Higher Ed Heroes
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Higher Ed Heroes
In ‘HigherEd Heroes’, we talk to some of the best teachers about ‘what works’ in their university classrooms in a down-to-earth, jargon-free, and non-technical manner. Our objective is to communicate practical advice from the bottom-up to a broad range of teachers about new ideas they may want to in...
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Breaking down journalistic stereotypes of the courtroom
Al Stark and special co-host Kate Lee Koo talk to Dr Richard Murray (UQ’s School of Communication and Arts). Richard teaches social justice storytelli...
‘Using storytelling and classical literature to help problem solving’
Al and Lynda talk to Prof Kate O’Brien (Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland) about how she draws on classical literature and storytelli...
Improving student engagement, satisfaction and learning via an AI based educational tool called RiPPLE
Al Stark and special co-host Katrina Lee Koo talk to Hassan Khosravi, an Associate Professor in Data Science and Learning Analytics at UQ. In response...
The benefits of seeking in-class feedback from students
In this episode, Al and Lynda talk to Associate Professor Morgan Brigg (from the School of Political Science and International Studies at The Universi...
Indigenizing the Curriculum
In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Katelyn Barney and Professor Tracey Bunda (both from The University of Queensland) about indigenizing...
Being accessible and approachable to students
In this episode, we talk to Dr Michael Thai, a Lecturer in Psychology at UQ and an award-winning teacher. Michael shares how he replaced his formal co...
The dos and don’ts of learning design
In this episode, we talk to Carrie Finn, an experienced educational designer (Business School, The University of Queensland), about the how to design...
‘Teaching as Theatre': Engaging in trauma as a form of learning
In this episode, Al and special co-host Lynda Shevellar talk to Lindy Andren and Prof Norm Sheehan (both from the University of Queensland). Their top...
‘“Show your working”: Using AI as part of student learning’
In this episode, we talk to Professor Jason Lodge (Educational Psychology and Deputy Associate Dean [Academic] in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and...
'Apply first, explain later': using a photo treasure hunt to draw out core academic concepts for student learning
In this episode, we talk to Paul Treschman, who teaches in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences here at UQ. Paul makes his students lea...
Using film documentary making for student learning and assessment
In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Peter Walters, who is an urban sociologist and an expert in urban community at The University of Queen...
Preparing students for the cognitive and emotional uncertainties they will face in their future professions
In this episode, we talk to Dr Roma Forbes. Roma is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at UQ. And...
What can generative AI bring to our classroom?
In this episode, we talk to Dr Dan Levy who teaches courses in quantitative methods, policy analysis, and program evaluation in the John F Kennedy Sch...
Catering for students who are struggling or are at the risk of failing
In this episode, we talk to Dr Poh Wah Hillock. Poh is a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Physics here at The University of Queensland...
Using board games, digital escape rooms, and online scenario games in your classroom
In this episode, we talk to UQ’s Shakira Moss and Russell Richards about how they integrate educational board games, digital escape rooms, and online...
The dos and don’ts of PowerPoint presentations
In this episode, we talk to Jo’Anne Langham (UQ Ventures) about how to design your slides in the right way and why it really matters to design with th...
Helping students learn through cohort building and a strong sense of belonging
In this episode, we talk with A/Prof Zala Volcic (School of Media, Film and Journalism at Monash University, Australia) about how student learning can...
Learning across cultures
Peter Lewis teamed up with colleagues from 18 unis across the world to co-teach one common course, in real time and online, for the benefit of cross-c...
Integrating regular practical, self-experiential, and collaborative spaces (‘MediaLabs’) into your courses to deepen student learning
In this episode, Dr Seb Kaempf (usually one of our podcast co-hosts) turns interviewee to share with us how he integrates regular, 3-hour-long practic...
Learning through ‘trench warfare’ and wicked problems: Students as proper consultants with real world business clients
Our guest in this episode is Dr Sarel Gronum (Business School at the University of Queensland), whose Masters students get thrown into proper, several...
Reassuring students, reducing uncertainty, and building student confidence and competence
In this episode, we talk to A/Prof Allison Mandrusiak (School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland).
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The iron law of teaching: Bringing a buzz and energy into the lecture room
In this episode, we talk to Professor Chris Reus-Smit (University of Queensland) about lecturing as a performance art, about the essence of being phys...
Make yourself uncomfortable: How making the familiar strange helps students learn
In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Rebecca Olive (RMIT Australia) about how students in human movement studies learn by taking on an unfamiliar sp...
Higher Ed Heroes: The zen of presentation design and delivery (with Garr Reynolds)
In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Professor Garr Reynolds (University in Osaka) about how to design and deliver powerful presentations, how to avoid...
Higher Ed Heroes: How can we make those difficult or unpopular topics accessible and fun learning for students?
We have all been there: having to teach a topic which is either difficult to grasp or that we know is unpopular with students. How can make these topi...
Higher Ed Heroes: Entering the lecture room for the first time
In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Kiri Ingram and Dr Andrew Dougall (both at UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies) about start...
Weekly journal writing to help student reflection, build trusting relations and create nourishing environments
In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Fabiane Ramos (School of Culture and Languages & School of Education, UQ) and Dr Laura Roberts (Flinders Univer...
Higher Ed Heroes: '20 Minute Moments': Opening up your class to place key lessons
In this episode, Associate Professor Al Stark (usually one of our podcast co-hosts) turns interviewee to share with us what he calls '20 Minute Moment...
Higher Ed Heroes: What factors have the biggest impact on student learning? With John Hattie
In this episode, Al and Seb speak to Prof John Hattie (University of Melbourne) about the few key factors that have the biggest impact on student lear...
Higher Ed Heroes: 'Escape Box' exercise and learning through team work
In this episode, we talk to Dr Leigh Sperka (Lecturer UQ’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences) about the ‘escape box’ exercise and learni...
Higher Ed Heroes: 'Me in a Minute' Video
In this episode, we talk to Dr Karin Sellberg (The University of Queensland), who uses the production of short videos – ‘me in a minute’ – as a form o...
Higher Ed Heroes: The centrality of role plays in student learning
In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Phil Orchard (University of Wollongong), who has designed his courses around simulations and role play...
Higher Ed Heroes: Talking to tutors about being an effective teacher
In this episode, Al and Seb talk to two experienced and excellent tutors, Dr Federica Caso and Robert Arcidiacono, about all things tutoring: how to b...
Higher Ed Heroes: Techniques to make students read
In the first episode in 2021, Al and Seb talk to Dr Tom Chodor (Monash University) about the ways he has experimented with and ultimately refined diff...
HigherEd Heroes - Different ways of using simulations and role plays
In this episode, Seb and Al discuss with Associate Professor Matt McDonald (The University of Queensland) everything simulations and role play: differ...
HigherEd Heroes - How to grab and hold the attention of students in large first year lectures
In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Associate Professor Sarah Percy (The University of Queensland) and Professor David J Hornsby (Carleton University)...
Higherd Heroes - Scrapping Exams and making students learn through solving practical, real-world problems
In this episode, we are talking to Prof. Lydia Kavanagh (School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, UQ) who decided to get rid of exams in her cours...
HigherEd Heroes - How to make students learn through researching the impact of real world problems
In this episode, we talk to Dr Kim de Rijke (Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, The University of Queensland) on how he makes his students learn through...
HigherEd Heroes - Blake McKimmie on how to redesign your courses around the way students learn
In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Prof Blake McKimmie (School of Psychology, University of Queensland) on how he revamped his courses around the way...
HigherEd Heroes - Jacqui Bond on how to engage with the emotional aspect of learning
In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Dr Jacqui Bond (School of Pharmacy; The University of Queensland): how teaching is not just about cognition but al...