Digication Scholars Conversations

On this episode of the Digication Scholars Conversations, the outstanding group of ePortfolio scholars and practitioners (AAEEBL), tackle the subtleties of the Digital Divide. For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://buff.ly/3SWPJDV Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digication-scholars-conversations/id1538850043 Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://buff.ly/3SXhzQH Facebook: https://buff.ly/3T0FtdZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearningvisible/ Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at https://buff.ly/3rMBqWy

In this #Holiday special of the #DigicationScholars Conversations with members of The Association for Authentic, Experiential, & Evidence-Based Learning (AAEEBL), special task force; our host, Jeffrey Yan, and the outstanding team of featured educators chat about Digital Ethics. There are so many guiding principles that ground the use of ePortfolios. Listen to one of the best conversations about it, to date. Our Guests: Elizabeth Clark, Professor of English at LaGuardia Community College, The City University of New York Megan Mize, Director of ePortfolios & Digital Initiatives at Old Dominion University Peter McLellan, Educational Analyst at Oxford College of Emory University Sarah Zurhellen, Assistant Director, Writing Across the Curriculum Program Professional Consultant, Writing Center Appalachian State University Collectively, they are part of the AAEEBL Digital Ethics Taskforce, https://scalar.usc.edu/works/aaeebl-digital-ethics-principles-v2 AAEEBL is an ePortfolio-based professional association: aaeebl.org During the conversation, a number of "principles" were mentioned: https://scalar.usc.edu/works/aaeebl-digital-ethics-principles-v2/principle-3-practice https://scalar.usc.edu/works/aaeebl-digital-ethics-principles-v2/principle-1-support https://scalar.usc.edu/works/aaeebl-digital-ethics-principles-v2/principle-5-deibd-diversity-equity-inclusion-belonging-and-decolonization https://scalar.usc.edu/works/aaeebl-digital-ethics-principles-v2/principle-5-access-to-technology https://scalar.usc.edu/works/aaeebl-digital-ethics-principles-v2/principle-13-visibility-of-labor Kindly fill out the Visibility of Labor survey here: https://bit.ly/mapepsurvey For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://buff.ly/3SWPJDV Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digication-scholars-conversations/id1538850043 Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://buff.ly/3SXhzQH Facebook: https://buff.ly/3T0FtdZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearningvisible/ Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at https://buff.ly/3rMBqWy #DigicationScholars #ePortfolio #DIgitalEthics #AAEEBL

In the final part of our conversation with Sarah Zurhellen, she talks about helping students write well and think better, as well as helping faculties integrate and teach writing. For students, she says Writing starts with helping them understand the 'why' of writing. Sarah is the Assistant Director of the Writing Across the Curriculum (or WAC) Program at Appalachian State University and a Professional Consultant in the University Writing Center. She is the primary WAC consultant for several departments and colleges in App State. For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://buff.ly/3SWPJDV Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digication-scholars-conversations/id1538850043 Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://buff.ly/3SXhzQH Facebook: https://buff.ly/3T0FtdZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearningvisible/ Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at https://buff.ly/3rMBqWy #edtech #Digication #eportfolio #appstate #Writing #curriculum #WritingAcrossCurriculum #writingskills

"Writing happens in all spaces across learning, in all disciplines, in all fields," says Sarah Zurhellen, our amiable guest on this week's Digication Scholars Conversations. Sarah is the Assistant Director of the Writing Across the Curriculum (or WAC) Program @Appalachian State University and a Professional Consultant in the University Writing Center. There are immense benefits to cultivating writing skills that go beyond fundamental literacy, but what these are and why they matter isn’t always obvious. But now you can learn more about: What is writing across the curriculum (6:10) What is good writing (and the overlapping contexts across programs)? (11:32) Developing skills to identify learning (25:10) Helping students write well and think better How to help faculty integrate and teach writing And more... For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://buff.ly/3SWPJDV Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digication-scholars-conversations/id1538850043 Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://buff.ly/3SXhzQH Facebook: https://buff.ly/3T0FtdZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearningvisible/ Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at https://buff.ly/3rMBqWy #AppState #edtech #eportfolio #writing #writingskills #WritingAcrossCurriculum #curriculum

Jennifer Sparrow has more to say about outcome-driven assessment. The need to shift from the significance placed on traditional grading models, such as the hours spent in class and courses credits earned. As Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at City University of New York’s (CUNY) School of Professional Studies (SPS), Jennifer understands how portfolios and learning outcomes help with measurable and demonstrable assessment. You'll learn more about: Credit for prior learning - 00:50 How outcome assessment has changed over time - 09:23 Competency-based education - 17:35 And More... For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://buff.ly/3SWPJDV Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://buff.ly/3SXhzQH Facebook: https://buff.ly/3T0FtdZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearnin... Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at https://buff.ly/3rMBqWy #DigicationScholars #CUNYSPS #EdTech #ePortfolio #SummativeAssessment #creditforpriorlearning

On this episode of the Digication Scholars Conversation, Jennifer Sparrow, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs at City University of New York’s (CUNY) School of Professional Studies (SPS), discussed outcome-driven education with an emphasis on the use of teaching and learning technologies to improve the student experience. Its interesting highlights include: The Need For Outcome-Based Education Use of Technologies in Education (Teaching and Learning) for Improving the Student Experience The Benefits of Going Online with Educational Technology Measuring the Student Experience Through an Outcome-Driven Assessment And More... For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://buff.ly/3SWPJDV Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digication-scholars-conversations/id1538850043 Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://buff.ly/3SXhzQH Facebook: https://buff.ly/3T0FtdZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearningvisible/ Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at https://buff.ly/3rMBqWy #DigicationScholars #CUNYSPS #EdTech #ePortfolio #SummativeAssessment

Jennifer Stonaker talks about the unique approach to ePortfolios and the impact it is making on science communication. Listen to the concluding part of her Digication Scholars Conversation here. Jennifer is an advanced lecturer in Stanford University’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric. Hear her talk about giving students a meaningful experience where they really learn something about science communication, including: - Helping students reflect on the idea of reflections (06:13 - 10:53) - The process of building a portfolio (10:55 - 13:53) - The Life-Changing Power Of ePortfolios (21:29 - 23:10) - And a lot more... For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://buff.ly/3SWPJDV Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digication-scholars-conversations/id1538850043 Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://buff.ly/3SXhzQH Facebook: https://buff.ly/3T0FtdZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearningvisible/ Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at https://buff.ly/3rMBqWy #DigicationScholars #stanford #stanforduniversity #sciencecommunication #edtech #sciences

On this episode of the Digication Scholars Conversations, Jennifer Stonaker, talks to host, Kelly Driscoll, about the unique approach to ePortfolios and the impact it is making on science communication. Jennifer is an advanced lecturer in Stanford University’s Program in Writing and Rhetoric. The eloquent guest opines student portfolios are a powerful tool for students, institutions, and potential employers. The question is, are your programs getting the most value out of your student’s digital portfolios? Hear Jennifer talk about: - How to Show Your Work to More People - The Interdisciplinary “Scaffolding” Approach to Creating ePortfolios - How A Well-Made Student Portfolio Impacts Everyone Around Them - The Life-Changing Power Of ePortfolios - And a lot more... For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://buff.ly/3SWPJDV Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digication-scholars-conversations/id1538850043 Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://buff.ly/3SXhzQH Facebook: https://buff.ly/3T0FtdZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearningvisible/ Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at https://buff.ly/3rMBqWy #DigicationScholars #stanford #stanforduniversity #sciencestudent #edtech #sciences

In the final part of our conversation with Dr. David Hubert, our guest talks about the cost of going to college, the utility of the credentials, and the preparation for being an engaged citizen. Dr. David, professor of Political Science and Associate Provost of Learning Advancement at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), finalizes this three-part episode discussing education and its funding: - The value of college education - 00:00 - Facilitating upward mobility index with a better higher education - 08:28 - The benefits of Open Education Resources (OERs) initiatives - 11:34 - Lowering the cost of college with open content development- 20:23 - And a lot more... Links to Dr. David Hubert's OER can be found here: https://slcc.pressbooks.pub/attenuateddemocracy/ His SLCC’s ePortfolio information is here: https://www.slcc.edu/eportfolio For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://buff.ly/3SWPJDV Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digication-scholars-conversations/id1538850043 Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://buff.ly/3SXhzQH Facebook: https://buff.ly/3T0FtdZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearningvisible/ Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at https://buff.ly/3rMBqWy #DigicationScholars #slcc #communitycollege #pedagogia #edtech #oer

In part two of this three-part Digication Scholars Conversations, our guest, Dr. David Hubert, continues to talk about practical strategies for improving students' engagement and promoting an integrated learning environment. You'll be astounded, listening to Dr. David, professor of Political Science and Associate Provost of Learning Advancement at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), break down issues in community colleges, including: - Sustainability of programs (initiatives) - Balancing the teacher's expertise with the student's ideas and personality - Improving students' engagement - And a lot more... Links to Dr. David Hubert's OER can be found here: https://slcc.pressbooks.pub/attenuateddemocracy/ His SLCC’s ePortfolio information is here: https://www.slcc.edu/eportfolio For more information about this podcast, please visit our podcast website using the link below: https://podcast.digication.com Listen on Apple Podcasts using the link below: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digication-scholars-conversations/id1538850043 Follow us on Social Media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/digication Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digication Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makelearningvisible Digication is a technology platform powering the most innovative ePortfolio programs in K-12 and higher education. Please visit our website at http://www.digication.com