The Webb Connection is a front-porch–style chat with Kelly Webb—long-time Farmington insurance pro, community cheerleader, and mom of three—and her husband Danny Webb—a 27-year law-enforcement veteran whose career spanned the sheriff’s office and corrections, transplanted Okie, and Corvette-loving grandpa. Each episode the Webbs invite you to laugh, learn, and lean in as they swap stories about small-town life, blended-family adventures, local events, and the everyday generosity that turns n ...
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Does technology help or hinder learning? How can we make better use of digital tools in teaching? Phil Martin from the University of York dives into the neon-lit underworld of technology enhanced learning through conversations with experts in teaching and learning design. Each episode looks at how educators can stay current with their use of learning tech in this ever-changing landscape.
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EP 3: Lake Tahoe, Fireworks & a Bid for Sheriff
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Kelly and Danny pack a summer’s worth of stories into one episode: celebrating their 11-year anniversary at picture-perfect Lake Tahoe (pizza, ice cream, and clear-bottom kayaks included); hosting their annual July 3rd backyard bash that ballooned from “50 friends” to 92; and Danny’s big public reveal—he’s officially running for San Juan County She…
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How tech is disrupting academic publishing. With Samantha Curle
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Today I’m talking to Samantha Curle from the University of Bath about her recent article, Generative AI and the future of writing for publication: insights from applied linguistics journal editors. The peer review process is under increasing strain. With the explosion of submissions to academic journals since ChatGPT became available to all, editor…
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Many of the skills and language conventions that we see in academia can serve as barriers to students, especially to those for whom English is not a first language. Translanguaging argues for a more inclusive approach to these conventions, and looks for ways in which we can take a more pluralistic view of what kinds of communication are seen as acc…
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Do employers need us to teach AI? With Jim Merry, Vic Wilson-Crane and Deanne Cobb-Zygadlo
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This is the last in a three-part series exploring responses from the EAP community following three years of Chat GPT induced mayhem. We talk through adaptations in the classroom, transferability and AI skills in the workplace, how to prepare students for higher education, the lack of consistency both within and among universities, reducing students…
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The case for language proficiency in the age of AI. With Thuy Thai and Charles Lam
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In part two of ‘are we still language teachers?’ I’m joined in the studio by Thuy Thai and Charles Lam from the University of Leeds. Thuy and Charles argue for the continued relevance of language proficiency in education and in the role of EAP. We also examine the broadening scope of ‘academic skills’ that has come to include AI literacy, and raisi…
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Episode 2: Why Insurance Rates Keep Rising—and How to Protect Yourself
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Catastrophic storms, skyrocketing claim costs, and shrinking carrier reserves are driving insurance premiums through the roof. In this episode Kelly Webb—34-year industry veteran—breaks down the numbers behind today’s “rate crisis,” explains why New Mexico’s minimum limits (25/50/10) can leave families bankrupt after a single accident, and shares p…
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Generation AI: are we still just language teachers? With Paul Breen
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Today I’m in conversation with Paul Breen, Senior Digital Learning Developer at UCL to get his take on how EAP and ‘hub’ disciplines should be adapting in the wake of AI. We often hear about the need to ‘embrace’ AI, so we try to unpack what this actually means. EAP practitioners and learning developers are often looked at as the ones to help stude…
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E1: Meet the Webbs: Corvettes, Condiments & Community
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In the premiere of The Webb Connection, Kelly and Danny hit “record” for the first time and serve up their origin story—complete with Okie roots, a Farmington homecoming, and a love that grew out of leadership class seating arrangements. Danny recounts a 27-year law-enforcement career (and a pepper obsession that survived COVID stock-ups), while Ke…
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When traffic lights fail: the case for a two-lane approach to assessment. With Danny Liu
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Today I'm talking with Danny Liu about assessment in the age of AI. So far, the idea of a 'traffic light' approach to assessment has been gaining traction in higher education in response to the widespread availability of generative AI. Using the traffic light metaphor, assignments are colour coded according to the level of AI use deemed to be permi…
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Are we eroding our critical thinking? With Michael Gerlich
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Today I’m talking to Michael Gerlich about his recent study on the potential effects of AI on critical thinking. While much ink has been spilled discussing the value of the traditional essay in a post GPT landscape, much of the conversation has focused on assessment and questions of authorship. Perhaps unsurprisingly, less time has been given to th…
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In this episode of TELSIG does SoTL, we are joined by Jane Pritchard to discuss the evolving landscape of scholarly teaching. Jane describes her transition from a material scientist to an educational developer at the University of Glasgow, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based educational enhancement. We go on to cover the historical develop…
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Preparing for a new academic skills landscape, with Mike O’Dea and Paulina Melichova
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What do academic skills do students need in higher education today? Does ‘embracing’ AI come at the cost of developing higher order thinking skills? I’m joined by Computer Science Lecturer Mike O’Dea and Associate Lecturer in Academic Skills Paulina Melichova to get their take on this. We reflect on Mike’s recent AI training session, and talk about…
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How to stay resilient with digital education in Ukraine, with Liz Hurrell, Kate Borysenko, Daria Kholyavchuk and Simon Hutchinson
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As we approach the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, we discuss the impact of the war on Ukrainian higher education. Many university buildings have suffered extensive physical damage, especially those in the east of the country, and online teaching, a distant memory for most, is for many Ukrainian students and teachers still a real…
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Scholarship and EDI: Challenges and opportunities in higher education, with Nick Glover
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In this third installment of the SoTL flavoured TELSIG podcast, Phil is joined again by Lucy Turner Voakes from York's Academic Practice team, and Nick Glover from Inclusive Learning to discuss equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in higher education and its interactions with SoTL. The conversation explores the catalysts for heightened attentio…
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Enhancing language teaching with the latest AI tools, with Joe Dale
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Today we take a tour of all the free, nearly free and paid-for tools that can help language teachers create lessons and materials while also helping students become more independent learners. We talk about ways in which we can work more efficiently, but also actively boost learning gains in the process. The discussion covers practical uses of AI fo…
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Building a career in learning technology, with Lilian Joy and Putu Sadhvi Sita
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What is the role of a learning technologist in modern higher education? What are the career paths available, what skills do you need, and what does a typical working day look like? Today we’re joined by Lilian Joy from the University of York and Sita from the University of Sheffield: both learning technologists at different stages of their careers,…
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From scholarly teaching to getting started with your own SoTL, with Jess Hargreaves and Yaprak Tavman
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This is the second in our SoTL spin off series where we move the focus from technology to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Today we are joined by lecturers Jess Hargreaves, who teaches in data science, and Yaprak Tavman from the Department of Economics. We talk about how teaching works in their fields and how they’ve incorporated scholarly…
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Cognitive load to effective reading practices: enhancing learning with Nidhi Sachdeva
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Nidhi Sachdeva from the University of Toronto talks about the science of learning, myth-busting educational misconceptions, and the role of technology in teaching. We get into cognitive load theory, explicit instruction, and question the efficacy of demanding reading loads in higher education. Nidhi shares her expertise on structured teaching metho…
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Bridging physics and politics, with Jeremy Moulton and Clement Moissard
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This is the first of a series of conversations recorded last year with teachers from a range of disciplines who share an interest in applying scholarship to their own teaching, and conducting their own scholarly projects. Today Lucy Turner-Voakes from the Academic Practice team and I sit down with Jeremy Moulton from Politics and Clément Moissard f…
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Building a new academic literacies course - helping students to flourish in a post-GPT world with Pauldy Otermans and Stephanie Baines
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Pauldy Otermans and Stephanie Baines return to TELSIG to talk about the research and course design they've been carrying out at Brunel University. Building on the webinar they delivered back in May, Pauldy and Stephanie talk in detail about the challenges and triumphs of building an academic skills course that teaches students how to harness AI too…
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Exploring AI’s role in modern language education, with Zoe Handley
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Today I'm talking to Dr Zoe Handley about her research on English tutors' knowledge and beliefs about the use of AI in language teaching. Zoe shares her background, starting as a language learner using technology, and details the evolution of speech and language technologies over the past 20 years. We elaborate on the potential of AI technologies i…
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Deep diving into small language models with Dev Aditya
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I'm joined today by Dev Aditya of OIAI by Otermans Institute. We discuss the innovative use of small language models in education, the development and deployment of an AI teacher, and how AI can help to upscale marginalized communities. Dev shares insights into the challenges and opportunities of AI in education, the effectiveness of small language…
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The rise of machine translation in teaching, assessment and beyond, with Klaus Mundt and Michael Groves
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Today we delve, that’s right, delve, into the world of machine translation and its influence on education with Klaus Mundt and Michael Groves, who have been researching and writing on this topic since 2015. We explore the evolution of machine translation tools from Babel Fish to today's advanced AI models like ChatGPT. The discussion uncovers the r…
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The power of visual metaphors in teaching, with Richard Cotterill
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As teachers, we have access to literally millions of high quality, freely-availably images thanks to resources such as Pixabay and Unsplash. In this episode we dig into the impactful use of visual metaphors in teaching with guest Dr Richard Cotterill, who shares insights from his recent research. Rich argues that visual metaphors can make abstract …
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E-authoring tools and their impact on teaching, with David Read
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E-authoring tools like Articulate Storyline and Adobe Captivate have had a transformative impact on education. They allow teachers and course writers to quickly create visually appealing, interactive learning materials. Despite these benefits, their uptake often remains restricted to small circles of enthusiasts. Today I talk to David Read from the…
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Has technology changed teaching? With Rob Shaw and David Anderson
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How has classroom practice changed as a result of the ever increasing availability of teaching technologies? We look specifically at polling tools, and consider the broader influence of such platforms. Rob Shaw is an Educational Adviser in the Programme Design and Learning Technology Team and the Faculty contact for the Arts and Humanities. He is t…
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Virtual reality in higher education, with Sam Hazeldine
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In this episode, Sam Hazeldine discusses the integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in education. We discuss the potential of AR and VR to enhance learning, clarify the definitions of VR, AR, and mixed reality, and talk about their practical applications in classrooms, such as simulations and interactive learning environment…
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A new chapter for artificial intelligence in higher education, with Stephen Gow and Lucy Turner-Voakes
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This conversation from May 2023 took place in the wake of the launch of ChatGPT 3.5. We cover responses from institutions, policy, implications for teaching and assessment, questions raised and opportunities for research, and other topics. Stephen Gow is responsible for the coordination of standards, assessment and academic integrity at the Univers…
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