Office of Teaching Effectiveness and Innovation

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!

Playlist #7 Starting the Semester Strong

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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.

Playlist #6 Faculty Wellbeing

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This month explore a mindfulness exercise to help navigate stress, feel seen as your stress and burnout are real, and end with some time management strategies. This month is all about you and taking care of yourself as a whole person.

Playlist #5 Group Work

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Explore group work strategies, common mishaps and mediation techniques in this month’s playlist! Included is a short YouTube video perfect for sharing with your class on Team Development.

Playlist #4 Hot Takes to Foster Thought

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Tune in this month to listen to a variety of episodes across topics that may stretch your thinking! We encourage you to come with an open mind and willingness to hear maybe a new perspective. Episodes this month cover compassionate pedagogy, faculty well-being, and brain hacks!

Playlist #3 AI in the Classroom 

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Tune in this month to hear about the hot topic of AI in the Classroom! Episodes this month offer a different perspective on AI and its uses in higher education. A bonus introduction video on AI from Wharton School is included, followed by episode topics ranging from how using AI could empower your teaching, rethinking assessments amid AI, and ends with some practical times where using AI could be really beneficial.

Playlist #2 Grading Techniques & Alternatives

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Explore grading tips and alternatives! Episodes topics include; introduction to specification grading (or standards grading), uncovering misconceptions about ungrading, and practical tips for cutting down your time spent grading! Start with a bonus episode this month about how grading can reflect our own beliefs about student motivation and success.