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WSU Tech Educast
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"Equipping Educators, Enriching Futures." Supporting and empowering faculty to enrich the future at WSUTech
Welcome to the WSU Tech Educast podcast, your go-to source for innovative teaching strategies and best practices. Each episode offers expert insights, practical tips, and real-world examples to help you enhance your teaching and engage your students.
Explore the latest educational technologies, proven instructional techniques, and inspiring success stories. Join our community of educators committed to excellence and enrich futures together.
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S2:E3 Learning First in an AI World
Mar 2400:40:42Tap to summarizeToday’s episode is “Learning First in an AI World.” Generative AI is showing up everywhere—on student devices, in the workplace, and faculty are asking about assignments, assessments, and what learning should look like now. Our goal today isn’t to play“gotcha” or to police tools. It’s to keep the focus where it belongs: on real learning—thinking, practice, application, and growth—even when AI is a part of the environment.
Transcribe →S2E2: Saving Time — Not Cutting Corners with AI
Feb 1700:27:01Summary readyWe’re diving into practical ways to use AI that lighten your load without sacrificing quality because when tech saves you time, you have more to give where it counts.You’ll hear from members of our ITAS team — Strap Nkoba, Diana Holladay, Kristy Duggan, and Alyssa Dehncke-White — all hosted by our very own Cassie Addington.
SummaryS2E1 Working With Instructional Designers on Course Developmen
Sep 1700:23:39Tap to summarizeJoin Kristy Dugan and co-host Cassie Addington as they chat with faculty members Kendra Heim and Rick Blyseth, along with Noelle Barrick, Director of the Library. They’ll be sharing firsthand what collaborating with the Instructional Design team looked like, what surprised them, and how the process impacted both their courses and their students.
Transcribe →S1E3 Things Students Wish Instructors Knew about Learning with Disabilities
Apr 25, 202500:20:30Tap to summarizeJoin Kristy Dugan and special guest co-host Strap Nkoba as they chat with Jennifer Stanyer, Assistant Director of Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS), about what students with disabilities wish instructors knew. Learn more about the student experience, how accommodations work, and how SASS partners with faculty to support student success.
Transcribe →S1E2 The Value of Instructional Design for Effective Teaching and Learning
Jan 27, 202500:14:46Tap to summarizeIn this engaging episode of the EduCast Podcast, cohost Kristy Duggan and special guest cohost Strap Nkoba are joined by Amanda Hackerott to delve into the critical role of instructional design in enhancing teaching and learning. Together, they discuss how thoughtful course design supports student success, bridges the gap between subject matter expertise and effective pedagogy, and leverages technology to create impactful learning experiences. Listen in to discover practical strategies and insights that empower educators to transform their classrooms and curriculum with the help of instructional design experts.
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S1E1 - Introducting the Teaching and Learning Center at WSU Tech
Oct 8, 202400:14:16Tap to summarizeIn this inaugural episode, we explore how the Teaching & Learning Center at WSU Tech provides vital support for faculty by fostering collaboration, enhancing teaching practices, and helping educators transition from the workroom to the classroom. We'll also take a look at the recent refresh of the COLAB space, now featuring state-of-the-art technology to enrich both teaching and learning. Joining the conversation are Diana Holladay, Manager of the Teaching & Learning Center, and Instructional Designer Brad Parker, with Instructional Designer Kristy Duggan and EdTech Specialist Cassie Addington as your cohosts. Tune in to learn how the center is transforming the educational experience at WSU Tech!
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