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Adult and Higher Education FutureTech This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. In this episode, we explored how immersive technologies are disrupting traditional learning and educational environments. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.

Conversations on Learning Design This episode is part of the Series Conversations on Learning Design, facilitated by Les Howles and Simone Conceição. On this episode, they explore the digital transformation that has been disruptive within the education and workforce training professions, identify four conventional instructional design practices that need to be upgraded, and provide their definition of learning experience design (LXD). Join in the online forum to follow the discussion and contribute to your insights. References Conceição, S. C. O., & Howles, L. L. (2021). Designing the online learning experience: Evidence-based principles and strategies. Stylus Publishing.

Information Literacy Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been dominating the news lately as it pertains to literature, artwork, and learning. With its advancements and concerns to the educational community, it is important we address it through what has appeared in the news. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill analyzes four AI headlines and how they relate to adult education. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.

Adult and Higher Education FutureTech This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. We explore the emergence of attention-aware intelligent classroom environments and their potential for adult and higher education organizations. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion. What are your experiences with the use of attention-awareness technology in classrooms? What do you see as the potential benefits and liabilities of attention aware intelligent classrooms? Do they give the teacher too much control over learning in classroom settings? To what extent will these systems benefit students to maximize their learning in classroom settings?

Information Literacy Are print books becoming obsolete? On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill presents a comparison of the positives and negatives of reading online. You may be surprised that the positives outweigh the negatives. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.

Adult and Higher Education FutureTech Smart digital technologies have allowed mobile app learning providers to quickly optimize their platforms to respond to the personalized needs of learners. AHE organizations are daring to innovate as they continue to deploy digital innovations to provide smart, intelligent, and immersive classrooms. On this episode,we explore the evolution of smart classroom environments. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion.

Editing with Kate! Case studies are used in all sorts of fields to take a problem or issue, look for a solution, and present solutions. Case studies can be help provide solutions to a problem. Different fields use them differently. Businesses might use them to showcase how they solved a problem for one customer and can do it for you too. Clinical case studies can apply to helping with a medical problem. On this episode of Editing with Kate, we talk about case studies and their advantages and disadvantages. Have you worked on a case study? We’d be interested in any insights you have on them. Share them in our discussion area. References · Case Study – Definition | Examples & Methods · What is a Case Study? · The Strengths and Weaknesses of Case Studies · 3 Key Components of an Effective Business Case Study

Information Literacy The field of adult education has historic connections to education for citizenship and for building democracy. This kind of education introduced people wishing to achieve citizenship to information that includes literacy in the language of that country, as well as its organization, ways of work and production, and cultural heritage. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill explores how to educate citizens about algorithms. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum. References Carugati, F. (2020, June 12). A Council of Citizens Should Regulate Algorithms. Retrieved https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-a-council-of-citizens-should-regulate-algorithms/ Guo, Elaine (2022, December 19). A Roomba recorded a woman on the toilet. How did screenshots end up on Facebook? MIT Technology Review. Retrieved from https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/12/19/1065306/roomba-irobot-robot-vacuums-artificial-intelligence-training-data-privacy/ IBM (n.d.) AI Ethics. Retrieved https://www.ibm.com/topics/ai-ethics Moses, L. B. (2023, January 29). Should we worry about AI and algorithms in government? Retrieved https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6FDBDGNYFc Rainie, L., & Anderson, J. (2017, February 8). Code-Dependent: Pros and Cons of the Algorithm Age. Retrieved https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2017/02/08/code-dependent-pros-and-cons-of-the-algorithm-age/ Robinson, P., Williams, D., & Stojanović, M. (2022). Global citizenship and adult education: Advancing critical literacies for equity and social justice. Routledge. UNESCO (2022). Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence. UNESCO Digital Library. Retrieved https://unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0000381137

Information Literacy We have discussed the dangers embedded in algorithms in previous episodes. Therefore, there is a need for oversight and regulation. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill talks about the efforts to regulate algorithms, provides a historical perspective, and explains what is being done in the U.S. and other countries. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum. References Ferguson, C., P’ng, J., & Whiteside, H. (2022, October 18). The Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in Canada and Abroad: Comparing the Proposed AIDA and EU AI Act. Fasken. Retrieved https://www.fasken.com/en/knowledge/2022/10/18-the-regulation-of-artificial-intelligence-in-canada-and-abroad Government of Canada. Algorithmic Impact Assessment tool. Department of Treasury. Retrieved https://www.canada.ca/en/government/system/digital-government/digital-government-innovations/responsible-use-ai/algorithmic-impact-assessment.html Newton, C. (2020, December 29). Everything you need to know about Section 230: The most important law for online speech, The Verge. Retrieved https://www.theverge.com/21273768/section-230-explained-internet-speech-law-definition-guide-free-moderation White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (n.d.). Blueprint for an AI Bill Of rights: Making Automated Systems Work for the American People. Retrieved https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ai-bill-of-rights/#safe

Information Literacy Gender bias pervades many aspects of our daily experiences, and even our thinking, it is no surprise that it also exists in algorithms. Algorithms affects our lives. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill talks about how gender bias influences algorithmic outcomes. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum.

Adult and Higher Education FutureTech This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. In this episode, we explore how the explosive growth of mobile learning is disrupting traditional AHE delivery systems and provide an example of Duolingo, a digital eLearning platform and mobile app. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion. What are your experiences with mobile learning? What do you believe will be the future of mobile learning? To what extent will mobile learning complement, compete with, or replace traditional learning systems?

Information Literacy Algorithms have permeated many aspects of everyday life. Algorithms influence culture. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill discusses the relationship of algorithms and culture. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum. References Carah, N. (2017, August 16). Algorithmic culture and machine learning. http://nicholascarah.com/log/2017/8/15/algorithmic-culture-and-machine-learning NBC. (2023 January 1). Meet the Press - January 1, 2023. https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/meet-press-january-1-2023-n1302274 Seaver, N. (2017, November 9). Algorithms as culture: Some tactics for the ethnography of algorithmic systems. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2053951717738104 Striphas, T. (2015). Algorithmic culture. European Journal of Cultural Studies, 18(4-5). https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1367549415577392

Adult and Higher Education FutureTech This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. We explore how the creation of smart learning environments through the explosive growth of digital eLearning platforms are disrupting traditional AHE delivery systems. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion. What are your experiences with digital eLearning platforms? What do you believe will be the future of these types of educational and learning delivery systems? To what extent will these delivery systems complement, compete with, or replace traditional educational organizations and institutions? References Harman, M. (2021). The Role of Digital Learning Platforms in the Academic Growth of Students. https://kitaboo.com/the-role-of-digital-learning-platforms-in-the-academic-growth-of-students/ (downloaded, 6/18/ 2022). Nichols, T. P., & LeBlanc, R. J. (2020). Beyond apps: Digital literacies in a platform society. The Reading Teacher, 74(1), 103-109. Shoikova, E., Nikolov, R., & Kovatcheva, E. (2017). Conceptualising of smart education. Electrotech. Electron. E+ E, 52. Urh, M., Vukovic, G., & Jereb, E. (2015). The model for introduction of gamification into e-learning in higher education. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 197, 388-397. Wang, X., Chen, W., Qiu, H., Eldurssi, A., Xie, F., & Shen, J. (2020, November). A Survey on the E-learning platforms used during COVID-19. In 2020 11th IEEE Annual Information Technology, Electronics and Mobile Communication Conference (IEMCON) (pp. 0808-0814). IEEE. 10 Best Online Learning Platforms In 2022 To Jumpstart Your Career. https://sites.google.com/site/videoblocksreview/online-learning-platforms

Information Literacy Algorithms are highly efficient at automating laborious functions and have permeated into many aspects of our everyday life, but their characteristics can have devastating consequences. On this episode, Dr. Lilian Hill discusses the characteristics of algorithms and why adult educators should be concerned about them. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum. References Bennett, E. E., & McWhorter, R. R. (2020). Digital technologies for teaching and learning. In T. S. Rocco, M. C. Smith, R. C. Mizzi, L. R. Merriweather, & J. D. Hawley (Eds,), The Handbook of Adult and Continuing Education (pp. 177-186). Stylus. Dickson, B. (2020, June 10). What makes AI algorithms dangerous? Retrieved https://bdtechtalks.com/2020/06/10/ai-weapons-of-math-destruction/ O’Neill, C. (2017). Weapons of math destruction: How big data increases inequality and threatens democracy. Crown Publishing Group.

Information Literacy Algorithms can influence decision-making about college admissions, healthcare, criminal justice, legal, housing, and much more. It is important to recognize that there are problems in the way algorithms can incorporate existing human biases and magnify them through Artificial Intelligence and machine learning. On this episode of Information Literacy, moderated by Lilian Hill, we’re going to explore algorithms and the social implications of facial recognition through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum. References Algorithm Justice League. Retrieved https://www.ajl.org/about Data, Algorithms, and Social Justice. Retrieved https://www.socialdifference.columbia.edu/projects-/data-algorithms-and-social-justice Harwell, D. (2019, December 19). AI's social justice problem: It's amplifying human bias. Retrieved https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2019/12/19/federal-study-confirms-racial-bias-many-facial-recognition-systems-casts-doubt-their-expanding- Hiner, J. (2021, April 15). AI's social justice problem: It's amplifying human bias. Retrieved https://www.cnet.com/culture/ais-social-justice-problem-its-amplifying-human-bias/ O’Neill, C. (2017). Weapons of math destruction: How big data increases inequality and threatens democracy. Crown Publishing Group.

Information Literacy Algorithms have more influence than we know. Algorithms are embedded in the software program we use every day and may keep track of our personal information. This episode explores algorithms more deeply – why they are difficult to understand, how should we view them, and recognize their goals and objectives. This episode is a follow-up to the first episode on Information Literacy category as part of the Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community. Dr. Lilian H. Hill is the moderator of the online forum. Listen to the episode and join in the discussion. References Mastantuono, M. (2021) The mathematics of misinformation. https://www.bentley.edu/news/mathematics-misinformation Pflueger-Peters, N. (2022, May 20). An algorithm to detect fake news. https://engineering.ucdavis.edu/news/algorithm-detect-fake-news

Information Literacy It has been reported that people only read the headlines of news reports they encounter. While this can be a time-saving strategy, headlines do not provide enough information to understand the information provided. This episode focuses on reading beyond the headlines and exploring the reasons why people should read more of the news story. This is the first episode on Information Literacy category as part of the Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community. Dr. Lilian H. Hill is the moderator of the online forum. Listen to the episode and join in the online forum. References Etzioni, R. (2020, February 13). Spinning science: Overhyped headlines, snarled statistics lead readers astray. Fred Hutch Cancer Center. Retrieved https://www.fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2020/02/spinning-science-overhyped-headlines-snarled-statistics-lead-readers-astray.html Marquet, N. (2016, September 17). How to write a catchy headline in 1 Minute and 7 Seconds. Retrieved https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-a-catchy-headline-in-1-minute-and-7-seconds/?gclid=Cj0KCQiApb2bBhDYARIsAChHC9vvWagplkp3jsuWN9LRfhSS0KBpEFBnbSeq2htwuyLBFlNhD3ovKjcaApnlEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds Maybin, S. (2017). Busting the attention span myth. BBC World Service, More or Less. Retrieved https://www.bbc.com/news/health-38896790

Editing with Kate! Creating and having an eNewsletter can be a great way to market your business. Once you know who your audience is and what content you want to share, it’s time to start putting it together. Check out our 12 tips for eNewletters.  Do you have any tips that you’d like to share? Share them in our discussion area. Reference What Is a Newsletter: The Ultimate Guide

Editing with Kate! Interviewing a subject matter expert (SME) doesn’t need to be intimidating if you are prepared. Do your homework and reach out to the SME with your questions. This episode is about interviewing a subject matter expert. What are some tips that work for you when you are interviewing someone? Share them in our discussion area. References The Do’s and Don'ts of Subject Matter Expert Interviews How to Conduct a Good Interview

Editing with Kate! Digital literacy is about more than just being able to read online or being computer literate. It’s about being able to find the information you need and to evaluate what you find. Being digitally literate is important for children and adults alike. This episode discusses digital literacy—what it is and why it’s important. What are your thoughts about digital literacy? Share them with us in our discussion area. References · What is digital literacy? · Digital literacy is associated with more discerning accuracy judgments but not sharing intentions · The 3 main pillars of digital literacy and why they are so important for kids today · Logiscool

Editing with Kate! Writing a report doesn’t have to be overwhelming or intimidating. Follow these eight simple tips to get it done. This episode focuses on report writing and provides eight easy steps. Check out our discussion area for more insights and to share your report writing tips. Resources · The Key Elements of a Report · Create a Simple Report Using Microsoft Word · Reporting Tools Software

Editing with Kate! Self-reflection can be a great way to improve your self-awareness. There are many ways to self-reflect and a number of benefits, too. This episode focuses on taking time to self-reflect and the benefits of doing so.  Check out our discussion area for more insights and to share how you self-reflect. References · 15 Essential Ways to Practice Self-Reflection · What is Self-Reflection? · Don't Underestimate the Power of Self-Reflection

Editing with Kate! The MLA style is a style guide used by high school and college writers. It is a guide that provides information on formatting, citing sources, and word usage and grammar. There are many online resources, including the MLA Style Center to help you while you are writing. Check out our discussion area for more insights and to share your favorite MLA tips. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website. Online Resources MLA Style Center at style.mla.org/ Purdue University’s Online Writing Lab at owl.purdue.edu

Editing with Kate! The Chicago Manual of Style is a style guide used by many writers, researchers, and publishers. It is a comprehensive guide that provides information on style, usage, and grammar as well as how to cite sources. There are many online resources including CMOS online to help you while are writing. Check out our discussion area for more insights and to share your favorite Chicago Style tips. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website. Online Resources · Is Turabian style the same as Chicago style? · The Chicago Manual of Style, explained · The Chicago Manual of Style Online

Editing with Kate! Blogging has become a common strategy for getting noticed online. Currently, there are 600 million blogs and 31 million bloggers – both of which are expected to continue growing. In this episode, we discuss how to start a blog and tips for getting noticed. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website. Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Blog.

Editing with Kate! An open-access journal is a type of publication that is distributed online, free of charge for the reader, with an open license for copyright. In this episode, we discuss how to get published in an open-access journal, its benefits, and factors to consider. As the current Editor-in-Chief of eLearn Magazine, open-access publication, Dr. Conceição shares the steps for getting an article published, tips for getting started, and an example of an editorial process. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website. Check Should I Publish in an Open Access Journal? Scholarly Communication. University of California Santa Barbara.

Editing with Kate! A doctoral degree is a step forward for becoming a scholar; however, it is a huge undertaking that demands significant time, energy, financial, and emotional commitments. Moving from student to scholar is not an easy task. In this episode, Dr. Conceição is interviewed by Kate Devlin about what it means to go from student to scholar, the process behind it, how a faculty member can help you, and some strategies for a successful doctoral journey. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate!Website.

Editing with Kate! Journaling is the act of writing. It can be in a notebook, on a laptop, tablet, or even the phone. This episode focuses on journaling and why it is important to your mental health. It explores the benefits of journaling, the different ways to journal, and how to get started. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! Website.

Editing with Kate! Writing can be fun and provides a few benefits. This episode focuses on writing and the benefits of putting thoughts and ideas on paper. It explores how to get started and available writing tools. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! Website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH The escalating pace of technological innovation experienced during Industry 4.0 has drastically changed the nature of employment. It has catapulted us into a knowledge-based economy. Some effects of this emerging economy can be observed in the widespread lack of skilled workers, and in the increased difficulties many companies are experiencing filling job vacancies for the skilled trades. This episode explores how adult and higher education institutions are innovating their organizational structures to accommodate the learning needs of displaced workers, adult learners, and students seeking competitive advantages during Industry 4.0. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion how adult and higher education intuitions are innovating their organizational structures to accommodate the learning needs of displaced workers, adult learners, and students seeking competitive advantages during Industry 4.0. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion about Evolving Institutional Models in Response to Education 4.0. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Blockchain technology is disrupting the academic record-keeping and influencing processes for maintaining student information systems in adult and higher education organizations. Listen to our podcast to learn more about blockchain technology, key design features, and some of the ways adult and higher education organizations are currently deploying it. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion about Internet of Things and adult and higher education. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

Editing with Kate! Writing a dissertation can be a challenge – it’s time-consuming, intimidating, and requires a lot of writing. This episode focuses on using a coach to help graduate students as they work on writing their dissertation. It explores some of the benefits and tips from working with a coach. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! Website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Educational data mining and learning analytics use big data generated from Learning Management Systems and organizational computer systems to track learner connections and interactions. These analytics can inform adult and higher education decision making and planning related to levels of learner attrition, course failures, and repeat classes. This episode explores how big data, educational data mining, and learning analytics are influencing how instructors assess and evaluate students’ learning behaviors and develop interventions in the interest of optimizing both the learning efforts and environments of learners. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion about Internet of Things and adult and higher education. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

Editing with Kate! A virtual community is a group of people brought together—online—by common interests, values, professions, and hobbies. Most common virtual communities include social media sites like Twitter and Facebook and blogs like this editing podcast series which is part of the Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community. This episode explores virtual communities and the benefits of being part of one. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! Website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH The Internet of Things is a ubiquitous system containing billions of everyday devices that have Internet connected embedded sensors, microcontrollers, and software that monitor and record activity (such as sound, movement, and temperature). This episode explores how Internet of Things is impacting the teaching and learning experiences of faculty and students in adult and higher education organizations. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion about Internet of Things and adult and higher education.  Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

Editing with Kate! Style guides include information and examples on everything that goes into your paper – formatting, fonts, headings, and margins. This episode focuses on the types of style guides used for writing and tips for using them. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! Website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Several spatial web digital technologies are currently disrupting the teaching and learning environments of adult and higher education organizations. This episode explores how chatbots and digital holograms are impacting learning applications in adult and higher education. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion about chatbots and digital holograms and adult and higher education. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Education 4.0 is a major new development in the missions and instructional practices of Adult and Higher Education organizations as they transition from knowledge producing to innovation producing education. The purpose of this episode is to explore: (1) the meaning of Education 4.0 and the shift to innovation producing education, (2) The skills for digitally literate lifelong learners, and (3) the development of personalized intelligent learning pathways for all students. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion about the meaning of Education 4.0 and the shift to innovation producing education. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH This episode focuses on identifying who is most affected by Industry 4.0. It explores the concept of Smart Factories and how digital innovations are disrupting the manufacturing jobs of workers. It concludes by examining Learning Factories as an example of collaborative work-learning opportunities for current and future workers. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion on digital disruptions of work and skills during Industry 4.0. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Web 3.0 inspired Industry 4.0 changes in the workplace have affected adult and higher education practices. Listen to our podcast to learn about the intersection between adult and higher education and workplace changes, what upskilling and reskilling mean in today’s workplace, how adult and higher education can partner with the workplace in upskilling and reskilling employees, and why the new digital skills are needed today. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion on the intersection between adult and higher education and workplace changes. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

EDITING WITH KATE! Brainstorming is a creative way to generate new ideas for solving a problem or for getting started on a project, a presentation, or a paper. There are many techniques for brainstorming. This episode focuses on brainstorming principles and techniques. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! Website. Learn more about the four brainstorming principles from the MindManager blog and the 13 brainstorming techniques from Creately.com.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners. Designing an online course with a sense of presence requires understanding of the multifaceted concept of presence. For presence to be integrated into the design of an online course, it is important to understand the “Being There for the Online Learner” model, which was addressed in another episode, and use a framework for designing online courses with a sense of presence. This episode unpacks the Framework for Designing Online Courses with a Sense of Presence. Join in the online forum to share your experiences using the framework.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH Technology is everywhere, but we rarely take the time to deeply consider how profoundly these technologies impact the interconnected systems in which we work. Listen to our podcast to learn more how the digital technologies have impacted and will continue to have implications on the position of adult and higher education. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion on how digital technologies have impacted and will continue to have implications on the position of adult and higher education. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

Conversations about Knox-Houle Collection In this episode, Alan Knox is interviewed by Simone Conceição about Dr. Knox’s reflections on the trends and future directions of adult and continuing education. This is part of the publication, Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir. Join in the Knox-Houle Collection forum to follow the discussion. Check out the Knox-Houle Collection website to download the Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir and for the latest publications and podcast episodes.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners. Presence is complex and elusive, and not easy to understand. We developed the “Being There for the Online Learner” model to make presence more concrete. The model is based on the perceptual systems and takes into consideration the dimensions of the learner, the types of experience, and the modes of presence. This episode focuses on the model and ways in which presence can be experienced in the online environment. Join in the online forum to view the How to "Be There" for the Online Learner model and share your experiences with creating presence in your online courses.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH The Spatial Web is the next evolutionary stage of development for the World Wide Web, and it simultaneously connects to and integrates four emerging computing technologies: spatial technologies, physical technologies, cognitive technologies, and distributed technologies. Listen to our podcast to learn more about these innovative digital technologies, how they are currently used in adult and higher education, and how they are projected to be used in the near and distant future. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion on how spatial web technology is currently used and projected to be used in the near and distant future in adult and higher education. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

EDITING WITH KATE! A podcast is a digital audio recording of a person or persons talking about a subject. There are currently more than 3 million podcasts in production and 48 million episodes to date. This episode focuses on types of podcast formats and tips for writing a podcast script. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE KNOX-HOULE COLLECTION In this episode, Alan Knox is interviewed by Simone Conceição about Alan’s perspective on the scope of the field of adult and continuing education. This is part of the publication, Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir. Join in the Knox-Houle Collection forum to follow the discussion. Check out the Knox-Houle Collection website to download the Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir and for the latest publications and podcast episodes

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners. There is a difference in the way we create a sense of presence in the traditional face-to-face classroom compared to the virtual classroom. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição examine these differences and the distinguishing factors: space, time, boundaries, teaching, level of interaction, level of course planning, and cognitive and affective teaching effort. Join in the virtual discussion to share your experiences with teaching online and the challenges of creating a sense of presence.

ADULT AND HIGHER EDUCATION FUTURETECH This episode is part of the Series Adult and Higher Education FutureTech. It is for practitioners, administrators, and researchers in adult and higher education. The intent is to create an awareness of the effects of spatial web technologies disrupting adult and higher education. Join in the online forum to follow the discussion on how digital technologies have disrupted your own adult and higher education organization or personal experience. Check all episodes at Adult and Higher Education FutureTech website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE KNOX-HOULE COLLECTION In this episode, Alan Knox is interviewed by Simone Conceição about cascades, meaning, choice, and major events. This is part of the publication, Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir. Join in the Knox-Houle Collection forum to follow the discussion. Check out the Knox-Houle Collection website to download the Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir and for the latest publications and podcast episodes.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Creating a Sense of Presence in Online Teaching: How to “Be There” for Distance Learners. As digital technologies evolve, it points to the need to create a sense of presence as we teach and learn online. When there is a sense of presence in online teaching and learning, it can greatly enhance the instructor-learner relationship. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição examine the role of presence in the online environment. Join in the virtual discussion to share your understanding of the role of presence and how you know that you have created a sense of presence in the online environment.

EDITING WITH KATE! This episode focuses on eight things to avoid when editing research papers or dissertations using APA style. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. For more resources, go to the American Psychological Association website, apastyle.apa.org. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE KNOX-HOULE COLLECTION In this episode, Alan Knox is interviewed by Simone Conceição about his early years at Syracuse and connections with Cy Houle. This is part of the publication, Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir. Join in the Knox-Houle Collection forum to follow the discussion. Check out the Knox-Houle Collection website to download the Cascades of Learning: A Professional Memoir and for the latest publications and podcast episodes.

EDITING WITH KATE! This episode focuses on APA style and some of the most common mistakes to avoid. Kate shares some brief guidelines and some of the most common errors writers make. Check out our discussion area for more insights and an opportunity to ask questions. For more resources, go to the American Psychological Association website, apastyle.apa.org. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

GETTING PUBLISHED! This episode focuses on a publishing opportunity with eLearn Magazine for educators in the health professions. Dr. Anita Samuel provides six tips for publishing on the Special Issue on Blended Learning Technologies in Health Professions Education. Follow up with the issue editor, Dr. Samuel (anita.samuel@usuhs.edu) on how you can submit a strong paper for the special issue. Join in the Getting Published! discussion to ask questions or post comments.

EDITING WITH KATE! Using social media to promote a business is now a common strategy. The challenge is to find a platform or platforms that work best for a business to build brand awareness and community. In this episode, Kate discusses some of the most common social media platforms and the key components of a posting to promote your business and create a community. Consider sharing any social media tips that have worked for you in the discussion of Editing with Kate! Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Managing Online Instructor Workload: Strategies for Finding Balance and Success. Personal satisfaction, control over the environment, and ability to function in the everyday tasks of living are all characteristics of quality of life. Teaching online should not interfere with one’s capability to maintain a normal and balanced life. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman share approaches for maintaining life balance when teaching online courses. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

EDITING WITH KATE! If you are looking for a job, you may have heard of LinkedIn and may be already using it. In this episode, Kate discusses LinkedIn and some easy tips for setting up your LinkedIn profile. If you have not created your profile, we hope this episode inspires you to get your profile set up and published. Consider sharing your own tips for creating a LinkedIn profile in the discussion of Editing with Kate! Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Managing Online Instructor Workload: Strategies for Finding Balance and Success. Instructor workload depends on the type of course and tasks accomplished when teaching online. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman provide strategies for managing tasks and prioritizing time while teaching online. They offer a template for instructor to identify tasks and time spent on the online course. Check out the Template for Managing Tasks and Prioritizing Time and join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

GETTING PUBLISHED! Are you interested in publishing an opinion article? This episode is an interview with Dr. Dante Salto about his process for publishing an opinion paper about distance education in Latin America during COVID-19 pandemic on eLearn Magazine. He provides three strategies for incorporating evidence into the opinion article to reach a broader audience and the impact of the article for readers. Join the Getting Published! virtual discussion to learn more about ways to share ideas with broader audiences when publishing an article. Be sure to sign up for the discussion and contribute with your insights.

EDITING WITH KATE! Are you new to posting in social media? This episode focuses on eight easy tips to keep in mind when creating your next post. Kate shares tools for businesses for posting in social media and tools for designing and creating posts. Do you have some tools and tricks that you use for posting on social media? Please share them and let us know in the discussion section. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Managing Online Instructor Workload: Strategies for Finding Balance and Success. Instructor workload depends on the types of tasks accomplished when teaching online. Identifying these tasks allows instructors to plan, prioritize, and manage their workload. These tasks are carried out before, during, and at the end of a course. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman share four types of tasks to consider when managing workload while teaching online: (1) design, (2) administrative, and (3) facilitative, and (4) evaluative. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Managing Online Instructor Workload: Strategies for Finding Balance and Success. The view that instructors can take their face-to-face courses and transfer them to the online environment can be misleading. Designing, delivering, and evaluating online instruction demands a distinctive type of management when compared to face-to-face instruction. In this episode, Simone Conceição and Rosemary Lehman share four strategies for managing workload while teaching online: (1) design strategies, (2) support strategies, and (3) teaching strategies, (4) time allocation strategies. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning.

EDITING WITH KATE! Are you struggling with your resume? This episode focuses on Six Tips for Putting Together Your Resume. Kate shares what you need to get started and tips to follow. Check out our discussion area for more tips and an opportunity to share your own strategies.  Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Motivating and Retaining Online Students: Research-Based Strategies That Work. A network of support that includes instructors, family, and friends; the institutional support systems; and personal self-care support can impact student success in the online environment. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição share three support strategies for retaining online students: (1) instructional strategies, (2) institutional strategies, and (3) self-care strategies. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning. Check our episodes at Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Website.

This episode, facilitated by Simone Conceição (Editor-in-Chief) and Denise Doig (Senior Editor), provides an overview of the magazine, publication guidelines, review process, and tips for publishing in eLearn Magazine. Learn more about eLearn Magazine.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Motivating and Retaining Online Students: Research-Based Strategies That Work. This episode focuses on design strategies to retain online students. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição offer a few tips on how to create an engaging online course. These tips relate to three design elements that require preplanning: (1) creating the learning environment, (2) planning for the teaching process, and (3) predicting learners’ needs. Join them in the virtual discussion to share insights on your experience with online teaching and learning. Check our episodes at Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Website.

EDITING WITH KATE! This episode focuses on Getting Started on Writing a Paper. Kate shares the steps on how to get started writing a paper. Check out our discussion area for more tips and an opportunity to ask questions.  Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Motivating and Retaining Online Students: Research-Based Strategies That Work. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição offer three top strategies students use to be successful in an online course: (1) time management, (2) prioritizing, and (3) learning. Within each strategy, they share a few approaches. Join them in the virtual discussion to share strategies you have used in your online courses for helping your students stay motivated. Check our episodes at Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Website.

EDITING WITH KATE! This is the first episode in a series on Editing with Kate! This episode focuses on editing - what it is and some tips. Kate Devlin, a freelance editor and communications specialist, introduces herself and shares what is important about editing and steps for editing. Check out our discussion area for more tips and an opportunity to ask questions. Check all episodes at Editing with Kate! website.

CONVERSATIONS ABOUT ONLINE TEACHING AND LEARNING Based on the book, Motivating and Retaining Online Students: Research-Based Strategies That Work. Online learning and student motivation have become increasingly important during the past years. In this episode, Rosemary Lehman and Simone Conceição explain the Persistence Model for Online Student Retention, which can help you not only motivate but also retain your online students. View the Persistence Model for Online Student Retention and participate in the virtual discussion. Check our episodes at Conversations about Online Teaching and Learning Website.