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    TOPcast: The Teaching Online Podcast

    Hosted by Thomas Cavanagh and Kelvin Thompson, the Teaching Online Podcast (TOPcast) takes a fun and informative look at the various trends, best practices and technologies in the realm of online education.

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    Episode 102: Building vs. Buying Nov 15, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 102:

    In this episode, Kelvin and Tom discuss the many build vs. buy decisions that face those responsible for supporting online teaching and learning. From staffing to software development and much in between, options abound.

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    Episode 102 Show Notes:

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • “High Country Blend” from Davis Roasters

    Content Links

    • iDesign
    • UCF’s Techrangers®
    • UCF’s ObojoboTM Platform
    • UCF’s Materia Platform
    • UCF’s UDOIT Accessibility Checker
    • UCF CDL-Developed LMS Integrations
    • UCF-IMS LTI Center of Excellence
    • TOPcast Episode 12: “The LMS: Past, Present, and Future”
    • TOPcast Episode 40: “Boost Your Online Program Enrollment with this One Tip!”
    • TOPcast Episode 60: “Growing [As] Leaders in Our Online Learning Field”

    Just for Fun Pop Culture Links

    • Garden of the Gods
    • In the New York Times Magazine’s “On Language” Column: “Cellar Door”

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx4eYaa53nA
    Episode 101: Debating “The Cameras-On vs. Cameras-Off Debate” Nov 01, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 101:

    Hosts Tom and Kelvin explore the various perspectives represented in the “Cameras-On vs. Cameras-Off Debate” with an eye toward finding common ground and actionable insights for designing effective synchronous online sessions beyond the emergency ad hoc remote instruction era.

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    Episode 101 Show Notes:

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • Single Origin Ethiopia Yirgacheffe Kochere from Cup to Cup Coffee Roasters (Savannah, GA)
    • Cup to Cup Coffee Roasters

    Content Links

    • “TOP” Resources from UCF
      • TOPR: Teaching Online Pedagogical Repository
      • TOPkit: Teaching Online Preparation Toolkit
      • TOPcast: The Teaching Online Podcast
    • Cameras-On Resources
      • School Principal Blog Posting: “Is it Really Wrong to Make Students Turn On Their Video Camera During Virtual Class?”
      • Teacher Blog Posting: “Cameras On: A Response to the Outrage”
      • Summary of National Survey: “Most Educators Require Kids to Turn Cameras On in Virtual Class, Despite Equity Concerns”
      • From Oregon State University: “Zoom Camera Pros & Cons”
    • Cameras-Off Resources
      • Infographic from Appalachian State University: “Camera Use in Zoom: Making the Right Choice for Your Class”
      • OLC Accelerate 2021 Session by Rachel Stern-Lockerman: “Shifting towards a #CamerasOff Paradigm”
      • Research Studies Supporting Cameras-Off by Default
        • Shockley et al. (2021) in Journal of Applied Psychology: “The fatiguing effects of camera use in virtual meetings: A within-person field experiment”
        • Tomprou et al. (2021) in PLOS ONE. “Speaking out of turn: How video conferencing reduces vocal synchrony and collective intelligence”
        • In Inside Higher Ed: (Opinion by Finders & Munoz) “Cameras-On: Surveillance in the Time of COVID-19”
    • Book: “The Spectrum of Teaching Styles: From Command to Discovery” (Mosston & Ashworth, 1989)
    • Kelvin’s Visual: “A Range of Student Engagement”
    • Book: “Remediation: Understanding New Media” (Bolter & Grusin, 1998)
    • TOPcast Episode 88: “It Really Always Comes Back to Design”

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
    https://youtu.be/Us4gRJz8DKI
    Episode 100: Managing Change and Growth in Online Initiatives Oct 18, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 100:

    In this episode, Dr. Sasha Thackaberry joins hosts Kelvin and Tom to discuss change management strategies for leading online initiatives.

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    Episode 100 Show Notes:

    Dr. Sasha Thackaberry
    Associate Vice Chancellor for Learning Experience Design Innovation at National University

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • Single Origin Peru from Blind Tiger Coffee Roasters in Tampa, FL

    Content Links

    • Dr. Alexandera (“Sasha”) Thackaberry’s Online Profile
    • From Nielsen Norman Group: “Journey Mapping 101”
    • “What Is a Service Blueprint?: Designing a Seamless Service Process”
    • “Use Touchpoint Terrain Maps instead of Customer Journeys”
    • Research Article: “Mapping pedagogical touchpoints: Exploring online student engagement and course design” (in Active Learning in Higher Education)
    • TOPcast episode #59: “Online Faculty Development”
    • Mark Your Calendar: Live Recording of the “Year in Review” Episode of TOPcast is Monday, November 8, 2021 from 11:00am-11:45am (US Eastern Time; UTC -5:00). Sign-Up to Attend

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
    https://youtu.be/deh7eeRz8CA
    Episode 99: The Importance of “Faculty Voice and Faculty Valuing” in Online Education Oct 04, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 99:

    While specialists in online education, such as instructional designers and administrative leaders, help carry out online courses and programs strategically, it is the faculty whose voice, wisdom, and human connections make online learning successful. In this episode, hosts Kelvin and Tom discuss the importance of this faculty voice and valuing.

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    Episode 99 Show Notes:

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • Single Origin Ethiopia from Kos Coffee in Winter Park, FL
    • About Kos Coffee’s Business Strategy
    • News Article About Kos: “Winter Park Family Opens Coffee Shop, Bodega With a Philanthropic Mission”

    Content Links

    • The Story of UCF’s First Online Faculty Member, Dr. Steve Sorg (paper in proceedings of SITE 1997)
    • Dr. Jason Johnston’s Dissertation: “Distance Education Administrators Starting Online Programs in Higher Education: A Case Study of the Tasks, Processes, and Challenges of Change to E-Learning”
    • Featured Faculty Spotlights from UCF’s Digital Learning Course Redesign Initiative
    • UCF’s “Faculty Seminars in Online Teaching”
    • LMS Selection Video from UCF Faculty Senate President
    • TOPcast Episode 37: “6 Deadly Sins of Online Teaching”
    • TOPcast Listener Survey
    • Pick-A-Date Poll for Recorded Live TOPcast Episode Event

    Just-For-Fun Pop Culture Links

    • 10 Intentionally Boring Podcasts That Will Lull You to Sleep

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
    https://youtu.be/-mmdNeyleH0
    Episode 98: “I Don’t Ever Want to Do [Online] Again!” Sep 20, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 98:

    Guest Ryan Rogers joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to discuss the experiences of K12 students during remote instruction and the challenges higher education institutions face in re-setting incoming first year students’ expectations of actual online courses.

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    Ryan Rogers, Director of Student Services- Lyman High School

    Episode 98 Show Notes:

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • Single Origin Kenya Peaberry from Caffe Ibis Coffee Roasting Company (Logan, UT)
    • “Complete Guide to Peaberry Coffee”
    • “What Are Peaberry Coffee Beans? The Myths & The Reality”

    Content Links

    • Ryan Rogers’ Online Profile
    • Lyman High School
    • Seminole County Public Schools
    • Seminole County Virtual School
    • Florida Virtual School
    • TOPcast Listener Survey

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
    Episode 97: Finding the Right Mix of Modalities at Your Institution Sep 07, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 97:

    In this episode, join hosts Kelvin Thompson and Tom Cavanagh for a discussion of the factors affecting institutions’ pursuit of the mix of course modalities that is best for them. Online, blended, hybrid, and in-person courses are all part of the mix.

    Podcast Recording

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    Episode 97 Show Notes:

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • “Shark Bite” Flavored Coffee from Bones Coffee Company (Cape Coral, FL)
    • Photos and Recipes for the Namesake Mixed Drink “Shark Bite”

    Content Links

    • EDUCAUSE QuickPoll Results: Institutional Engagement in Digital Transformation
    • Co-Authored by Dr. Tanya Joosten: “Planning for a Blended Future: A Research-Driven Guide for Educators”
    • OLC Accelerate 2021 Session Site: “Leading Blended Learning: Top Down And Bottom Up” (Kelvin Thompson)
    • UCF Interactive Facts: “Student Credit Hours & Course Modalities” (Note: Official data lags behind current academic term. For modalities, select the appropriate menu option.)
    • TOPcast Episode 03: “Finding the Sweet Spot Between Faculty Preferences and Institutional Goals”
    • TOPcast Episode 83: “Re-thinking Synchronous for the Post-COVID Era”
    • TOPcast Episode 85: “Blended Is the Future. (And It’s Not Just Courses)”
    • TOPcast Episode 91: “Intermodal Learning”
    • Your Feedback Requested: TOPcast Listener Survey

    Just-For-Fun Pop Culture Links

    • “The Art of the Movie Poster: Stephan Lapp on the Genius of Jaws”
    • “Bruce,” the Shark from “Jaws”
    • “Bruce,” the Shark from “Finding Nemo”

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
    Episode 96: 25 Years of “Conscientious, Methodical Research” Aug 16, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 96:

    Renowned guest Dr. Patsy Moskal joins hosts Tom and Kelvin to share key insights from 25 years of conducting research studies and impact evaluation on digital teaching and learning. Grounding our work in this robust body of literature is especially important as we seek to distinguish intentional online learning from ad hoc remote instruction.

    Podcast Recording

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    Dr. Patsy Moskal

    Episode 96 Show Notes:

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • Single Origin Kenya from Bones Coffee Company (Cape Coral, FL)

    Content Links

    • Dr. Patsy Moskal’s Bio
    • From Inside Higher Ed: “Student Performance in Remote Learning, Explored (Imperfectly)”
    • Recent Publications Featuring Dr. Patsy Moskal
      • Picciano, A.G., Dziuban, C.D., Graham, C.R., Moskal, P.D. (Eds.). (2021). Blended Learning Research Perspectives, Volume 3. Routledge. Available from: https://www.routledge.com/Blended-Learning-Research-Perspectives-Volume-3/Picciano-Dziuban-Graham-Moskal/p/book/9780367480400
      • Dziuban, C., Howlin, C., Moskal, P., Muhs, T., Johnson, C., Griffin, R., & Hamilton, C. (2020) “Adaptive Analytics: It’s About Time,” Current Issues in Emerging eLearning: Vol. 7: Iss. 1, Article 4. https://bit.ly/3iF4sng
      • Dziuban, C., Shea, P., & Moskal, P. (2020). A question of blended learning: Treatment effect or boundary object? EDUCAUSE Review. Retrieved from https://er.educause.edu/articles/2020/4/a-question-of-blended-learning-treatment-effect-or-boundary-object
      • Dziuban, C., Howlin, C., Moskal, P., Johnson, C., Eid, M., Kmetz, B. (2019). Adaptive Learning: Context and Complexity. E-mentor, 5(77), http://www.e-mentor.edu.pl/eng/article/index/number/77/id/1384
      • Dziuban, C., Howlin, C., Moskal, P., Johnson, C., Parker, L., & Campbell, M. (2018). Adaptive learning: A stabilizing influence across disciplines and universities. Online Learning, 22(3), 7-39. https://olj.onlinelearningconsortium.org/index.php/olj/article/view/1465
      • Dziuban, C., Graham, C.R., Moskal, P.D., Norberg, A., and Sicilia, N. (2018). Blended learning: the new normal and emerging technologies. International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education, 15(3). Retrieved from: https://rdcu.be/b9NpJ
      • Dziuban, C.D., Picciano, A.G., Graham, C.R. & Moskal, P.D. (2016). Conducting research in online and blended learning environments: New pedagogical frontiers. New York: Routledge. Available from: https://www.routledge.com/Conducting-Research-in-Online-and-Blended-Learning-Environments-New-Pedagogical/Dziuban-Picciano-Graham-Moskal/p/book/9780415742474
    • Historic Impact Evaluation Publications from UCF’s Research Initiative for Teaching Effectiveness (RITE)
    • The Online Learning Journal’s March 2021 (Vol 25, No 1) special issue devoted to COVID-19 emergency transition to remote learning
    • In UCF’s Pegasus Magazine: Remote Possibility – How RITE’s historical online learning research helped inform rapid transition to remote instruction during Spring 2020.
    • Oregon State University’s “Online Learning Efficacy Research Database”
    • “Florida Distance Learning Research Repository” (Hosted by the University of Florida)

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
    Episode 95: Return to Campus Work. Or Not. Aug 02, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 95:

    Join hosts Kelvin and Tom for a consideration of the range of options for post-pandemic work being considered across higher education. As online education professionals, if we can’t figure out how to do this well, who can?

    Podcast Recording

    Download Transcript: PDF

    Episode 95 Show Notes:

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • San Julian’s Hills Coffee

    Content Links

    • From Inside Higher Ed: “A Remote Work Continuum Framework”
    • From Inside Higher Ed: “On Moving the Online Learning Team to a Remote Work Environment” (3 Questions for Karen Pedersen, Dean of Kansas State University Global Campus)
    • From Inside Higher Ed: “Reimagining Higher Education for the Age of Flexible Work”
    • In The Chronicle of Higher Education: “At Some Colleges, Remote Work Could Be Here to Stay”
    • In The Chronicle of Higher Education: “Would You Quit to Keep Remote Work?”
    • From EdScoop: “As University Campuses Reopen, Remote Work Could Take Many Forms”
    • TOPcast Episode 85: “Blended Is the Future. (And It’s Not Just Courses)”

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
    Episode 94: Digital STEM: Building On Successful Teaching Experiences of Faculty Jul 19, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 94:

    Hosts Tom and Kelvin are joined by guest Dr. Julie Mendez to consider how to overcome challenges faced by STEM faculty who might be resistant to teaching online or blended courses. Spoiler: It’s about faculty talking to faculty!

    Podcast Recording

    Download Transcript: PDF

    Episode 94 Show Notes:

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • Single Origin Costa Rica from Bones Coffee Company, Cape Coral, FL

    Content Links

    • Dr. Julie Mendez’s Online Profile
    • TOPcast Episode 56: “The Last Mile’: Getting STEM Online.”
    • TOPcast Episode 66: “Curricular Innovation, Engineering, and Adaptive Learning”

    Just for Fun Pop Culture Links

    • Toothsome Chocolate Emporium and Savory Feast Kitchen
    • “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”
    • Steam Punk

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
    Dr. Julie Mendez representing TOPcast!
    Episode 93: “A More Generalized Perspective” Reflections on the CHLOE 6 Report Jul 05, 2021
    Show notes

    About Episode 93:

    Hosts Tom and Kelvin discuss themes found in the recent CHLOE 6 report on how higher ed’s remote instruction pandemic response has impacted the landscape of online education. Listeners are encouraged to compare the presented themes with their own observations in order to better understand our field and prepare for the future.

    Podcast Recording

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    Episode 93 Show Notes:

    Episode Synopsis via Twitter

    View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter

    Coffee Links

    • Celestial Seasonings’ Lemon Zinger Tea
    • San Julian’s Hills Coffee
    • From “Taste of Home” (on Honey Process Coffee) “This is the Coffee You’ve Been Missing in Your Life”
    • Geisha Varietal Coffee

    Content Links

    • “The Changing Landscape of Online Education (CHLOE) Project”
    • The CHLOE 6 Report
    • “Course Modalities and Attributes at UCF”
    • TOPcast Episode #36: “Finding Online Learning Leaders: ‘Fredericksen’s List’”
    • TOPcast Episode #83: “Rethinking Synchronous for the Post-COVID Era”
    • TOPcast Episode #85: “Blended is the Future. (And It’s Not Just Courses.)”

    Extra Special Feature

    • Video Version of This Episode! (Includes “socially distanced” recording by Tom and Kelvin)
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