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Higher Education POD

Higher Education POD

By: UNK Center for Teaching Excellence
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We talk about all things related to quality teaching in higher education classes by engaging in Pedagogically-Oriented Discourse (POD). A particular focus is given to providing teaching-based vocabulary, theory, and strategies in simple terms so instructors can consider new ways of connecting students to your content and so you can describe and justify these actions in your promotion and tenure packets. CTE Website: https://www.unk.edu/academics/academic-innovation/cte/index.phpUNK Center for Teaching Excellence
Episodes
  • E34: Season 1 (W)rap session
    May 20 2025

    Join Megan and Shannon as we recap our first academic year of educational episodes on the Higher Education POD. We also preview a few ideas we're working on for Season 2.

    Although we're taking the summer off from publishing new episodes, we invite you to catch up and listen to some of our favorite episodes from Season 1. Thanks for helping us get started this year! Be sure to reach out and let us know what topics you'd like us to cover in the future.

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    38 mins
  • E33: Strengths-Based Approach
    May 13 2025

    Learn about using Clifton Strengths both personally in your university/academic setting AND as a tool to help students learn how work together in a positive environment.


    Karla's contact info: rhodek@unk.edu

    Gallop Clifton Strengths website: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx


    Balconies & Basements’ example from Albemarle schools’ website: https://esb.k12albemarle.org/attachments/96e834f0-8011-449b-98ff-d9b81b8d63c8.pdf

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    39 mins
  • E32: Social Media & Connectivism Learning Theory
    May 6 2025

    Ana Salazar (videographer & multimedia specialist) and Heidi Knake (media specialists) join Shannon for a discussion about how Connectivism Learning Theory helps us understand social learning in the digital age and how using social media in your classes might encourage new ways of learning.


    Useful Resources:

    Alam, A. (2023). Connectivism learning theory and connectivist approach in teaching and learning: A review of literature. Bhartiyam International Journal of Educaiton & Research, 12(11), ISSN: 2277-1255


    360learning Page Link: https://360learning.com/guide/learning-theories/connectivism-learning-theory/

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    35 mins
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