Transform Your Teaching

Center for Teaching & Learning at Cedarville University

The Transform your Teaching podcast is a service of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. Join Dr. Rob McDole and Dr. Jared Pyles as they seek to inspire higher education faculty to adopt innovative teaching and learning practices.

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Sep 20, 2024 · 21 min
Creating a Student Profile
Where does the next generation of college students come from? What are their demographics? How does their school typology influence their college preparedness? Join Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as they share data and create a profile of Ohio’s current and incoming college students. Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better. As a thank you, each month from October through December, we'll be giving to one respondent a handcrafted mug made by @scotthuckpottery. Resources State of Ohio Schools - 2023 Typology of Ohio Schools 2023 State Performance Update FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Take our Survey Connect with us via LinkedIn Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Sep 13, 2024 · 16 min
Understanding the New College Student
What does the new generation of college students look like? What experiences do they bring? What challenges should higher education faculty be prepared to face? Join Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as they introduce this new series. Transform Your Teaching wants to hear from you! Please take our survey to let us know how we can make the podcast even better. As a thank you, each month from October through December, we'll be giving to one respondent a handcrafted mug made by @scotthuckpottery. View a transcript of this week's episode. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Take our Survey Connect with us via LinkedIn Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Sep 6, 2024 · 26 min
Education in the Age of AI: One Year Later
Last summer, the Transform Your Teaching hosts talked a lot about AI and its role in education. What has changed in the world of AI since that summer 2023 series? Were Rob and Jared’s ideas on the trajectory of AI and its uses on point or totally off base? Listen as Rob McDole and Jared Pyles revisit some of their takes and give an update on the current climate. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Connect with us via LinkedIn Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Aug 30, 2024 · 27 min
A CBTE Conversation with Dr. Bennie Wolvaardt
What does competency-based education look like on an international scale? How can theological education and competency-based education be paired well together? Rob McDole and Jared Pyles discuss competency-based theological education with the founding president of Veritas College, Dr. Bennie Wolvaardt. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Connect with us via LinkedIn Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Aug 23, 2024 · 20 min
Behind the Scenes with Lauren Eissler
In this episode, Rob and Jared chat with Lauren Eissler, who serves as the UX Designer and Editor at the CTL. She also edits all the content for the podcast (including what Jared is typing right now) [this sentence is Lauren-approved]. Listen as they discuss hockey, video games, and the ways we are trying to expand the podcast in the future. Transform Your Teaching is also launching a monthly newsletter where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our inaugural issue! Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Connect with us via LinkedIn Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Aug 16, 2024 · 25 min
The Future of Active Learning & Lessons Learned
What are Rob and Jared’s biggest takeaways from our series on active learning? Where do they see active learning spaces heading in the future? How will Rob apply what he has learned to the course he’s teaching this fall? Listen as they put a bow on the series – and share your own takeaways with us by email or connecting with us on LinkedIn. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Connect with us via LinkedIn Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Aug 9, 2024 · 27 min
Designing a Flexible Learning Space
How important is flexibility in the design of an active learning space? How can spaces be designed to meet student needs? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles discuss active learning space design with Dr. Jodie Penrod (CIO at Marshall University) and how it affected the design of the Brad D. Smith School of Business at Marshall University. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Brave New Words: How AI Will Revolutionize Education (and Why That's a Good Thing) - Salman Khan Brad D. Smith School of Business - Marshall University Chat with us! Connect with us via LinkedIn Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Aug 2, 2024 · 28 min
Creating Creative Spaces
How can space be used to enhance creative thinking? What should be done to “future-proof” a learning space? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Jim Stevenson about the active learning space created in Columbus, Ohio, for training industrial designers. Jim Stevenson is the President and Co-Founder of the International Center for Creativity. Resources “Whatever It Is, I’m Against It”: Resistance to Change in Higher Education – Brian Rosenberg FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Connect with us via LinkedIn Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Jul 26, 2024 · 26 min
Student Perspectives on Active Learning
How does space play a factor in a student's learning? Where do students like to go to do coursework? In what ways are students using active learning spaces such as a university library? Join Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as they chat with two Cedarville University students about what kinds of environments are most productive for their learning. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Connect with us via LinkedIn Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Jul 19, 2024 · 25 min
Active Learning in a Higher Education Library
What changes can libraries make for the benefit of students? What are the trends on library usage among higher education students? Join Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles as they go local and chat with two friends—Josh Michael and Kirsten Setzkorn—from the Centennial Library at Cedarville University. Resources FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Chat with us! Connect with us via LinkedIn. Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Jul 12, 2024 · 28 min
Designing an Active Learning Space
How does one begin designing an active learning space? What resources can be of help in this process? What are the necessary considerations for creating an active learning space? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles talk through some of the design principles, the necessary considerations, and the best practices of designing an active learning space. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our August issue! Resources Active Learning Example - Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine FOCUS Blog from the Cedarville University CTL Connect with us! Join us on Flip to discuss this series! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions.
Jul 5, 2024 · 12 min
Building a Better Direct Instruction (Coffee Drop Edition)
We are taking a break from the Active Learning series for July 4th week. Join Rob and Jared as they share some tips to enhance your direct instruction or lecture skills. Check our previous episodes for other Coffee Drops! Connect with us! Join us on Flip to discuss this series! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. Visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources.
Jun 28, 2024 · 24 min
Engagement, Motivation & Active Learning
What role does a student’s self-determination play in active learning? What role does space play in a student's learning? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Dr. Chantal Levesque-Bristol who says that active learning is all about engagement and motivation. Dr. Levesque-Bristol is the Executive Director in the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our August issue! Connect with us! Join us on Flip to discuss this series! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources. Resources Student-Centered Pedagogy and Course Transformation at Scale - Dr. Chantal Levesque-Bristol
Jun 21, 2024 · 27 min
What Does Active Learning Look Like?
Is there one definition for active learning? Or does it vary for every teacher and every class? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles ask Dr. Tracey Birdwell—a self-proclaimed “teaching nerd”— to help pinpoint a true definition for active learning. Dr. Birdwell is the Assistant Director for Faculty Support in the Center for Instructional Excellence at Purdue University. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our August issue! Connect with us! Join us on Flip to discuss this series! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources. Resources What is Active Learning? - CRLT of the University of Michigan
Jun 14, 2024 · 20 min
Understanding Active Learning
Rob McDole and Jared Pyles start a new series on active learning and active learning spaces. They begin by setting a foundation by defining key terms (or at least attempting to) and previewing what’s coming up in the series. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our August issue! Connect with us! Join us on Flip to discuss this series! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources. Resources Uncommon Sense Teaching - Dr. Barbara Oakley, Dr. Beth Rogowsky & Dr. Terrence J. Sejnowski
Jun 11, 2024 · 10 min
Coffee Drop: Building a Better Rubric
What should be done when you build a rubric? How can you start building better rubrics? Rob McDole and Jared Pyles start a mini-series to discuss ways to build better educational staples.
Jun 7, 2024 · 28 min
A Conversation with Dr. Jeff Guernsey and Dr. Kyung-Hwa (Christine) Kim
What is a servant teacher? How does someone practice servant teaching? Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with two professors at Cedarville University—Dr. Jeff Guernsey who teaches in the School of Business and Dr. Kyung-Hwa (Christine) Kim who teaches in the History and Government Department—about their professional development through multiple sessions on servant teaching. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our August issue! Resources Servant Teaching: Listening and Learning - Dr. Haisong Ye Servant Teaching: Practices for Renewing Christian Higher Education - Dr. Quentin Schultze Connect with us! Join us on Flip to discuss our last series on Competency-Based Education! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources.
May 31, 2024 · 23 min
Behind the Scenes with Jacob Lashuay
What does it take to get rid of the crazy things that Jared and Rob say? In this episode, Dr. Rob McDole and Ryan Liming chat with Jacob Lashuay, podcast editor. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our August issue! Connect with us! Join us on Flip to discuss our last series on Competency-Based Education! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. Visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources.
May 24, 2024 · 24 min
Competency-Based Education: Lessons Learned
What did Rob and Jared learn about Competency-Based Education? Is Jared fully on board with it? What questions remain? Listen to hear their lessons learned as they wrap up the series. Transform Your Teaching is launching a monthly newsletter in August where we reflect on the past series, preview our upcoming content, and share an exclusive article. Subscribe today to get our August issue! Resources Acton Academy Connect with us! Join us on Flip to discuss this series! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. Visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources.
May 17, 2024 · 24 min
Competency-Based Education with Dr. Aleda Chen
What impact is competency-based education currently having in the pharmacy education world? Dr. Rob McDole and Jared Pyles chat with Dr. Aleda Chen—Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Pharmacy at Cedarville University—about the possibilities of CBE curriculum in training future pharmacists. Resources Join us on Flip to discuss this series! Contact us at ctlpodcast@cedarville.edu with any questions. You can also visit our blog at cedarville.edu/focusblog for additional resources.