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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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00:50:39

“Mindset Over Mandate: Why Accessibility Starts with...

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2025/05/02

In this episode of MAC Talks, host Claire Wilkison teams up with special guests Claudette Jackson (Director of Accommodations & Title IX) and Katie Vise (Accommodations Coordinator) to dive into the real, raw, and sometimes hilarious truths about digital accessibility in higher education.They share powerful "aha" moments—from navigating accommodations for students with disabilities to personal reflections on burnout and self-advocacy. The crew unpacks the new DOJ ruling on accessibility, what it

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00:23:49

Beyond Essays: How Audio Projects Amplify Student Voices

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2025/03/21

Looking to freshen up your classroom? Join us as Jessica Hobbs shares how podcasting has transformed her teaching approach. In this conversation, Jessica explains how replacing traditional essays with audio projects has engaged her students in ways she never expected.Learn how podcasts have helped her students:Connect classroom assignments to real-world applicationsExpress themselves authentically while working effectively with peersDevelop digital communication skills valued in today's

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00:47:37

Hacking Hyflex & AI: A Deep Dive with Joshua Sullwold

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2025/03/03

In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Sullwold, a tech-savvy educator from MCC’s Computer Information Systems department, to talk all things Hyflex teaching, cybersecurity, and AI in education. From web development to cybersecurity, Joshua’s classroom is a digital playground—except when Hyflex makes things a little chaotic.We explore the challenges and strategies of Hyflex teaching, including the art of balancing in-person and online students without leaving anyone in the digital dust. Plus, we

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00:46:31

Tech Trends in Higher Ed for 2025

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2025/01/21

Welcome to 2025!The Instructional Design and Innovation team return with what they think are the top Instructional Design and Technology trends in Higher Education for 2025 are and what they think that means for McLennan Community College. Episode Breakdown 1-14 minutes : Icebreaker, getting to know Krystal our newest Instructional Designer. 15-46 Minutes: John, Claire, TJ and Krystal talk about trends in Instructional Design like A.I., Gamification, Collaborative Learning and more. Hosts:

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00:13:56

PD Resource - Accessibility Law

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2024/09/13

This episode of MAC Talks is a resource for our Accessibility Law Professional Development course. You don't have to take it to listen though!This episode has been generated entirely by Google's NotebookLM AI software. https://notebooklm.google.com/ To learn more about Accessibility Law or Google's NotebookLM reach out to us at online@mclennan.edu

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00:43:14

Tim Mousel, The Educational AI Black Belt

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2024/05/22

Welcome to the latest episode of MAC Talks, where hosts John Ghazzagh and Richard Leslie sit down with Tim Mousel, the AI wizard moonlighting as a kinesiology professor at Lone Star College.Tim talks about how he went from MMA studio owner to AI aficionado, creating game-changing tools like Pocket AI and eFit software. We also get Tim's thoughts on the wild world of AI in education, where it is and where we are heading. Tim Mousel - LinkedIN eFit Software PocketAI John Ghazzagh -

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00:42:43

Czech It Out- Interview with our Czech Exchange Students

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2024/05/13

In this special episode of MAC Talks, we have 3 special guests: Czech exchange students that are taking classes and working at MCC! These amazing students share their experiences here in the US and at McLennan Community College.

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00:49:20

Live from Faculty Summer Institute - A.I. in Higher...

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2024/05/09

In this podcast episode, Kathleen Hicks, Director of Online Learning for English at Arizona State University, shares her experiences integrating generative AI into teaching and course development. She discusses the challenges and benefits of using tools like Chat GPT to create targeted content for students, and emphasizes the importance of teaching students about AI ethics and academic integrity. Kathleen also highlights the potential of AI to enhance interdisciplinary learning and the need for

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00:37:13

The OER Revolution: How Open Licensing is Changing...

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2024/04/29

In this episode, Joanna shares her passion for Open Educational Resources (OER) and how they can transform higher education. Discover how OER empowers educators to freely share, reuse and remix teaching materials to benefit students. Joanna shares her insights on the cost-saving and creative potential of OER, the importance of proper attribution, and how building an OER community can help teachers find support. Tune in to learn how you can leverage OER to enhance your courses without reinventing the

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00:40:00

Beyond the Stacks: The Evolving Role of Librarians in...

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2024/03/28

Join us for an insightful conversation with Michaela McCown, Associate Professor of Environmental Science, and Kristen Cook, Research Librarian, as we delve into the world of embedded librarianship on MAC Talks. As online education continues to grow, librarians are stepping out from behind the stacks and into virtual classrooms. Discover how this collaborative approach between librarians and faculty is transforming research support and enriching the online learning landscape.In this Episode: John

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00:33:09

Lights, Camera, Education! - with Jennifer Chapman

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2024/03/11

In this episode, we'll be exploring the world of education with Jennifer Chapman, Assistant Professor of Child Development & Education at McLennan Community College.Join us as Jennifer discusses the nuances of teaching, the attrition of educators, and her compassionate approach to connecting with students through online videos. It's a thoughtful conversation that will leave you with a deeper understanding of the challenges and joys of the teaching profession. ⁠⁠Jennifer Chapman

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00:44:19

Goodbye, Grades? Hello, Projects! - with Travis Cox

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2024/02/26

⁠In this episode, we're hanging out with Travis Cox, Associate Professor of Communication Studies at McLennan Community College.Get this - he's tossed the traditional grading playbook out the window. Instead, Travis is all about using projects to see what his students have really learned. And when it comes to feedback? He's ditching the red pen for something way cooler - personalized video messages. Oh, and he's a bit of a podcast enthusiast too. He's even had his students

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00:21:23

A Chat with Dr. Fred Hills (Part 2)

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/11/19

Part 2 of a 2 Part Podcast. ⁠Dr. Fred Hills, Assistant Vice President of Instruction and Student Engagement for McLennan Community Colleg⁠e talks with us about High Impact Practices, Student Engagement and Open Educational Resources. Follow us on Instagram, send us your comments or suggestions - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/mcc_idi/⁠

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00:34:08

A Chat with Dr. Fred Hills (Part 1)

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/11/13

Part I of a 2 Part Podcast. Dr. Fred Hills, Vice President of Instruction and Student Engagement for Mclennan Community College talks with us about High Impact Practices, Student Engagement and what the future of Higher Education looks like. Dr. Fred Hills Instructional Design Team - Richard Leslie, John Ghazzagh, Claire Wilkison. MCC Instructional Design and Innovation⁠ Website Follow us on Instagram, send us your comments or suggestions - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/mcc_idi/⁠

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00:38:50

Networking with Christopher Morris

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/10/15

Christopher Morris talks about being a new instructor in Higher Ed, adding comedy to the classroom (and to the podcast!), the challenges of teaching Hyflex and continuously growing. 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 Christopher Morris - Associate Professor Claire Wilkison, Instructional Designer John Ghazzagh, Instructional Designer TJ Waldie, Instructional

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00:36:02

Engineering a Hyflex-able Class

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/10/08

In this episode of Mac Talks, Paulina Sidwell, a professor at MCC, shares her journey to becoming a professor and discusses the HyFlex mode of teaching that encourages innovation through starting small. Paulina discusses the flexibility and convenience of Hyflex for students, but also the time and preparation instructors must commit to do it well. Additionally, we talk about the use of 3D printers in engineering education and how the engineering program emphasizes practical learning through projects

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00:45:54

Katherine's last episode, now with A.I.

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/10/04

In this episode of Mac Talks, Instructional Designers Katherine, John, Claire and Instructional Technologist TJ talk about A.I. in higher education and what to look for this school year. We also discuss Katherine's last day at MCC. 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 Katherine Franker, Instructional Designer John Ghazzagh, Instructional Designer Claire Wilkison,

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00:38:13

The Magic of Quality Online Course Design

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/04/17

This week on MAC Talks, we talk about our process for online course quality and how it's not just an Instructional Design thing. Faculty, directors and deans all play an important role in making sure our online courses meet high standards. We also discuss what we look for as instructional designers to ensure courses meet our high quality standards. If you're interested in checking out our PGP (Principles of Good Practice) form, there's a link to it on our website here:

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00:38:04

"Find a Way, or Make One"

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/03/13

In this episode we sit down with Felicia Gladden, Professor of Government. We talk about what inspired her to become a professor and what brought her to MCC. Felicia also talks about her teaching philosophies, the challenges she faces with students in a post-COVID world. 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 Guest: Felicia Gladden- Connect on LinkedIN - Felicia's Podcast: Conversations with

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00:36:21

Breaking Barriers and Building Bridges

MAC Talks - Instructional Design Podcast ·

2023/02/27

In this episode we chat with Starlen Roddy, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Specialist and Adjunct Instructor at McLennan Community College. We talk with Starlen about his background, how he came to MCC and how he became a DEI specialist. We also explore how faculty and staff can create a more inclusive culture for students. 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,

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