Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation

Playlist #15 Prompted to Reflect: AI, Critical Thinking, & Assessment

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Welcome to a space for deep thinking about Generative AI (GenAI) and its role in learning. This month we begin with a dive into how we can help students think critically about AI tools, then we shift to a fresh metaphor for guiding conversations around AI and assessment – moving from compliance-focused stoplights to dynamic menu boards that encourage thoughtful engagement.

Playlist #14 Showing Up, Thoughtfully

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Teaching is never about content — it’s also about connection. Join us this month to explore how other educators reflect on their roles and consider communication and connection efforts. Both episodes aired in 2025 and offers a thoughtful perspective on navigating complexity in and around the classroom, and the second episode highlights a speaker from the Southeast US.

Playlist #12 Blast from the Past: Greatest Hits

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Rewind and explore fan-favorite episodes from our 11 playlists. Dive into a treasure trove of insights, inspiration, ideations, and innovations. This month, we are featuring episodes topics on creating safe classrooms (from #8 Student Identities) , navigating stress (from #6 Faculty Wellbeing), effective group work (from #3 Group Work), and ungrading (from #2 Grading Techniques). Each episode is packed with valuable insights and practical tips.

Playlist #11 2025 Clemson Teaching Excellence Conference Highlights

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Check out some of the greatest hits from the 2025 Teaching Excellence Conference. Start off by listening to our keynote speakers Hogan and Sathy propose strategies and methods to engage students effectively and inclusively. Next up are perspectives about effective learning strategies from current and former Clemson students. And last but definitely not least, 2 of our very own Clemson faculty talk about the uses for GenAI with Dr. Farhang Forghanparast talking about course material development and Dr. Anne Grant strategizing transformative research.

Playlist #10 Insights into Pedagogies

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Take under 60 minutes to explore a small selection of pedagogies you could use in your classes. Start with a short video on Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and then explore Culturally Responsive Teaching and end with some techniques for Gamification. At the bottom of the playlist check out the podcasts: “Think UDL” and “The Cult of Pedagogy” for a even more ideas!

Playlist #8 Student Identities

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Take a dive into reflecting about student identities and ways we can build a safe and supportive classroom environment! Specific identities discussed this month are trans-spectrum students, neurodivergent students in STEM, and GenZ students!