The LAPUx Podcast

S1 // EP 13 // Managing with EQ

In this episode, Meghan Burns interviews Dr. Lisa Phillips on the subject of Managing with EQ, and the importance of emotional intelligence when leading, no matter your role in an organization.Visit x.lapu.edu to learn more about our Managing with EQ certificate course. You can also follow us on our social channels to read more about the four stages of emotional intelligence.
 
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S1 // EP 12 // Meet The President

Episode summary:  In this episode, we get to know Dr. John Reynolds, President of Los Angeles Pacific University and LAPUx Champion. Hear a bit about his background and his current favorite LAPUx course. 
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S1 // EP 11 // Holistic Approaches to Learning: Integrating Faith

Episode summary introduction: What is holistic learning? How can you educate the whole student beyond core academics? Can you integrate faith, life, and learning into the curriculum? In this episode, Senior Instructional Designer Alex Mills discusses the holistic approach to learning by integrating faith with Assistant Dean Craig Brewer, Associate Professor Dr. Brant Himes, and Senior Student Success coaches Andrew Lindstrom and Carrie Akemann.
Topics discussed in this episode: 
Why do you want to integrate a holistic approach to learning in your courses and university? 
What are the benefits for students in their learning experience with the integration of faith?
How to implement a holistic approach within students’ learning journeys?
Resources mentioned in this episode: 
Check out www.lapu.edu Faith, Life, and Learning resource pages
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S1 // EP 10 // Empowering Students

In this episode, eLearning Director, George Hanshaw, has a conversation with Dr. Kimberly Smarr on the topic of empowering students in the online classroom. Dr. Smarr talks about her experience and specific strategies and techniques she uses to empower students. Dr. Smarr also shares what empowerment looks and feels like from both the student and professor perspectives.
 
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S1 // EP 09 // Technology and Human-Centered Design

In this episode, eLearning Director, George Hanshaw, interviews the technology team, Mike Wilday, Ryan Ruefener, Racha Chakbazof, and Grace Lim. Listen in as they discuss human-centered design, how to choose the right tech for your projects, and general lessons learned over the past 10 years.
 
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S1 // EP 08 // Why Are LAPUx Professional Development Courses Better?

In this episode, Instructional Designer Kenna Miller and HR Generalist Alison Doocy chat about designing professional development courses, specifically our courses geared towards HR professionals, and why they are better than other options on the market. What strategies did they use to create these courses? What activities did they include to promote hands-on learning? Why is this beneficial to students and how can they learn from it? Tune in to hear more!
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S1 // EP 07 // Creating More Engaging Courses Using the Know/Feel/Do Framework

In this episode, eLearning Director George Hanshaw and Senior Instructional Media Designer Callista Dawson chat about using the Know/Feel/Do Framework. What is the framework? Why should you use it? and How do we apply it to our work? Listen to hear this engaging discussion.
 
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S1 // EP 06 // What is Mobile-First Course Design?

In this episode, eLearning Director George Hanshaw and Senior Instructional Designer Tre Glazatov chat about mobile learning. Why is LAPU so focused on being a mobile university? How did this mission start? Why is it such a big deal? Listen to hear this engaging discussion.
 
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S1 // EP 05 // 5 Tips for Designing World-Class Online Courses

Have you ever thought about what makes an online learning experience among the best?  Get in the know!  In this episode, Senior Instructional Designers Trelisa Glazatov and Alex Mills come together to discuss five tips for designing world-class online courses! As an online university,  the eLearning team has worked to develop innovative frameworks. The outcome from the innovations is the dynamic, creative designs of world-class online courses that engage students in the classroom and positively impact the holistic academic student journey. We will share our tips and share some of the intentions around them. 
Topics discussed in this episode: 
TIP 1:  TAKE TIME TO DREAM: Allow space/time for Visioning. Use Concept Mapping for skills and course concepts. In the course vision process, be intentional with the alignment of objectives/outcomes and skills by using Backwards Design. 
TIP 2:  STUDENT FIRST, CONTENT SECOND: Use the Know/Feel/Do Framework to create human-centered/student-centered engaging content. 
TIP 3:  BE INCLUSIVE: Use Inclusive Design when creating content, assignments, and resources for the course.
TIP 4: PUSH TOWARDS EXCELLENCE: Generate innovation by being creative and engaging the student. 
TIP 5: GET PERSONAL: Model authenticity, humanism, and faith in your course design process
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S1 // EP 04 // Meet the Team // Instructional Technology Team

In this episode, we meet the eLearning Technology team at LAPU; Michael Wilday, Ryan Rufener, Maya Landrum, Racha Chakbazof, and Grace Lim. Listen to hear as they share their passion for learning technology and the future of online learning.
Visit x.lapu.edu to see how they are contributing to the professional development space.
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