In this episode, Camie gives 3 tips for improving student engagement in your asynchronous online course.

In this episode, Amalie and Camie discuss incorporating and managing controversy in class discussions.

https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/usable-knowledge/22/02/you-want-teach-what

https://kappanonline.org/richardson-using-controversy-as-a-teaching-tool-an-interview-with-diana-hess/

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/programs/cornerstones-of-democracy/confronting-controversial-issues-in-the-classroom/

In today's show - Amalie and Alex discuss how to foster the necessary trait of curiosity. For instructors in fully online programs, cultivating this may seem tricky, but there are simple and effective practices which encourage students to go deeper and become lifelong learners.

References:

• Reviving Curiosity: Fostering Inquiry-Based Learning Online
• Curiosity, interest and engagement in technology-pervasive learning environments: a new research agenda
• Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn, Sarma & Yoquinto

In this episode, Amalie and Camie talk about ways to improve discussions.

In this episode, Camie and Amalie look at the ways that humanizing your courses-- especially your online courses-- can combat academic dishonesty.

The Relationship/Cheating Connection: Do Students Cheat Less When They Have a Strong Relationship with the Teacher?

Essential Considerations for Addressing the Possibility of AI-Driven Cheating, Part 1

Essential Considerations for Addressing the Possibility of AI-Driven Cheating, Part 2

Alex interviews Dylan Craig, visual information architect with the Global Campus Media team. They discuss the resources and capabilities of the media team for online instructors with the U of A. And they dive into the concept of visual literacy from the perspective of graphic design and instructional design to improve the use of media and visuals in online courses.

References:

• Moline, S. (2008). What is visual literacy? Stenhouse Publishers.
• Visual Literacy in Bloom's Taxonomy to Support Visual Learning Skills, Arneson & Offerdahl
• Mayer's 12 Principles of Multimedia Learning
• The Pedagogy Toolkit, Myth Takedown #1: The Illusion of Learning Styles

In this episode, Camie and Amalie discuss the myth that a concept that is easily "learned" is easily remembered.

Grasp: The Science Transforming How We Learn by Sanjay Sarma

Understanding the Science Behind Learning Retention​

"Does easily learned mean easily remembered? it depends on your beliefs about intelligence" by David B. Miele, Bridgid Finn, Daniel C. Molden

In this episode, Camie talks to Chris Bryson, Director of Academic Initiatives and Integrity at the University of Arkansas, about Academic Honesty with AI.

honesty.uark.edu