TOPcast: The Teaching Online Podcast

About Episode 30: In this episode, join hosts Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson as they reflect upon the implications for learning of student preferences and behaviors associated with mobile technologies in higher education settings. Podcast Recording Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 30 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Keurig Coffee Options Content Links Ryan (“The Mobile Guy”) Seilhamer’s Profile from the Canvas Community “2016 UCF Mobile and eTextbook Survey Report“ UCF CDL Mobile and eTextbook Initiative Video: “The World is Not Enough- Without Mobile” (InstructureCon Presentation By Ryan Seilhamer) EDUCAUSE’s “Mobile Learning” Resources OLC’s Mobile Learning Mastery Series Google Course on “Responsive Web Design for Mobile Mobile Journalism Example (mentioned in this episode): “Dwight Howard baptized in ocean near New Smyrna Beach” (by UCF professor Rick Brunson)

About Episode 29: Blended learning is still around and going strong! Tom and Kelvin are joined by blended learning expert Dr. Norm Vaughan as they consider, from a faculty perspective, how to partner for better-designed blended learning. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Dr. Norm Vaughan (right) joins Tom and Kelvin (left) in this episode of TOPcast. Episode 29 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Guatemala Antigua from Keuka Lake Coffee Roasters in New York Content Links Dr. Norm Vaughan’s Bio Image: “7 Principles of Blended Learning“ Norm Vaughan Session Recording: “Student Engagement & Blended Learning: What’s the Connection?“ Free ebook: “Teaching in Blended Learning Environments:Creating and Sustaining Communities of Inquiry“ UCF Techrangers Mt. Royal University START (Student Technicians and Resource Tutors) Maori “Concept of Ako” (to teach is to learn) Quote: “To teach is to learn twice” (Joseph Joubert) Article by Norm Vaughan: “Blended Learning from Design to Evaluation: International Case Studies of Evidence-Based Practice“

About Episode 28: “Policy” might or might not be one of your favorite things, but online education professionals must understand policy in order to be effective. In this episode join Tom and Kelvin as they think through the multi-tiered relationships between policy and online education. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 28 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Coffee Profile: Ethiopia Harrar (featured in this episode) Java Junction Coffee Roasters in Brockport, NY What Roasting Dates Can & Can’t Tell You About Coffee Content Links WCET Frontiers Blog (edited by Russ Poulin) EDUCAUSE Review Policy Spotlight Column (edited by Jarrett Cummings) UCF Distributed Learning Guidelines UCF Course Modalities Title IV Funding of US Higher Education US Department of Education’s Competency-Based Education Experimental Sites Examples of “Policy” and “Online Ed Policy” at Various Levels UCF Institutional Examples UCF Policies (100+) UCF Regulations (100+) Example: UCF Regulation Affecting Online Students (“Tuition Waivers for Specified Online Graduate Programs”) Accrediting Body Examples SACSCOC Policies and Publications Example: SACSCOC Policy Affecting Online Students (“Distance and Correspondence Education”) State Examples Florida Statutes Example: Florida Statute Affecting Online Students (“1009.24 – State university student fees” [Note: Provides for distance learning fee; defines “distance learning course”]) Florida SUS Board of Governors (BOG) Example: Florida SUS BOG Online Education 2025 Strategic Plan National Examples US Department of Education: Laws & Guidance National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

About Episode 27: Humanizing online learning is arguably more important than ever as new technologies enable greater scale, efficiency, and personalization. Tom and Kelvin are joined by Dr. Bonni Stachowiak in thoughtfully exploring the human element in online teaching and learning. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 27 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Coffee Profile: Costa Rica Tarbaca Tarrazu Coffee (featured in this episode) Buddy Brew Coffee Craft Roasters in Tampa, FL Content Links Dr. Bonni Stachowiak’s Bio Bonni’s Podcast: “Teaching in Higher Ed“ TOPcast Ep #20: “Professional Development Through Podcasting” (with Bonni Stachowiak) OLC Accelerate 2016 Keynote by Minerva Schools’ Stephen Kosslyn (Mentioned in this episode) Harold Jarche’s “Personal Knowledge Mastery“ “Engaging Learners” (Ep #107 of Teaching in Higher Ed with Gardner Campbell) Additional Resources HumanizED Podcast (hosted by Michelle Pacansky-Brock) “Humanizing Online Teaching and Learning: The Quest for Authenticity” (in EDUCAUSE Review)

About Episode 26: For online education to remain relevant and viable, we must give attention to the voices of our students. In this episode, Kelvin and Tom are joined by UCF student Alex deCurnou who shares his story of being an online student at three different institutions. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Meet Alex deCurnou, a UCF college student plucked from his natural habitat for this episode of TOPcast. Episode 26 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Coffee Profile: Ethiopia Sidamo (featured in this episode) Axum Coffee Roasting Content Links Alex deCurnou’s Online Profile Standard “Student Panel” Questions from UCF WCET14 Student Panel: What do students think of online education? [Curated by Phil Hill on the e-Literate Blog] Video Recordings: Student Testimonial Videos (from UCF’s Knights Online) “Complete Florida” (inter-institutional online programs for adults with “some college, no degree”)

About Episode 25: Keeping up with rapidly-emerging online education trends while simultaneously attending to the responsibilities of daily operations is challenging. In this episode, join hosts Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson as they offer heuristics to help in leading innovation. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 25 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Tom on-site at Spitfire Coffee in NOLA. Coffee Links Coffee Profile: Rwanda Nyamagabe (featured in this episode) Spitfire Coffee Photo: Tom in Spitfire Coffee Supermarine Spitfire in WWII History Content Links FIRRST Innovation Lab Session at OLC Innovate 2017 “Disruptive Innovation“ Contextual Visioning Quadrants FIRRST Description New Media Consortium’s “Horizon Report“ EDUCAUSE Learning Initiative’s “Key Issues in Teaching and Learning“ Online Learning Consortium’s “Higher Education Online Learning Landscape“ WCET’s “Issues and Trends in EdTech“ TOPcast Episode #7: “The ‘Delicate Dance’ of Leaders: Shaping the Future of Online Learning“

About Episode 24: Online education is a global phenomenon with a worldwide reach. But we often think about it provincially. In this episode, join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Thomas Cavanagh and guest Alexandra Pickett to consider the value and logistics of adopting an international perspective in our work. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 24 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Coffee Profile: Colombia Claudia Samboni (featured in this episode) Background on Claudia Samboni’s Coffee Farm Content Links Alexandra Pickett’s Bio Open SUNY Center for Online Teaching Excellence (COTE) Sample Spanish-Language Session Page from OLC 2015 International Conference European Distance and E-learning Network (EDEN) Simultaneous Interpreting/Translation Explained Video: Example of Simultaneous Interpreting/Translation“ Pinellas County (Florida) Schools’ “ESOL Family Outreach“ DeVry University’s “Los Padres de Familia“

About Episode 23: Join Tom and Kelvin as they identify principles useful in addressing questions and assumptions of those outside of online education. Think of this as articulating a value proposition or making an elevator pitch. This episode contains a segment from The Tavis Smiley Show with grateful permission. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 23 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Coffee Profile: Rwanda Hingakawa from Starbucks Reserve (featured in this episode) The Human Story Behind the Featured Coffee Content Links Video: Thomas Cavanagh on The Tavis Smiley Show Video: Cheryl Hyman on The Tavis Smiley Show Video: Janet Napolitano on The Tavis Smiley Show TOPcast ep 08: “Get Free Stuff! Open Resources in Online Teaching and Learning“ Editable GoogleDoc: “Some Principles for Speaking with the Public about Online Education“ From Forbes: “Six Simple And Irresistible Alternatives To The Elevator Pitch“ From Harvard Business Review: “How to Write an Elevator Pitch“ “The ‘Yes, And…’ Approach: Less Ego, More Openness, More Possibility

About Episode 22: Kelvin and Tom are joined by guests Ke’Anna Skipwith and Lamont Eddins from EDUCAUSE’s Diversity in IT Constituent Group to discuss diversity and inclusivity within online education, specifically among students, faculty, and instructional designers. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 22 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Beverage Links Armenian Mint Tea (Ke’Anna) Orange Juice (Lamont) WaWa Coffee (Tom) Ethiopia Shakiso Starbucks Reserve Coffee via the Clover (Kelvin) Content Links Ke’Anna Skipwith’s bio Lamont Eddins’ bio Slides: Diversity in IT Roundtable (from EDUCAUSE16) EDUCAUSE Diversity in IT Constituent Group Archives/Subscription Video: UCF President John Hitt on Diversity and Inclusion Scientific American article: “How Diversity Makes Us Smarter“ Report from McKinsey & Company: “Diversity Matters“ Dr. Scott Page’s book: “The Difference: How the Power of Diversity Creates Better Groups, Firms, Schools, and Societies“ Research article: “Learner Analysis Framework Case Study“ Video of Dr. Scott Page on: “Leveraging Diversity“ ReplyAll episode: “Raising the Bar“ Mini-video series: “Who, Me? Biased?” (by New York Times)

About Episode 21: Ensuring the accessibility of content and interactions by all learners must be a priority for online education professionals. In this episode, hosts Tom and Kelvin consider the ongoing, multi-faceted challenge of facilitating accessibility. Download Transcript [PDF, RTF] Episode 21 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter Widget not in any sidebars View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Image: UCF’s “Parthenon” Accessibility Support Model Coffee Links Coffee Profile: Dunkin Donuts (featured in this episode) Content Links UCF’s “Parthenon” Model for Supporting Accessibility Journal article: “Programmatic, Systematic, Automatic: An Online Course Accessibility Support Model” (from UCF) UCF’s Automated Accessibility Checker (UDOIT) for the Instructure Canvas LMS Video: Introduction to UDOIT by UCF Developer Jacob Bates Screenshot of Accessibility Charts-and-Graphs Data Report (from UCF’s Executive Information System) UCF’s Faculty-Facing Resources for Online Accessibility UCF’s Office of Student Accessibility Services (SAS) 30 min. recording with resources: “Creating Accessible Content in the Online Course Environment“ “Dropping the Ball on Disabilities” (from Inside Higher Ed) New Era for Disability Rights” (from Inside Higher Ed) “Do Closed Captions Help Students Learn?” (from WCET Frontiers Blog by guest author Dr. Katie Linder) Discussion of Michigan State University’s Web Accessibility Work within Episode 27 of Innovation Labcast (starts at 24:04)