by MCC Instructional Design
Mac Talks, Instructional Design and Instructional Technology, focused on Instructional Design in higher education. Hosted by the Instructional Design team at McLennan Community College in Waco, TX. Guests include faculty, staff, students and other IDI's from other institutions. Listen on the drive to work, on the drive home, while you're doing laundry or just lounging out on the patio! Mac Talks - Mac is our Highlander Mascot, and it also stands for McLennan Academic Community. Let's GO!
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March 21, 2025
<p>Looking to freshen up your classroom? Join us as Jessica Hobbs shares how podcasting has transformed her teaching approach. In this conversation, Jessica explains how replacing traditional essays with audio projects has engaged her students in ways she never expected.</p><p>Learn how podcasts have helped her students:</p><ul><li>Connect classroom assignments to real-world applications</li><li>Express themselves authentically while working effectively with peers</li><li>Develop digital communication skills valued in today's workforce</li><li>Approach literature and research with renewed interest</li></ul><p>Jessica's students are creating everything from historical narratives to community-focused content. If you're wondering how to modernize your teaching methods, this discussion offers practical insights into the educational potential of podcasting.</p><p>Designed for educators who want to enhance their teaching toolkit without compromising learning outcomes. See how audio projects might work in your classroom.</p><p></p>
March 3, 2025
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Joshua Sullwold, a tech-savvy educator from MCC’s Computer Information Systems department, to talk all things <strong>Hyflex teaching, cybersecurity, and AI in education</strong>. From <strong>web development to cybersecurity</strong>, Joshua’s classroom is a digital playground—except when Hyflex makes things a little chaotic.</p><p>We explore the <strong>challenges and strategies of Hyflex teaching</strong>, including the art of balancing in-person and online students without leaving anyone in the digital dust. Plus, we dive into <strong>AI’s role in education</strong>, from generating discussion prompts to predicting assignment difficulties—because who doesn’t want a little AI-powered magic in their workflow?</p><p>And if you’ve ever wondered about the <strong>future of AI</strong> (spoiler: it’s not taking over just yet), Joshua shares his thoughts on where the tech is heading and how educators can prepare.</p><p>Tune in for an insightful, engaging, and tech-forward conversation that might just change the way you think about <strong>teaching in the digital age!</strong></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>John Ghazzagh - Coordinator, Instructional Design</p><p>TJ Waldie - Instructional Application Specialist</p>
January 21, 2025
<p>Welcome to 2025! The Instructional Design and Innovation team return with what they think are the top Instructional Design and Technology trends in Higher Education for 2025 are and what they think that means for McLennan Community College. <strong>Episode Breakdown</strong> <strong>1-14 minutes :</strong> Icebreaker, getting to know Krystal our newest Instructional Designer. <strong>15-46 Minutes:</strong> John, Claire, TJ and Krystal talk about trends in Instructional Design like A.I., Gamification, Collaborative Learning and more.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Hosts:</p> <ul> <li>John Ghazzagh, Coordinator Instructional Design</li> <li>Claire Wilkison, Instructional Designer</li> <li>Krystal Garcia, Instructional Designer</li> <li>TJ Waldie, Instructional Application Specialist</li> </ul> <p><br></p>
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