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Higher Ed Heroes

Seb Kaempf and Al Stark
Teaching Practices
Higher Education
Active Learning
Student Engagement
Curriculum Integration
Human Movement Science
Nutrition Science
Indigenous Knowledge Systems
Curriculum Development
Cultural Heritage
Education Policy
Community Partnerships
Learning Analytics
Artificial Intelligence
In-Semester Feedback
Peer Feedback
Generative AI
Colonization
Trauma In Education
Co-Learning Experiment

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 integrate into their classrooms and to stimulate open conversations about their everyday practice. Eac... more

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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 storytelling by taking his students to the court rooms. This enables them to encounter different voices, to tr... more

Al and Lynda talk to Prof Kate O’Brien (Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland) about how she draws on classical literature and storytelling as a central avenues for understanding and problem solving, even in the context of large engineer... more

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 to ever bigger class sizes and the need for students to have learning tailored for their individual... more

In this episode, Al and Lynda talk to Associate Professor Morgan Brigg (from the School of Political Science and International Studies at The University of Queensland) about inviting feedback from students in class. Not at the end of a course, but wh... more

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Dr. Hassan Khosravi
Associate professor in data science and learning analytics
University of Queensland
Episode: Improving student engagement, satisfaction and learning via an AI based educational tool called RiPPLE
Morgan Brigg
Associate Professor in Political Science, expert in Peace and Conflict Studies and Indigenous Political Thought
The University of Queensland
Episode: The benefits of seeking in-class feedback from students
Tracey Bunda
Professor of Indigenous education at the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Episode: Indigenizing the Curriculum
Katelyn Barney
Associate Professor in the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies Unit and member of the School of Music
University of Queensland
Episode: Indigenizing the Curriculum
Dr. Michael Thai
Lecturer in the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, recipient of a Teaching Excellence Award in 2023.
The University of Queensland
Episode: Being accessible and approachable to students
Lindy Andren
PhD student in the School of Political Science at the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Episode: ‘Teaching as Theatre': Engaging in trauma as a form of learning
Professor Norm Sheehan
Wiradjuri elder and honorary professor at the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Episode: ‘Teaching as Theatre': Engaging in trauma as a form of learning
Jason Lodge
Professor of Educational Psychology and Director of the Learning, Instruction and Technology Lab at the University of Queensland.
The University of Queensland
Episode: ‘“Show your working”: Using AI as part of student learning’
Paul Treschman
Teacher in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
University of Queensland
Episode: 'Apply first, explain later': using a photo treasure hunt to draw out core academic concepts for student learning

Hosts

Dr. Alistair Stark
Co-host of the podcast, focused on improving educational practices and sharing innovative teaching insights.
Dr. Sebastian Kaempf
Co-host of the podcast, engaging in discussions about effective teaching methodologies and student engagement.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • Insightful and relevant

    Inspiring for a learning designer like myself!

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‘Teaching as Theatre': Engaging in trauma as a form of learning
Q: What advice would you give to someone wanting to teach in a repositioning way?
Be prepared for an interesting career path and to engage deeply with topics that challenge students' perspectives.
‘Teaching as Theatre': Engaging in trauma as a form of learning
Q: How did you prepare for engaging students in trauma throughout the lesson?
Preparing involves understanding the systemic violence of colonization and the need for sensitive engagement with students' experiences.
‘Teaching as Theatre': Engaging in trauma as a form of learning
Q: What was your intention behind this profound lesson?
The purpose was to reset the culture in the classroom and to engage students with the realities of colonization.
Improving student engagement, satisfaction and learning via an AI based educational tool called RiPPLE
Q: What kind of skills do teachers and instructors need to be able to use these apps?
Teachers need to be adaptable, utilize support from e-learning teams, and create an environment where students can comfortably engage with technology.
Improving student engagement, satisfaction and learning via an AI based educational tool called RiPPLE
Q: What was the motivation behind building the Ripple app?
The app was developed to address challenges in achieving active and personalized learning due to increased workloads and class sizes, empowering students to become proactive contributors rather than passive recipients.

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Focused on practical teaching strategies within university settings, this series features conversations with exceptional educators who share their insights on enhancing student engagement and learning experiences. Episodes address a variety of educational themes, including innovative teaching practices, the use of technology for active learning, and how to incorporate Indigenous knowledge systems into curricula. Unique to this series is its commitment to a jargon-free approach, making complex educational ideas accessible to a broader audience of educators. The discussions not only highlight effective teaching methods but also foster an engaging learning environment for both instructors and students, encouraging them to adopt small changes t... more

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2. Morgan Brigg
3. Tracey Bunda
4. Katelyn Barney
5. Dr. Michael Thai
6. Lindy Andren
7. Professor Norm Sheehan
8. Jason Lodge

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