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Our goal for the Innovative Teaching Podcast is to introduce new ideas and encourage you to think outside the box when it comes to teaching and learning. Your hosts are Jeannette Shaffer, Patricia Herrera at South Mountain Community College in the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Jeannette Shaffer and Patricia Herrera


    • Sep 5, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Leveraging Social Media, Students as Authors, and Free Upsell Experiences

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 29:20


    The summer is over and we are back to teaching! How are you leveraging social media to increase enrollment and grow your programs? I share what we are thinking and working on in this area. How neat would it be if all your students authored and published a book that can be sold for profit when they complete your course? I discuss how you can make this possible for your students. I also provide an update on my summer projects since I had a very robust plan. How did your summer projects go? Show Note/Links: Social media demographics to inform your brand's strategy in 2022 (thank you to Patricia Guillen for this resource) 100 Most Important Social Media Demographics for 2022 (thank you to Patricia Guillen for this resource) Canva - to graphically design a book and export as a PDF file Blurb - create, print, and sell books --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    Chatbots, Keepster, and Summer Projects

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2022 30:51


    The sabbatical project comes to an end, but not really so I provide an update on the virtual character development. I share what I am doing with the Keepster app and how you might want to use it for teaching and finishing up with summer project ideas. Please share what projects you plan to take on this summer. Links mentioned in the podcast: Dialogflow for conversation design of chatbots - https://dialogflow.cloud.google.com/ Cocohub for virtual character and chatbot technology - https://cocohub.ai/ Keepster for collecting text and making a book - https://keepster.co/ Presearch search engine - https://presearch.org/ FamilySearch can be used to create a family tree for free - https://www.familysearch.org/ Board Game Arena - https://boardgamearena.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    Felt App, Cocohub, and Creative Solutions for Budget Cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 27:41


    The felt app is great for creating customized thank you cards on your mobile device. Learn about Cocohub's three levels of the chat bot for virtual characters. What Are your creative solutions to overcome budget cuts? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    Chatbot Tech and Get a Wig!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2022 29:33


    I have been in the "zone" working on my sabbatical project but I took time out today to create a podcast of updates. I share the tools I have been using to build the virtual character and some other fun information. Enjoy the show and feel free to share jokes that I can add to the conversation flow of the character. Article mentioned in the podcast: 40 Small Talk Questions Your Chatbot Needs to Know (And Why It Matters): https://medium.com/twyla-ai/40-small-talk-questions-your-chatboamat-needs-to-know-and-why-it-matters-63caf03347f6 Amazon Lex: https://aws.amazon.com/lex/ Cocohub: https://about.cocohub.ai Save the Cat Software - The Language of Storytelling: https://savethecat.com Book - What Would Dolly Do? How to be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World by Lauren Marino: https://www.amazon.com/What-Would-Dolly-Do-Rhinestone/dp/1538713004/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1644601332&sr=8-3 One of the Amazon Wigs I ordered: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09M83KJPF?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2_dt_b_product_details Go interact with a chatbot and let me know if you have any funny jokes I should add to my virtual character. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    NASAGA Conference Share Out & Sabbatical Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 26:09


    North American Simulation and Game Association (NASAGA) Conference share out and a Sabbatical Project update. Below is a list of the links and resources I share in this week's podcast. Thank you for listening! NASAGA links and resources: 1985 Murder Mystery Party: https://www.mymysteryparty.com/murder-in-1985-a-virtual-murder-mystery/ Escape Room using Google Forms example: https://www.bespokeclassroom.com/blog/2019/10/4/how-to-build-a-digital-escape-room-using-google-forms Twine: http://twinery.org Two Truths and a Lie: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rc8yUoWhQ8Y2tTm11EpJVT8EPUVs8x-S3omNNb3rMf4/copy?usp=sharing World Game: https://worldpeacegame.org Padlet: https://padlet.com Example from the NASAGA workshop: https://padlet.com/elyssebeth_leigh/ep20dxud755td71p Miro: https://miro.com - Example from the NASAGA workshop: https://miro.com/app/board/o9J_lmr99rc=/ My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannetteshaffer/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    Oral History Analysis and AR Mobile App Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 21:18


    This week I share the tools and steps I am taking to conduct a Oral History Analysis and build an augmented reality mobile application. Do you have questions or would you like to share your own experience? Please share using this voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message. If you ask a question, please let me know if it would be okay to use your voice asking the question in my podcast. Have an awesome week everyone! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    Microlearning, Sabbatical Update, and Mapping the College Student Journey

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2021 17:50


    Microlearning, Sabbatical Update, and Mapping the College Student Journey --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    Searching the Internet and Character Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 16:56


    The search for a search engine that will return different results than the popular search engines. I then share the tools I am learning and hope to use for designing a digital character. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    Forest Pedagogy and Beginnings of a Digital Human

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 16:24


    I first share the idea of Forest Pedagogy and to consider different ways of teaching so students can get a break from masks and get outside. I then share my beginnings of creating a digital human. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    Sabbatical Workflow Tools

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 14:07


    It has been awhile since a podcast but I am beginning a sabbatical research project. I will share a quick overview of the project and share the workflow tools I will be using. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/innovative-teaching/message

    5 Ways to Write Digitally During Live Online Sessions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 11:04


    The faculty at South Mountain Community College are doing amazing work and this podcast showcases 5 ways they are writing digitally in the live online teaching format.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions about the content discussed in the show. Thank you for listening and innovating with us!

    Getting the Semester Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 24:01


    This show provides you an overview of the information being delivered to our South Mountain Community College faculty every day this week. We want to get all the information and resources we can in advance so you are ready to start the semester.Let Your Scream Out: https://lookslikeyouneediceland.com/FligGrid for Sharing Ideas and Comments With Us: https://flipgrid.com/78df14e0Your host Jeannette Shaffer and Patricia Herrera from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions.

    Let Your Scream Out!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 15:45


    Teachers and faculty around the world are returning from summer to a different type of teaching and learning environment this year. With that comes a bit of uncertainty and the need to scream. We will share how you can release that scream and get on with the work at hand.I will share several resources for Live Online Instruction and general information for my amazing South Mountain Community College faculty. I am sending positive vibes to all teachers and parents as we embark on a new kind of journey this academic year.Looks Like Iceland Needs You - let your scream out into the wild. Live Online Instruction Planning TemplateYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions.

    Remote Teaching Daily Update April 9 Episode 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 11:11


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions.

    COVID-19 Remote Teaching Daily Update April Episode 47

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 16:37


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions.

    Online Interactivity for Remote Learning Part 2 - Episode 46

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 14:18


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. Today, we have a special guest, Steven Crawford, discussing online interactivity.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions.

    Online Interactivity for Remote Learning Part 1 - Episode 45

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 15:42


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. Today, we have a special guest, Steven Crawford, discussing online interactivity.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions.

    COVID-19 Remote Teaching Daily Update March 31 Episode 044

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 6:57


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions.

    COVID-19 Remote Teaching Daily Update March 30 Episode 043

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 6:27


    Happy Monday!South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions.

    COVID-19 Remote Teaching Daily Update March 27 Episode 042

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 9:19


    Happy Friday!South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ. Email me at jeannette.shaffer@southmountaincc.edu if you are interested in being a guest on our show or have questions.

    COVID-19 Remote Teaching Daily Update March 26 Episode 041

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 11:26


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ.

    COVID-19 Remote Teaching Daily Update March 25 Episode 040

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 7:42


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ.

    COVID-19 Remote Teaching Daily Update March 24 Episode 039

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 11:26


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ.

    COVID-19 Remote Teaching Daily Update March 23 Episode 038

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 16:30


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ.

    COVID-19 Remote Teaching Daily Update March 20 Episode 037

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 11:51


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ.

    COVID-19 Daily Update March19 036

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 17:29


    South Mountain Community College has been impacted by the COVID-19 and a plan has been implemented to continue instruction online with remote teaching. Innovative solutions are a must and happening across our district. In the next few weeks, the Innovative Teaching Podcast will be producing daily updates for our faculty but other instructors may also benefit from our solutions and resources. If you do, feel free to tune in and listen.Today's Daily Update GuideYour host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, AZ.

    Two Tools: Pocket and FocusMate

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 12:06


    Here are two tools that can help you be more productive. Pocket is a tool that makes it easy to consume website content offline and Focusmate will have you scheduling time for those very important goals and project.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    NACCE Conference Takeaways 034

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 18:46


    I recently attended the National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE) Conference in Newport Beach, CA and I share the resources and ideas I took away from the conference. The resources and ideas include:Theory of GOYA, Gordon Hester: https://gordonhester.com/Videoscribe application: videoscribe.co (not .com)Keller Influencer Indicator: https://www.karen-keller.com/The IP Advantage: https://michelsonip.com/Amazon Alexa Flash BriefsThe Daily Undoing Flash Brief: https://www.amazon.ca/Undoing-The-Daily/dp/B07G5GLVG3Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.Transcription is available at: http://www.buzzsprout.com/201240

    Have Your Cheeseburger and Eat It Too 033

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 13:08


    Sit back and enjoy an episode of South Mountain's Teaching Test Kitchen, Having Your Cheeseburger and Eat It Too! You will first learn how I am using the Teaching Test Kitchen concept in the Center for Teaching and Learning for professional development. Then, you will hear our guest chef (faculty presenter), Leo Valverde leading the Teaching Test Kitchen session for this week.Get Your Students to Consume Content: Have Your Cheeseburger and Eat It Too. Leo Valverde leads us with an entertaining discussion about ways to get your students to consume the content for your course. You will also discover how a food theme might engage your students in learning something new.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.Resources:Where I first learned about the Technology Test Kitchen idea: https://www.trainingconference.com/2019/tech_test_kitchen.cfmTeaching Recipe Template for faculty

    Online Debate With Students in Canvas 032

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2019 13:03


    Jeannette Shaffer shares how she created and used a debate in her online course for CIS 105. The debate was created in the Canvas learning management system and included several steps that engaged students using discussion boards, wiki pages, audio, and a video reflection using FlipGrid.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Using the Goosechase Game App 031

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2019 25:33


    Chelsea McIntosh and Jeannette Shaffer share how they used the gaming app, Goosechase, to engage students and encourage team building on the first day of class. Chelsea teaches chemistry and Jeannette teaches computer information system. The Goosechase game app is free for teachers to use in the classroom so listen for ideas of how you might use Goosechase with your students.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    What We All Learned at Camp Teach 2019 030

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2019 16:53


    We hosted a Camp Teach 2019 in the South Mountain Community College Center for Teaching and Learning this past week. Three of the faculty sat with us to share and reflect on their week of learning and experimenting.

    The Sabbatical with Sian Proctor 029

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 24:20


    Sian Proctor has been awarded 3 sabbaticals in Maricopa Community Colleges. Today we discuss how she has been so successful and why sabbaticals are important to teaching and learning.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    GeoTeaming a Team Building Game for Students 027

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 7:22


    Jeannette attended the Orientation and Orienteering Session at the Training Conference in Orlando, Florida. The orienteering activity used an app called GeoTeaming and is a team building great for students or other training activity. Listen in as Jeannette talks about her gaming experience at the conference and why you might want to consider using the game with students.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Game Plan for the Training Conference 028

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 7:22


    I get many ideas and inspirations for teaching and learning from other business fields so this week I am attending the Training Conference. This conference is the industry's leading train-the-trainer event so I hope to walk away with ideas from companies like Best Buy, IBM, Walmart, etc.Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    The Changing Role of Faculty 026

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2019 14:34


    The role of faculty might be changing. Are you ready?Your host Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Quick Game Design Idea for Your Classroom 025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 13:00


    Jeannette Shaffer shares a quick game design idea for your classroom. She shares what was successful with her students and supplies needed for the activity.Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Up Early with Jeannette Shaffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2019 19:06


    What do you think about in the middle of the night when you can't sleep? Me? Innovative grant opportunities and what idea I should submit. Join me as I share what I am thinking at 3:00 am in the morning for possibilities. What are you ideas? Want to collaborate on an idea?Your host are Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    South Mountain Community College Faculty Semester Successes 023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2018 11:25


    Every semester South Mountain Community College faculty have a celebration luncheon. In this episode we share several faculty successes and hope you can take an idea to adapt for your teaching. Happy holidays from our campus to yours!Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    AR and VR with Sian Proctor 022

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2018 30:42


    We sit down with Sian Proctor to have a conversation about augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). What is she exploring? What has she discovered and what are her plans to learn more about AR and VR?Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Get Creative with Your Team Using Jamboard 021

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2018 4:31


    Do you ever find yourself taking a photo of a whiteboard with your cell phone after team brainstorming session? If so, you may want to try out the Google Jamboard. Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.Resources:5 Clever ways to use Google Jamboard tablet apps even without a JamboardiTunes - JamboardGoogle Play - Jamboard

    Escape Rooms in the Community College Classroom 020

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2018 15:49


    I finally tried an Escape Room with my students! With the help of a team we created an Escape Room in the South Mountain CTL over a year ago for staff but this year I adapted for my classroom. Listen as we share our successes, failures and tips for you to get started.Escape Room trailer: https://youtu.be/_NXKfaB4SOE Breakout EDU if you want a scripted process for creating your first Escape Room https://www.breakoutedu.com/digital/

    3 Basic Universal Design for Learning Steps for Word Documents 019

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2018 10:40


    Today Patricia shares with us 3 basic steps for Universal Design for Learning that will make your Word Documents friendlier for screen readers. Technology is making it convenient for all students to use screen readers to consume information on mobile devices. Get started now making your content accessible and easier for students to consume on their mobile devices.Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Quick Tip Tuesday Podcast: One Quick and Easy Way to Check Your Canvas Course for Accessibility and Universal Design 018

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2018 4:20


    What is UDOIT?The Universal Design Online content Inspection Tool, or UDOIT (pronounced, “You Do It”) enables faculty to identify accessibility issues in their Canvas course content. It will scan a course, generate a report, and provide resources on how to address common accessibility issues. https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-6504

    OER with Matthew Bloom Part 2 017

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2018 15:16


    Matthew Bloom talks with us about Open Educational Resources (OER). Matthew currently leads the Maricopa Millions Project and has been leading the charge of OER adoption in our district for many years. He describes OER and shares with us what he believe is next for OER. In part 2 of this podcast Matthew will also share recommendations for faculty that would like to get started with OER. Maricopa Millions https://www.maricopa.edu/why-maricopa/maricopa-millions Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Quick Tip Tuesday: Podcasting in the Classroom with Soundtrap 016

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2018 4:59


    Have you ever considered students producing a podcast as an assignment in your course? I thought about it and took action on the idea. I share how I used Soundtrap and list several reasons why to use podcast assignments in your course.Your host Jeannette Shaffer is from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    OER with Matthew Bloom Part 1 015

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2018 17:20


    Matthew Bloom talks with us about Open Educational Resources (OER). Matthew currently leads the Maricopa Millions Project and has been leading the charge of OER adoption in our district for many years. He describes OER and shares with us what he believe is next for OER. In part 2 of this podcast Matthew will also share recommendations for faculty that would like to get started with OER. Maricopa Millions https://www.maricopa.edu/why-maricopa/maricopa-millions CARE Framework https://careframework.org/ Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    OER Quick Tip with Matthew Bloom 014

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2018 2:33


    Matthew currently leads the Maricopa Millions Project and has been leading the charge of OER adoption in our district for many years. In this episode he shares how you can search for OERs on the Internet. Oasis https://oasis.geneseo.edu/ Maricopa Millions https://www.maricopa.edu/why-maricopa/maricopa-millions Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    Apps on our Phone 013

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2018 7:33


    Which app are you using on your phone?

    Thinking Like an Influencer 012

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2018 12:14


    We have been trying to better understand how influencers market and drive traffic to their content rather it be a blog or YouTube Channel. In doing so we realized there are many strategies that we should be using as faculty to increase student engagement with the content we create for our classes. Join us as we share what we are thinking and trying. Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

    A Tool That Makes Class Engaging With Ease 011

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2018 6:47


    Padlet is a virtual bulletin board that can be used in many ways with ease, while also producing reports of the information shared. Join us to learn more about how we are using Padlet for teaching and learning. Your hosts are Patricia Herrera and Jeannette Shaffer from South Mountain Community College, Center for Teaching and Learning in Phoenix, Arizona.

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