Adult Learning Exchange Virtual Community Podcast

This is an introduction to a series of podcast episodes with interviews with chapter authors of the edited volume that emphasizes the importance of the college and postsecondary experience as the key transition point for individuals as they move into the adult world. Listen to the introductory words of the book editor, Dr. Leslie Cordie. For more details, go to the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

This episode introduces an impish, fun-loving, multi-lingual, lovely lady born in Belgium in 1928. Despite her teenage years being WWII, she has led a full and interesting life. Irene now resides in Wisconsin still enjoying life and sharing her talents. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Oneka Jenkins about women in the trades. Oneka is an instructor with Minnesota Statewide Limited Energy and IBEW Low Voltage Electrical Journeyman Technician. Bio of interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Nancy Chapko about online learner engagement. Dr. Chapko is an Instructional Design Strategist at Gateway Technical College, an adjunct instructor in Career and Technical Education at the University of Wisconsin–Stout, an adjunct instructor of business courses at Wisconsin Technical College, and a National Training Institute (NTI) professional educator for the Electrical Training Alliance. Bio of The bio of the interviewee and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Alma Gonzalez about university-industry collaboration. Dr. Gonzalez is a visiting researcher at the National University of Ireland – Galway. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

In this episode, Diana Howles discusses how to elevate your online facilitation skills. Diana is co-founder and CEO of Howles Associates, LLC. She is an award-winning speaker and trainer. Diana is also author of the 2022 book, Next Level VirtualTraining: Advance Your Facilitation. Audio transcript can be found in the ⁠online forum⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Brock Kelley about workforce development in career and tech ed. Dr. Kelley serves as Regional Director of Workforce Development for the Alabama Community College System. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Jacqueline J. Austin about leadership lessons learned. Dr. Austin is the President of the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College in St. Kitts, West Indies. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Chris Stark about workforce in crisis. Chris is a Community and Economic Development Educator for UW-Madison, Division of Extension. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Kemaly Parr about career and tech ed advising. Dr. Parr is an Assistant Professor in the Murray State University College of Education and Human Services Department of Adolescent, Career, and Special Education. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Jason C. Bryant about the climate of teaching and learning in the United States. Dr. Bryant is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Auburn University and serves as the director of Truman Pierce Institute within the College of Education at Auburn. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations From the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Becky Barlow and Dr. John Kush about School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences. Dr. Becky Barlow is an Alabama Cooperative Extension System Forestry Specialist and Professor within the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. Dr. John S. Kush is a research fellow in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Information Literacy In this podcast episode, Dr. Lilian Hill discusses Scientific Literacy: Its Importance for Daily Decision Making. This topic is important because scientific literacy is needed in daily life to make appropriate decisions. It is also foundational to other forms of literacy such as environmental literacy, climate literacy, and health literacy. Scientific literacy is a form of functional literacy, meaning having practical skills to apply the ability to read, write, and perform math to navigate life, address real-world problems, and contribute to the community. In this sense, it is related to other forms of literacy we have discussed, including information literacy, digital literacy, and social media literacy. Listen to the episode and join the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations on Learning Design Megan Torrance is the CEO of Torrence Learning and a prominent thought leader in the field of Learning & Development. At Training Magazine’s 2023 national conference, Megan spoke with Les Howles about learning experience design (LXD). She offers a unique holistic view of LXD and how it intersects with instructional design. Audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Simone C. O. Conceição about workloads for faculty: online and face-to-face. Dr. Conceição, Ph.D. is Professor Emerita in the Department of Administrative Leadership at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and owner of SCOC Consulting. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations From the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Nuala McGuinn about the value of communication, creating community, and being gracious to students and faculty. Nuala is the Director of the Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development at the National University of Ireland (NUI) Galway. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Information Literacy This podcast is a continuation of our series on different forms of literacy. We have discussed visual and graphic literacy, digital literacy, media literacy, and digital citizenship. In this podcast episode, Dr. Lillian Hill focuses on social media literacy: definitions, benefits, and strategies for protecting privacy, engaging in respectful online communication, and avoiding falling victim to misinformation and online scams. Listen to the episode and join the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Ryan J. Petty about the value of communication, creating community, and being gracious to students and faculty. Dr. Petty is the Dean of the Heller College of Business (HCB) at Roosevelt University, as well as a tenured Associate Professor of Human Resource Management. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations on Learning Design This episode features David Kelly, CEO of the Learning Guild, who was interviewed by Les Howles earlier this year at a national conference. David provides a critical but optimistic perspective on the current state of learning experience design (LXD) and how it needs to become more than a buzz word. Audio transcript can be found in the ⁠online forum⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support

Conversations from the Front Porch In this episode, Dr. Leslie Cordie interviews Dr. Sarah Bond about teaching online and maintaining work/life balance. Dr. Bond is an instructional designer and online instructor at Oakland City University School of Business. Bios of interviewees and the audio transcript can be found in the online forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adult-learning-exchange/support