Monthly Archives: August 2021

Teaching Sociology Webinar: Podcasts in the Classroom

Podcasting is a powerful teaching tool. The vast catalog of interesting and informative podcasts, available on a variety of digital platforms, allows students to engage with perspectives and points-of-view outside of those they may encounter in a college course. During an August 18, 2021 virtual meeting hosted by the Teaching Sociology editorial team–including Michelle Kozimor, Editor and Barbara Prince, Deputy Editor–scholar-teachers from across the country shared their insights on using podcasts as a resource in their courses.

The meeting included the following presentations:

  • Being Able to Listen Makes Me Feel More Engaged: Best Practices for Using Podcasts as Readings
  • A Review of Podcast “Ear Hustle”
  • A Review of Podcast “Code Switch”

And many more. To watch the virtual meeting, click here.

 

TLDS Services PROJECT GUIDE

Instructional design can be considered the building process of the learning experience, with designers working hand-in-hand with faculty throughout the development process. As architects of learning design, we know that the best construction requires planning, materials, and scaffolding to facilitate the building of an excellent course. Throughout this process, instructional designers provide guidance, feedback, and support that will ultimately enhance the student learning experience.

The Etown Teaching and Learning Design Studio is here to work with you in a collaborative way as you look to develop an engaging learning experience for your students.

Do you have a new course to develop, or would you like to revise an existing one? Would you like to request a course quality review? Do you need to incorporate microlearning into your course, or develop a special learning instance for a forum, workshop, or conference?

Please use this handy guide to get started on your course design project, and contact the Etown Teaching and Learning Design Studio at studio@etown.edu to set up a consultation!

Etown Teaching and Learning Design Studio Services PROJECT GUIDE

 

New Horizons

In everything we do at Etown we believe we are always improving. We invite students to find their best lives here, and we encourage everyone at Etown to invest in themselves to continually develop and improve their lives. Through every interaction with our students, in every period of inquiry, with each new opportunity to engage in our vibrant learning community, we are always in the process of improving.  

The Etown Teaching and Learning Design Studio launched at a significant time, in the context of a global pandemic, when our entire industry pivoted to 100% remote and online teaching and learning. Our work focused squarely on equipping and supporting professors and instructors in the creation of memorable and lasting learning experiences in online and hybrid formats. As we now set our sights on the next chapter, the Studio will continue to be an important site on our campus that promotes and supports a relationship- and learner-centered culture of instruction, advising and scholarship. 

Our emphasis on design remains intentional as we seek to create opportunities for research, theory, and practice to inform our methods to meet the needs of our students and achieve our institution’s mission. We invite you to join us in these efforts and the Studio team looks forward to working with you. 

Meet the team:

Matt Skillen, Studio Director
Sharon Birch, Assistant Director of Instructional Technology 
Crystal Donlan, Instructional Designer and Online Learning Specialist
Jill Kleis, Program Support Specialist & Administrative Assistant