Episodes

  • Episode #37: #CovidCampus: Doing the Best We Can To “Go Remote” in Higher Ed

    Episode #37: #CovidCampus: Doing the Best We Can To “Go Remote” in Higher Ed
    Mar 16 2020
    #CovidCampus: Doing the Best We Can To “Go Remote” in Higher Ed This @BreakDrink we bring you a special podcast in light of the evolving situation and events due to the Coronavirus. On this episode, we have a digital round table on transition to remote teaching, learning, students support, and work in higher education with podcast hosts @Profpatrice, @ Katie__Linder, @jeffjacksonTX, @bonni208, & @laurapasquini. We decided to come together for a purpose to reflect and share about the state of things we are doing, thinking about, and planning for as college and university institutions shutdown across the US. We talk about a range of plans, support, and strategies to be implemented and how we are “doing the best we can” as COVID-19 impacts our campus communities. Advice to take care of yourself, family & work team:Take a walk or go for a runGet outside for fresh airKeep a full-nights’ sleep & restMeditation: Apps to try? Calm, 10% Happier (free), & HeadspaceEating healthyGet silly & social with those at homeClean your houseAsk who needs help – childcare, tech support, etc.Read booksRelax from your typical routines Keep to your fitness routineEnjoy the quiet/down time nowJust breatheShow gratitudeHow do you ensure your remote plan to go digital is accessible and does not exclude anyone? This might be remote teaching, learning, student support, or work for your staff/faculty. How are you preparing for these potential barriers and needs to accommodate your campus stakeholders?Closed captioning for Microsoft Streaming for TeamsMS PowerPoint present with live-captioning or subtitlesZoom Setting: Auto-record transcript (option for paid version) timed side-by-side OR use Zoom closed captionsNeed to adjust course deadlines & radical flexibility for learning expectationsTrust Your Learners! Pivot to Online: A Student Guide via @slamteacherGrading Considerations: Is pass/no pass an option for your course? At your campus? Rely on the resources at your campus for support & suggestions: instructional designers, accessibility office, librarians & more!Do what you can & know you’re doing the best you can right nowPhone tree system with team to check-in, share information, & answer questionsWhat if Someone Gets Sick: plan & design courses 1 week ahead of time; set up a buddy or “on call” systemEmail: Online teaching with the most basic tool from @tanbobWhat if the technology or remote ____ plan fails? Do the best you can and think about how you might need to shift to some alternative solutionBe transparent and open with your communication – inform them the best you can!Resources to “Go Remote”:ECEC - Remote Teaching | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–LincolnKeep Teaching: Resources for High Ed Might Network from Kansas State OnlineZoom (web conference)WebEx (web conference)Microsoft Teams (web conference and collaboration)Discord (voice chat)Slack (communication channel)Pinboard (social bookmarking)Diggo (social bookmarking)Hypothes.is (annotation)Descript (podcast + transcriptions)Otter (transcriptions for audio & video)Droplr (record screen and annotation)Remind (text messages)Qualtrics (survey)Poll Everywhere (survey & meetings)EMAIL – use tools you already know/have to communicate with campus stakeholders! OR message on your website, learning management system, etc. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) – “Plus-One” from @thomasjtobin – what’s the one thing you can do?When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema ChödrönCurated resource docs:Higher Ed Support & Guidance During COVID-19: Teaching, Learning & Student Support [Share this URL: http://bit.ly/higheredcovid19] Remote Learning: Digital Tools to Quickly Transition Teaching & Student Support Online [Share this URL: http://bit.ly/remotelearningcovid19] How are you and your campus dealing with COVID-19? Do you want to talk about it? Let us know & stay in touch:Twitter https://twitter.com/breakdrinkInstagram https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/Email: breakdrink@gmail.com
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    50 mins
  • Episode #36: Getting Outside: Figuratively & Literally -- Careers Beyond Higher Ed

    Episode #36: Getting Outside: Figuratively & Literally -- Careers Beyond Higher Ed
    Feb 17 2020

    On @BreakDrink episode no. 36, Jeff grills Laura about her new job and what it means to not be working in higher ed any more -- or the differences between interviewing and finding jobs outside the ivory tower. In other updates, Laura is American (officially), Jeff’s smart speakers don’t recognize his voice, Laura lives in WA state, Jeff’s been visiting all the TX state parks to fish, and we still love podcasts (of course) ... and recommend a few. We chat a bit about the differences between job search and acclimation from higher ed to industry, and then some. Take a listen as we meander about our own life, career goals, and dream places we’d like to live in the future. How’s 2020 going for y’all? What transitions or life changes are going through in the past few months? How’s it going?


    Articles or resources from the pod:

    • Online Education and the War Against Remote Work via InsideHigherEd
    • How to Counter the Isolation of Academic Life via Chronicle Vitae
    • The Values of How We Work (Remote Work) at Doist
    • How a door became a desk, and a symbol of Amazon
    • About Laura’s “Leap” (or Quitting a Job)

    Podcasts and TV we may have mentioned:

    • NPR Up First https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510318/up-first
    • Texas Tribune -TribCast https://www.texastribune.org/series/tribcast/
    • What a Day! https://crooked.com/podcast-series/what-a-day/
    • Chompers (Brush Your Teeth, Kids!) https://gimletmedia.com/shows/chompers
    • Schitt’s Creek https://www.netflix.com/title/80036165
    • The Office (US) https://www.netflix.com/title/80036165

    Want to stay in touch with your @BreakDrink hosts? Tell us about a topic or join us on a future episode, here you go:

    Twitter https://twitter.com/breakdrink

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/

    Email: breakdrink@gmail.com

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    42 mins
  • Let's Get Civical!

    Let's Get Civical!
    Oct 30 2019

    On this episode of BreakDrink, Laura and Jeff brave the fierce Texas storms to talk about US civics! Laura has an upcoming interview that she is prepping for in November, so she decides to quiz Jeff on what he knows about American government, geography, history, and society. Tune into what we review about the Civics Test for US naturalization, our thoughts on group-think, and what it means to think beyond our affinity groups:

    • Learn About US Naturalization https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners
    • USCIS: Study Materials for the Civics Test https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/learners/study-test/study-materials-civics-test
    • Download the 100 Civics Questions & Answers for the Naturalization Test to quiz your friends, co-workers & family in any language you want (almost)
    • Also on the test - English Competency; Study at https://usalearns.org/
    • The USCIS Naturalization Interview (Video Example)
    • Who Represents Me? (TX) https://wrm.capitol.texas.gov/home
    • Cults on Campus https://www.culteducation.com/group/983-international-church-of-christ/10179-cults-on-campuss.html
    • Cult Education Institute https://www.culteducation.com/
    • Jessica Pettitt was on Episode no. 22 https://breakdrink.transistor.fm/22
    • We’ve talked about some of our politics, meets religion shop on episode no. 4 if you care to listen https://breakdrink.transistor.fm/4

    Recommendations on the @BreakDrink pod:

    • The Family (Netflix) https://www.netflix.com/Title/80063867
    • The Family: The Secret Fundamentalism at the Heart of American Power by Jeff Sharlet
    • Your Undivided Attention: Ep. 8: The Opposite of Addiction [Is Connection] https://your-undivided-attention.simplecast.com/episodes/the-opposite-of-addiction
    • Texas Monthly Article: “Faith, Friendship, and Tragedy at Santa Fe High” https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/remembering-sabika-sheikh-pakistani-student-killed-santa-fe-school-shooting/
    • Letterkenny https://www.letterkenny.tv/
    • BONUS watch: Legal Immigration episode from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) https://youtu.be/tXqnRMU1fTs


    Stay in touch with your BreakDrink hosts? Tell us about a topic or join us on a future episode:

    Twitter https://twitter.com/breakdrink

    Instagram https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/

    Email: breakdrink@gmail.com

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    45 mins
  • Bonus: Enchanted Rock Talk

    Bonus: Enchanted Rock Talk
    Sep 27 2019

    We encourage you, dear listening -- TO TAKE A BREAK. Jeff and Laura met in the Texas Hill Country to do a bit of a hike and live outdoors last weekend. Here's the shortest episode they have produced on top of a large, windy rock. You're very welcome. :)

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    1 min
  • Coming Around To Country

    Coming Around To Country
    Sep 13 2019

    Before we started talking about online mistakes (episode no. 34), Jeff and Laura went off on a Country Music tangent, due to Ken Burns upcoming documentary series - Country Music - that is coming on on Sunday, September, 2019. We share our thoughts on this type of music and what we hope to learn more about in this documentary. Go watch it and let us know what you think.

    • Country Music - Documentary Trailer https://www.pbs.org/video/trailer-country-music-ken-burns/
    • Watch the 8-part series from September 15-October 6, 2019 online here: https://video.kera.org/show/country-music/
    • The Brothers Burns - The Keepers | The Kitchen Sisters http://www.kitchensisters.org/present/the-brothers-burns-a-conversation-with-filmmakers-ken-ric-burns/
    • Rhiannon Giddens - Ruby https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV6Xs-0jmeQ
    • Bones and Banjo: Confronting Cultural Appropriation https://www.ted.com/talks/kafari_jake_hoffman_bones_and_banjo_confronting_cultural_appropriation
    • Don’t have 10,000 hours to learn something new? That’s fine — all you need is 20 hours https://ideas.ted.com/dont-have-10000-hours-to-learn-something-new-thats-fine-all-you-need-is-20-hours/
    • Come From Away https://comefromaway.com/
    • Ongoing History of New Music https://edge.ca/show/the-ongoing-history-of-new-music/
    • NPR Throughline Also talked about the Country Music Doc with Ken Burns: Three Chords and the Truth https://www.npr.org/2019/09/11/759839035/three-chords-and-the-truth
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    13 mins
  • Episode #34: Make No Mistake

    Episode #34: Make No Mistake
    Sep 13 2019


    On @BreakDrink episode no. 34, Jeff and Laura talk about what it means for our students to make mistakes in the digital age. We talk about the recent episode of Hidden Brain’s case from the “You Can’t Hit Unsend” example and also talk about how we work with and support individuals who do mess up by posting something or stating something you regret online. It is not that easy just to pick up the Pink Pearl to erase it away. Your digital traces stay forever... or a screenshot can be taken and shared.


    We end up talking about how to build resilience in learners early on, and even how the encourage persistence, character development, ethics, etc. in children now for being a future positive citizen who comes to our higher ed campuses and workplaces. Are we preparing our learners (our own kids or others) to think critically, question their behaviors, and think about their social/emotional selves even before they hit the screen or live online? Then we digress and discuss how we talk to our fur children as well. #woof #gooddog


    A few things we mentioned on this episode:

    • You Can't Hit Unsend: How A Social Media Scandal Unfolded At Harvard https://www.npr.org/2019/09/06/758281834/you-cant-hit-unsend-how-a-social-media-scandal-unfolded-at-harvard
    • The Years That Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us by Paul Tough https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43261189-the-years-that-matter-most
    • Student Stress in College https://www.stress.org/college-students
    • Mindset by Carol Dweck https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40745.Mindset
    • How To! With Charles Duhigg - “How To Stress Your Kids the Right Way” Author Dr. Wendy Mogel of “The blessing of a Skinned Knee” https://slate.com/podcasts/how-to/2019/09/the-science-of-raising-resilient-children
    • How to Parent Like a German https://time.com/3720541/how-to-parent-like-a-german/
    • Follow George a.k.a. “The General” on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgeonbarefield/
    • What Jeff Sings: Here Comes the General (Hamilton) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j85bJ-Tl3c
    • Do you talk to your animals? https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/02/opinion/sunday/talking-dog.html


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    • Twitter https://twitter.com/breakdrink
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    • Email: breakdrink@gmail.com
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    35 mins
  • Episode #33: Texas State Fair Foodies

    Episode #33: Texas State Fair Foodies
    Aug 9 2019
    Texas State Fair FoodiesIn BreakDrink episode no. 33 of @BreakDrink we bring our conversation back to the Lone Star State to talk about the foodie life at the Texas State Fair. Although this episode is light and delightfully tasty talk about deep-fried food, TX history, and more -- we wanted to take a minute to pass on a few resources to take action in light of recent US events. After last weekend’s mass shootings, we would be limited not make mention that our hearts go out to the community in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH. We no longer need thoughts and prayers -- we need action. If you care to talk to people who can impact policy change and laws please go to:EmergencySenateSession.org – We Demand An Emergency Senate Session On Gun Reform2019 Gun Sense Candidate Look Up https://gunsensevoter.org/Moms Demand Action - Act NOW! https://momsdemandaction.org/act/-Tell the Senate: Update Background Checks Now-U.S. Sentate: Strong Red Flag Law Now!-Demand Smarter Gun Laws NowIf you need to talk so someone yourself, please reach out to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline by calling 1-800-273-8255 Here’s a few things we shared about the state fair. If y’all are in Dallas, let’s go to the fair!State Texas Fair https://bigtex.com/ Meet Big Tex https://bigtex.com/about-us/big-tex/ History of the Texas State Fair https://bigtex.com/about-us/history/There’s a State Fair Calendar for other States https://www.everfest.com/lists/civic-state-fairs The Canadian National Exhibition a.k.a. “The Ex” https://theex.com/ The History of the Margarita https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-history-of-the-margarita-57990212/ The Mystery Behind Who Really Created the Margaritahttps://vinepair.com/wine-blog/the-mystery-behind-who-really-created-the-margarita/ Why can Texas fly its flag at the same height as the U.S. flag? https://www.dallasnews.com/life/curious-texas/2018/01/10/curious-texas-can-texas-fly-flag-height-us-flagTop 10 Largest Cities in the US #4 Houston, #7 San Antonio & #9 Dallas https://www.moving.com/tips/the-top-10-largest-us-cities-by-population/ The Texas State Fair Foodie 33 FINALISTS:Big Choice Awards https://bigtex.com/plan-your-visit/food/big-tex-choice-awards/Announcing the 2019 Big Tex Choice Awards Semi-Finalistshttps://bigtex.com/state-fair-of-texas-announces-the-2019-big-tex-choice-awards-semi-finalists/A Ranked List of These Items https://www.centraltrack.com/2019-state-fair-of-texas-food-award-semi-finalists-ranked/ Big Winners at 2018 State Fair Food Competition https://cravedfw.com/2018/08/27/big-winners-at-2018-state-fair-food-competition/How do you pronounce “pecan”? https://www.southernliving.com/culture/pecan-pronunciation Recipes:Deep Fried Cadbury Eggs https://www.ohbiteit.com/2015/02/deep-fried-cadbury-eggs.htmlBurnt Ends (Kansas-City Style) https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/kansas-city-style-burnt-ends-recipe-1920773#ToRead:Big, Hot, Cheap, and Right: What America Can Learn from the Strange Genius of Texas by Erica Grieder https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16043522-big-hot-cheap-and-rightCatch the “BreakDrink” pod wherever you find, grab, and stream your podcasts. Follow us for more banter and updates on:Twitter: @BreakDrinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/ Have a comment, question, or want to leave us a rating & review in Apple Podcasts? Go on do it! Negative commentary or more questions, please send via email: breakdrink@gmail.com Thanks, y’all!
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    33 mins
  • Episode #32: #BackToBreakDrink

    Episode #32: #BackToBreakDrink
    Aug 1 2019
    #BackToBreakDrinkHappy 10 years of podcasting to us! With podcast breaks, of course. @JeffJacksonTX & @LauraPasquini catch up and talk about what lies ahead for topics and issues to be discussed during the next season of BreakDrink. P.s. We’ve missed the conversations and hearing from you, dear listener. Sorry it’s been so long!Here’s what’s new and shaking -- the few things we mention on this episode:How the heck did BreakDrink make the “Dean’s List” of Higher Ed IT influencers? https://edtechmagazine.com/higher/article/2019/05/2019-deans-list-edtechs-30-must-read-higher-education-it-influencers Apple Podcast Categories has CHANGED -- in Education there is no longer a sub-categories for Higher Ed, K-12, or Ed Technology https://podnews.net/article/apple-changed-podcast-categories-2019 3-D Printing for Hair Loss Is a Thing https://www.docwirenews.com/docwire-pick/using-3d-printing-to-fight-hair-loss/ Buzzsprout Blog (“how to” podcast resources) https://www.buzzsprout.com/blog Pod Save Higher Ed: Resources For Podcasting [Workshop] https://techknowtools.com/2018/10/22/pod-save-highered/ Podcast Monetization IS still a thing => Investing in the Podcast Ecosystem in 2019 https://a16z.com/2019/05/23/podcast-ecosystem-investing-2019/ Apple to Fund Original Podcasts https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-16/apple-plans-to-bankroll-original-podcasts-to-fend-off-rivals H-E-B https://www.heb.com/NPR stations control your ads https://www.nationalpublicmedia.com/npr/npr-stations/Not sure if we should press our podcast into an LP http://mojitomastering.com/hot-wax-when-does-it-make-sense-for-a-band-to-press-vinyl-records/ Books, stories, NBA, tacos, etc.Potential topics we may @BreakDrink podcast about include:College admissions scandal & meritocracy in the higher education systemClimate crisis, the environment & sustainable living - our impact, eating, travel, etc.The US Election -- it’s unavoidableChanges, pivots, and thinking on tje careerHobbies: woodworking, collecting/listening to LPs, etc.Hiking, walking, running in the great outdoors - Group Hike!Team road trip/adventure - how to prepare & travel with othersPrioritizing life, commitments, and extracurriculars@BreakDrink Reads (books to read or just read)The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana ZuboffThis Changes Everything by Naomi KIeinOn Fire: The Burning Case for the Green New DealPaddle Your Own Canoe by Nick OffermanThe Revenge of Analog by David Sax@BreakDrink Listens (podcast shows & episode recommendations)Gangster Capitalism https://www.gangstercapitalism.com/ Climate Cast https://www.npr.org/podcasts/414685982/climate-castChange Everything https://theleap.org/change-everything/ IRL Episode: The Internet’s Carbon Footprint https://irlpodcast.org/season5/episode3/ NPR Life Kit: How To Travel with Others https://www.npr.org/2019/07/23/744375348/traveling-together-7-tips-to-help-keep-the-peace Past BreakDrink Episodes mentioned:no. 28: The Ethics of EdTech with @hypervisible https://soundcloud.com/breakdrink/the-ethics-of-ed-tech-with-hypervisible No. 31: Algorithms, Dogs, etc. with @ValerieHeruska https://soundcloud.com/breakdrink/episode-31-algorithms-dogs-elections-with-valerieheruskaCatch the “BreakDrink” pod wherever you find, grab, and stream your podcasts. Follow us for more banter and updates on:Twitter: @BreakDrinkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/ Have a comment, question, or want to leave us a rating & review in Apple Podcasts? Go on do it! Negative commentary or more questions, please send via email: breakdrink@gmail.com Thanks, y’all!
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