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 #8: Student Identities
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!
(1) My Classroom is a Safe Place
Practical and Intentional Strategies – 18 minutes
Transcript for My Classroom is a Safe Place
(2) Neurodiversity (in STEM)
Practical – 37 minutes
(3) GenZ Students
Communication Tips – 35 minutes
OTEI recommends:
- For Current Reading Trends — 5 minutes to 15 minutes
- For Impact on Education — 15 minutes to 25 minutes
- For Strategies for Engagement — 25 minutes to 35 minutes
Playlist Created by: S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.
Blog Post Created by: Z. Adnan and S. Otterbeck, Ph.D.