Speaking of Higher Ed exists to create a resource that will inspire and assist faculty
in creating engaging and meaningful learning experiences. We hope to provide higher
ed faculty with a platform for sharing research related to the scholarship of teaching
and learning, spark new instructional ideas, and promote interdisciplinary instructional
methods.
April 17, 2024
What is Hip-Hop pedagogy? How can the use of Hip-Hop culture in curriculum engage students and create relevant connections to course content?
Kelly R. Allen, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Curriculum Studies in the College of Education and Human Development Department of Research, Counseling, and Curriculum at Augusta University and advocate for the implementation of Hip-Hop based education.
During Allen’s early years as a high school social studies teacher, she discovered the power of using Hip-Hop culture in her teaching. Seeing that it was “more than a hook”, but instead something to be infused in all aspects of her courses. Hip-hop culture has since been an integral part of her research and teaching.
Dr. Allen discusses the 5 aspects of Hip-Hop culture, describing how and why they allow students to engage, feel empowered and find relevance in course content. She discusses the past and current perceptions of Hip-Hop pedagogy in academia and how she sees it moving forward in the higher education space.
Dr. Allen concludes with tips and advice for practitioners on how to incorporate Hip-Hop pedagogy into their teaching.
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If you are interested in learning more about Dr. Allen and her work, you can connect with her on X (formerly Twitter). Her book, Teaching for Liberation: On Freedom Dreaming in the Field of Hip–Hop Education, is available online.
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March 20, 2024
Should I discuss AI with my students? How can I benefit from using AI?
In this episode, David Joyner, PhD, joins us to explore how AI is transforming education, for students and educators. ChatGPT generated significant discussion when it launched in November 2022. Now, with more than a year of growing in understanding about generative AI, we are discovering what changes are necessary in the classroom.
Joyner provides valuable insights from his research and classroom experiences, addressing educators seeking basic knowledge about ChatGPT and those aiming to deepen their understanding of generative AI. Educators aren't the only ones adapting to technologies like ChatGPT; students are also adjusting. This technology holds the potential to facilitate faster learning and improvement in targeted areas. However, it may require adjustments to assessments to maintain the desired level of rigor in evaluating student mastery of the material.
We also discuss Joyner’s new publication, A Teacher’s Guide to Conversational AI, and the professional certificate program he developed, available on the edX online learning platform.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
If you are interested in learning more about David Joyner and his work, visit his website. To connect with him socially, visit his LinkedIn page. Joyner has also developed a professional certificate in ChatGPT for educators, available on the edX platform. If you are interested in learning more about his latest book, available April 2, visit the Books section of his website.
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February 21, 2024
Are you a faculty member looking to collaborate with community organizations? By working together, universities and community organizations can create mutually beneficial relationships that enrich the educational experience, address community needs, and contribute to positive societal outcomes.
Achieving the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification is one of the aspirational imperatives included in the Augusta University strategic plan. Pursuing this elective classification involves extensive work documenting how the university is partnering with the Augusta community.
On this episode, Tina Baggott, Associate Vice President for Volunteer Services & Community Engagement at Augusta University, discusses the pursuit for this classification. She discusses its importance for higher education, available resources for faculty, and more.
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For more information about how you can begin community partnerships that align with your course, visit the Volunteer Services & Community Engagement webpage.
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January 17, 2024
Every semester presents a mix of challenges and opportunities for both students and faculty. In this episode, Jenn Rose and JoAnn Edmond share five practical tips to help kickstart the semester on a strong note.
We discuss the importance of crafting a learner-centered syllabus and getting a jumpstart on integrating tools within the Learning Management System (LMS). Our conversation also touches on strategies for giving timely and meaningful feedback, with a focus on utilizing LMS tools for scheduled course communications.
Jenn and JoAnn highlight the usefulness of tools such as replace strings in personalizing messages for students, even when using a generic message for everyone. They also suggest considering the incorporation of rubrics in the LMS to clarify grading criteria and streamline the grading process. Rubrics can be used for assignments in online or face-to-face courses.
Joining us in this episode are JoAnn Edmond, Director of Instructional Innovation, and Jenn Rose, a Faculty and Instructional Developer, both from the Center for Instructional Innovation at Augusta University.
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January 6th, 2023
Andrew Everett joined the CII team in 2022 as a Faculty & Instructional Developer
with a focus in video and multimedia production. Andrew is also an adjunct instructor
in the Department of Social Sciences. After nearly a decade in TV news Andrew made
the move to Augusta University in 2019 as a video producer for Communications & Marketing.
Andrew earned a BS in Digital Cinematography from Full Sail University and a Master
of Public Administration degree from Augusta University. Andrew has been awarded numerous
Georgia Associated Press awards, an EMMA award from the National Academy of Television
Arts & Sciences and a silver TELLY award for his work on the short film, Augusta Gives: Back to the Future.
