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This podcast is a channel on the New Books Network. The New Books Network is an academic audio library dedicated to public education. In each episode you will hear scholars discuss their recently published research with another expert in their field. Discover our 150+ channels and browse our 28,000+ episodes on our website: ⁠newbooksnetwork.com⁠ Subscribe to our free weekly Substack newsletter to ... more

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Recent Guests

Flower Darby
Author of The Joyful Online Teacher, Finding Our Fizz in Asynchronous Classes
University of Oklahoma Press
Episode: Flower Darby, "The Joyful Online Teacher: Finding Our Fizz in Asynchronous Classes" (U Oklahoma Press, 2026)
David Perry
Author and historian; discusses his book The Public Scholar, A Practical Handbook
University of Minnesota; Dominican University (former professor); freelance writer/journalist
Episode: David M. Perry, "The Public Scholar: A Practical Handbook" (JHU Press, 2026)
Lindsay McMahon
Founder of All Ears English Podcast and app
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Episode: Teaching English Pronunciation
Nicholas Juravich
Author of Para Power, How Paraprofessional Labor Changed Education
UMass Boston / University of Illinois Press
Episode: Nick Juravich, "Para Power: How Paraprofessional Labor Changed Education" (U Illinois Press, 2024)
Mark Hlavacik
Author of Willing Warriors, Professor of Communication
Texas A&M University
Episode: Mark Hlavacik, "Willing Warriors: A New History of the Education Culture Wars" (U Chicago Press, 2025)
Sarah Jaffe
Author of Work Won't Love You Back
Public Affairs (author)
Episode: Sarah Jaffe, "Work Won't Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone" (Bold Type Books, 2021)
Gabrielle Oliveira
Author of Now We Are Here, Family Migration, Children's Education, and Dreams for a Better Life
Harvard Graduate School of Education
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David Oxley
Author; co-writer of the book trilogy
Author; Practical Inspiration Publishing
Episode: Helmut Schuster and David Oxley, "Artificial Death of a Career: A Tale of Professional Obsolescence and How to Avoid It" (Practical Inspiration Publishing, 2025)
Helmut Schuster
Author; co-writer of the book trilogy
Author; Practical Inspiration Publishing
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Yadong Li
Host of the Chinese Studies channel of The New Books Network.

Reviews

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However, some reviews note that a few episodes may be overly academic or challenging for non-specialists, suggesting a need for broader accessibility in discussions.

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Talking Points

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Q: What are the five main chapters of the book and how do they guide instructors to Finish Strong?
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Flower Darby, "The Joyful Online Teacher: Finding Our Fizz in Asynchronous Classes" (U Oklahoma Press, 2026)
Q: Could you explain the difference between asynchronous and synchronous courses and why you focus on asynchronous?
Asynchronous courses run on the student's schedule with no real-time interaction, which offers flexibility but can leave students feeling isolated. Darby argues for the ongoing value of asynchronous formats while noting it requires deliberate design to maintain connection and engagement; the aim is to maximize accessibility and persistence through structured support, warmth, and intentional social interactions.
Sam Illingworth and Rachel Forsyth, "GenAI in Higher Education: Redefining Teaching and Learning" (Bloomsbury, 2026)
Q: What about AI detectors in the classroom?
The speakers argue detectors are largely ineffective and biased, urging instead for transparent conversations about AI use, understanding when and how AI should be used, and building assessment that reflects learning processes rather than outputs.
Sam Illingworth and Rachel Forsyth, "GenAI in Higher Education: Redefining Teaching and Learning" (Bloomsbury, 2026)
Q: What steps should educators take to integrate GenAI responsibly?
Start with dialogue with students, focus on student-centered learning, set clear governance, and avoid using AI for decision-making or high-stakes assessment; adopt policies that are flexible and context-aware and use AI to support pedagogy rather than replace expert guidance.
Sam Illingworth and Rachel Forsyth, "GenAI in Higher Education: Redefining Teaching and Learning" (Bloomsbury, 2026)
Q: What is GenAI and how should we understand it in education?
GenAI is described as the use of artificial intelligence to pattern-match and generate content based on training data, with a caveat about bias due to the data sources; the discussion emphasizes critical AI literacy and understanding the tool as a product or service rather than purely a technology.

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Focused on public education and scholarly research, this podcast features in-depth conversations with experts who delve into their recently published academic work. Episodes cover a wide range of essential topics related to education, including educational policy, systemic issues within the education sector, the role of libraries in educational institutions, and historical examinations of educational practices. Notably, the podcast emphasizes contemporary research and thought leadership, creating a platform that not only informs but also engages listeners with diverse perspectives from various fields of study related to education. Unique to this channel is its connection to the broader network of academic discourse, giving audiences access ... more

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