover practical strategies and insights on how educators can adapt and evolve their teaching practice to harness the full potential of AI in the modern classroom.

Join Joan Sutherland as she talks with Simone and Mahen from the Faculty of Business and Law. They discuss their use of H5P for interactive learning, emphasising the importance of collaboration, communication, and continuous learning in educational technology. Join us to explore their insights and experiences in driving digital transformation in higher education.   

In this episode, I interview the new CIDO and uncover their journey to become CIDO, how they plan to navigate the digital ecosystem in higher education, foster innovation, and secure our educational ecosystem while empowering students and faculty for success. Access transcript: https://dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-82/

In this episode, we delve into Deakin University's innovative Peer TechAssist program, where students take the lead in providing initial tech support on campus. We'll hear firsthand from the student volunteers who are at the forefront of this initiative, learning how they help their peers overcome technical challenges daily. Their stories shed light on the impact of peer-to-peer support and the unintended outcomes of their experiences. Tune in to discover how they didn't just solve technical issues but shaped their communication skills for their future. Transcript: https://dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-81/

Discover the innovative Student TechAssist program in our latest podcast episode, where students take the helm in providing IT support to their peers. Drawing from pedagogical literature, we delve into how this peer-to-peer approach fosters collaborative learning and empowers students to develop valuable skills while enhancing the overall educational experience. Transcript: dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-80/

In this episode, we revisit the pivotal themes of the previous year, from integrating digital tools in teaching and learning to AI, threshold concepts and cybersecurity. This year we explore these conversations further and the ways of integrating technology into teaching and learning. Join us as we share these stories across higher education.

The Tales4Teaching podcast series shared insightful discussions, showcasing the ever-evolving landscape of education. In this episode, I talk you through the themes discussed this year. Each of the guests has kindly shared their thoughts, their insights and practice about these themes.

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Tricia Ong, a Lecturer in Career Education who shares her insights into how educators can effectively incorporate their life experiences into their teaching practices. Access transcript: dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-77/

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Angela An, a cybersecurity academic, about the ways in which she applies active learning strategies in the physical spaces to engage students in authentic and meaningful activities. Access transcript: dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-76/

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Amanda Edgar, Senior Lecturer, Learning Spaces Innovation about the intricacies of both the physical and digital space and the ways in which Deakin is reshaping how we interact in these spaces for teaching and learning. Transcript: dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-75/

In this episode, Joan Sutherland takes through the common theme of Indigenous knowledges in higher education. Through interviews from various perspectives, Joan shares the common themes that have been shared for you to get started embedding Indigenous knowledge in your unit.

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Jamie Wheelahan about how she has facilitated connection and communication using technology with her cohort. As the Nursing Course Coordinator at the National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research, and Innovation (NIKERI) Institute, Jamie shares her experiences integrating Microsoft Teams and how her iterative approach has facilitated connection. Access transcript: dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-tal…crosoft-teams/

Teaching threshold concepts through immersive learning and ways in which technology has impacted their teaching.

In this episode, Joan Sutherland talks to Associate Professor Joanne O’Mara, and Associate Professor Glenn Auld, where they share how they have embedded the Acknowledgement of Country in the literacy units they teach. They explore the role of literacy in empowering pre-service teachers to feel empowered to embed indigenous knowledges into their teaching practice. 

In this episode, Joan Sutherland takes you on a reflective journey through the last four episodes of Tales4Teaching, exploring AI through interviews with students, academics and the Director of the Digital Learning team. Joan also shares a personal experience that reinforced the importance of keeping the human in the loop. Transcript: dteach.deakin.edu.au/transcript-ep-70/

Joan Sutherland speaks to Josh Kilinc, a third-year computer science student at Deakin University, about the ways students can shape the AI landscape and increase their sense of belonging and community.

In this podcast, we explore how ChatGPT can support the research process by speeding up the information-gathering stage. Far from taking away from critical thinking, ChatGPT augments it by providing confidence that all relevant information is considered without replacing human thought processes. We also discuss how reframing the way we think about plagiarism can lead to a holistic approach to education, incorporating AI tools like ChatGPT and fields such as humanities to foster not just doing, but critical thinking about how we do things. Join us to discover how these tools can empower us in the real world and transform our approach to learning and research.

COVID-19 was a massive disruptor to higher education. At Deakin, it provided us with an opportunity to re-imagine what the future of teaching and learning might look like. Building on existing teaching and learning practices, the integrated learning project evaluated the staff and student experiences during this period.  

During 2019, Deakin conducted around 200,000 closed-book exams. The Reimaging Exams Project led by Dr Kelli Nicola-Richmond challenged the role of exams in teaching and learning to create more authentic and inclusive experiences for students. Kelli emphasises that this project wasn’t just about changing the delivery method of exams, it was about facilitating a change in practice.  

In this episode, Tara talks to Anthony about the technology he has used to create a more meaningful learning experience for his students and significantly simplified the administration involved. He explores what he used, how it benefited the whole experience and challenges along the way.

In Episode 45, Joan talks to Rebecca and Erik about how she reimagined her pedagogical principles of country, culture, and connection to the virtual space to redesign her indigenous units. She highlights the importance of authenticity and support in the design and development of these resources.  

In Episode 44, Julien Ugon shares his insights with Laura Tubino into promoting student agency in a first-year mathematics unit. They explore how he has redesigned the unit including the different points of feedback along the way. 

In Episode 43, Jo talks to Dr Nicole Siller from the Deakin Law School about how she actively engages both on-campus and online students in a dual-delivered live class, in a first-year Law unit.

In Episode 42, Joan talks to Emma Giudici, a student intern in Digital Media from the University of Glasgow. She shares why she took part in the internship, the benefits and challenges, and explains the importance of approaching it with an open mind to get the most out of it. 

In Episode 41, Joan speaks to Alan Longmuir about how the emerging ed technologies team created the IdeAR framework to support teaching and learning teams to design and develop immersive learning experiences. 

In this episode, Laura Tubino speaks to Dr Adam Cardilini from Deakin's School of Life and Environmental Sciences about piloting an automated feedback tool, powered by Artificial Intelligence, to provide formative feedback and improve students' writing skills.

In Episode 39, Dr Jo Elliott speaks to Dr Maria Nicholas about using 360-degree video and Deakin's Nyall Precinct to create an immersive and interactive learning experience for Teaching students.

In this Episode, Joan talks to Dr Jessamy Gleeson around designing inclusive experiences for Indigenous students online, exploring strategies that can be used to be more culturally inclusive.