Transform Your Teaching
Episodes
Competency-Based Education with Nate Brock
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Nate Brock, Lead Evaluator in the Science Education Department at Western Governors University. They discuss ...
Designing Competency-Based Education Curriculum
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared continue talking about Competency-Based Education, specifically what the design process looks like in developing a CBE ...
What is Competency-Based Education?
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared kick off a new series on Competency-Based Education. They discuss the characteristics of CBE and how it compares with t...
A Conversation with (Ret.) Lt. General Loren Reno
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with (Ret.) Lt. General Loren Reno, Professor of Management and Senior Advisor to the Office of the President at C...
Behind the Scenes with Ryan Liming
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Ryan Liming, a member of the Transform Your Teaching team, to discuss some of the work that goes into produci...
Generative AI Applied: Lessons Learned
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared conclude the series on Generative AI Applied and reflect on the lessons they learned. They also announce the launch of ...
Generative AI Applied with Dr. Jodie Penrod
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Jodie Penrod who has a PhD in Educational/Instructional Technology from Ohio University and is the Chief ...
Generative AI Applied with Dr. Thomas White
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Thomas White, president of Cedarville University. They discuss possible applications of Generative AI at ...
Generative AI Applied with Kim Woodruff
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Kim Woodruff who is the Director of Instructional Design at Manhattan College. They discuss Manhattan College...
Generative AI Applied with Dr. Vladimir Bratic
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Vladimir Bratic who has a PhD in Mass Communication from Ohio University and is an assistant professor of...
Generative AI Applied with Tiffin University Faculty - Part II
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared continue their chat about the use of generative AI in Higher Education with faculty from Tiffin University. They focus ...
Generative AI Applied with Tiffin University Faculty - Part I
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with two faculty members from Tiffin University about the use of Generative AI. Dr. Michelle L. Meadows, Associate...
Live 50th Episode of Transform Your Teaching
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we celebrate the 50th episode of Transform Your Teaching with a live Q&A. Listen as Jared and Rob answer teaching and learning-re...
Generative AI Applied with Dr. Jules White
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Jules White who has a Ph.D. in Computer Science and serves as Senior Advisor to the Chancellor for Genera...
Generative AI Applied - Whisper
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared explore a generative AI tool called “Whisper.” Whisper plays the role of “guest,” and they ask it to provide he...
Generative AI Applied - Introduction
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared start a new series on generative AI and its practical usage in higher education. They provide a general overview of gen...
Coffee Drop: Lessons Learned
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee drop, Rob and Jared reflect on their first year of doing the podcast and share their big takeaways. If you have questions or comments, ...
Communication with Dr. Sandra Yang
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss communication with Dr. Sandra Yang who has a Ph.D. from the University of California, Los Angeles, and serves a...
Instructional Management with Dr. Kevin Jones
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss instructional management with Dr. Kevin Jones who has an Ed.D. from Spalding University and serves as the Dean ...
Content Delivery with Dr. Quentin Schultze
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared revisit content delivery with the return of the podcast’s first guest, Dr. Quentin Schultze. Contact us at ctlpodcast...
Assessments with Dr. David Mulder
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared revisit assessments with Dr. David Mulder, professor of education at Dordt University. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarvi...
Objectives with Dr. Haisong Ye
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss objectives with Dr. Haisong Ye who has a PhD from Indiana State University and is an instructional designer in ...
Coffee Drop: AI TA
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee drop, Rob and Jared are joined by Haisong and newbie to the podcast, Jason to discuss a potential usage of AI as a teaching assistant. ...
A Conversation with Dr. Vladimir Bratic
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob talks with Dr. Vladimir Bratic who has a PhD in Mass Communication from Ohio University and is an assistant professor of Media an...
Building a Community of Inquiry for Effective Online Learning - Adapting to Online Learning and Future Outlook
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared conclude our series on the Community of Inquiry framework by discussing the future of online learning in higher educati...
Building a Community of Inquiry for Effective Online Learning - Cognitive Presence with Dr. Norm Vaughan
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Norm Vaughan who has a PhD in Education from the University of Calgary and is currently a professor in th...
Building a Community of Inquiry for Effective Online Learning - Social Presence with Dr. Sheri Conklin
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared continue the series on COI and discuss social presence with Dr. Sheri Conklin, Assistant Professor in the Department of...
Coffee Drop with Dr. Alicia McCartney (Part 2): Less of a Drop and More of a Thermos
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation Rob and Jared had with Dr. McCartney just couldn’t fit into one drop, so here’s more talk on ChatGPT. They discuss hesitations an...
Building a Community of Inquiry for Effective Online Learning - Instructor Presence with Dr. Patrick Lowenthal
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Jared talks with Dr. Patrick Lowenthal, Professor of Educational Technology at Boise State University. He has a PhD in Educational Le...
Coffee Drop: AECT Conference Day III
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee drop, Jared and Rob are joined by Dr. Haisong Ye. They recap the third day of the AECT Conference in Orlando, Florida. If you have ques...
Coffee Drop: AECT Conference Day II
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee drop, Jared and Rob are joined by Dr. Haisong Ye. They recap the second day of the AECT Conference in Orlando, Florida. If you have que...
Coffee Drop: AECT Conference Day I
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee drop, Jared and Rob are joined by Dr. Haisong Ye. They recap the first day of the AECT Conference in Orlando, Florida. If you have ques...
Coffee Drop with Dr. Alicia McCartney (Part 1): A Precise, Parsimonious Podcast
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee drop, Jared and Rob are joined by Dr. Alicia McCartney to discuss how she is using ChatGPT in her courses. If you have questions or com...
Building a Community of Inquiry for Effective Online Learning - Inclusion and Assessment in Online Learning
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss how important it is to create an inclusive environment in a course. Contact us at [email protected] wit...
Building a Community of Inquiry for Effective Online Learning - Establishing Presence in Online Learning
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared continue discussing the Community of Inquiry framework, looking at the three types of presence in greater detail. Conta...
Building a Community of Inquiry for Effective Online Learning – Introduction
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared introduce their series on online learning through the Community of Inquiry framework. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarvil...
A Conversation with Dr. Alicia McCartney
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared talk with Dr. Alicia McCartney, Assistant Professor of English at Cedarville University. They discuss some of her teach...
Back to the Basics - Content Delivery
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss content delivery. Contact us at [email protected] with any questions. You can also visit our blog at ce...
Back to the Basics - Communication
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss the value of clear communication with Professor Jim Leightenheimer. Contact us at [email protected] wit...
Coffee Drop: Nossborton
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee drop, Rob and Jared read some listener reviews. If you have questions or comments, contact us at [email protected]. You can als...
Back to the Basics - Instructional Management
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss instructional management and the importance of building mutual respect in your course. Contact us at ctlpodcast...
Back to the Basics - Assessments
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared continue the series on the basics of education by discussing assessments, using their road trip analogy once more to ex...
Coffee Drop: Galileo and Gustav Holst
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee drop, Rob and Jared answer an email on ChatGPT and intellectual property. If you have questions or comments, contact us at ctlpodcast@c...
Coffee Drop: ChickenGPT
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this coffee drop, Rob and Jared discuss the power of ChatGPT in all aspects...including chicken recipes. If you have questions or comments, contact...
Back to the Basics - Objectives
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared start a new series titled “Back to the Basics.” They begin this series by talking about objectives, providing an ac...
A Conversation with Professor Jeff Simon
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared talk with Professor Jeff Simon, Associate Professor and Assistant Chair of the Department of Communication at Cedarvill...
Adopt, Adapt or A(d)bandon
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss options for implementing ChatGPT into instruction. They share some questions educators can ask to help them mak...
Education in the Age of AI: Professor Roundtable, Part II
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob continues his conversation with Jared Pyles, Dr. Chris Miller, and Dr. Dan Sterkenburg about ChatGPT and OpenAI. The panelists di...
Education in the Age of AI: Professor Roundtable, Part I
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob talks with Jared Pyles, Dr. Chris Miller, and Dr. Dan Sterkenburg about ChatGPT and OpenAI. The panelists discuss their own exper...
Coffee Drop: Coffee after 2 pm Is Not a Good Idea
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Transform Your Teaching is introducing Coffee Drops—spur-of-the-moment episodes when Jared and Rob feel the need to record. These shorter episodes c...
AI Meets AI: Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and academic integrity. They confront the issues that educators (an...
A Conversation with Professor Eric Mishne
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared take a break from the series on ChatGPT and OpenAI to talk with Eric Mishne, Assistant Professor of Communication and D...
AI and the Digital Divide
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss the accessibility of ChatGPT. They talk about the challenges that people may face accessing the platform, the c...
What is ChatGPT’s Philosophy of Education?
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared have a live conversation with ChatGPT. They ask it for its philosophy of education and discuss its responses. Jared als...
Education in the Age of AI: What is ChatGPT?
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared explore the origins of AI and how they led to ChatGPT. They discuss how AI’s continued growth has led to innovative t...
The What, the Why and the How of Technology Integration: Practical Tools
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared wrap up the "What, Why, How” series by discussing some of their favorite educational technology tools. Contact us at ...
The What, the Why and the How of Technology Integration: Mental Models
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss using mental models so instructors can think through best practices for educational technology. Contact us at c...
The What, the Why and the How of Technology Integration with Dr. Chris Miller
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob McDole and Jared Pyles welcome Dr. Chris Miller, Senior Professor of Biblical Studies at Cedarville University, onto the podcast....
The What, the Why and the How of Technology Integration: The How & Accessibility
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Rob and Jared continue to talk about the “how” of tech integration, but they discuss it from the perspective of accessibility with...
The What, the Why and the How of Technology Integration: The How & SAMR
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss the “how” of technology integration and the practical framework SAMR. They talk about how instructors can u...
The What, the Why and the How of Technology Integration: The Why
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss the “why” of technology integration and how it relates to servant teaching. They talk about how effective t...
The What, the Why and the How of Technology Integration: The What
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared discuss the “what” of technology integration. They delve into the definition of technology integration and best pra...
The What, the Why and the How of Technology Integration: Introduction
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared introduce their next series on technology integration. They talk about using technology as a teaching method to enhance...
A Conversation with Dr. Heather Kuruvilla
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared have a conversation with Dr. Heather Kuruvilla, senior professor of biology at Cedarville University. “Dr. K,” as s...
A Debrief of Servant Teaching
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared wrap up the servant teaching series. They highlight crucial points from their various guests and present some of their ...
Servant Teaching with Dr. Tom Mach
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Thomas Mach, the Vice President for Academics and a professor of history at Cedarville University. Dr. Ma...
Servant Teaching with Professor Jim Leightenheimer
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Professor Jim Leightenheimer, associate professor of Communication at Cedarville University. He has a M.A. in...
Servant Teaching with Dr. Tom Hutchison
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Dr. Tom Hutchison. Dr. Hutchison – who received his PhD in Education from Marquette University and currentl...
Servant Teaching with Dr. Quentin Schultze, Part 3
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared conclude their interview with Dr. Quentin Schultze. Dr. Schultze—who has written several books, including one on se...
Servant Teaching with Dr. Quentin Schultze, Part 2
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared continue their interview with Dr. Quentin Schultze. Dr. Schultze--who has written several books, including one on ser...
Servant Teaching with Dr. Quentin Schultze, Part 1
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared welcome Dr. Quentin Schultze into their continuing conversation on servant teaching. Dr. Schultze--who has written seve...
The Philosophy of Servant Teaching
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Rob and Jared introduce the topic of "Servant Teaching". They discuss the philosophy behind servant teaching as well as provide the b...
Introducing the Transform Your Teaching Podcast
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this pilot episode, Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles introduce the purpose of the Transform Your Teaching podcast. They discuss some of the themes th...