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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 students' critical thinking skills in the age of AI. Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University.  She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World and A Teacher's Guide to Learning Students' Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can. Michelle is also a frequent contributor of articles on teaching and learning in higher education to a variety of publications including The Chronicle of Higher Ed. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Today's book is: A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can (University of Oklahoma Press, 2024), by Michelle D. Miller, which asserts that if teachers want an inclusive, engaging classroom, they must learn students' names. Eschewing the random tips and mnemonic tricks that invariably fall short, Dr. Miller offers a clear explanation of what is really going on when we learn a name, and a science-based approach for using this knowledge to pedagogical advantage. Drawing on a deep background in the psychology of language and memory, Dr. Miller gives a lively overview of the surprising science of learning proper names, along with an account of why the practice is at once so difficult and yet so critical to effective teaching. She then sets out practical techniques for learning names, with examples of activities and practices tailored to a variety of different teaching styles and classroom configurations. In her discussion of certain factors that can make learning names especially challenging, Dr. Miller pays particular attention to neurodivergence and the effects of aging on this special form of memory.  A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names lays out strategies for putting these techniques into practice, suggests technological aids and other useful resources, and explains how to make name learning a core aspect of one's teaching practice. With its research-based strategies and concrete advice, this concise and highly readable guide provides teachers of all disciplines and levels an invaluable tool for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment. Our guest is: Dr. Michelle Miller, who is a cognitive psychologist, researcher, and speaker focused on supporting higher education faculty in creating effective and engaging learning experiences for students. She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (Harvard University Press, 2014), Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (West Virginia University Press, 2022), and A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can (University of Oklahoma Press, 2024). Dr. Miller is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer of the Academic Life podcast. Listeners may enjoy this playlist: A Pedagogy of Kindness Geeky Pedagogy The Power of Play in Higher Education Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by posting, assigning or sharing episodes. Join us to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 225+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Today's book is: A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can (University of Oklahoma Press, 2024), by Michelle D. Miller, which asserts that if teachers want an inclusive, engaging classroom, they must learn students' names. Eschewing the random tips and mnemonic tricks that invariably fall short, Dr. Miller offers a clear explanation of what is really going on when we learn a name, and a science-based approach for using this knowledge to pedagogical advantage. Drawing on a deep background in the psychology of language and memory, Dr. Miller gives a lively overview of the surprising science of learning proper names, along with an account of why the practice is at once so difficult and yet so critical to effective teaching. She then sets out practical techniques for learning names, with examples of activities and practices tailored to a variety of different teaching styles and classroom configurations. In her discussion of certain factors that can make learning names especially challenging, Dr. Miller pays particular attention to neurodivergence and the effects of aging on this special form of memory.  A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names lays out strategies for putting these techniques into practice, suggests technological aids and other useful resources, and explains how to make name learning a core aspect of one's teaching practice. With its research-based strategies and concrete advice, this concise and highly readable guide provides teachers of all disciplines and levels an invaluable tool for creating a welcoming and productive learning environment. Our guest is: Dr. Michelle Miller, who is a cognitive psychologist, researcher, and speaker focused on supporting higher education faculty in creating effective and engaging learning experiences for students. She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (Harvard University Press, 2014), Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (West Virginia University Press, 2022), and A Teacher's Guide to Learning Student Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can (University of Oklahoma Press, 2024). Dr. Miller is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Our host is: Dr. Christina Gessler, who is the producer of the Academic Life podcast. Listeners may enjoy this playlist: A Pedagogy of Kindness Geeky Pedagogy The Power of Play in Higher Education Transforming Hispanic Serving Institutions for Equity and Justice Teaching About Race and Racism in the College Classroom Welcome to Academic Life, the podcast for your academic journey—and beyond! You can support the show by posting, assigning or sharing episodes. Join us to learn from experts inside and outside the academy, and around the world. Missed any of the 225+ Academic Life episodes? Find them here. And thank you for listening! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education

Learning students' names can be a challenging, but important, component of inclusive teaching. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to discuss evidence-based strategies for learning students' names.  Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University.  She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World. Her newest book, A Teacher's Guide to Learning Students' Names: Why You Should, Why It's Hard, How You Can will be released in November from the University of Oklahoma Press. Michelle is also a frequent contributor of articles on teaching and learning in higher education to publications such as The Chronicle of Higher Education. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

New technology is often seen as a threat to learning when first introduced in an educational setting. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to examine the question of when to stick with tools and methods that are familiar and when to investigate the possibilities of the future.  Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University.  She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World. Michelle is also a frequent contributor of articles on teaching and learning in higher education to publications such as The Chronicle of Higher Education. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Emotions can have both positive and negative impacts on learning. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to explore the relationships that exist between emotions and learning. Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University.  She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World. Michelle is also a co-editor, with James Lang, of the superb West Virginia University Press series on teaching and learning. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

This episode is a live recording of a panel session at the Online Learning Consortium's Accelerate Conference in Orlando on November 17, 2022. The panelists were Michelle Miller, Liz Norell, and Kelvin Thompson. Michelle is a professor of psychological sciences and a President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and also more recently, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching and Learning and the Science of Memory in a Wired World, which was recently released by West Virginia University Press. Liz is a political scientist, and an associate professor at Chattanooga State Community College. She is also an experienced registered yoga teacher with over 500 hours of training completed. She is currently working on a book on Why Presence Matters in High Quality Learner-Centered Equitable Learning Spaces. Kelvin is the Executive Director of the University of Central Florida's Center for Distributed Learning, and graduate faculty scholar in UCF's College of Education and Human Performance. He developed the open courseware BlendKit course that many of us have taken, and cohosts TOPcast, the Teaching Online Podcast.

"Learning becomes transformational when you understand how your brain processes the information," says Dr. Mariette Fourie (DEd), one of our podcast guests today. So, what are the best practices that help you learn? Should you take notes on the computer or by hand? You will find it out from our other podcast guest, Dr. Michelle Miller, discussing the misconception about note-taking. You will also discover what it means to be uncomfortable learning new information and the value of a productive struggle from Dr. Kristen Betts. This and much more you will find in Part 2 of the Neurocareers podcast about the field of Neuroeducation from the top professionals in the field! Stay tuned! During this episode, you will learn the following: [00:00] Episode intro, and what's in for you in today's episode [01:39] The main challenges associated with the development in the field of neuroeducation, working examples, and how they are being solved at the moment [12:26] The field of neuroeducation and the impact it's making in the next ten years and what will become possible that is not possible today [19:02]  Recommendations on how people from various fields can contribute to the field of neuroeducation and the possibilities of getting certifications.  [25:06] Evidence-based practices that can help improve your learning outcome from the neural science perspective [30:32] Ending the show and what to expect in the series Notable Quotes Educators must look at how they assign work and make feedback valuable to enhance learning. You can only change what you are aware of; what you go in and change makes you much more aware of where to refine and expand your work. Refining makes learning more enjoyable than rewriting or revising. Academic misconduct arises from students not knowing how to read and write in the discipline. Leaning becomes transformational when you understand how your brain processes information. As a student, the more you practice, the easier it's for you to transfer what you are learning. Productive struggle is critical; the brain loves to predict. If you're working hard all day, you need to sleep because that is when your brain is active in terms of memory. It's not about just studying and practicing; sleep and well-being play a critical role. About the Podcast Guests: Find more about our guests and connect with them! Dr. Kristen Betts: https://drexel.edu/soe/faculty-and-staff/faculty/Betts-Kristen/ Education, Learning and Brain Sciences (E-LaBS) Research Collaborative: https://www.drexelelabs.net/ Publications: Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Delaney, B., Fourie, M. (2021). Exploring online pedagogical practices for enhancing transfer of learning in higher education. Online Learning, 25(1), 178-197. DOI:10.24059/olj.v25i4.2887 Betts, K., Delaney, B., Galoyan, T., & Lynch, B. (2021). A historical review of distance and online education from 1700s to 2021 in the United States: Instructional design and pivotal pedagogy in higher education. Journal of Online Learning Research and Practice. PDF Copy of the Article  Infographic: Distance & Online Learning: Historical Timeline 1700s to 2021 Delaney, B., & Betts, K. (2021). Addressing transactional distance through teaching presence strategies. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. SAGE. Galoyan, T. & Betts, K. (2021). Integrative transfer of learning model and implications for higher education. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education. Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Abramian, H., Reddy, P., Izzetoglu, K., & Shewokis, P.A. (2021) Examining mental workload in a spatial navigation transfer game via functional near infrared spectroscopy. Brain Science, 11(45). Dr. Mariette Fourie Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariette-fourie-ded-74580b87/?originalSubdomain=za Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XT-rjYcAAAAJ&hl=en Dr. Michelle Miller Contact Email: contact@michellemillerphd.com Web Site with information on workshops and speaking: michellemillerphd.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdmillerphd/ Books: Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (2022) https://wvupressonline.com/remembering-and-forgetting-in-the-age-of-technology Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (2014) https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674660021   About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free neuroscience career consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

Neuroscience influences many areas of our life and informs us of the best strategies to utilize the power of our brains. This is particularly true for the field of education, where the knowledge about our nervous system transforms existing teaching practices and helps develop evidence-based approaches to successful learning. Meet and greet three outstanding specialists in Neuroeducation - the field born on the intersection between neuroscience, psychology, and education: Kristen Betts, EdD, Mariette Fourie, DEd, and Michelle Miller, PhD! In this Part 1 of the podcast dedicated to Neuroeducation, you will learn what Neuroeducation is about. You will also get familiar with the programs that help teachers and instructional designers support their work with neuroscience-informed, evidence-based practices. You will also hear three amazing stories about careers that all began in different fields but came together to spread knowledge about how our brain supports learning. Stay tuned for Part 2 of this attention-grabbing podcast to hear examples of the most current misconceptions about learning and the brain, the biggest challenges in the field of Neuroeducation, and its future perspectives! During this episode, you will learn the following: [00:00] Episode intro and what's in for you in today's episode. [01:23] Meet and greet our today's guests and learn a bit about their workplace. [04:26] What is neuroeducation and its origins? [06:18] Dr. Fourie's backstory and journey to neuroeducation. [10:13] Dr. Miller's inspiration in neuroeducation and her area of expertise. [14:10] Dr. Betts' story of getting into neuroeducation. [21:04] Early challenges in neuroeducation and current advancements in bridging the gap between neuroscience and the science of learning. [32:41] Common misconceptions in neuroeducation. [37:26] How educational institutions are applying neuroscience in teaching and learning. [42:00] Examples of scenarios where neuroeducation practices have helped students learn better. [49:57] Ending the show and calls to action.   Notable Quotes Focused attention is necessary for learning. One of the early challenges of neuroeducation was that there needed to be an evidence-based approach to learning. A teacher does more experiments than a scientist will do in their lifetime A teacher's conceptualization of knowledge greatly affects the learners' epistemological beliefs. Misconception about learning and memory creates a wrong educational approach. You might have the best course, but it means nothing if the students are not interested. You must learn how to involve your mind in a classroom. About the Podcast Guests Dr. Kristen Betts: https://drexel.edu/soe/faculty-and-staff/faculty/Betts-Kristen/ Education, Learning, and Brain Sciences (E-LaBS) Research Collaborative: https://www.drexelelabs.net/ Publications: Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Delaney, B., Fourie, M. (2021). Exploring online pedagogical practices for enhancing transfer of learning in higher education. Online Learning, 25(1), 178-197. DOI:10.24059/olj.v25i4.2887 Betts, K., Delaney, B., Galoyan, T., & Lynch, B. (2021). A historical review of distance and online education from 1700s to 2021 in the United States: Instructional design and pivotal pedagogy in higher education. Journal of Online Learning Research and Practice. PDF Copy of the Article  Infographic: Distance & Online Learning: Historical Timeline 1700s to 2021 Delaney, B., & Betts, K. (2021). Addressing transactional distance through teaching presence strategies. Journalism and Mass Communication Educator. SAGE. Galoyan, T. & Betts, K. (2021). Integrative transfer of learning model and implications for higher education. The Journal of Continuing Higher Education. Galoyan, T., Betts, K., Abramian, H., Reddy, P., Izzetoglu, K., & Shewokis, P.A. (2021) Examining mental workload in a spatial navigation transfer game via functional near infrared spectroscopy. Brain Science, 11(45). Dr. Mariette Fourie Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariette-fourie-ded-74580b87/?originalSubdomain=za Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=XT-rjYcAAAAJ&hl=en Dr. Michelle Miller Contact Email: contact@michellemillerphd.com Web Site with information on workshops and speaking: michellemillerphd.com Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdmillerphd/ Books: Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning, and the Science of Memory in a Wired World (2022) https://wvupressonline.com/remembering-and-forgetting-in-the-age-of-technology Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology (2014) https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674660021   About the Podcast and Its Host The Neurocareers podcast is brought to you by The Institute of Neuroapproaches and its founder - Milena Korostenskaja, Ph.D. (Dr. K) - a neuroscience educator, neuroscience research consultant, and career coach for students and recent graduates in neuroscience and neurotechnologies: https://www.neuroapproaches.org/ Get in touch with Dr. K. by sending an email: neuroapproaches@gmail.com Schedule a free neuroscience career consultation session with Dr. K. by following this link: https://neuroapproaches.as.me/

Cognitive psychology research continues to provide insight into how memory works. In this episode, Michelle Miller joins us to discuss how this research can help us design more effective learning experiences for our students.  Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and a President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Miller's academic background is in cognitive psychology research. Her research interests include memory, attention, and student success. Michelle is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology, and has written about evidence-based pedagogy in scholarly as well as general interest publications. Her newest book, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: Teaching, Learning and the Science of Memory in a Wired World will be released in early 2022 as part of the superb West Virginia University series on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Student use of mobile technology can enrich student learning experiences, but can also interfere with the focused attention that is essential for learning. In this episode, Michelle Miller examine how we can talk to students about technology in ways that will help them become more efficient in their learning and professional lives. Michelle is a Professor of Psychological Sciences and a President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Miller's academic background is in cognitive psychology research. Her research interests include memory, attention and student success in the early college career. Michelle is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology, and has written about evidence-based pedagogy in scholarly as well as general interest publications. She's currently working on her newest book, Remembering and Forgetting in the Age of Technology: What the Science of Memory Tells us about Teaching and Learning in a Wired World, scheduled as part of the West Virginia University series on teaching and learning. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Back in April Laura was joined by Michelle Miller for a conversation for the #InVinoFab podcast to talk about how online teaching, learning, and life looks like. Much of this discussion has a great deal of relevance for where we are as we enter into the 2nd and maybe 3rd wave of COVID-19. We discuss how to deal with finding our productive selves, identifying feelings how our work life has changed, reflecting on going “online” + family/personal impacts, support/needs for moms, how to be less “remote” and the hobbies/reads that bring us joy. Ravelry community: connect with EmEm Going Online in a Hurry: What to Do and Where to Start - 6 steps for remote instruction The Pomodoro Technique - start something for 25 minutes Pick 3 Things: What 3 things can you accomplish today? Reflection: Journaling (750words.com) Make a list (or many) to organize all the things  TOPcast Podcast: Episode 63: Field Report #1: Making #RemoteTeaching Happen How Emotional Labor Affects Women's Careers Why Women Are Tired: The Price of Unpaid Emotional Labor What is Alt-Ac? Going Alt-Ac? How to Begin Can a textbook change your life?  (Yes! Says Michelle) Fifteen must-read classic books on human psychology, and what I'm reading (and writing) next Listen: Tom Waits - Come On Up to the House We're Corona Get Through This (Laura's Spotify playlist) “When you have a basic imbalance and some things that are just impossible -- no list or system in the world or self-motivation is going to fix that.” ~Michelle on how our workplaces need to help women thrive online with other responsibilitiesPost recording blog posts: 5 Takeaways From My Covid-19 Remote Teaching - reflections after this remote work How to Make Smart Choices About Tech for Your Course The many books mentioned in this episode: Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology by Michelle Miller Atomic Habits by James Clear The Graduate Student Mess by Leonard Cassuto Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett & Dave Evans The Outlaw Ocean by Ian Urbina How to Hide an Empire by Daniel Immerwahr To connect with Michelle Miller be sure to follow her on Twitter @MDMillerPHD, check out her scholarship on Academia.edu, and see what she's writing/reading via her Goodreads author profile. Learn more about Dr. Miller's work at: https://www.michellemillerphd.com/ ----In Vino Fabulum! In Wine, Story!Subscribe to #InVinoFab podcast on Stitcher, Google Play, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you catch your pods. Follow us on Twitter @InVinoFab or IG: @invinofab  Email us to be a guest or share a topic suggestion? invinofabulum@gmail.com Connect with your co-hosts (she/her) on Twitter: @laurapasquini & @profpatrice

Do we really only use 10% of our brains? Will using technology in my course improve my students’ learning and motivation? Are students nowadays “digital natives”? In this episode, we tackle these questions and others with Michelle Miller, Professor of Psychology at Northern Arizona University and author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology. Miller talks about her research and experiences with misconceptions about the mind, brain, and learning, with a focus on neuromyths related to teaching with technology. Learn more at ctl.columbia.edu/podcast.

This is the first ever book club on the podcast. We read "Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology" By Dr. Michelle Miller. You should read it too. https://www.amazon.com/Minds-Online-Teaching-Effectively-Technology/dp/0674660021 Find information on Dr. Miller https://www.michellemillerphd.com/ She also has a blog that has up to date research and reflections that align with the book https://www.michellemillerphd.com/blog/

A college degree generally results in higher incomes, more pleasant and more stable jobs, greater life satisfaction, and lower unemployment probabilities. Many students that enter college, though, leave without a degree, but with high levels of student debt. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Miller joins us to discuss an innovative program she helped develop at Northern Arizona University in which faculty members work together to discover ways of helping their students successfully complete their educational goals. Michelle is the Director of the First Year Learning Initiative, Professor of Psychological Sciences, and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Miller’s academic background is in cognitive psychology. Her research interests include memory, attention, and student success in the early college career. She co-created the First Year Learning Initiative at Northern Arizona University and is active in course redesign, serving as a redesign scholar for the National Center for Academic Transformation. She is the author of  Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology, and has written about evidence based pedagogy and scholarly as well as general interest publications. She has been working with a Persistence Scholars program at NAU for the past two years. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.  

Faculty design their classes based on their perceptions of how students learn. These perceptions, though, are not always consistent with the science of learning. In this episode, Dr. Kristen Betts and Dr. Michelle Miller join us to discuss the prevalence of neuromyths and awareness of evidence-based practices in higher ed. Kristen is a clinical professor in the online EDD program in Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Management in the School of Education at Drexel University. Michelle is the Director of the First-Year Learning Initiative, Professor of Psychological Sciences and the President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. She’s also the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and a frequent guest on this podcast. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.    

Our smartphones, smart watches, and other mobile devices provide us with a growing number of convenient distractions that can interfere with our productivity and learning. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Miller joins us to discuss one approach to help students better understand how to focus their attention.   Michelle is the Director of the First-Year Learning Initiative, Professor of Psychological Sciences, and the President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. Her research interests include memory, attention, and student success in the early college career. She co-curated the First-Year Learning Initiative at Northern Arizona University and is active in course redesign, serving as a redesign scholar for the National Center for Academic Transformation. She's the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and has written about evidence-based pedagogy in scholarly as well as general interest publications. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.    

Retrieval practice has consistently been shown to be important in developing long-term recall. Many students, however, resist the use of this practice. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Miller joins us to discuss methods of overcoming this resistance and examine how retrieval practice may be productively used to increase student learning. Michelle is the director of the First-Year Learning Initiative, Professor of Psychological Sciences, and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. Her academic background is in cognitive psychology and her research interests include memory, attention, and student success in the early college career. She co-created the First-Year Learning Initiative at Northern Arizona University and is active in course redesign, serving as a redesign scholar for the National Center for Academic Transformation. She's the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and has written about evidence-based pedagogy in scholarly as well as general-interest publications. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.    

Faculty are increasingly looking to research on teaching and learning to make informed decisions about their practice as a teacher and the policies their institutions put into place. In today’s episode, Michelle Miller joins us to discuss recent research that will likely shape the future of higher education. Michelle is Director of the First-Year Learning Initiative, Professor of Psychological Sciences, and President's Distinguished Teaching Fellow at Northern Arizona University. Dr. Miller's academic background is in cognitive psychology. Her research interests include memory, attention, and student success in the early college career. She co-created the First-Year Learning Initiative at Northern Arizona University and is active in course redesign, serving as a redesign scholar for the National Center for Academic Transformation. She is the author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology and has written about evidence-based pedagogy in scholarly as well as general interest publications. A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.

Does learning with technology rewire our brains? How can we leverage technology to enhance attention and memory? If you ever ask yourself these questions, you'll enjoy this conversation with Michelle D. Miller, author of Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology. Michelle is Director of the First Year Learning Initiative and Professor of Psychology at Northern Arizona University. WE DISCUSS: How Minds Online contributes to the body of knowledge about online teaching. Thinking in new ways about comparing classroom learning with online learning. The benefits of blended learning. Whether certain ideas about the brain in the popular culture are myths. Strategies for improving learner attention. A way to conceptualize working memory and long-term memory. Strategies for avoiding excessive cognitive load. How to use technology to enhance memory. Why irrelevant or disconnected information won't be remembered and what to do about it. Ways to promote learning transfer in online instruction. Key research findings on using multimedia in online learning. TIME: 32 minutes RATE: Rate this podcast in iTunes TRANSCRIPT: Download the [Download not found]. RESOURCES: Michelle's book: Mind's Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology Michelle's blog: Minds-Online Blog Michelle on Twitter: @mdmillerphd Michelle on Facebook Articles and essays: At The Conversation, read Michelle Miller’s look at how millennials—a population frequently lauded as “digital natives” and for their facility with multitasking—really deal with technology in the classroom On KTEP (El Paso, TX)’s Focus on Campus, listen to Michelle Miller discuss helpful techniques from cognitive psychology that both students and teachers can use to improve learning and memory At Inside Higher Ed, read Miller’s essay on the module she designed to educate students about the limits of attention—and just how much they miss when they choose to multitask At the Chronicle of Higher Education, read more about Miller’s research into how online tools and strategies can increase access to education and improve learning experiences Get smarter about online learning with articles, tips and resources delivered to your Inbox once a month. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//forms.aweber.com/form/66/775275066.js"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, "script", "aweber-wjs-v9wwc4idc"));

Educational technology that is designed “with the brain in mind” can be a catalyst in facilitating learning. On today’s episode, Dr. Michelle Miller draws from her research in neuroscience and cognitive psychology and shows us how to facilitate learning for minds online. Podcast notes Minds Online: Teaching Effectively with Technology How do we use our […]