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SATAL Podcast Episode 06 - How Instructors Know They Are Going at a Good Place?

Caleb, an Anthropology major, emphasizes the need for clear, paced communication and shared responsibility between students and instructors to maintain effective learning. He suggests strategies like quick polls, brief pauses, and think-pair-share activities to check understanding. Christian, a Human Biology major, adds that an instructor’s open, patient tone encourages feedback and helps gauge class pacing. Together, they highlight that balanced pacing depends on clarity, responsiveness,…

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SATAL Podcast Episode 05 - What is your experience with group work?

Three students—Tina (Math major), Anthony (STEM and SSHA courses), and Francisco (SSHA courses)—shared their experiences with group work, reflecting on its benefits, challenges, and conditions for success. Students view group work as a valuable tool for deep learning, gaining new perspectives, and developing collaborative skills. However, its effectiveness depends on fairness, accountability, and structured support from instructors. When these elements are present, group work…

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SATAL Podcast Episode 05 - What is your experience with group work?

Three students—Tina (Math major), Anthony (STEM and SSHA courses), and Francisco (SSHA courses)—shared their experiences with group work, reflecting on its benefits, challenges, and conditions for success. Students view group work as a valuable tool for deep learning, gaining new perspectives, and developing collaborative skills. However, its effectiveness depends on fairness, accountability, and structured support from instructors. When these elements are present, group work…

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ProtectUs Town Hall 3

This is a recording of the third ProtectUs Town Hall event hosted by the Office of Information Technology on September 29th 2025. For more information on the ProtectUs: System-wide Cybersecurity Initiative visit https://it.ucmerced.edu/ProtectUs_SWCI Resources mentioned in this recording: - ProtectUs Feedback Form - OIT Glossary

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SATAL Podcast Episode 04 - How Do I Encourage Students to Ask Questions?

Concrete moves that worked for students and from the literatureNormalize not-knowing. Frame errors as information: “Mistakes show me where to teach next.” Set explicit norms. “Questions are contributions.” Post these on slides/LMS; reiterate during office hours invites. Upgrade the prompt. Replace “Any questions?” with:“What’s one assumption we’re making here?” “If this were wrong, how would we know?” “Ask a why and a…

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SATAL Podcast Episode 03 - How Can I Increase Student Attendance at Office Hours?

Student partners Elena, Andre, and Christian share experiences highlighting both barriers and solutions. Elena recalls feeling unwelcome due to a dismissive comment in a coding course, underscoring the need for inclusive, non-judgmental spaces. Andre emphasizes networking opportunities and the value of mandatory or structured meetings, while cautioning against limiting engagement. Christian notes that productivity, timing, and interactivity are key; students return when office hours are…

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SATAL Podcast Episode 02 - How to Encourage Students to Learn and Limit the Use of AI

Students agreed that fostering genuine learning and reducing AI misuse requires clear guidance, supportive resources, and a shift in classroom culture. They highlighted that students often turn to AI when under pressure to be perfect, facing heavy workloads, or lacking foundational skills. Effective strategies include providing accessible, well-structured learning materials; breaking down assignments to build skills gradually; creating safe spaces for questions; and explicitly teaching…

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SATAL Podcast Episode 01 - How Do I Get Students to Talk?

In response to the question “How do I get students to talk?”, student partners Bre and Silas highlighted the importance of building a strong classroom community and fostering a culture of care from the very beginning of the semester.Bre emphasized that starting with low-stakes, small-group activities helped students get to know one another, which made participation feel less intimidating. She shared how her electrical engineering class created an inclusive environment through…