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 #7: Starting the Semester Strong
First and foremost, welcome back to OTEI’s Podcast Playlist! This month topics are all about starting the semester strong. Explore how leveraging intentionality in everything from your syllabus to how you choose to communicate with your students to how you integrate elements into Canvas can help you start strong.
(1) The Syllabus
Being Intentional – 43 minutes – OTEI Recommends listening to minute 14 – 36
(2) Five tips for starting the semester strong
Practical – 23 minutes
(3) Words Matter
Communication Tips – 22 minutes
Playlist Created by: S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.
Blog Post Created by: Z. Adnan and S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.