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    Book Review: Uncommon Sense Teaching

    February 14, 2025

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this episode, Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles review “Uncommon Sense Teaching,” which explores practical insights into effective learning by leveraging neuroscience and cognitive psychology, providing easy-to-understand strategies and tools for enhancing classroom teaching. Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better. Podcast links Resources  Chat with us!   

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    Transform Your Teaching: Behind the Scenes with Dr. Rob McDole

    February 7, 2025

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this episode, Dr. Jared Pyles and Ryan Liming chat with Rob about what he does in his spare time, what he’s reading, what he’s playing, and his life-changing experience at Stumptown Coffee Roasters in Portland, OR. Enjoy another behind-the-scenes peek!  Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better. Podcast links Resources  Chat with us!   

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    Transform Your Teaching’s 100th Episode – 100 Second Segments

    January 31, 2025

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteJoin Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles as they celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast! Guests from previous episodes will make brief appearances and ask Rob and Jared questions that they have to answer in 100 seconds. The kicker: Rob and Jared have no clue who’s coming on. At whatever point you joined us on this podcast journey, thank you for listening. Here’s to 100 more!  Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better.  Podcast links Resources  Chat with us! 

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    Transform Your Teaching: Approaching GAI Ethics from A Community-Based Perspective

    January 24, 2025

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteDoes community have an impact on ethical AI usage? What problems arise when individuals or organizations have differing ethical approaches? Join Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles as they chat with Dr. Ross Perkins (Associate Professor of Educational Technology at Boise State University) and Dr. Dave Mulder (Professor and Department Chair in the Education Department at Dordt University). Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better.  Podcast links Resources  Chat with us! 

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    Transform Your Teaching: Approaching Ethical Usage of AI Thoughtfully and Without Fear

    January 17, 2025

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat is at stake when making decisions about using GAI? What kind of questions need to be asked and answered before using AI in higher education? Join Dr. Rob McDole as he chats with Dr. David Slade, Provost and Professor of Spanish at Berry College. Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better.  Podcast links Resources  Chat with us! 

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    Transform Your Teaching: Defining Ethical Usage of GAI in Higher Education

    January 10, 2025

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteWe’re starting the new year with a miniseries on the ethical usage of GAI in higher education. In this first episode, Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles discuss a definition with Dr. David Mulder from Dordt University.   Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better.  Podcast links Resources  Chat with us! 

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    Transform Your Teaching: [Re-Air] Objectives with Dr. Haisong Ye

    January 3, 2025

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this episode originally aired November 24, 2023, Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles joined forces with Dr. Haisong Ye who has a PhD from Indiana State University and is an instructional designer in the CTL at Cedarville University. Together they discussed the principles for effective objectives by creating a course on how to make a good cup of coffee.   Podcast links Resources  Chat with us! 

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    Transform Your Teaching: [Re-Air] The Philosophy of Servant Teaching

    December 27, 2024

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this episode originally aired February 17, 2023, Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles introduced the topic of “Servant Teaching.” They discussed the philosophy behind servant teaching and provided the biblical basis for being a servant teacher.  Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better.  Podcast links Resources  Chat with us! 

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    Transform Your Teaching: 2024 Reflections

    December 20, 2024

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn this episode, Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles reflect on all that happened with the show in 2024. They discuss the progress that the show has made, some of their favorite moments of the year, and consider new ideas for 2025.  Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better.  Podcast links Resources  Chat with us! 

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    Transform Your Teaching: Backchannel Communication in an Online Doctorate Program 

    December 13, 2024

    Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat is backchannel communication, and what effects can it have on students in a cohort? In this episode, Dr. Rob McDole, Dr. Jared Pyles, and several members of Jared’s cohort at Boise State (Dr. Arielle Horan, Daniel Singletary, Dr. Jamie Vick, and Kim Woodruff) discuss how backchannel communication can create a sense of community and build relationships among distance learning students.  Podcast links Resources Chat with us! 

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