Tea for Teaching

AI Pre-Mortem

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many faculty, administrators, and students often become caught up in the potential benefits of new technology, but do not always consider the long-ter...

Where Did My Time Go?!

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Faculty workload often feels overwhelming. In this episode, Kristin Croyle joins us to discuss strategies that can help us manage time and keep our wo...

Imposter Phenomenon

18 Mar 2026

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Imposter phenomena can deter college students, especially students from historically underrepresented groups, from pursuing majors in STEM disciplines...

The Joyful Online Teacher

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Online classes provide opportunities for students not served by traditional in-person classes, but asynchronous experiences can seem isolating for bot...

Insights From The Field

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast is a recording of a panel session featuring three online learning leaders, that was presented at the SUNY Online Learning Summit on Wedne...

TUnE Bio

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Students planning to major in STEM fields, especially students from groups historically underrepresented in these fields, are often deterred by their ...

Academic Freedom

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Academic freedom in the U.S. is increasingly under attack. In this episode, Kent Kaufman joins us to discuss the legal and contractual origins of, cur...

Inside Mindful Teaching

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In challenging times, it is very easy for educators to be distracted from what we value most in our work. In this episode, Roberta Schnorr joins us to...

A Curated AI Framework

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Students can use AI tools to support or short-circuit their learning. In this episode, Tim Curry joins us to discuss how he uses AI tools to support s...

IDEAS for International Collaboration

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In an increasingly globalized and networked economy, it is important to help students develop intercultural competence. In this episode, Josh McKeown ...

An Educator's Guide to ADHD

21 Jan 2026

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Each student brings individual strengths and challenges to our classroom communities. In this episode, Karen Costa joins us to discuss ways to help st...

The Science of Learning Meets AI

14 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The widespread adoption of and the rapid evolution of generative AI platforms have created substantial challenges for faculty in how we assess student...

Open Exchanges in College Classrooms

07 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ideally, college classrooms provide students with a comfortable but challenging environment in which diverse ideas and viewpoints are openly exchanged...

Supporting Teamwork

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Teamwork skills are highly valued by employers but most faculty have not been trained to create effective team projects. In this episode, Tim Franz an...

Authentic Voice in the Age of AI

24 Dec 2025

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Student use of AI tools presents challenges for faculty teaching writing. In this episode, Anna Mills joins us to discuss when and how AI tools can be...

Teaching with AI

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The rapid evolution of AI tools provides a challenge for educators exploring educational applications. In this episode, José Antonio Bowen joins us t...

Using AI for Project-Based Learning

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Students are motivated to learn when they have autonomy and see the purpose in what they are learning. In this episode, Tara Chklovski joins us to dis...

Negative Examples

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

To understand what a concept is, we must also understand what it is not. In this episode, Bill Goffe joins us to discuss his study of the effect of th...

Why the Magic Matters

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Disney is a common shared cultural experience. In this episode, Jill Peterfeso joins us to discuss how Disney’s pixie dust can hook students and pro...

Teaching from the Same Side

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Antagonistic relationships with students are not uncommon—there is a history of faculty distrust of students. In this episode Michelle Miller joins ...

Empowered

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Women faculty of color in higher ed generally receive little training to prepare them for the challenges, unrelated to their teaching quality, that th...

The Lift

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s easy to become discouraged and disconnected in today’s higher ed climate. In this episode, Kelvin Thompson joins us to discuss his new projec...

Life Skills in the Liberal Arts

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Students engage when they see a connection between what they are learning and their future objectives. In this episode, Angela Bauer joins us to discu...

Teaching More Effectively with ChatGPT

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The rapid evolution of generative AI tools has introduced an expanding set of educational applications. In this episode, Dan Levy and Angela Perez Alb...

One Classroom at a Time

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Students have varied levels of preparation for traditional types of classes and assessments used in colleges. In this episode, David Gooblar joins us ...

Federal Policy Impacts Education

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The U.S. higher education system has been a primary source of research that fuels innovation in science and industry, provides students from low-incom...

Faculty Perspectives on AI

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Faculty adoption and use of AI in higher education varies widely. In this episode, three colleagues from the University of Mississippi: Josh Eyler, Em...

Higher Ed Instructional Design

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Instructional designers have played an increasingly important role in supporting instruction in all modalities. In this episode, Safary Wa-Mbaleka and...

The War on Tenure

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tenure is an employment protection threatened by changes in the labor market as well as declining public attitudes toward higher education and experti...

A Summer to Learn

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine exploring alternative teaching methods in a classroom focused on learning and not grades. In this episode, Russell Marcus joins us to discuss ...

Vibe Coding

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Imagine having the ability to create personalized web applications that address your individualized needs. In this episode, Dave Ghidiu joins us to de...

The University Unfettered

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colleges and universities have survived many challenges. In this episode, Ian McNeely joins us to discuss how public higher ed institutions continued ...

Covering or Teaching

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

New faculty often begin their teaching careers by emulating the teaching methods that they have observed, but these practices are often not consistent...

AI: A Student Perspective

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In past podcasts, we’ve often explored faculty concerns about student use of generative AI. In this episode, Kaija Hoyt joins us to discuss the evol...

Microaggressions

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Microaggressions interfere with the learning process and damage class community. In this episode, Kaija Hoyt joins us to provide a student’s perspec...

Critical Thinking Therapy

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Critical thinking skills are important in an environment where misinformation flourishes. In this episode, Linda Elder joins us to explore strategies ...

Of Many Minds

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Since the pandemic, universities have focused attention on student mental health. In this episode, Rebecca Pope-Ruark and Lee Skallerup Bassette join ...

Preparing for Title II

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Updates to Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act regulations require public colleges to increase their efforts to ensure that digital conten...

Making Technology Fashionable

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Technological change affects all aspects of our lives and our instructional practices must evolve to prepare students for their futures. In this episo...

Snafu Edu

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most books and resources devoted to professional development focus on strategies that faculty can use to create a positive learning environment for ou...

Improving Course Design Using AI

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Generative AI can increase efficiency and support student learning, however students can also use it as a substitute for learning. In this episode, Na...

Multicampus AI Initiative

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Faculty are faced with the need to adjust instructional strategies in response to AI. In this episode,  Racheal Fest and Stephanie Pritchard join us ...

Designing and Facilitating Workshops

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In higher ed, like in most fields, learning continues after employment. In this episode, Tolu Noah joins us to discuss strategies to design and facili...

Title II

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

While the Americans with Disabilities Act has long required digital content to be accessible, specific technical requirements were recently defined in...

UDL 3.0

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Universal Design for Learning (or UDL) framework is based on research on how students learn. In this episode, Tom Tobin, Lillian Nave, and Jennife...

Pacific Oaks' Approach to AI

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Generative AI tools are challenging traditional models of college instruction. In this episode, Camille Huggins, Yolanda Carlos, and Orlando Saiz join...

Culturally Responsive Teaching

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Faculty often struggle to reduce equity gaps and to foster a sense of belonging and inclusion in their classes. In this episode, Courtney Plotts joins...

Teacher by Teacher

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

During the past decade, public confidence in education has been declining. In this episode, SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. joins us to discuss his n...

Don't Let Email Control You

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the challenges facing faculty, staff, and administrators is keeping up with the continuous flow of email. In this episode, Robert Talbert joins...

Critical Teaching Behaviors

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Student feedback is important to improving teaching, but may not be aligned with evidence-based teaching practices. In this episode, Lauren Barbeau an...

Inclusive Math Instruction

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Undergraduate math courses, as traditionally taught, often serve as barriers to entry into many STEM disciplines. In this episode, Aris Winger joins u...

The Opposite of Cheating

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Student use of generative AI tools as a substitute for learning has led to increased concerns about academic dishonesty. In this episode, Tricia Bertr...

Picturing Plattsburgh

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Primary sources can often feel irrelevant and difficult to navigate for students. In this episode, Jessamyn Neuhaus joins us to discuss how student-cr...

Critical Thinking in the Age of AI

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Throughout human history, we have relied on technology to make our work easier. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to discuss how to foster stu...

More Than Words

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many students use generative AI tools to complete writing assignments. In this episode, John Warner joins us to discuss what may be lost when they do ...

Writing Together

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Writing is often perceived as a solitary activity, but this may lead to a sense of isolation. In this episode, Rachael Cayley, Fiona Coll, and Dan New...

Navigating Choppy Waters

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most faculty receive limited information on legal issues associated with their role. In this episode, Kent Kauffman joins us to discuss a new resource...

The Demographic Cliff

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The number of high school graduates in the U.S. is expected to decline for several years. In this episode, Peter Ghazarian joins us to discuss the exp...

Transition to College

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many students experience challenges transitioning from high school to college. In this episode, Beckie Supiano joins us to discuss changes in the K-12...

Chatbots to Support Learning

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Generative AI tools have made it easy to create custom chatbots. In this episode, JeVaughn Lancaster joins us to discuss the process of creating chatb...

Mentor Mindset

05 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many attempts at influencing adolescent behavior fail. In this episode, David S. Yeager joins us to the use of a mentor mindset by faculty members can...

CURE for Engagement

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Authentic learning experiences help to create intrinsic motivation for students. In this episode, Julia Koeppe, Bonnie Hall, Paul Craig, and Rebecca R...

Civic Pedagogies

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Class discussions of public policy issues can be challenging in our politically polarized environment. In this episode, Lauren C. Bell, Allison Rank, ...

Students as Partners

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Faculty members often design and revise courses with limited direct feedback from students. In this episode, Laurel Willingham-McLain and Jacques Safa...

UDL, Access, and AI

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In November 2024, we moderated a panel at the OLC Accelerate Conference that used the universal design for learning (or UDL) framework to consider the...

The Disengaged Teen

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Educators at all levels have raised concerns about growing student disengagement. In this episode, Rebecca Winthrop and Jenny Anderson join us to disc...

Cross-Institutional Peer Observation

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peer observation and peer feedback can be useful resources for faculty professional development. In this episode, Anna Logan, Ann Marie Farrell, and M...

Dance and Math

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Students in math classes often treat math as a set of rules or procedures to be memorized, and do not see it as a creative and powerful way of modelin...

Student Motivation and UDL

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Providing more autonomy can increase students’ intrinsic motivation. In this episode, Chris Hromalik joins us to discuss ways of increasing student ...

Why Don't Students Read?

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There has been a consistent downward trend in the amount of time college students spend reading and completing assignments outside of class. In this e...

The Present Professor

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Faculty often have a teaching persona that they bring to the classroom. In this episode, Liz Norell joins us to discuss the benefits of sharing your a...

Pedagogy for Large Classes

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Building a sense of community is an important component of inclusive teaching. In this episode, Anna Logan and Ann Marie Farrell join us to discuss st...

Teaching Effectively with ChatGPT

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

AI tools can help faculty improve the quality of their teaching and assist students. In this episode, Dan Levy and Angela Perez Albertos join us to di...

Connecting to Core Values

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Engaging and motivating students starts but doesn’t end with inclusion. In this episode, Bryan Dewsbury joins us to discuss ways of connecting class...

Learning Students' Names

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Learning students’ names can be a challenging, but important, component of inclusive teaching. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to discuss ...

A Quest for Success

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Students experiencing academic difficulties are often encouraged or required to complete courses to improve their learning skills. In this episode, An...

Autonomy Supportive Teaching

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Faculty have reported a decline in student engagement during the last few years. In this episode, Jed Locquiao joins us to discuss how the use of auto...

Teaching Digital Storytelling

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Digital storytelling provides students the opportunity to bring their lived experiences into the classroom as creators rather than consumers of knowle...

Becoming a SoTL Scholar

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A growing number of faculty members participate in the scholarship of teaching and learning, or SoTL. In this episode, Janice Miller-Young and Nancy C...

Change Leadership

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Higher educational institutions tend to adapt slowly in response to changing cultural, economic, and  technological environments. In this episode,  ...

Privacy Booths

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are few private quiet spaces on most college campuses where students can record podcasts or converse online with counselors or health care provi...

Essentials of the New Science of Learning

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most freshman students enter college with little knowledge of evidence-based strategies for successfully navigating the college experience. In this ep...

Inclusive Socratic Teaching

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Socratic teaching is a primary pedagogical technique in American law school education. In this episode, Jamie Abrams joins us to discuss barriers this...

Teaching Creativity

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When thinking about creativity, many students (and faculty) believe that they are either creative or not. In this episode, Susan Keller-Mathers joins ...

Class Dismissed

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Institutional racism in the form of redlining and unequal access to educational and housing opportunities have left generations of students without eq...

International College Students

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

International college students face cultural and financial challenges in addition to those all new college students face. In this episode, Peter Ghaza...

Beyond ChatGPT

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Faculty concerns over student use of AI tools often focus on issues of academic integrity. In this episode, Marc Watkins joins us to discussion how th...

Enhancing Inclusive Instruction

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We often don't have the opportunity to hear directly from students about inclusive teaching practices. In this episode, Tracie Addy, Derek Dube, and K...

Extending Kindness

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Beginning faculty often receive warnings that lead to antagonistic relationships with their students. In this episode, Cate Denial joins us to discuss...

Nudging, not Judging

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

During the pandemic, faculty participation in professional development activities expanded dramatically. Faculty involvement, though, has been gradual...

Growth-Mindset Messaging

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First-generation college students, on average, have lower GPAs and higher dropout rates than continuing-generation students. In this episode, Elizabet...

Active Learning Initiative at UGA

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While there is compelling evidence that active learning results in increased student learning, these initiatives often face resistance from students a...

CATs and AI

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Classroom assessment techniques, initially developed at a time when chalk-and-talk instruction was the norm, helped to shift the focus from teacher-ce...

Classroom Assessment Techniques

19 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Classroom assessment techniques can be used to shape instruction to the needs of our students. In this episode, Thomas A. Angelo joins us to discuss t...

New Era - New Urgency

12 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Public confidence in the U.S. educational system has been declining while reports of student disengagement have been rising. In this episode, Deborah ...

Failing Our Future

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The traditional grading system that we are all used to is of relatively recent historical origin. In this episode, Josh Eyler joins us to discuss rese...

Writers' Groups

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Faculty writing groups can help motivate writing, provide peer feedback, and lead to higher quality writing products. In this episode, James Lang, Sar...

Infographic Assignments

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When papers and projects are due at the end of the term, students often procrastinate even when the projects are carefully scaffolded. In this episode...

Learning Losses

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The transition to remote instruction during the COVID19 pandemic resulted in dramatic learning losses. In this episode, Peace Bransberger joins us to ...

The Alan Alda Center

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Graduate programs prepare students to communicate with other scholars in their discipline, but do not generally prepare them to communicate with publi...