ON Cultivating Student Engagement in Higher Ed

In this captivating episode, part of our exclusive series on The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant Program, we explore the transformative power of innovative teaching strategies within education. We're thrilled to feature Katie Leech, a distinguished graphic designer, fine artist, and educator with a deep-rooted passion for printmaking. Katie shares her expertise on the critical role of typography in communication, emphasizing its significance and influence in messaging. Further enriching the conversation, she delves into her explorations of how artificial intelligence tools could revolutionize the creative process. By assisting students in refining their decision-making skills, AI has the potential to significantly enhance customization in typography and imagery. This episode not only highlights Katie's work supported by the grant but also offers invaluable insights for teachers interested in sharing their innovative teaching strategies. With the grant application period now open as of March 1, 2024, we invite you to uncover how this opportunity can ignite your innovative teaching initiatives. Dive deeper into the possibilities at https://ats.udel.edu/grant/.

In this special episode that is part of a short series about The Paul J. Rickards, Jr. Teaching Innovation Grant program, we highlighted Dr. Katy Bender, an Assistant Professor of Economics at the University of Delaware's Lerner College of Business & Economics. With a Ph.D. in Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics from The Ohio State University, Dr. Bender specializes in Resource & Environmental Economics, Experimental Economics, Development Economics, and Applied Econometrics. Dr. Bender talked about her grant project, "DataEnchanted: Transforming Numbers Into Knowledge," which uniquely incorporates the influence of music icon Taylor Swift to make data analysis accessible and engaging, particularly aiming to inspire more women into the field of economics. The grant application period is now open as of March 1, 2024, we invite you to uncover how this opportunity can ignite your innovative teaching initiatives. Dive deeper into the possibilities at https://ats.udel.edu/grant/.

In this second episode, we're going to dive deeper into how UD's Academic Technology Services pivoted with resilience and innovation when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. Stacy and Ali will share their insights on adapting to the sudden shift to remote learning, the creative solutions they provided, and how their support evolved as we emerged from that crisis. We'll also explore the compelling reasons why you, as an educator or content creator, should seriously consider tapping into these professional-grade facilities and services. Our guests will walk us through the straightforward process of how to get started.

You will have a chance to discover the state-of-the-art video production studios and services available right on the University of Delaware's campus in this insightful two-part series.

In Part One, featured guests, Stacy Weile, Manager of UD Studio & Video Conf, and Ali Pawlowski, Digital Media Specialist offer an exclusive look at the impressive Pearson Hall studios, control rooms, and newly redesigned recording spaces operated by the Academic Technology Services. Together we'll explore the latest tools and technologies available, how faculty can access these facilities, and learn about the hands-on support available to elevate your online learning content.