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MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast

MCC Instructional Design

Mac Talks, Instructional Design and Instructional Technology, focused on Instructional Design in higher education. Hosted by the Instructional Design team at McLennan Community College in Waco, TX. Guests include faculty, staff, students and other IDI"s from other institutions. Listen on the drive to work, on the drive home, while you"re doing laundry or just lounging out on the patio! Mac Talks - Mac is our Highlander Mascot, and it also stands for McLennan Academic Community. Let"s GO!

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00:36:09

Riffin' on Research

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/02/12

In this episode of the podcast, we chat with Rachel Kramer, a research librarian at McLennan Community College in Texas. We discuss the range of services available to faculty, staff, and students at McLennan Community College, including research support and access to a diverse collection of resources. Join us for an insightful conversation about the important role of libraries and the resources they provide to support learning and discovery. If you're interested in us covering a topic about course

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00:38:12

Sharing is Caring (with OER)

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/01/29

What is OER? What about the quality of OER content? How do I get started? In this episode of MAC Talks, we speak to members of our OER working group Nick Webb and Mary Sides. They share their insights and experiences on how they have successfully implemented OER in their curriculum, resulting in increased access to quality educational materials and cost savings for students. Join us as we delve into the world of open educational resources and learn about the positive impact they are having on higher

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00:21:58

I Wrote This Title With ChatGPT in 2023

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/01/17

The IDI team talks about what's new for 2023 including a brief mention of ChatGPT and AI. If you're interested in us covering a topic about course design, or if you'd like to guest star...or both, shoot us an email: online@mclennan.edu Follow us on Instagram, send us your comments or suggestions - https://www.instagram.com/mcc_idi/ Still using Facebook? WELL WE ARE TOO! Feel free to follow our antics. Website: https://www.mclennan.edu/center-for-teaching-and-learning/index.html Instructional Design

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00:31:35

Breathing Life into the Flipped Classroom

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2022/12/05

In this episode, we talk with Marighny Dutton, Director of Clinical Education program and Associate Professor for Respiratory Care Technology at McLennan Community College. Marighny tells us about her journey from MCC student to Associate Professor. Marighny talks with us about how her program benefits from flipped classrooms and the engaging and authentic activities that prepare her students for real world experiences (which includes saving lives!) If you're interested in us covering a topic about

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00:29:18

Caffeinate, Innovate, Motivate

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2022/11/21

In this episode, we talk with Boyce Wilson, former MCC student and current Associate Professor of Business Management. We talk about Boyce's varied and interesting background and how that has helped him evolve his work in online teaching. Boyce is not a fan of laundry, and we don't blame him! In our content, we talk about Learning Management Systems and creating a structure in online course that helps students stay focused and accountable in these busy times. If you're interested in us covering a

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00:35:13

Going off the Rails in an Online Class

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2022/11/07

In this episode, we talk with Jon Fox, Professor in Music Industry Careers here at McLennan Community College. Jon tells us a little about his background, and how he went from learning music to teaching music. We also chat about our favorite concerts and how music shapes the world we live in. In our meaty content section, we talk about how being clear and consistent is very important for students in person and especially online. Jon shares some of the ways he achieves this in his classes, and how he

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00:30:04

What's up Doc?

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2022/10/24

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Kayla Willis. Kayla talks about recently completing her doctorate and recent dissertation. After 2020, students are leaning into online classes more and more, and in many cases it's harder to retain those students. How can we, as a college, help these students persist through online learning and be successful? Being the main topic of her dissertation, Kayla shares her research and thoughts with us, and also how everyone at the college can help students be

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00:33:57

"What's a MODAL with you?"

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2022/10/10

In this episode of MAC Talks, we chat with Holly Towns, part-time instructor and College Navigator. Holly talks about her move to Texas, the growth she's experienced while earning two Masters degrees and what she's learning currently as she teaches classes, supports students and works towards her Doctorate. Phew, I'm tired just writing all of that! The main focus of our talk is taking traditional activities and assessments in the classroom and making them multi-modal. What does that mean? Well have

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00:37:03

Breaking Bad Discussions

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2022/09/25

Join us as we welcome Jessica Shelton to the podcast. Jessica is a counselor, and mental health professor at McLennan Community College. In this episode we talk about the importance of discussions in the classroom and how we create and foster these discussions online. We also learn who would play Jessica in the movie of her life and which sitcom dad inspired her to become a mental health professional. Are you using discussions in your classroom? How are they working for you? Let us know! If you're

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00:25:52

Zen Cat and the Art of Puppetry

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2022/09/11

Join us as we welcome our guest, McLennan Community College's Professor of Philosophy, Amy Antoninka. We talk to Amy about engaging students in person and online through puppetry, cats and just plain silliness. If you're interested in us covering a topic about course design, or if you'd like to guest star...or both, shoot us an email: online@mclennan.edu Follow us on Instagram, send us your comments or suggestions - https://www.instagram.com/mcc_idi/ John Ghazzagh - Instructional Designer Claire

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00:30:05

"Don't Stop Thinking About a Sushi Restaurant...or...

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2022/08/29

Welcome to the official podcast for the Instructional Design team at McLennan Community College, MAC TALKS! Building relationships in a classroom is a big factor for student success. It works great in a face to face classroom, but how do we do that online? In this episode, we discuss how to build those relationships in your online classes. We also talk about what our walk-out song would be...I think teachers should have their own walk out or walk in songs for the classroom. If you want to skip ahead

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00:28:46

"The best online course I've ever taken did not...

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2022/08/16

Welcome to the official podcast for the Instructional Design team at McLennan Community College, MAC TALKS! In our inaugural episode, we have a short discussion on our best experiences with online courses. We also talk about our guilty pleasure "splurge" item if we were to win the lottery. We cut out the part about whistling, you should know most of us can't whistle. If you're interested in us covering a topic about course design, or if you'd like to guest star...or both, shoot us an email:

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