Learning Technology Coach Podcast

Nov 07 2023 22 ep. 25 mins 1

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The Learning Technology Coach podcast is produced by the Centre for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) at Memorial University. Learning Technology Coaches are current graduate students at Memorial who use their research and teaching experience to support faculty across the institution by investigating and proposing learning technologies to address instructional problems. The Podcast was initiated by the coaches as a way to broaden their understanding of how pedagogy and technology collide to create meaningful teaching and learning experiences. The series features the voices of academics, students and champions as they discuss current topics influencing higher education.

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S3E5. A Student’s Perspective: The Impact of AI on Learning in Higher Education

Nov 07 2023 23 mins

Featuring Dua Fatima - Student, Master of Artificial Intelligence Program, Memorial UniversityDua studied Bioinformatics and worked in fascinating areas such as computer-aided drug design and microbiome data analysis through machine learning.In this episode, hear a graduate student’s opinion of the impact of AI on higher education and how students work and learn. Dua talks about

S3E4. A Faculty’s Perspective: The Impact of AI on Teaching in Higher Education

Nov 07 2023 26 mins

Featuring Julie Pitcher-Giles - Assistant Professor, Business Administration, Grenfell Campus. Memorial University Dr. Pitcher-Giles has extensive teaching experience and focuses her research on strategic social responsibility. Other interests lie in the scholarship of in-person and online teaching and learning, university learning, and curriculum development.In this episode, hear

S3E3. Academic Writing and the Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Nov 07 2023 22 mins

Featuring Carolyn Best - Manager, Writing Centre, Memorial UniversityCarolyn is an expert in academic writing and has extensive experience teaching it to second-language students.In this episode, hear what a writing expert says about using generative AI in academic writing. Carolyn believes that, despite some of the potential drawbacks of AI, it can be valuable in aiding students t

S3E2. Academic Integrity and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education

Nov 07 2023 25 mins

Featuring Dr. Brenda Stoesz - Research Lead, Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, University of ManitobaDr. Stoesz examines academic integrity policy and the effectiveness of educational interventions to promote academic integrity, prevent academic misconduct, and enhance learning.In this episode, hear what an expert in academic integrity says about AI in higher edu

S3E1. A Conversation with ChatGPT

Nov 07 2023 24 mins

Featuring ChatGPT - An artificial intelligence tool capable of upholding human-like conversations, problem-solving, and content creation.Since its launch in November 2022, ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. Millions of people use it globally, and it has the potential to transform our way of working and thinking. Critics are concerned about its impacts on work ethics and academic

Series 3 Trailer - AI and the Impact on Higher Education

Oct 27 2023 1 mins

AI and the Impact on Higher Education: Perspectives on Academic Integrity, Writing, Teaching, and LearningPremiering November 7th!The Learning Technology Coach Podcast is a CITL production.

S2E6. A Student's Perspective on Accessibility in Higher Education

May 18 2023 36 mins

Featuring Hilary P. Hennessey - Student's with Disabilities Representative / Young Adult Leader, Newfoundland and Labrador Canadian Federation of Students / National Centre of Learning DisabilitiesHilary is currently working towards a Masters degree in Health Ethics from Memorial University. Ms. Hennessey uses her voice on a local, national and international (USA) level to be an ad

S2E5. Designing Courses and Web Content with Accessibility in Mind

May 18 2023 30 mins

Featuring Pam Phillips and Cathy Wicks - Senior Instructional Designer and Instructional Design Technologist, CITL, Memorial UniversityAs members of CITL’s Learning Design and Development team, both keep universal design for learning (UDL) and WCAG and other accessibility standards at the forefront of their work when building online learning opportunities. In this episode, hear t

S2E4. A Faculty Perspective on Accessibility in Higher Education

May 17 2023 31 mins

Featuring Dr. Amy Todd - Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Memorial UniversityDr. Todd, through her experience in curriculum and program development, frequently applies team-based learning approaches and authentic theory to her teaching.In this episode, discover the benefits of incorporating accessibility features in courses that can improve comprehension and retenti

S2E3. Using Your Learning Management System to Create Accessible Learning Experiences

May 17 2023 24 mins

Featuring Dr. Brittany Singleton - Academic Affairs Manager, D2LDr. Singleton provides strategic leadership, guidance and support for the development of innovative programs in the teaching and learning realm in both the K-12 and Higher Ed verticals. Her experience focuses around holistic student development, instruction, mentorship, and programming for diverse student populations.