Curated Playlist by Clemson University’s Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation
What is a curated Playlist?
Quick, Curated, and Ready-to-go
- Each playlist features a few short podcast episodes or videos — less than 60 minutes total — centered on a common theme or topic related to teaching.
- Listen on your commute, walk, or between classes.
We recommend that you listen with a place to take notes nearby, but safety first if you are listening in the car!

Playlist #1 Strategies for the First Month
Discover strategies to enhance your teaching as the semester begins. Episode topics include: setting the tone from day 1, setting classroom norms for transparency, large lecture tips, and how to invite questions more effectively. Use these tips in the first month and all semester long. And lastly, remember that creating an inclusive classroom requires intentionality so if you have questions please reach out to us!
(1) Setting the Tone for the Semester
12 minutes
Transcript for Setting the Tone
(2) Set Aside Time to Set Norms
5 minutes
(3) Strategies for Teaching in Large Lecture Settings
25 minutes
Transcript for Strategies for Teaching
(4) Stop Asking Questions to the Whole Room
5 minutes
Transcript for Stop Asking Questions
Playlist Created by: S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.
Blog Post Created by: Z. Adnan and S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.