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Tea for Teaching

Tea for Teaching

John Kane and Rebecca Mushtare 454 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

An informal discussion of innovative and effective practices in teaching and learning. Hosted by John Kane (an economist) and Rebecca Mushtare (a graphic designer), the podcast is produced by the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching at SUNY Oswego.

Episodes

Learning Reinforces Curiosity
Learning Reinforces Curiosity Oct 14, 2026 2520 Many past guests have emphasized the role curiosity can play in stimulating student learning. In this episode, Yaniv Abir discuss his recent study examining the impact of satisfying initial curiosity on subsequent curiosity about related content. Yaniv is a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Centre for Computational Psychiatry and Ageing Research at University College London. He is one of
Process-Focused Teaching
Process-Focused Teaching Oct 7, 2026 2966 Given the widespread availability of generative AI tools, traditional assessments of learning conducted in an unproctored environment have become unreliable indicators of student learning. In this episode, Jason Gulya joins us to discuss the potential benefits of shifting our focus to the process of learning.  Jason is Professor of English and Media Communications at Berkeley College, where he als
Scaling a Multicampus AI Initiative
Scaling a Multicampus AI Initiative Sep 30, 2026 2311 Keeping up with the rapidly expanding capabilities of generative AI platforms is challenging, especially at campuses with heavy teaching loads and limited resources. In this episode, Racheal Fest joins us to discuss a multicampus AI professional development project that addresses some of these challenges. Racheal is a pedagogy specialist at the Faculty Center for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarshi
Chemistry and Music
Chemistry and Music Sep 23, 2026 1834 Providing students with multimodal content can increase student learning, but creating such material can be costly and time consuming. In this episode, Oliver Steinbock joins us to discuss how he has used AI tools to generate songs and lyrics to support student learning. Oliver is the Cottrell Family Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Florida State University, who special
Teaching and Generative AI
Teaching and Generative AI Sep 16, 2026 2184 Generative AI has disrupted familiar approaches to teaching and assessment, but also created new opportunities to reconsider what, and how, we want students to learn. In this episode, Travis Thurston and Beth Buyserie join us to discuss ways of using AI productively in our classrooms by shifting the focus of learning assessment from product to process. Travis is the founding Director of the Center
Classroom Mindscapes
Classroom Mindscapes Sep 9, 2026 2549 Neurodivergent students bring varied strengths, needs, and ways of thinking to our classrooms. In this episode, Sarah Silverman joins us to discuss teaching strategies that reduce access friction, increase tolerance for error, and create more inclusive learning experiences for everyone. Sarah is an educator and faculty developer focusing on neurodiversity, disability studies, and inclusive instruc
Postdocs
Postdocs Sep 2, 2026 2484 On past episodes of this podcast, we’ve discussed several stages of the career path for academics including the transition from grad school to faculty and decisions to move to administrative positions. In this episode, Alark Joshi and Victoria Hallinan join us to discuss the role that a postdoc may play in an academic’s career trajectory. Alark is a professor of Computer Science at the University
The Problem with Grades
The Problem with Grades Aug 26, 2026 3012 Traditional grading systems encourage students to focus on final grades, sometimes at the expense of learning. In this episode, Jessamyn Neuhaus, Ashley Cambareri, and Cole Bailey discuss challenges associated with traditional and alternative grading systems. Jessamyn is the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence and Professor in the School of Education at Syracuse University.
Mental Health in College
Mental Health in College Aug 19, 2026 2005 A growing proportion of college students report mental health challenges, but most student affairs practitioners, campus leaders, and faculty members have received little training in addressing mental health concerns. In this episode, Alexis Redding joins us to discuss a new resource designed to allow us to provide better support for students with these concerns. A transcript of this episode and s
A Neurodiversity Framework
A Neurodiversity Framework Aug 12, 2026 2706 Institutions are increasing their focus on creating inclusive environments. In this episode, Megan Kohler joins us to discuss a course design framework she developed to support neurodiverse learners. Megan is an Assistant Teaching Professor and Learning Designer in the John A. Dutton e-Education Institute at Penn State. She is the recipient of the Marion G. Mitchell Award for Innovative Teaching a
Intellectual Property
Intellectual Property Aug 5, 2026 3175 Faculty create large quantities of content, but aren’t always aware of their intellectual property rights, or lack thereof. In this episode, Kent Kauffman joins us to discuss legal issues associated with copyright law. Kent is a Professor of Business Law and MBA Programs Faculty Liaison in the Doermer School of Business at Purdue University Fort Wayne. He is also the author of Navigating Choppy Wa
Improve Critical Thinking
Improve Critical Thinking Jul 29, 2026 1894 Students with strong critical thinking skills can make better decisions that have real consequences on their quality of life. In this episode, Michael Bishop joins us to discuss an approach to developing these skills that appears to have a persistent effect on students’ ability to avoid common cognitive biases. Michael is a professor of philosophy at Florida State University. His research interest

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