“Trying the tech”
It’s crucial to be at least tech-savvy about the rooms you’re teaching in before the first day of class. Don't let tech issues affect your first impression.
“Whatever Works!”
Figuring out what kind of content will work best for your students can take significant time and effort. You may head straight to textbooks suggested by previous professors, consider new online offerings, and even create your own materials. But sometimes, thinking outside the box can bring surprising advantages.
“Post-pandemic learning syndrome”
The pandemic has changed the landscape of higher education, especially the students. Remote learning, social distancing, and other factors have made teaching more difficult. Listen to the episode for some ideas on combatting those issues.
I feel your pain
Why are we doing this? Adjuncts and new professors don’t often get a lot of help when they agree to step into the classroom. “Adjunctitis” is here to explain strange things in academia and give you teaching hacks so you don’t run screaming from the campus.