Teacher of the Ear
Our podcast explores conversations of Critical Digital Pedagogy, listening for ways to empower students and champion learning. Each episode is hosted by Chris Friend and features interviews with creative pedagogues working in or out of academia, sharing insights and perspectives on how we can enhance learning and teaching in our lives. 24 posts
Feedback
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Laura Gibbs says feedback—giving advice and support—emphasizes learning. Hear about separating feedback from assessment, ungrading, and more.
Love
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Martha Burtis discusses the benefits of loving students in the classroom. Hear how pedagogies of care affect classroom labor.
Optimism
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While teaching through years of a global pandemic, Jessica Zeller says hopeful optimism can keep us centered on what we value: engaging with students.
Self-Care
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Kaitlin Clinnin and sarah madoka currie acknowledge that we’re all worn out, then explore ways to contextualize the problem and show ourselves some grace.
Public Scholarship
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Dr. Mia Zamora blurs the lines between school and community, class and real-world, expertise and experience.
Care
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During the pandemic, the work of teaching has earned greater attention and importance. What might care work look like from a global pedagogical perspective?
Scholarly Communication
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What could scholarly communication look like if we understand the system and strategically apply pressure in an effort to break that system?
Connection
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Classes moved online for the pandemic, even those that rely on in-person interaction. How can we maintain connection with students? Sherri Spelic explains.
Active Gratitude
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What is the nature of gratitude? What does it challenge — or allow — us to do? And how does it change when we think of it as being *active*? I talk with Amy Slay and Kate Bowles to learn more.
Publishing
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Cheryl E. Ball shares how she blends professional editing, modern publishing, and digital pedagogy to create meaningful courses beyond the classroom walls.
Platforms
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Chris Gilliard walks us through concerns he has about the state of online surveillance and dangers lurking behind asking students to work in online platforms.
Asking the Right Questions
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Asking the right questions — from teachers and students alike — can make all the difference in helping us connect with one another and our courses.
Access
Academic Labor
What does it take to access an education? I spoke with Robin DeRosa about this broad issue that affects the way we do things in our classrooms and schools.
Openness
social justice
Students ask about our interests and lives to understand & connect with us. What happens when the answers reveal more about us than we’re ready to share?