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In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut

Welcome to In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut where we will explore different tools and strategies for creating more engaging courses. In this podcast, Stan works out loud while prepping and teaching different courses in the higher education realm. He also will be sharing ideas that he is exploring to solve faculty teaching issues. Music Credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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15:14

ITC: 48 - How to Use Movies in the Classroom

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/12/16

If you want to create a memorable classroom experience that involves a movie, you must also tie it to a specific classroom activity. Every second of your classroom counts. Every activity that you choose must also count towards learning. One of my most memorable classroom activities involved a movie at the center of a classroom activity. The scenario was masterfully tied to the movie. In this episode, you will learn about strategies that will help you make movies more engaging and educational. Come

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17:49

ITC: 47 - Tips for Ending the Semester

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/12/09

The end of the semester is a great time to reflect on what you just accomplished. You can take that knowledge and pour it into the upcoming term as you prepare your classes. The best time to improve your courses is while it is still fresh in your mind. Taking time to reset your course for the next time you teach it will lead to a stress-free startup. In this episode, you will pick up tips to help you end your semester on a high note. You will be able to rest your course at a higher level than the

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24:58

ITC: 46 - Tools for Setting up Your Personal Learning...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/12/02

A personal learning network or environment will put you on the fast track to lifelong learning. To make learning a regular habit, you must set up your environment so it is easy to get into the learning mode. Over the years, I have built a pretty solid personal learning environment. The collection of tools that I am going to share with you is central to my personal learning. Come learn more. Show notes: https://tubarksblog.com/itc46 Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Sponsor:

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27:23

ITC: 45 - Using a Personal Learning Network to Fuel...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/11/25

Formal education will only take us so far. We need to create a system to help us learn across our lifetime. A personal learning network (PLN) and environment does exactly that. With a PLN, you are setting up systems to help you collect information, make sense of it, and share it with others. Naturally, a key component of this system is collaborating with others. A good PLN will help you achieve this and more. In this episode, I am going to discuss personal learning networks and environments. This

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24:28

ITC: 44 - Andragogy - Treating Learners as Adults

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/11/18

For most of our academic lives, our education has been crafted under term pedagogy. Pedagogy is the art and science of teaching. However, if you break the term down you get the Greek word paidos which means "boy, child" and agogos "leader." For the great part of our academic career, we have received instruction design for teaching children. In college, we are primarily working with adults. Shouldn’t we design our instruction for adults? In this episode, I am going to focus on andragogy and how it

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22:38

ITC: 43 - Using Concept Maps in the Classroom

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/11/11

Many of our courses are quite complicated with lots of interrelated concepts. Concept mapping helps educators to break down complex topics. They also allow students to organize new information and integrate this information with prior knowledge. Concept maps can be used for pre-assessments, assessments, brainstorming and idea generation, notetaking device, and much more. Educators can also use concept maps to plan courses and entire curricula. In this episode, I am going to highlight concept maps as

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16:57

ITC: 42 - Strategies for Teaching Vocabulary to...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/11/04

Poor vocabulary will hold back your learners. A strong vocabulary will help individuals extract the exact meaning of what someone has said or written. It will also help with speaking and writing. Someone who struggles with vocabulary will tend to subvocalize thus slowing down their reading speed. Being able to read faster enables an individual to consume more content. In this episode, I am going to highlight why it is important to teach vocabulary to students as well as provide strategies for doing

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21:22

ITC: 41 - Using Backward Design to Build Better Courses

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/10/28

Backward design is an instructional design strategy for developing courses. With backward design, you start by creating your objectives. Next, you create your assessments. Finally, you develop your instructional content. The result is a tighter course that focuses on exactly what you want your learners to know. In this episode, I am going to breakdown the elements and process for implementing backward design. During the podcast, I will also touch on developing objectives and Bloom’s revised taxonomy

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30:48

ITC: 40 - How to Use Mastery Quizzes for Improved...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/10/21

Mastery quizzing is a strategy linked to mastery learning. By using short low-stakes quizzes, you can help your students actively study course material. You can use mastery quizzes to help with exam preparation and prepare for classes. You can also use low-stake quizzes as a replacement for homework and as gateways for content release. In this episode, I am going to expand on my discussion about test pools and adaptive release with mastery quizzes. You will learn how others are using this strategy

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24:46

ITC: 39 - Reviewing the Book: Reach Everyone, Teach...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/10/14

According to Thomas Tobin and Kirsten Behling, Universal Design for Learning is about one thing, creating access for learners. By focusing on access, everyone in your class benefits. Individuals with disabilities benefit, mobile learners benefit, even those who are trying to learn in the margins of work, family, and play. In this episode, I am going to review the book Reach Everyone, Teach Everyone by Thomas Tobin and Kirsten Behling. The authors outlined three interconnected tasks they wanted to

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29:29

ITC: 38 - Using Adaptive Release in Your Classroom

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/10/07

With adaptive release, you can control what and when you release content to learners. You can create unique learning paths designed per student. Based on the input you receive from the learner, you can make different content available. This controlled release allows you to provide a unique learning experience for each student. One student can take a multimedia path. Another student can pursue a text-only path for example. In this episode, I am going to share a powerful teaching technique called

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31:33

ITC: 37 - Find More Time With Text Expansion

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/09/30

In this episode, I am going to share a wonderful tool called TextExpander. A text expander can convert a shortcode into a substantive piece of text. The average person types 36 words per minute. A typical email message has 75-100 words. If you have to type the same message repeatedly, you will spend two to three minutes on each message. With a text expander, you can reduce this to only one word or code. You will have saved yourself two to three minutes for each message. For ten messages, you have

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23:59

ITC: 36 - Ways to Use Twitter in the College Classroom

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/09/23

When instructors new to Twitter try to put the program to work in their classroom, they become frustrated simply because they lack ideas and strategies. This is the final episode of a four-part series. In this episode, I am going to share different strategies for using Twitter in your classroom. Some of the methods support research, others help with classroom management, and others increase engagement. Show notes: https://tubarksblog.com/itc36 Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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18:09

ITC: 35 - Using the Twitter Backchannel in Your...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/09/16

In classrooms and conferences across the globe, there are secondary conversations happening during the main event. Wouldn’t it be great if you could tap into these conversations? Fortunately, there is a way. You can recognize the backchannel and direct the conversation into a place where you can also participate, This is the third episode of a four-part series. In this episode, I am going to discuss using Twitter as a way to monitor the backchannel. You can also use it to solicit input and create

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25:41

ITC: 34 - Using Twitter to Fuel Your Personal...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/09/09

All educators should be learners first. Twitter plays a central part in my personal learning network. This constant stream of information can be filtered to match your learning needs. This is the second episode of a four-part series. In this episode, I am going to discuss why and how you can use Twitter to fuel your personal learning network. Show notes: https://tubarksblog.com/itc34 Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Sponsor: https://tubarksblog.com/read-to-succeed/

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28:03

ITC: 33 -How to Start Using Twitter in Your Classroom

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/09/02

Are you using Twitter to support your classroom? If not, you should consider it. Twitter is a powerful tool that can help you increase engagement. It is a tool that will help fuel lifelong learning. This is the first episode of a four-part series. In this episode, I am going to discuss why you should use Twitter for your classroom, how to get started, and suggestions for getting started on the right foot. Show notes: https://tubarksblog.com/itc33 Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/

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30:22

ITC: 32 - How You Can Increase Engagement by Using...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/08/26

Research has demonstrated that if you can connect learning to passion, you will achieve exceptional results. Quite often, students are not thrilled about the assignments we provide. What if you connected your assignments to their passions? In this episode, I am going to show you how a group of educators is using World of Warcraft to increase engagement in their classroom as well as attained the academic results they wanted. Show notes: https://tubarksblog.com/itc32 Music credit:

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24:53

ITC: 31 - Can Specification Grading Simplify Grading...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/08/19

Sometimes, we spend too much effort splitting hairs when grading. Perhaps, we need to take a more binary look at grading. Either the graded work meets the standards you set forth or it doesn’t. If it doesn’t, let’s provide detailed feedback and have students make the necessary improvement until it does. In this episode, I am going to break down specifications grading. This strategy was highlighted in Linda Nilson’s book, Specifications Grading: Restoring Rigor, Motivating Students, and Saving

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17:48

ITC: 30 - 6 Engaging Online Discussion Strategies

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/08/12

After participating in countless online discussions, I understand the elements that will make them more engaging. In this episode, I am going to share six strategies for engaging online discussions. You will be able to adapt them for your classroom. Show notes: https://tubarksblog.com/itc30 Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Sponsor: https://tubarksblog.com/read-to-succeed/

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27:52

ITC: 29 - Success Tips for Creating Engaging Online...

In the Classroom with Stan Skrabut ·

2019/08/05

After participating in countless online discussions, I recognize some basic elements that will make them more engaging. In this episode, I am going to talk about the benefits of using online discussion in your classroom. Most importantly, I will be talking about success tips that will help make your online discussions more engaging. Show notes: https://tubarksblog.com/itc29 Music credit: https://www.purple-planet.com/ Sponsor: https://tubarksblog.com/read-to-succeed/

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