FHSU TILT Talk

WAC-TILT Meaningful Writing Mini-Conference with Michele Eodice

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:41:02 +0000

Dr. Cheryl Hofstetter Duffy, Chair of the Writing Across the Curriculum Committee, visits with Michele Eodice, co-author of Making Writing Meaningful: A Guide for Higher Education.

AI at FHSU: Embracing the Potential Power of AI in Composition

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:12:33 +0000

In this episode, we speak with English instructor Thomas Horn, who has embraced AI tools in his classroom. We discuss how AI can enhance student creativity, streamline feedback processes, and prepare learners for a tech-driven world while emphasizing the irreplaceable value of human critical thinking and instructor-student relationships.

AI at FHSU: AI as a Teaching Tool

Andrew Feldstein — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 02:11:17 +0000

Dr. Matthew Clay shares innovative strategies for incorporating AI in teacher education. Discover how AI-generated content can stimulate critical thinking, encourage adaptability, and prepare future educators for a rapidly evolving technological landscape. This episode highlights the importance of modeling vulnerability and curiosity in the classroom while leveraging AI to enhance learning experiences.

TILT Talk: Exclusive Episode: Academic Affairs Priorities with Jill Arensdorf

Andrew Feldstein — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:34:32 +0000

Dani Reilley, Instructional Designer for TILT sits down with Provost Jill Arensdorf as they discuss the three Academic Affairs priorities for the 24-25 academic year, how our community fits in, as well as how it connects to the university strategic plan.

AI at FHSU: The Student Perspective

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 15:45:45 +0000

Join FHSU students as they share their experiences and views on AI in the classroom. This candid discussion explores the shifting attitudes of faculty, ethical concerns, and the potential impact of AI on teaching and learning, offering valuable insights for students and educators navigating this new frontier.

AI at FHSU: Empowering Future Teachers

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 18:42:07 +0000

Join us as we speak to Dr. Janet Stramel and she shares her innovative approach to introducing AI tools to pre-service teachers. This episode explores how AI is reshaping lesson planning, differentiation, and educational writing while addressing the ethical considerations and student perceptions of using AI in education.

TILT Talk E29:AI at FHSU: AI-Powered Paleontology with David Levering

Andrew Feldstein — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:01:33 +0000

Dive into the cutting-edge world of virtual learning as David Levering unveils an innovative AI-assisted course on Cretaceous climate change. This episode explores how virtual environments and AI chatbots are revolutionizing science education, offering students an immersive journey through prehistoric landscapes.

TILT Talk E28: AI at FHSU--Scott Gregory on Prompt Engineering

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 13:27:31 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Scott Gregory, the author of the book chapter "Empowering Teaching with Prompt Engineering". We discuss his exploration with prompt engineering and pedagogical mindsets that help faculty leverage generative AI tools effectively in their classroom.

TILT Talk E27: Using Virtual Communities to Help Build Meaningful Connections Among Students

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 16:30:02 +0000

TILT’s Assistant Provost, Andrew Feldstein joins InScribe’s Co-Founder and CEO Katy Kappler, as they share how FHSU is building authentic relationships and engaging students using virtual communities, encouraging social belonging in the Tiger-2-Tiger platform. This webinar was previously recorded and posted to YouTube by Inscribe.

TILT Talk E26: Building Online Community through Social Belonging at FHSU

Andrew Feldstein — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:07:08 +0000

Join hosts Dani Reilley, Magdalene Moy, and Sydney Hicks as they discuss research findings on social belonging, social presence, and social capital among FHSU's online students. Explore how the Tiger to Tiger platform bridges this gap and hear students' firsthand experiences and desires for belonging. From faculty engagement to online dynamics, gain valuable strategies for fostering an inclusive learning environment.

TILT Talk E25: AI & Writing with Sid Dobrin

Andrew Feldstein — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:13:04 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Duffy, Goss Professor of English, chair of the Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Committee, and member of the AI Task Force, interviews Dr. Sidney Dobrin, author of AI & Writing. Sid is Professor and Chair of the Department of English at the University of Florida, and for ten years directed its writing program. He is the Founding Director of the Trace Innovation Initiative, serves as a Digital Thought Leader for Adobe, and is a member of the Florida Institute for National Security, which is part of the University of Florida‘s Artificial Intelligence Initiative. Dobrin is the author/editor of numerous books and articles about writing, technology, and ecology. This episode was arranged by Nicole Frank of TILT and edited by Andy Tincknell of the AI Task Force.

TILT Talk E24: Introducing the Generative AI Task Force

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:13:01 +0000

In this episode of FHSU TILT Talk, titled “Introducing the Generative AI Task Force,” host Dr. Magdalene Moy introduces listeners to the newly established Generative AI Task Force at Fort Hays State University (FHSU). Joined by key members of the task force, including Claire Nickerson, Dr. Anas Hourani, Dr. Cheryl Duffy, and Dr. Gary Anderson, and accompanied by Provost Dr. Jill Arsendorf the discussion delves into the motivations behind forming the task force, its objectives, and the challenges and opportunities associated with integrating generative AI into education.

TILT Talk E23:Navigating Mental and Tech Fatigue for Students and Staff

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:23:19 +0000

In this episode of our podcast, titled "Navigating Mental and Tech Fatigue for Students and Staff," hosts Dani Reilley, Seung Gutsch, and Zhongrui Yao delve into the crucial issues of mental and tech fatigue affecting both students and faculty in higher education. They explore the intricacies of mental fatigue and research findings on its sources and ways to minimize it in online courses, emphasizing the importance of well-structured designs and faculty-student interactions. The episode highlights the role of course organization, supplemental materials, and active learning strategies in reducing cognitive overload for online learners. It highlights the challenges educators face, including the demands of teaching, research, and technology integration while providing valuable strategies for combating faculty burnout, emphasizing a supportive work environment, work-life balance, and mindful use of technology.

TILT Talk E23:Navigating Mental and Tech Fatigue for Students and Staff

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 13 Dec 2023 15:16:34 +0000

In this episode of our podcast, titled “Navigating Mental and Tech Fatigue for Students and Staff,” hosts Dani Reilley, Seung Gutsch, and Zhongrui Yao delve into the crucial issues of mental and tech fatigue affecting both students and faculty in higher education. They explore the intricacies of mental fatigue and research findings on its sources and ways to minimize it in online courses, emphasizing the importance of well-structured designs and faculty-student interactions. The episode highlights the role of course organization, supplemental materials, and active learning strategies in reducing cognitive overload for online learners. It highlights the challenges educators face, including [...]

TILT Talk E22: Generative AI in Education – Part Three

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 14:15:49 +0000

This is the third episode of the TILT Talk series on generative AI. Nicole Frank interviews FHSU Health and Wellness Services Graduate Assistant Counselor Nathan Purdue about addressing anxiety and uncertainty related to generative AI. This episode was inspired by an October 11th Faculty Focus article on the topic, which is included in the linked resources. Resources: https://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/teaching-with-technology-articles/reducing-ai-anxiety-starts-by-talking-with-students/?st=FFdaily;sc=FF231011;utm_term=FF231011&mailingID=5604&utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Reducing+AI+Anxiety+Starts+by+Talking+with+Students&utm_campaign=FF231011

TILT Talk E21: Generative AI in Education - Part Two

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:35:03 +0000

This is the Second episode of TILT Talks series on generative AI. Seung, Ray, and May are diving into a fascinating topic: how to rethink assessment and learning activities using Bloom's Taxonomy within the generative AI era. They are also exploring how faculty can use AI for activities or assessments, as well as how students may feel about it.

TILT Talk E20: Generative AI in Education - Part One

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:16:49 +0000

This is the first episode of TILT Talks series on generative A.I. Drs. Magdalene Moy and Nathan Riedel give an overview on the basics of generative A.I. and its current application at FHSU.

Resources:

https://openai.com/

https://bard.google.com/

https://fhsuguides.fhsu.edu/ai

TILT Talk E19: Book Talk Part Three–Developing and Sustaining a Culture of Inclusive Teaching

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:28:16 +0000

This is episode 19 of FHSU TILT Talk and part three of our summer book talk series. As mentioned in the previous episodes, our TILT Team read What Inclusive Instructors Do by Tracie Marcella Addy, Derek Dube, Khadijah Mitchell and Mallory SoRelle. The Faculty Development Team covered part one on inclusion and major principles, and our Instructional Design team discussed inclusive teaching practices and design. Today, TILT’s Ed Tech will cover the final section, in which we will discuss the author’s technology form and ways FHSU’s various offices can assist in these practices.

TILT Talk E18: Book Talk Part Two–The Practice of Inclusive Teaching

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:30:53 +0000

This is episode 18 of FHSU TILT Talk and part two of our summer book talk series. As mentioned in the previous episode, our TILT Team read What Inclusive Instructors Do by Tracie Marcella Addy, Derek Dube, Khadijah Mitchell, and Mallory SoRelle. The Faculty Development Team covered part one on inclusion and major principles. Today, the instructional design team will discuss the practice of inclusive teaching by answering the questions:

How do they design an inclusive course?

How do they make students feel welcome?

How do they conduct class inclusively?

TILT Talk E17: Book Talk Part One–Evidence Supporting Inclusion and Major Principles

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:46:04 +0000

This is the first episode by the TILT team over a book the team collectively read: What Inclusive Instructors Do by Tracie Marcella Addy, Derek Dube, Khadijah A. Mitchell, and Mallor E. SoRelle. Each arm of the team (faculty development, instructional design, ed tech) covered the part most closely related to their work. For this episode, the faculty development team shares takeaways from Part 1 of the text. These chapters frame these points: why inclusive teaching is critical to higher ed, the explanation of mindsets, and the rationale for implementing inclusive teaching.

How RTI Works: https://www.interventioncentral.org/sites/default/files/rti_riot_icel_data_collection.pdf

Problem-Solving using the ICEL/RIOT Matrix:

https://nysrti.org/files/webinars/strand_16/icel_riot_matrix.pdf

TILT Talk E16: Faculty Mentoring Program

Andrew Feldstein — Fri, 12 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Dr. Karmen Porter and Dr. Danielle Kaminski share their experiences with the TILT Faculty Mentoring Program. They discuss obstacles and benefits, how they worked to create a powerful professional relationship, and their recommendations for others considering participating in the program.

TILT Talk E15: Designing Undergraduate Research Courses

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:19:30 +0000

Welcome to this episode, where Dr. Srivastava shares his experience of designing undergraduate research courses for the Social Work Program. You'll get an inside look into his collaboration with an instructional designer at TILT, his reflection on the course design process, and the valuable feedback he received from students after teaching the course for the first time. Additionally, he shares some insightful lessons he learned that can be helpful for faculty members who plan to develop new courses.

TILT Talk E14: Collaborative Learning Part 2

Andrew Feldstein — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Collaborative learning is an umbrella term for a variety of educational approaches involving a joint intellectual effort by students, or students and teachers together. In most collaborative learning situations students are working in groups of two or more, mutually searching for understanding in solutions or meanigs, or creating a product. In collaborative learning, knowledge is socially produced by consensus among peers by creating shared artifacts and meanings.

TILT Talk E14: Collaborative Learning Part 1

Andrew Feldstein — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 14:59:13 +0000

Collaborative learning is an umbrella term for a variety of educational approaches involving a joint intellectual effort by students, or students and teachers together. In most collaborative learning situations students are working in groups of two or more, mutually searching for understanding in solutions or meanings, or creating a product. In collaborative learning, knowledge is socially produced by consensus among peers by creating shared artifacts and meanings.

TILT Talk E13: Tips for Collaborative Course Development with Instructional Designers and Active Learning Strategies

Andrew Feldstein — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000

In this second episode of the Innovation in Instructional Design Special Series, Brooke Mann shares her course development experiences for PSY 890 Practicum in Applied Psychology and PSY 877 Seminar in Community Mental Health. She discusses how working together with an instructional designer helped her improve her course design. She also shares student engagement strategies in her courses and tips for other faculty who are interested in developing online courses.