Higher Ed Heroes Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:35:16 +1000 https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast en-us © 2026 Higher Ed Heroes yes f7b18104-8c4d-5dee-bee7-1078629d260d Seb Kaempf and Al Stark episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) HigherEd Heroes, UQ, University of Queensland, teaching, classroom, learning, social sciences, best practice Seb Kaempf and Al Stark https://storage.buzzsprout.com/msed882zo11pxbtiv7ou0zjw10fs?.jpg Higher Ed Heroes https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Interactive oral examinations Interactive oral examinations Together with our guests, Dr Clara Sitbon and Dr Benjamin Miller (both from the University of Sydney), we talk about assessing students through interactive oral examinations. Teaching class sizes from 20 to 900 students, Clara and Benjamin share how they are using oral examinations as a means to understand, see, and assess the learning that sits behind the students’ work. 

]]> Together with our guests, Dr Clara Sitbon and Dr Benjamin Miller (both from the University of Sydney), we talk about assessing students through interactive oral examinations. Teaching class sizes from 20 to 900 students, Clara and Benjamin share how they are using oral examinations as a means to understand, see, and assess the learning that sits behind the students’ work. 

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark, Clara Sitbon, Benjamin Miller Buzzsprout-19087012 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +1000 1803 Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Clara Sitbon, Benjamin Miller, orals, oral exams, examination, assessment, learning, teaching, uni, tertiary education 6 6 full false Mindfulness and how we can use it for student learning Mindfulness and how we can use it for student learning Mindfulness enjoys a lot of popularity these days. In this episode, we talk to Professor Karen Brounéus (Uppsala University) about how we can integrate mindfulness exercises into our classrooms and how mindfulness can assist student learning. Not only has Karen been using mindfulness in her own peace and conflict studies courses, but she also offers mindfulness training to Swedish members of parliament. Karen shows how a lay person can make of these techniques and even offers an example of how this can be done. 

]]> Mindfulness enjoys a lot of popularity these days. In this episode, we talk to Professor Karen Brounéus (Uppsala University) about how we can integrate mindfulness exercises into our classrooms and how mindfulness can assist student learning. Not only has Karen been using mindfulness in her own peace and conflict studies courses, but she also offers mindfulness training to Swedish members of parliament. Karen shows how a lay person can make of these techniques and even offers an example of how this can be done. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Karen Brounéus Buzzsprout-18878650 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +1000 1662 mindfulness, learning, tertiary education, body scan, emotions, UQ, University of Queensland 6 5 full false Encouraging students to take risks and experiment Encouraging students to take risks and experiment This episode is all about taking risks, not just as teachers, but also as something we can encourage in our students. To take risks and experiment can be liberating and extremely beneficial for learning. Our guest, Associate Professor Helen Marshall (School of Communication and Arts, The University of Queensland), shares with us how she fosters risk taking and a spirit of experimentation in her creative writing courses. 

]]> This episode is all about taking risks, not just as teachers, but also as something we can encourage in our students. To take risks and experiment can be liberating and extremely beneficial for learning. Our guest, Associate Professor Helen Marshall (School of Communication and Arts, The University of Queensland), shares with us how she fosters risk taking and a spirit of experimentation in her creative writing courses. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Helen Marshall Buzzsprout-18714269 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +1000 2099 UQ, University of Queensland, teaching, learning, classroom, risks, experiment, Helen Marshall, Seb Kaempf, Al Start, higher eduction, creative writing, writing, university 6 4 full false Integrating AI into our lectures, tutorials, and overall learning activities Integrating AI into our lectures, tutorials, and overall learning activities With most of us having had to already adjust our assessments to the age of AI, the next step on the agenda by universities is to find ways of integrating AI into our lectures, tutorials and overall learning activities. This is new territory for all of us, so we invited Dr Luke Zaphir, a former teacher in philosophy, who now is part of our faculty’s AI learning design team. Luke points to a number of helpful ways in which we can take first steps in this regard, from easy examples to more elaborate ones. 

]]> With most of us having had to already adjust our assessments to the age of AI, the next step on the agenda by universities is to find ways of integrating AI into our lectures, tutorials and overall learning activities. This is new territory for all of us, so we invited Dr Luke Zaphir, a former teacher in philosophy, who now is part of our faculty’s AI learning design team. Luke points to a number of helpful ways in which we can take first steps in this regard, from easy examples to more elaborate ones. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Luke Zaphir Buzzsprout-18608997 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +1000 2138 AI, integrating AI, lectures, tutorials, Socratic tutor, machine learning, teaching, uni, learning, University of Queensland, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf 6 3 full false Supporting Neurodivergence in the Classroom (Part II) Supporting Neurodivergence in the Classroom (Part II) In this episode, we focus on the values that should guide our approach to supporting neurodivergent students. Our guests are Dr Toby Boyson (University of New South Wales) and Ms Eliza Barry (University of Queensland). Hosted by Al Stark and Seb Kaempf.

]]> In this episode, we focus on the values that should guide our approach to supporting neurodivergent students. Our guests are Dr Toby Boyson (University of New South Wales) and Ms Eliza Barry (University of Queensland). Hosted by Al Stark and Seb Kaempf.

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-18492175 Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +1000 1582 Eliza Barry, Toby Boyson, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, UQ, teaching, learning, uni, neurodivergence, neurodiversity, values, students 6 2 full false Supporting neurodiversity in the classroom Supporting neurodiversity in the classroom What learning challenges do neurodiverse students face? What simple, but extremely helpful, adjustments can we as teachers make to support them in their learning? Al and Seb talk about these and other questions with researcher and advocate Brooke Szucs and student Eliza Barry (both from The University of Queensland).

]]> What learning challenges do neurodiverse students face? What simple, but extremely helpful, adjustments can we as teachers make to support them in their learning? Al and Seb talk about these and other questions with researcher and advocate Brooke Szucs and student Eliza Barry (both from The University of Queensland).

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-18207949 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +1000 2236 Eliza Barry, Brooke Szucs, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, teaching, neurodiversity, neurodivergence, classroom, adjustments, UQ, The University of Queensland 6 1 full false Breaking down journalistic stereotypes of the courtroom Breaking down journalistic stereotypes of the courtroom Al Stark and special co-host Kate Lee Koo talk to Dr Richard Murray (UQ’s School of Communication and Arts). Richard teaches social justice storytelling by taking his students to the court rooms. This enables them to encounter different voices, to transform their own views, and to better grasp how news media report on social issues, stereotypes, and crime. 

]]> Al Stark and special co-host Kate Lee Koo talk to Dr Richard Murray (UQ’s School of Communication and Arts). Richard teaches social justice storytelling by taking his students to the court rooms. This enables them to encounter different voices, to transform their own views, and to better grasp how news media report on social issues, stereotypes, and crime. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Kate Lee Koo, Richard Murray Buzzsprout-17171950 Fri, 16 May 2025 08:00:00 +1000 910 Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Kate Lee Koo, Richard Murray, teaching, social justice, storytelling, teaching, learning, students, UQ, critical thinking, crime 5 9 full false ‘Using storytelling and classical literature to help problem solving’ ‘Using storytelling and classical literature to help problem solving’ Al and Lynda talk to Prof Kate O’Brien (Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland) about how she draws on classical literature and storytelling as a central avenues for understanding and problem solving, even in the context of large engineering classes. 

]]> Al and Lynda talk to Prof Kate O’Brien (Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland) about how she draws on classical literature and storytelling as a central avenues for understanding and problem solving, even in the context of large engineering classes. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Lynda Shevellar Buzzsprout-17007001 Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +1000 1103 storytelling, ficton, classics, engineering, students, classroom, Lynda Shevellar, Al Stark, UQ, The University of Queensland, learning, teaching, feedback, reflection, in class, Kate O'Brien 5 8 full false Improving student engagement, satisfaction and learning via an AI based educational tool called RiPPLE Improving student engagement, satisfaction and learning via an AI based educational tool called RiPPLE Al Stark and special co-host Katrina Lee Koo talk to Hassan Khosravi, an Associate Professor in Data Science and Learning Analytics at UQ. In response to ever bigger class sizes and the need for students to have learning tailored for their individual needs, Hassan decided to build RiPPLE, an app for in-class teaching. They also talk about other useful apps and tech that helps student learning in big or small classes.

]]> Al Stark and special co-host Katrina Lee Koo talk to Hassan Khosravi, an Associate Professor in Data Science and Learning Analytics at UQ. In response to ever bigger class sizes and the need for students to have learning tailored for their individual needs, Hassan decided to build RiPPLE, an app for in-class teaching. They also talk about other useful apps and tech that helps student learning in big or small classes.

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Katrina Lee Koo, Hassan Khosravi Buzzsprout-16868172 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +1000 1085 UQ, The University of Queensland, app, AI, learning, education, Uni, teachers, students, tech, in-class, RiPPLE, technology 5 7 full false The benefits of seeking in-class feedback from students The benefits of seeking in-class feedback from students In this episode, Al and Lynda talk to Associate Professor Morgan Brigg (from the School of Political Science and International Studies at The University of Queensland) about inviting feedback from students in class. Not at the end of a course, but while the course is running. Morgan talks about how it took courage to make himself vulnerable, but also how this practice enabled him to make changes to student learning, and how it positively changed the dynamic in his classroom. 

Listeners might also be interested in our 2021 recording with John Hattie, the guru on feedback (season 3, episode 3). 

You can also follow us on Bluesky now: https://bsky.app/profile/higheredheroes.bsky.social

]]> In this episode, Al and Lynda talk to Associate Professor Morgan Brigg (from the School of Political Science and International Studies at The University of Queensland) about inviting feedback from students in class. Not at the end of a course, but while the course is running. Morgan talks about how it took courage to make himself vulnerable, but also how this practice enabled him to make changes to student learning, and how it positively changed the dynamic in his classroom. 

Listeners might also be interested in our 2021 recording with John Hattie, the guru on feedback (season 3, episode 3). 

You can also follow us on Bluesky now: https://bsky.app/profile/higheredheroes.bsky.social

]]> https://bsky.app/profile/higheredheroes.bsky.social Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Lynda Shevellar Buzzsprout-16715720 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 08:00:00 +1000 916 Morgan Brigg, Lynda Shevellar, Al Stark, UQ, The University of Queensland, learning, teaching, feedback, reflection, in class, John Hattie 5 6 full false Indigenizing the Curriculum Indigenizing the Curriculum In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Katelyn Barney and Professor Tracey Bunda (both from The University of Queensland) about indigenizing the curriculum. We talk about the biggest challenges educators face when embarking on this this process as well as some practical and effective steps that can guide them along the way. With special co-host Lynda Shevellar.

]]> In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Katelyn Barney and Professor Tracey Bunda (both from The University of Queensland) about indigenizing the curriculum. We talk about the biggest challenges educators face when embarking on this this process as well as some practical and effective steps that can guide them along the way. With special co-host Lynda Shevellar.

]]> Lynda Shevellar, Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Tracey Bunda, Katelyn Barney Buzzsprout-16584261 Sat, 08 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +1000 1232 indigenizing, indigenizing curriculum, first nations, education, design, Australia, UQ, The University of Queensland 5 5 full false Being accessible and approachable to students Being accessible and approachable to students In this episode, we talk to Dr Michael Thai, a Lecturer in Psychology at UQ and an award-winning teacher. Michael shares how he replaced his formal consultation hours with a weekly outdoor picnic. This format enables the breaking down of barriers and a different type of conversation between students and teacher that ultimately has enabled Michael to become a better teacher.

]]> In this episode, we talk to Dr Michael Thai, a Lecturer in Psychology at UQ and an award-winning teacher. Michael shares how he replaced his formal consultation hours with a weekly outdoor picnic. This format enables the breaking down of barriers and a different type of conversation between students and teacher that ultimately has enabled Michael to become a better teacher.

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Michael Thai Buzzsprout-16412979 Fri, 10 Jan 2025 21:00:00 +1000 875 Michael Thai, Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, picnic, consultation hour, approachable, teaching, teritary education, uni, classroom, UQ 5 4 full false The dos and don’ts of learning design The dos and don’ts of learning design In this episode, we talk to Carrie Finn, an experienced educational designer (Business School, The University of Queensland), about the how to design courses. Carrie not only talks about the most common mistakes uni teachers do when designing their courses, but also how to get it right by following some easy-to-implement steps.

]]> In this episode, we talk to Carrie Finn, an experienced educational designer (Business School, The University of Queensland), about the how to design courses. Carrie not only talks about the most common mistakes uni teachers do when designing their courses, but also how to get it right by following some easy-to-implement steps.

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Carrie Finn Buzzsprout-16247109 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 02:00:00 +1000 1169 Carrie Finn, Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, UQ, learning design, course design, teaching, learning, University of Queensland, tertiary education, effective teaching, learning 5 3 full false ‘Teaching as Theatre': Engaging in trauma as a form of learning ‘Teaching as Theatre': Engaging in trauma as a form of learning In this episode, Al and special co-host Lynda Shevellar talk to Lindy Andren and Prof Norm Sheehan (both from the University of Queensland). Their topic is about ‘teaching as theatre’ and how – from their respective student and teacher perspectives - a particular, traumatic, but deliberately staged event in the classroom profoundly changed students’ lives. Trigger warning: this episode contains references to violence, the brutality of settler colonialism, and traumatic indigenous experiences. 

]]> In this episode, Al and special co-host Lynda Shevellar talk to Lindy Andren and Prof Norm Sheehan (both from the University of Queensland). Their topic is about ‘teaching as theatre’ and how – from their respective student and teacher perspectives - a particular, traumatic, but deliberately staged event in the classroom profoundly changed students’ lives. Trigger warning: this episode contains references to violence, the brutality of settler colonialism, and traumatic indigenous experiences. 

]]> Al Stark, Lynda Shevellar, Lindy Andren, Norm Sheehan Buzzsprout-16098302 Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:00:00 +1000 1488 Al Stark, Lynda Shevellar, Lindy Andren, Norm Sheehan, trauma, learning, UQ, indigenous, pedagogy, teaching, university, theatre, Seb Kaempf 5 2 full true ‘“Show your working”: Using AI as part of student learning’ ‘“Show your working”: Using AI as part of student learning’ In this episode, we talk to Professor Jason Lodge (Educational Psychology and Deputy Associate Dean [Academic] in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland). Jason shares his way of allowing students to use AI as part of their essay writing which, in combination with the ‘show me your working’ concept, facilitates student learning. 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Professor Jason Lodge (Educational Psychology and Deputy Associate Dean [Academic] in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences at The University of Queensland). Jason shares his way of allowing students to use AI as part of their essay writing which, in combination with the ‘show me your working’ concept, facilitates student learning. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Jason Lodge Buzzsprout-15993095 Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +1000 1222 Artificial Intelligence, AI, UQ, Jason Lodge, University of Queensland, teaching, uni, tertiary education, essay writing, show your working, show their working 5 1 full false 'Apply first, explain later': using a photo treasure hunt to draw out core academic concepts for student learning 'Apply first, explain later': using a photo treasure hunt to draw out core academic concepts for student learning In this episode, we talk to Paul Treschman, who teaches in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences here at UQ. Paul makes his students learn according to the motto ‘apply first – explain later’ and he illustrates this through the example of a photo treasure hunt his students do on campus. 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Paul Treschman, who teaches in the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences here at UQ. Paul makes his students learn according to the motto ‘apply first – explain later’ and he illustrates this through the example of a photo treasure hunt his students do on campus. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Paul Treschman Buzzsprout-15000287 Fri, 03 May 2024 09:00:00 +1000 1208 Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, Paul Treschman, learning, teaching, UQ, University of Queensland, photo treasure hunt, applied example, explanation 4 9 full false Using film documentary making for student learning and assessment Using film documentary making for student learning and assessment In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Peter Walters, who is an urban sociologist and an expert in urban community at The University of Queensland. Peter has won numerous awards for teaching excellence and has integrated film documentary making in his courses for both student learning and assessment. 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Peter Walters, who is an urban sociologist and an expert in urban community at The University of Queensland. Peter has won numerous awards for teaching excellence and has integrated film documentary making in his courses for both student learning and assessment. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Peter Walters Buzzsprout-14873914 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000 931 Peter Walters, Sebastian Kaempf, Al Stark, UQ, The University of Queensland, filmmaking, assessment, learning, teaching, sociology, urban sociology 4 8 full false Preparing students for the cognitive and emotional uncertainties they will face in their future professions Preparing students for the cognitive and emotional uncertainties they will face in their future professions In this episode, we talk to Dr Roma Forbes. Roma is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at UQ. And one of motivations that drive her teaching is the question of how to enhance the students’ experience, in particular, how to get them better prepared for the uncertainties they will face once they join the workforce. 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Dr Roma Forbes. Roma is a Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy in the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at UQ. And one of motivations that drive her teaching is the question of how to enhance the students’ experience, in particular, how to get them better prepared for the uncertainties they will face once they join the workforce. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Roma Forbes Buzzsprout-14620025 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 08:00:00 +1000 1201 Roma Forbes, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, uncertainty, emotions, cognition, workforce, physiotherapy, ethics, UQ, University of Queensland 4 7 full false What can generative AI bring to our classroom? What can generative AI bring to our classroom? In this episode, we talk to Dr Dan Levy who teaches courses in quantitative methods, policy analysis, and program evaluation in the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

There are lots of worries, discussions, and myths surrounding generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, and the impact it has on our teaching. While acknowledging these, Dan identifies the possibilities generative AI can bring to our classrooms, in particular to the way we as faculty teach and the way our students learn. 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Dr Dan Levy who teaches courses in quantitative methods, policy analysis, and program evaluation in the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

There are lots of worries, discussions, and myths surrounding generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, and the impact it has on our teaching. While acknowledging these, Dan identifies the possibilities generative AI can bring to our classrooms, in particular to the way we as faculty teach and the way our students learn. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Dan Levy Buzzsprout-14482559 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:00:00 +1000 1410 Dan Levy, ChatGPT, AI, generative AI, teaching, learning, university, classroom, University of Queensland, Harvard University, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf 4 6 full false Catering for students who are struggling or are at the risk of failing Catering for students who are struggling or are at the risk of failing In this episode, we talk to Dr Poh Wah Hillock. Poh is a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Physics here at The University of Queensland. Facing high failure rates in her first year mathematics course, Poh has responded by specifically designing a support tutorial for her students and by using forms of community building and peer to peer support which help students bond over common struggles and, ultimately, succeed.  

]]> In this episode, we talk to Dr Poh Wah Hillock. Poh is a senior lecturer in the School of Mathematics and Physics here at The University of Queensland. Facing high failure rates in her first year mathematics course, Poh has responded by specifically designing a support tutorial for her students and by using forms of community building and peer to peer support which help students bond over common struggles and, ultimately, succeed.  

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Poh Wah Hillock Buzzsprout-13969601 Wed, 15 Nov 2023 01:00:00 +1000 799 Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Poh Wah Hillock, UQ, University of Queensland, tertiary education, maths, education, peer to peer, tutorial, university 4 5 full false Using board games, digital escape rooms, and online scenario games in your classroom Using board games, digital escape rooms, and online scenario games in your classroom In this episode, we talk to UQ’s Shakira Moss and Russell Richards about how they integrate educational board games, digital escape rooms, and online scenario games into their courses, and even design these games for learning themselves. 

]]> In this episode, we talk to UQ’s Shakira Moss and Russell Richards about how they integrate educational board games, digital escape rooms, and online scenario games into their courses, and even design these games for learning themselves. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Shakira Moss and Russell Richards Buzzsprout-13815038 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +1000 1226 Shakira Moss, Russell Richards, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, UQ, The University of Queensland, board games, scenario games, computer games, tertiary education, education, teacher, student, learning 4 4 full false The dos and don’ts of PowerPoint presentations The dos and don’ts of PowerPoint presentations In this episode, we talk to Jo’Anne Langham (UQ Ventures) about how to design your slides in the right way and why it really matters to design with the mind in mind. If you want to avoid death by PowerPoint and move towards designing your visuals or slides like a pro, this is the episode for you! It offers you small, practical steps that will make a big difference.

]]> In this episode, we talk to Jo’Anne Langham (UQ Ventures) about how to design your slides in the right way and why it really matters to design with the mind in mind. If you want to avoid death by PowerPoint and move towards designing your visuals or slides like a pro, this is the episode for you! It offers you small, practical steps that will make a big difference.

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Jo'Anne Langham Buzzsprout-13603654 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 10:00:00 +1000 1178 Jo'Anne Langham, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, UQ, The University of Queensland, visual design, powerpoint, slides, design thinking, tertiary education, education, teacher, student learning, presentation, pitching 4 3 full false Helping students learn through cohort building and a strong sense of belonging Helping students learn through cohort building and a strong sense of belonging In this episode, we talk with A/Prof Zala Volcic (School of Media, Film and Journalism at Monash University, Australia) about how student learning can be enhanced through care, compassion, and a sense of belonging. By talking about what we would call ‘compassionate pedagogy’, Zala shares many practical ideas of how teachers can build cohorts and generate connections that ultimate help their students learn. 

]]> In this episode, we talk with A/Prof Zala Volcic (School of Media, Film and Journalism at Monash University, Australia) about how student learning can be enhanced through care, compassion, and a sense of belonging. By talking about what we would call ‘compassionate pedagogy’, Zala shares many practical ideas of how teachers can build cohorts and generate connections that ultimate help their students learn. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Zala Volcic Buzzsprout-13472755 Sat, 26 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +1000 1195 Zala Volcic, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, UQ, The University of Queensland, student learning, tertiary education, education, teacher, compassion, belonging, cohort building, student learning 4 2 full false Learning across cultures Learning across cultures Peter Lewis teamed up with colleagues from 18 unis across the world to co-teach one common course, in real time and online, for the benefit of cross-cultural learning on topics ranging from COVID to climate change. In this episode, Peter recounts how his team built this course step by step, how it has evolved, and what anyone can do to replicate elements of this in their own classroom. Peter is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at The University of Queensland. He has won several awards for his innovation around cross-cultural pedagogy and online learning.

]]> Peter Lewis teamed up with colleagues from 18 unis across the world to co-teach one common course, in real time and online, for the benefit of cross-cultural learning on topics ranging from COVID to climate change. In this episode, Peter recounts how his team built this course step by step, how it has evolved, and what anyone can do to replicate elements of this in their own classroom. Peter is an Associate Professor in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work at The University of Queensland. He has won several awards for his innovation around cross-cultural pedagogy and online learning.

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Peter Lewis Buzzsprout-13355248 Sun, 06 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +1000 1316 Peter Lewis, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, UQ, The University of Queensland, education, teacher, cross cultural learning, online learning, team teaching 4 1 full false Integrating regular practical, self-experiential, and collaborative spaces (‘MediaLabs’) into your courses to deepen student learning Integrating regular practical, self-experiential, and collaborative spaces (‘MediaLabs’) into your courses to deepen student learning In this episode, Dr Seb Kaempf (usually one of our podcast co-hosts) turns interviewee to share with us how he integrates regular, 3-hour-long practical, self-experiential spaces (called ‘MediaLabs’) into his course to deepen student learning. It’s about enabling students to ‘get their hands’ dirty, to collaborate, research, discuss, and ultimately learn through practice. 

]]> In this episode, Dr Seb Kaempf (usually one of our podcast co-hosts) turns interviewee to share with us how he integrates regular, 3-hour-long practical, self-experiential spaces (called ‘MediaLabs’) into his course to deepen student learning. It’s about enabling students to ‘get their hands’ dirty, to collaborate, research, discuss, and ultimately learn through practice. 

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-10982821 Tue, 19 Jul 2022 08:00:00 +1000 1148 Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, UQ, University of Queensland, MediaLab, practical, self-experiential, students, learning, podcast, Global Media, War, Peace, teaching, learning 3 13 full false Learning through ‘trench warfare’ and wicked problems: Students as proper consultants with real world business clients Learning through ‘trench warfare’ and wicked problems: Students as proper consultants with real world business clients Our guest in this episode is Dr Sarel Gronum (Business School at the University of Queensland), whose Masters students get thrown into proper, several week long, consultancy projects with real world business clients. Besides the challenge of building this flagship course and how he had to fine tune his own teaching role within it, Sarel talks about the centrality of ambiguity and ‘trench warfare’ for student learning. 

]]> Our guest in this episode is Dr Sarel Gronum (Business School at the University of Queensland), whose Masters students get thrown into proper, several week long, consultancy projects with real world business clients. Besides the challenge of building this flagship course and how he had to fine tune his own teaching role within it, Sarel talks about the centrality of ambiguity and ‘trench warfare’ for student learning. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Sarel Gronum Buzzsprout-10865705 Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +1000 993 UQ, University of Queensland, Sarel Gronum, consultancy, learning, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, podcast, teaching, trench warfare, Masters studients, 3 12 full false Reassuring students, reducing uncertainty, and building student confidence and competence Reassuring students, reducing uncertainty, and building student confidence and competence In this episode, we talk to A/Prof Allison Mandrusiak (School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland). 

Coordinating a cardiorespiratory physiotherapy course, Allie has built a model hospital to replicate real clinical practices and even lets her student play cardio karaoke. But central to Allie’s teaching are the ideas of building scaffolding and safety nets into her course that help reassure her students, reduce uncertainty, and build their confidence and competence. Tune in and listen to the tips and tricks from Allie whose teaching was recognized with a UQ excellence award last year.

]]> In this episode, we talk to A/Prof Allison Mandrusiak (School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences at The University of Queensland). 

Coordinating a cardiorespiratory physiotherapy course, Allie has built a model hospital to replicate real clinical practices and even lets her student play cardio karaoke. But central to Allie’s teaching are the ideas of building scaffolding and safety nets into her course that help reassure her students, reduce uncertainty, and build their confidence and competence. Tune in and listen to the tips and tricks from Allie whose teaching was recognized with a UQ excellence award last year.

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-10728125 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +1000 1181 Allison Mandrusiak, UQ, University of Queensland, model hospital, cardiorespiratory physiotherapy, cardio karaoke, confidence, competence, learning, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf 3 11 full false The iron law of teaching: Bringing a buzz and energy into the lecture room The iron law of teaching: Bringing a buzz and energy into the lecture room In this episode, we talk to Professor Chris Reus-Smit (University of Queensland) about lecturing as a performance art, about the essence of being physical, animated, and enthusiastic in order to draw students into the learning content.

]]> In this episode, we talk to Professor Chris Reus-Smit (University of Queensland) about lecturing as a performance art, about the essence of being physical, animated, and enthusiastic in order to draw students into the learning content.

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-10603669 Thu, 12 May 2022 11:00:00 +1000 1321 Chris Reus-Smit, Reus-Smit, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, UQ, University of Queensland, POLSIS, teaching, energy, classroom, lecture 3 10 full false Make yourself uncomfortable: How making the familiar strange helps students learn Make yourself uncomfortable: How making the familiar strange helps students learn In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Rebecca Olive (RMIT Australia) about how students in human movement studies learn by taking on an unfamiliar sport for six weeks. It is about experiencing the strangeness of the familiar, about self-reflection, and about the development of (self)compassion. 

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Rebecca Olive (RMIT Australia) about how students in human movement studies learn by taking on an unfamiliar sport for six weeks. It is about experiencing the strangeness of the familiar, about self-reflection, and about the development of (self)compassion. 

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-10456652 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +1000 1229 Bec Olive, Rebecca Olive, Al Stark, Sebastian Kaempf, learning, compassion, human movement, students, UQ, sport, University of Queensland, RMIT 3 9 full false Higher Ed Heroes: The zen of presentation design and delivery (with Garr Reynolds) Higher Ed Heroes: The zen of presentation design and delivery (with Garr Reynolds) In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Professor Garr Reynolds (University in Osaka) about how to design and deliver powerful presentations, how to avoid death by powerpoint, and how the best learning comes through doing. 

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Professor Garr Reynolds (University in Osaka) about how to design and deliver powerful presentations, how to avoid death by powerpoint, and how the best learning comes through doing. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Garr Reynolds Buzzsprout-10323534 Sun, 27 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +1000 1063 Garr Reynolds, presentation zen, death by powerpoint, UQ, University of Queensland, lecture design, delivery, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf 3 8 full false Higher Ed Heroes: How can we make those difficult or unpopular topics accessible and fun learning for students? Higher Ed Heroes: How can we make those difficult or unpopular topics accessible and fun learning for students? We have all been there: having to teach a topic which is either difficult to grasp or that we know is unpopular with students. How can make these topics accessible and bring them alive in a fun way to help students learn? Dr Suzanna Fay (The University of Queensland) faced these challenges when she first started teaching statistics and probability theory to social science students. Her solution: let her students learn by building these topics around the actor Denzel Washington. 

]]> We have all been there: having to teach a topic which is either difficult to grasp or that we know is unpopular with students. How can make these topics accessible and bring them alive in a fun way to help students learn? Dr Suzanna Fay (The University of Queensland) faced these challenges when she first started teaching statistics and probability theory to social science students. Her solution: let her students learn by building these topics around the actor Denzel Washington. 

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-10199194 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 09:00:00 +1000 1267 Suzanna Fay, UQ, University of Queensland, statistics, Denzel Washington, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, Higher Ed Heroes 3 7 full false Higher Ed Heroes: Entering the lecture room for the first time Higher Ed Heroes: Entering the lecture room for the first time In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Kiri Ingram and Dr Andrew Dougall (both at UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies) about starting out as lecturers, about the nerves, the challenges, imposter syndromes, and the dos and don'ts.

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Kiri Ingram and Dr Andrew Dougall (both at UQ's School of Political Science and International Studies) about starting out as lecturers, about the nerves, the challenges, imposter syndromes, and the dos and don'ts.

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Kiri Ingram, Andrew Dougall Buzzsprout-10066934 Mon, 14 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +1000 1098 Kiri Ingram, Andrew Dougall, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, School of Political Science and International Studies, POLSIS, UQ, The University of Queensland, HASS, lecture, first lecture, nerves, teaching, learning 3 6 full false Weekly journal writing to help student reflection, build trusting relations and create nourishing environments Weekly journal writing to help student reflection, build trusting relations and create nourishing environments In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Fabiane Ramos (School of Culture and Languages & School of Education, UQ) and Dr Laura Roberts (Flinders University) about their use of weekly journal writing as a way to help students reflect about course content (and as it relates to their own lives), to build trusting relationships and to foster a nourishing learning environment.

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Fabiane Ramos (School of Culture and Languages & School of Education, UQ) and Dr Laura Roberts (Flinders University) about their use of weekly journal writing as a way to help students reflect about course content (and as it relates to their own lives), to build trusting relationships and to foster a nourishing learning environment.

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-9938284 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +1000 1150 Fabiane Ramos, Laura Roberts, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, teaching, podcast, learning, weekly journal, relection, trust, trusting relationships, University of Queensland, UQ, Flinders University 3 5 full false Higher Ed Heroes: '20 Minute Moments': Opening up your class to place key lessons Higher Ed Heroes: '20 Minute Moments': Opening up your class to place key lessons In this episode, Associate Professor Al Stark (usually one of our podcast co-hosts) turns interviewee to share with us what he calls '20 Minute Moments': it's about stopping the lecture, exposing students to a practical, fun, interactive, but ultimately meaningful activity that allows students to learn key lessons.

]]> In this episode, Associate Professor Al Stark (usually one of our podcast co-hosts) turns interviewee to share with us what he calls '20 Minute Moments': it's about stopping the lecture, exposing students to a practical, fun, interactive, but ultimately meaningful activity that allows students to learn key lessons.

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-9824918 Tue, 04 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +1000 1355 Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, Higher Ed Heroes, UQ, University of Queenslands, POLSIS, 20 minute moment, lecture, learning, School of Political Science and International Studies 3 4 full false Higher Ed Heroes: What factors have the biggest impact on student learning? With John Hattie Higher Ed Heroes: What factors have the biggest impact on student learning? With John Hattie In this episode, Al and Seb speak to Prof John Hattie (University of Melbourne) about the few key factors that have the biggest impact on student learning. Based on analysis of more than 300 million students from around the globe (the world’s largest evidence-based study), John Hattie identified the key factors that improve student learning. His findings are equally impressive as they are eye-opening, inviting us to rethink what we – as teachers - do in our uni classrooms.

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb speak to Prof John Hattie (University of Melbourne) about the few key factors that have the biggest impact on student learning. Based on analysis of more than 300 million students from around the globe (the world’s largest evidence-based study), John Hattie identified the key factors that improve student learning. His findings are equally impressive as they are eye-opening, inviting us to rethink what we – as teachers - do in our uni classrooms.

]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/813707 Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, John Hattie Buzzsprout-9560179 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 06:00:00 +1000 1337 John Hattie, Al Stark, feedback, UQ, HigherEd Heroes, Seb Kaempf, success, respect, metastudy 3 3 full false Higher Ed Heroes: 'Escape Box' exercise and learning through team work Higher Ed Heroes: 'Escape Box' exercise and learning through team work In this episode, we talk to Dr Leigh Sperka (Lecturer UQ’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences) about the ‘escape box’ exercise and learning through team work. 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Dr Leigh Sperka (Lecturer UQ’s School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences) about the ‘escape box’ exercise and learning through team work. 

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/advancing-teaching/teaching-career-development/self-paced-learning/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Leigh Sperka Buzzsprout-9446768 Thu, 28 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +1000 963 Leigh Sperka, UQ, University of Queensland, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, escape box, team work, collaboration, student learning 3 2 full false Higher Ed Heroes: 'Me in a Minute' Video Higher Ed Heroes: 'Me in a Minute' Video In this episode, we talk to Dr Karin Sellberg (The University of Queensland), who uses the production of short videos – ‘me in a minute’ – as a form of assessment. How does this exercise work and how does it foster student learning? 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Dr Karin Sellberg (The University of Queensland), who uses the production of short videos – ‘me in a minute’ – as a form of assessment. How does this exercise work and how does it foster student learning? 

]]> https://www.buzzsprout.com/813707 Seb Kaempf, Al Stark and Karin Sellberg Buzzsprout-9344111 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 05:00:00 +1000 1073 Karin Sellberg, UQ, University of Queensland, Me in a Minute, video, learning, students, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf 3 1 full false Higher Ed Heroes: The centrality of role plays in student learning Higher Ed Heroes: The centrality of role plays in student learning In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Phil Orchard (University of Wollongong), who has designed his courses around simulations and role plays. Why are these so central to Phil's teaching, how do they differ and how can we effectively use different formats in our classroom?

]]> In this episode, we talk to Associate Professor Phil Orchard (University of Wollongong), who has designed his courses around simulations and role plays. Why are these so central to Phil's teaching, how do they differ and how can we effectively use different formats in our classroom?

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Phil Orchard Buzzsprout-7659286 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 06:00:00 +1000 1342 Phil Orchard, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, teaching, learning, UQ, simulation, role play 2 11 full false Higher Ed Heroes: Talking to tutors about being an effective teacher Higher Ed Heroes: Talking to tutors about being an effective teacher In this episode, Al and Seb talk to two experienced and excellent tutors, Dr Federica Caso and Robert Arcidiacono, about all things tutoring: how to be an effective tutor, how to guide, how to handle respond to challenging situations, and how to bring a tutorial/seminar alive. 

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to two experienced and excellent tutors, Dr Federica Caso and Robert Arcidiacono, about all things tutoring: how to be an effective tutor, how to guide, how to handle respond to challenging situations, and how to bring a tutorial/seminar alive. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Federica Caso, and Robert Arcidiacono Buzzsprout-7388047 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +1000 1217 Federica Caso, Robert Arcidiacono, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, UQ, POLSIS, The University of Queensland, tutoring, teaching, tutor 2 10 full false Higher Ed Heroes: Techniques to make students read Higher Ed Heroes: Techniques to make students read In the first episode in 2021, Al and Seb talk to Dr Tom Chodor (Monash University) about the ways he has experimented with and ultimately refined different techniques to ensure that students actually do the readings before rocking up for class. 

]]> In the first episode in 2021, Al and Seb talk to Dr Tom Chodor (Monash University) about the ways he has experimented with and ultimately refined different techniques to ensure that students actually do the readings before rocking up for class. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Tom Chodor Buzzsprout-7119568 Mon, 04 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +1000 1204 readings, students, UQ, Tom Chodor, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, POLSIS, quizzes, multiple choice 2 9 full false HigherEd Heroes - Different ways of using simulations and role plays HigherEd Heroes - Different ways of using simulations and role plays In this episode, Seb and Al discuss with Associate Professor Matt McDonald (The University of Queensland) everything simulations and role play: different ways they can be employed; how to mark them; and how they can enable students to learn if done well. 

]]> In this episode, Seb and Al discuss with Associate Professor Matt McDonald (The University of Queensland) everything simulations and role play: different ways they can be employed; how to mark them; and how they can enable students to learn if done well. 

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-6790243 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +1000 1827 HigherEd Heroes, Matt McDonald, POLSIS, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, role play, simulation, learning, students 2 8 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to grab and hold the attention of students in large first year lectures HigherEd Heroes - How to grab and hold the attention of students in large first year lectures In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Associate Professor Sarah Percy (The University of Queensland) and Professor David J Hornsby (Carleton University) about about the art of the lecture. In particular, they discuss the tricks and techniques they employ to grab and hold the attention of students in large lectures. 

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Associate Professor Sarah Percy (The University of Queensland) and Professor David J Hornsby (Carleton University) about about the art of the lecture. In particular, they discuss the tricks and techniques they employ to grab and hold the attention of students in large lectures. 

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-6595369 Sun, 29 Nov 2020 18:00:00 +1000 1487 Sarah Percy, David Hornsby, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, Carleton University, The University of Queensland, UQ, lecture, teaching, learning 2 7 full false Higherd Heroes - Scrapping Exams and making students learn through solving practical, real-world problems Higherd Heroes - Scrapping Exams and making students learn through solving practical, real-world problems In this episode, we are talking to Prof. Lydia Kavanagh (School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, UQ) who decided to get rid of exams in her courses and who instead offers learning exercises where students collaborate on solving practical, open-ended, real-world problems.  

]]> In this episode, we are talking to Prof. Lydia Kavanagh (School of Mechanical and Mining Engineering, UQ) who decided to get rid of exams in her courses and who instead offers learning exercises where students collaborate on solving practical, open-ended, real-world problems.  

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-6467695 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 15:00:00 +1000 1214 Lydia Kavanagh, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, University of Queensland, UQ, Engineering, podcast, teaching, exams, real-world, drones 2 6 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to make students learn through researching the impact of real world problems HigherEd Heroes - How to make students learn through researching the impact of real world problems In this episode, we talk to Dr Kim de Rijke (Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, The University of Queensland) on how he makes his students learn through research activities that focus on the social impact of real world development projects. 

]]> In this episode, we talk to Dr Kim de Rijke (Senior Lecturer in Anthropology, The University of Queensland) on how he makes his students learn through research activities that focus on the social impact of real world development projects. 

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-6173104 Mon, 02 Nov 2020 08:00:00 +1000 1208 Kim de Rijke, Alastair Stark, Sebastian Kaempf, UQ, University of Queensland, learning, teaching, social impact, anthropology 2 5 full false HigherEd Heroes - Blake McKimmie on how to redesign your courses around the way students learn HigherEd Heroes - Blake McKimmie on how to redesign your courses around the way students learn In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Prof Blake McKimmie (School of Psychology, University of Queensland) on how he revamped his courses around the way students learn. They also talk about the crime drama series Blake produced and which is used week by week to help students navigate through their course. 

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Prof Blake McKimmie (School of Psychology, University of Queensland) on how he revamped his courses around the way students learn. They also talk about the crime drama series Blake produced and which is used week by week to help students navigate through their course. 

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-5914903 Fri, 16 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +1000 1108 Blake McKimmie, Alastair Stark, Sebastian Kaempf, University of Queensland, learning, university, course design, psychology, crime drama, students, higher education 2 4 full false HigherEd Heroes - Jacqui Bond on how to engage with the emotional aspect of learning HigherEd Heroes - Jacqui Bond on how to engage with the emotional aspect of learning In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Dr Jacqui Bond (School of Pharmacy; The University of Queensland): how teaching is not just about cognition but also - and crucially emotions; how integrating and addressing the emotions of learning enable students to have a more holistic experience.  

]]> In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Dr Jacqui Bond (School of Pharmacy; The University of Queensland): how teaching is not just about cognition but also - and crucially emotions; how integrating and addressing the emotions of learning enable students to have a more holistic experience.  

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-5716735 Sat, 03 Oct 2020 10:00:00 +1000 1277 Jacqui Bond, University of Queensland, UQ, Pharmacy, emotions, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, learning 2 3 full false HigherEd Heroes - James Arvanitakis on learning as a journey and the classroom as both a safe space and a brave space HigherEd Heroes - James Arvanitakis on learning as a journey and the classroom as both a safe space and a brave space In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Professor James Arvanitakis (Western Sydney University): how he sees his role as a teacher as someone who wants to take his students on a journey and how he designs his classroom as a safe space as well as a brave space.  

]]> In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Professor James Arvanitakis (Western Sydney University): how he sees his role as a teacher as someone who wants to take his students on a journey and how he designs his classroom as a safe space as well as a brave space.  

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-5513971 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 09:00:00 +1000 1441 James Avanitakis, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, University of Queensland, classroom, teaching, higher education, brave space, globalization 2 2 full false HigherEd Heroes - Kicking off the new season HigherEd Heroes - Kicking off the new season In this episode, Al and Seb introduce the second podcast season and reflect upon what they have been doing in the classroom both during COVID and outside their current existence as zoom/online teachers.

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb introduce the second podcast season and reflect upon what they have been doing in the classroom both during COVID and outside their current existence as zoom/online teachers.

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-5513620 Sun, 20 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +1000 1365 HigherEd Heroes, university, teaching, UQ, University of Queensland, classroom, Al Stark, Sb Kaempf, COVID, zoom 2 1 full false HigherEd Heroes - How students learn through pitching their ideas for a public exhibition on the subject they are studying HigherEd Heroes - How students learn through pitching their ideas for a public exhibition on the subject they are studying In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Dr Mary Broughton (School of Music) about her students collaborating with the curator of one of the museums in Brisbane to pitch their own ideas for a public exhibition on the psychology of music. The conversation centers around how through this exercise students are offered a more complex and deeper learning experience.

]]> In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Dr Mary Broughton (School of Music) about her students collaborating with the curator of one of the museums in Brisbane to pitch their own ideas for a public exhibition on the psychology of music. The conversation centers around how through this exercise students are offered a more complex and deeper learning experience.

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Mary Broughton Buzzsprout-3011470 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 17:00:00 +1000 1453 Mary Broughton, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, classroom, UQ, music, psychology, museum, exhibition, learning 1 11 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to use scavenger hunts and have students use their own bodies as empirical devices for learning HigherEd Heroes - How to use scavenger hunts and have students use their own bodies as empirical devices for learning In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Ryan Williams (School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at The University of Queensland) about making students aware of how the their studies are being embodied and lived in their every environments and spaces.  

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Ryan Williams (School of Historical and Philosophical Inquiry at The University of Queensland) about making students aware of how the their studies are being embodied and lived in their every environments and spaces.  

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Ryan Williams Buzzsprout-3011446 Sat, 06 Jun 2020 06:00:00 +1000 1190 Ryan Williams, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, classroom, UQ, lecture, storytelling, religion, body, The University of Queensland 1 10 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to use non-traditional forms of participation in the classroom HigherEd Heroes - How to use non-traditional forms of participation in the classroom In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Lynda Shevellar (Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences at the University of Queensland) about to get students who don't feel comfortable speaking to use their bodies to participate in the uni classroom.

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Dr Lynda Shevellar (Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences at the University of Queensland) about to get students who don't feel comfortable speaking to use their bodies to participate in the uni classroom.

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark and Lynda Shevellar Buzzsprout-2702602 Sat, 23 May 2020 07:00:00 +1000 1310 Lynda Shevellar, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, HigherEdHeroes, bodies, classroom, UQ, University of Queensland, tertiary teaching, teaching, uni, social sciences 1 8 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to take students out of the classroom and expose them to different forms of learning HigherEd Heroes - How to take students out of the classroom and expose them to different forms of learning In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Dr Simone Smala, Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education at The University of Queensland, about how taking her students out of the classroom and into different institutions and museums helps them understand different forms of learning. 

]]> In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Dr Simone Smala, Senior Lecturer in Teacher Education at The University of Queensland, about how taking her students out of the classroom and into different institutions and museums helps them understand different forms of learning. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Simone Smala Buzzsprout-2488321 Sun, 10 May 2020 18:00:00 +1000 1303 Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Simone Smala, educational psychology, learning, teaching, students, Higher Ed Heroes, UQ, University of Queensland 1 7 full false HigherEd Heroes - On the merit and value of the old style lecture HigherEd Heroes - On the merit and value of the old style lecture In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Associate Professor Andrew Phillips (School of Political Science and International Studies, UQ) about the value and merit of the traditional, old-style lecture for student learning. They talk about what makes a great lecture stand out, the importance of a narrative arch and storytelling.

]]> In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Associate Professor Andrew Phillips (School of Political Science and International Studies, UQ) about the value and merit of the traditional, old-style lecture for student learning. They talk about what makes a great lecture stand out, the importance of a narrative arch and storytelling.

]]> https://itali.uq.edu.au/about/projects/highered-heroes-podcast Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Andrew Phillips Buzzsprout-2737051 Fri, 01 May 2020 09:00:00 +1000 1276 Andrew Phillips, Al Stark, Seb Kaempf, classroom, UQ, lecture, storytelling, IR, political science, POLSIS 1 9 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to really involve practitioners in the classroom HigherEd Heroes - How to really involve practitioners in the classroom In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Cameron Parsell, an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at The University of Queensland, about how he not only brings practitioners into his classroom but fully involves them in assignments and making them work with students. 

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Cameron Parsell, an Associate Professor in the School of Social Sciences at The University of Queensland, about how he not only brings practitioners into his classroom but fully involves them in assignments and making them work with students. 

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Cameron Parsell Buzzsprout-2488275 Mon, 20 Apr 2020 06:00:00 +1000 1246 Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Cameron Parsell, UQ, learning, practitioners, collaboration, teaching, social sciences, assessment 1 6 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to involve students in the (re)design of your courses HigherEd Heroes - How to involve students in the (re)design of your courses Seb and Al talk to Dr Nic Carah about his experience and practice of involving students in the design and redesign of his courses, and how it has lead him to change his own teaching practices. Nic is Senior Lecturer in the School of Communications and Art, UQ.  

]]> Seb and Al talk to Dr Nic Carah about his experience and practice of involving students in the design and redesign of his courses, and how it has lead him to change his own teaching practices. Nic is Senior Lecturer in the School of Communications and Art, UQ.  

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Nic Carah Buzzsprout-2488153 Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 +1000 1333 Nic Carah, UQ, Higher Ed Heroes, University of Queensland, teaching, learning, classroom, design, students 1 5 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to use Lego as a teaching tool in your uni classroom HigherEd Heroes - How to use Lego as a teaching tool in your uni classroom In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Elske van de Fliert, the Director of the Centre for Communication and Social Change at The University of Queensland, about how her students use Lego as a means to develop ideas and stories, and thereby learn.  

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Elske van de Fliert, the Director of the Centre for Communication and Social Change at The University of Queensland, about how her students use Lego as a means to develop ideas and stories, and thereby learn.  

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Elske van de Fliert Buzzsprout-2488253 Thu, 26 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +1000 1250 Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, Elske van de Fliert, Lego, classroom, learning, Lego Serious Play, UQ, University of Queensland, teaching 1 4 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to place students in the driving seat during your lectures HigherEd Heroes - How to place students in the driving seat during your lectures In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Associate Professor Gerhard Hoffstaedter (School of Social Science at The University of Queensland) about the ways in which his students collaborate in lectures, oftentimes even taking the lead during his lectures. In particular, Gerhard points to how the techniques he uses (including Pecha Kucha) open up new possibilities for students to learn.

]]> In this episode, Al and Seb talk to Associate Professor Gerhard Hoffstaedter (School of Social Science at The University of Queensland) about the ways in which his students collaborate in lectures, oftentimes even taking the lead during his lectures. In particular, Gerhard points to how the techniques he uses (including Pecha Kucha) open up new possibilities for students to learn.

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Gerhard Hoffstaedter Buzzsprout-2488197 Sat, 14 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +1000 1387 Gerhard Hoffstaedter, UQ, University of Queensland, Higher Ed Heroes, Social Science, teaching, learning, lecture, students 1 3 full false HigherEd Heroes - How to use simulations and practical scenarios in your classroom HigherEd Heroes - How to use simulations and practical scenarios in your classroom In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Dr. Caroline Wilson-Barnao (Lecturer in Public Relations in the School of Communications and Arts at the University of Queensland) about how her students learn through practical simulations and crisis scenarios.

]]> In this episode, Seb and Al talk to Dr. Caroline Wilson-Barnao (Lecturer in Public Relations in the School of Communications and Arts at the University of Queensland) about how her students learn through practical simulations and crisis scenarios.

]]> Seb Kaempf, Al Stark, and Caro Wilson-Barnao Buzzsprout-2487693 Sat, 29 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +1000 1361 Wilson-Barnao, UQ, University of Queensland, teaching, Higher Ed Heroes, university classroom, tertiary education, best practice 1 2 full false HigherEd Heroes - Yay, we're live! But what's this all about? HigherEd Heroes - Yay, we're live! But what's this all about? In this opening episode, Al and Seb talk about what their new podcast is all about and what you can expect from this series. And they share a few gems you might find useful in your uni classroom. 

]]> In this opening episode, Al and Seb talk about what their new podcast is all about and what you can expect from this series. And they share a few gems you might find useful in your uni classroom. 

]]> Seb Kaempf and Al Stark Buzzsprout-2487405 Tue, 14 Jan 2020 14:00:00 +1000 913 HigherEd Heroes, university, teaching, UQ, University of Queensland, classroom 1 1 full false