#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 run
Get outside for fresh air
Keep a full-nights’ sleep & rest
Meditation: Apps to try?  Calm, 10% Happier (free), & Headspace

Eating healthy
Get silly & social with those at home
Clean your house
Ask who needs help – childcare, tech support, etc.
Read books
Relax from your typical routines 
Keep to your fitness routine
Enjoy the quiet/down time now
Just breathe
Show gratitude
How 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?

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Need to adjust course deadlines & radical flexibility for learning expectations
Trust Your Learners! Pivot to Online: A Student Guide via @slamteacher

Grading 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 now
Phone tree system with team to check-in, share information, & answer questions
What if Someone Gets Sick: plan & design courses 1 week ahead of time; set up a buddy or “on call” system
Email: Online teaching with the most basic tool from @tanbob

What if the technology or remote ____ plan fails? Do the best you can and think about how you might need to shift to some alternative solution
Be 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–Lincoln

Keep Teaching: Resources for High Ed Might Network from Kansas State Online

Zoom (web conference)

WebEx (web conference)

Microsoft Teams (web conference and collaboratio

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

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/breakdrinkInstagram https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/Email:  breakdrink@gmail.com 

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

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/breakdrinkInstagram https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/Email:  breakdrink@gmail.com 

Let's Get Civical!

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. :) 

Bonus: Enchanted Rock Talk

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

Coming Around To Country

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 #gooddogA 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

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 

Episode #34: Make No Mistake

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

Episode #33: Texas State Fair Foodies

#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 =&gt; 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 system
Climate crisis, the environment & sustainable living - our impact, eating, travel, etc.
The US Election -- it’s unavoidable
Changes, pivots, and thinking on tje career
Hobbies: woodworking, collecting/listening to LPs, etc.
Hiking, walking, running in the great outdoors - Group Hike!
Team road trip/adventure - how to prepare & travel with others
Prioritizing 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-peac

Episode #32: #BackToBreakDrink

Algorithms, Dogs & Elections with @ValerieHeruskaIn @BreakDrink Episode no. 31 @ValerieHeruska joins us to talk about dogs, elections, and technology conference experiences in no particular order. If you tweet at us to chat, we’re bound to open up the mic for a random conversation on the BreakDrink pod. Val heard the word algorithm many times at #edu18 so she wanted to come chat with us @BreakDrinkers about it after her trip to Denver. Here are a few things we talked about:EDUCAUSE https://www.educause.edu/ #edu18 Conference: https://events.educause.edu/annual-conference -- Start-up Alley:  https://events.educause.edu/annual-conference/exhibitors/start-up-alley -- Braindate https://e180.co/we-do/ -- Educause Learning Initiative https://www.educause.edu/eli - What’s an algorithm? https://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/algorithm- What’s Intellectual Property (IP)? http://www.wipo.int/about-ip/en/- Do you know what the IP laws & regulations at your higher ed institution?  Find out before you create and develop on/at/for your campus OR role!- Fluids flowing -- coffee, drink tickets, and more... OH MY! {thanks to many tech vendors}- Interesting perspective taking from a residence life/housing point of view to bring to the table that isn’t often looked at as a domain within Educause- How do you define student success through your lens on campus? What does it mean when you bring different domains, disciplines and functional areas together to support student success with technology?- The EDUCAUSE 2019 Top 10 IT Issues https://events.educause.edu/annual-conference/2018/agenda/educause-top-10-it-issues --  10 Reactions to EDUCAUSE's 2019 Top 10 IT Issues https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/technology-and-learning/10-reactions-educauses-2019-top-10-it-issues via @joshmkim-- BONUS: Notes on Educause 2018 https://mfeldstein.com/notes-on-educause-2018/ by @mfeldstein- Michele Norris - The Race Card Project https://theracecardproject.com/ - @AlexisOhanian has favorited a tweet & inspired Val to code for jobs of the future- Data Carpentry https://datacarpentry.org/- Software Carpentry https://software-carpentry.org/- Speakers at AAMC: Dr. Angela Duckworth https://angeladuckworth.com/ & Anita Hill - Dallas Street Choir https://www.dallasstreetchoir.org/ - Bad algorithms are making racist decisions with Chris Gilliard on CBC Spark Podcast:https://www.cbc.ca/radio/spark/412-1.4887497/bad-algorithms-are-making-racist-decisions-1.4887504 Association of American Medical Colleges https://www.aamc.org/  Conference in Austin, TX: Learn Serve Lead 2018 (Nov. 2-6)What’s the Scooter and Bike Situation in Your City?Dallas = Dockless and Randomly Around the CitySan Antonio = Docks... for nowIndianapolis = Running wild with GLACUHO* colleagues at a conferenceGLACUHO (Great Lakes Association of College & Housing Officers) https://www.glacuho.org/ Rocky Mountain National Park https://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htmVal climbing

Episode #31: Algorithms, Dogs & Elections with @ValerieHeruska

Behind the Podcast: @BreakDrinkLaura is learning how to podcast. Sure she might have been introduced to podcasting back in 2010 thanks to Jeff, but now it’s time to figure out how to introduce others into the process, thinking, and technology behind podcasting.Creating podcasts and getting quality audio takes some work for indie podcasters and those new podcasters in higher ed. The technology and services for this growing area of streaming sound is constantly evolving. For this episode we shared a bit of our “Behind the Podcast” as how we produce @BreakDrink current and in the past: Recording the tape (audio):-- BlogTalkRadio http://www.blogtalkradio.com/ -- YouTube Live (formerly Google+ ON AIR hangout) https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/7083786?hl=en https://support.google.com/youtube/answer/2474026?hl=en -- Skype https://www.skype.com/en/ -- Rogue Amoeba: Audio Hijack https://rogueamoeba.com/audiohijack/ Hardware for the pod:iPhone Earbuds with MicSnowball https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/snowball/ Yeti https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/yeti/ Software for the pod:Audio editing in... Audacity - Free - Mac, Windows, & Linux https://www.audacityteam.org/download/ GarageBand - Free - Mac & iOS https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/ "Editing does not get the respect that it deserves." @iraglass from his 2018 commencement talk at Columbia Journalism School https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVc1kZf8hRY Host: SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/breakdrink iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/breakdrink-podcast/id346969286?mt=2 Socials:Twitter https://twitter.com/breakdrinkInstagram https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/Facebook Page http://facebook.com/breakdrink Website http://breakdrink.com/ (Tumblr)@BreakDrink Host Life Updates:@jeffjackson saw the musical Hamilton in Chicago, bought a canoe.@laurapasquini purchased her first podcast microphone and climbed a glacier.Both missed you, dear listeners. [It’s true!]Campus Tech Connection (#ctcx) throwback, we discussed on episode no. 7 https://techknowtools.com/2017/04/21/breakdrink-7/ @BreakDrink Shout Outs in this episode for...Books shared:Podcasting for Dummies, 3rd Edition by Tee Morris & Chuck Tomasi http://teemorris.com/book/podcasting-for-dummies/ Out on the Wire by Jessica Abel https://jessicaabel.com/out-on-the-wire/Podcasts (of course):-- NPR It’s Been A Minute with Sam Saunders https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510317/its-been-a-minute-with-sam-sanders -- The #InVinoFab Podcast https://soundcloud.com/invinofab with @ProfPrusko & Laura-- 5x5 Broadcast Network http://5by5.tv/ -- Teaching in Higher Ed https://teachinginhighered.com/podcast/ with @Bonni208-- Pod Save America (& others at Crooked.com) https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-america/ -- @BreakDrink episode no. 2 with Julissa Arce http://breakdrink.com/post/156761291699/episode2 -- Casting Call https://castingcallshow.com/ -- Team Human #102 with Danah Boyd

Episode #30: Behind The Podcast

Professional Prep for Higher Education Practitioners In this @BreakDrink episode Laura is joined by guest co-host Paul Eaton (@profpeaton) to talk about higher education and students affairs profession, specifically the preparation into entering the field of work. This conversation was initiated based on a chat we had on professional prep, in terms of certifications, masters degree programs, continued learning programs, apprenticeship models, or on-the-job experience, as you seek out an administrative or professional career working at a college or university (in a non-faculty role). We shared a bit about our career pathways into student affairs and academic advising in Canada and the United States, and then dig into the value and purpose of continued education credentials and more about the value of gaining competency through hands-on, work experience in the field. If you are considering a career in student affairs, academic advising, or another professional student support or student development role, here are some resources we shared during this podcast:-Considering a career in student affairs: http://www.myacpa.org/considering-career-student-affairs by @pglove33-ACPA/NASPA Professional Competency Areas for Student Affairs Educators https://www.naspa.org/images/uploads/main/ACPA_NASPA_Professional_Competencies_FINAL.pdf-MBA degree https://www.mbaprograms.org/mbaadmission-School Counseling (K-12)ACPA/NASPA Professional Competencies Rubrics https://www.naspa.org/images/uploads/main/ACPA_NASPA_Professional_Competency_Rubrics_Full.pdf-Clinical LPC: Who are licenced professional counselors? https://www.counseling.org/publicpolicy/whoarelpcs.pdf-Paraprofessionals exist in K-12 https://www.thejobnetwork.com/how-to-become-a-paraprofessional/ Why don’t we have more of these in higher education?-Maybe we need a “GAP year” https://www.gapyear.com/ post-undergrad degrees to get experience-Tuition costs of colleges & universities in the US (NCES) https://nces.ed.gov/fastfacts/display.asp?id=76-Canadian tuition fees by university https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/160907/dq160907a-eng.htm-Healthcare (US): Getting covered if you’re under 30 https://www.healthcare.gov/young-adults/coverage/-Cost of living calculator https://www.nerdwallet.com/cost-of-living-calculator -Salary, Benefit, Paycheck, and Cost of Living Calculators https://www.thebalancecareers.com/salary-calculators-and-cost-of-living-calculators-2063445 -Higher Education in the Postdegree Era https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2018/06/04/how-higher-ed-has-change-remain-relevant-future-opinion-The Changing Face of Today’s Student [in US Higher Ed] http://acrobatiq.com/the-changing-face-of-todays-student-more-diverse-older-and-requiring-more-personalized-learning/ -Trust and Organizational Culture in Higher Education https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-1-4020-6604-7_3 It turns out -- we have no answers. We just have more questions. What questions

Episode #29: Professional Prep for Higher Education Practitioners

The Ethics of Ed Tech with @hypervisibleIn @BreakDrink episode no. 28, Laura welcomes guest co-host, Chris Gilliard (@hypervisible), join me to talk about the ethics of educational technology, data, and student labor. As the Spring semester is keeping Jeff busy, he suggested bringing back past friends of the pod to talk about different topics and issues. It just so happens that Chris published an instigating article on the topic of ethical considerations for our learning technology in the Chronicle of Higher Education in April [sorry it’s behind a paywall; message me and I would be happy to share]. How Ed Tech Is Exploiting Studentshttps://www.chronicle.com/article/How-Ed-Tech-Is-Exploiting/243020 To give you the just of this article, Chris discusses how student work is contributing to the business models of a number of technologies we use for learning in higher education. Companies are using data from our learners to “feed the machine” by tracking students, using their work, and more within a specific platform for the sake of a course, assignment, and grade. Our learners are not often given the choice about participation or the information they include/exclude within our digital learning environments. Chris thinks we need to bring the ed tech community together to have “the talk” about consent and rights for the digital platforms we use in education. I concur!From requiring students to access their courses from a learning management system to an app we include to quiz for assessment -- how much autonomy, information, and choice do we, as educators, provide for our learners? We have allowed technologies monetize our information, data (a.k.a. “The new oil”), and work without considering the social justice concerns and considerations. This article was drafted to start a conversation for consideration for how we provide consent to participate on these digital platforms and applications for learning first. We hope you this interesting conversation and start to take into consideration what technologies you are using or are required to use within your own teaching and practice in higher ed. How do you define work? What is the labor or contributions your learners are required to complete for your courses, services, or other in higher ed?Technology services & platforms discussed in this episode and Chronicle article:-- Amazon Mechanical Turk https://www.mturk.com/ -- TurnItIn http://turnitin.com/ -- Using TurnItIn To Teach Students How to Not Plagiarize https://www.insidehighered.com/advice/2018/04/10/how-use-turnitin-teach-students-not-plagiarize-opinion-- IBM Watson https://www.ibm.com/watson/ -- Meet Jill Watson: Georgia Tech's first AI teaching assistant https://pe.gatech.edu/blog/meet-jill-watson-georgia-techs-first-ai-teaching-assistant -- CatCards at University of Arizona https://catcard.arizona.edu/-- Researcher Looks at 'Digital Traces' to Help Students https://uanews.arizona.edu/story/researcher-looks-digital-tr

Episode #28: The Ethics of Ed Tech with @hypervisible

Pod Save Texas, Y’all!We talk about Texas elections and politics in this episode of @BreakDrink. This state is a very interesting state, when it comes to politics and change. With Jeff’s knowledge of the Lone Star State political history and Laura’s inquiries around Texas legislature, we dig into what the 2018 primary elections. This episode was recorded in February 2018 and BEFORE the primaries; however it has some interesting insights into Texas state politics and suggestions for how you can get informed and act locally with your own elections. The Texas Primaries (and other primary elections) offer some insight to US politics ahead, which really impact the U.S. senate. Here are a few notes and updates (post-election) from (READ: Here’s What Happened in the Texas Primaries 2018 and 6 Takeaways To Kick Off The 2018 Election Cycle] Here are a few things we discuss about Texas voting and politics:-About Texas Legislature: https://capitol.texas.gov/-Here’s What Happened in the Texas Primaries 2018 https://www.texastribune.org/2018/03/07/texas-primary-elections-2018/-The Texas Primaries: 6 Takeaways To Kick Off The 2018 Election Cycle https://www.npr.org/2018/03/07/591536751/6-takeaways-from-the-texas-primaries-and-what-they-could-mean-going-forward-in-2 -After the bathroom bill and voter turnout, Texas businesses turns to education https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2018/03/23/after-rallying-bathroom-bill-voter-turnout-business-turns-education -No Unions in TX: Right-To-Work Laws in Texas https://texasattorneygeneral.gov/agency/right-to-work-laws-in-texas -What Facebook Did to American Elections https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2017/10/what-facebook-did/542502/ -Texas voter ID Ruling https://www.cnn.com/2017/08/23/politics/texas-voter-id-ruling/index.html -The Future of Bipartisanship in Congress Might Be Road Trips http://time.com/4703631/beto-o-rourke-will-hurd-road-trip-congress/Texas Groups Mentioned:Empower Texans https://empowertexans.com/Texans for Public Education https://www.texansforpubliceducation.com/ Friends of Texas Public Schools http://fotps.org/index.php Politicians we discuss (in order mentioned):Dan Patrick https://www.ltgov.state.tx.us/ Scott Milder https://www.scottmilder4txlg.com/ Beto O’Rourke https://betofortexas.com/ Will Hurd https://hurd.house.gov/For Local & State News in Texas-Texas Monthly: https://www.texasmonthly.com/ -The Texas Tribune: https://www.texastribune.org/-Houston Chronicle: https://www.chron.com/-Dallas Morning News: https://www.dallasnews.com/ -Texas Tribute Podcast https://www.texastribune.org/series/tribcast/ -Texas Standard http://www.texasstandard.org/ -The Source (TX) https://www.npr.org/podcasts/381443874/t-p-r-the-source Act local. Be informed. Listen to both sides of the issue and platform. Learn about your local politics and get involved. Find your “Jeff Jackson” of your state, region, or municipality to help you figure out wh

Episode #27: Pod Save Texas

Battery Life CheckIn this @BreakDrink episode, Laura checks Jeff’s energy levels at the midpoint of the semester. You can try it out and find the audit at http://breakdrink.com/ Check your battery life.* Give yourself ONE (1) point (or half a point) for every statement you AGREE WITH below, in relation to your working life:EMOTIONALI am frequently irritated, impatient, or anxious, especially when demand or stress is high at work.I do not spend enough time with my family and loved ones, and when I am with them I am not really with them.I take very little time for the activities I really enjoy. I rarely stop to express my appreciation to others or to savor and celebrate my accomplishments and blessings. I often feel that my life is a relentless set of demands I am expected to meet and tasks I have to complete.PHYSICAL
I do not get enough sleep, i.e. less than 7-8 hours of sleep/night and/or I often wake up feeling tired.
I often skip breakfast or settle for something unhealthy to eat in the morning.
I do not include enough physical exercise (3x min./week and strength training (2x min./week) into my weekly routine.
I do not take regular breaks during the day to renew and recharge.
I often eat my lunch at my desk, if I eat any lunch at all. | Points
MENTAL
I have difficulty focusing on one thing at a time and I am easily distracted by emails and/or text messages.
I spend much of my time reacting to immediate demands instead of focusing on larger projects/activities/tasks. 
I do not take enough (or any) time in my schedule for reflection, strategizing, or creative thinking. 
I rarely have any time when my mind is quiet and free of thoughts.
I often work on evenings and weekends and/or I rarely take an email-free vacation.
SPIRITUAL
I am not passionate about the work I do.
I spend little time at work doing what I do best and enjoy the most.
There is a gap between what I say is important in my life and how I actually live it.
My decisions at work are often more influenced by external demands than by a strong, clear sense of my own purpose.
I do not invest enough time and energy in making a positive difference to others and/or in the world.
*This battery life check activity has been adopted from the 2015 The Energy ProjectJeff’s battery life check results:Physical score: 2.5Emotional score: 0.5Mental score: 2.5Spiritual score: 0.5Total: 6 =&gt; his battery life is moderately chargedCategory Score Ratings:5    burned out4    fading3    low battery energy life2    moderate battery energy life1    fully energized batteryOverall score:17-20     burned out13-16     fading9-12    somewhat energized5-8    moderately energized&lt; 5    fully energizedIn this @BreakDrink episode, Laura checks Jeff’s energy levels at the midpoint of the semester. You can try it out and find the audit at http://breakdrink.com/ Questions to reflect on after “The Battery Life Check:”*
Is this the life you want to live? Is the life you’re

Episode #26: Battery Life Check

Pod-InquiriesJeff brings Laura some very pressing questions on episode no. 25. Or at least give pod-inquiries he’s been pondering so far in 2018.Q: Since Amazon HQ2 announced its finalists, it has two locations in Texas on the shortlist - Dallas and Austin. Which one would you pick?A: Laura & Jeff both agree. Dallas! P.s. New hire for Amazon L&D comes from higher ed.Side note: Everybody IS Obsessed with HQ Trivia! [Find the app and play] heard on CBC Spark “This mobile gameshow is either the future of TV or a hellish dystopia” segment. You decide.Q: Does the color of icing make or break you eating a cupcake? A: Laura: Black, purple or orange. Jeff: Green. Laura refutes this color block. #GoMeanGreenQ: When was the last time you went to install software, and you had to think, “Will this software run on my Mac or is it for PC [operating systems] only?”A: Laura:  SAS and SPSS (back in 2009?). Jeff: Microsoft Power BI (Business Intelligence) Software to look at data. A recent discovery that it is only a Microsoft PC product. But who wants to run Parallels? Q: How much do you hate the Apple commercial “What’s a Computer?” iPad commercial? A: This ad apparently enrages Jeff and rubs people the wrong way. Being on a tablet is still computing! Too soon. Too soon. Laura is indifferent, but it reminds her of:"Is screen time the new sugar?" asks @anya1anya in her new book, “The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life” on a recent Note to Self podcast episode with @manoushz Recommendations for screen time: Be social and make the screen time a family/community time -- reading, research, listening or other together. Updated research: The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight 2017@BreakDrink Reads & Pod RecommendationsNational Podcast of Texas by Texas MonthlyHow To Be Everything: A Guide for Those WHo by Emilie Wapnick http://howtobeeverything.com/ + I’m a Multipotentialite!! [Thanks for the book recommendation, Katie!]TEDxBend Talk -- Why Some Of Us Don’t Have Just One Calling https://puttylike.com/tedx/ Share the @BreakDrink podcast with your friends:Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakdrink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/  If y’all listen to the podcast via Apple podcasts, please consider leaving us a rating and/or a review. We’d appreciate the love. :)

Episode #25: Pod-Inquiries

Jeff and Laura take the first podcast in 2018 to catch up on life and times. Apparently their travel schedules have not allowed for similar time zones or even time to chat with one another. #SorryNotSorry about that. Here’s to starting off the new year right and taking stock in what happened in 2017, and what lies ahead for 2018. Yay:
Our Team Resolution: “Bring the bar down, people”
Laura’s Resolution: Get more sleep. Downtime is good for yourself.
Jeff’s Resolution: He should vacation more. Time off work and with family is good.
It SNOWED in San Antonio the 1st time in 20 years in December. 
NEW classes we’re teaching online and face-to-face this semester:
Jeff: Sam Houston State University: Research in Higher Education
Laura: UNT’s doc course: Theory and Practice of Distributed Learning


Topics we’re thinking about chatting about this year on the @BreakDrink pod:
Online and Digital pedagogy
Research Methods to study: distance learning & higher ed
Finding Your Fit at Work
Planning or Not Planning Your Career
Retirement/Financial Planning for the Future [e.g. TRS Rule of 80]
It’s a World Cup year! https://www.fifa.com/worldcup/index.html We’ll talk soccer or football... depending on what you call it where you watch.
Data Awareness & Taking Back Our Digital Selves from Episode no.13: Tacos and Email (Laura’s post: Re-evaluating my digital self. P.s. 
Simplify tech: Facebook might go buh-bye (for Laura). A “dumb” phone without apps (for Jeff). Thinking about being purposeful with tech stuff.
Reply All, Episode no. 109: Is Facebook Spying on You?  
BreakDrink, Episode no. 10: Have You Read _ Privacy Policy Lately?



We’re Over Conferences -- or are they really needed? Only attending #ACPA18 in Houston (Laura in March)
Hiking, Adventures, and the Great Outdoors


@BreakDrink ReadsBored and Brilliant ~ Manoush Zomorodi #GetBoredYes Please Amy PoehlerWild Cheryl StrayedQuiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking Susan CainThe Awkward Thoughts of W. Kamau Bell... W. Kamau Bell@BreakDrink ListensUp First from NPR 10% Happier Dan Harris the #116 episode with ManoushDr. Katz: The Audio Files on Audible or find the free version on the YouTubesHeavyweight with Jonathan GoldsteinSlow Burn: A Podcast About Watergate from SlateThe Bible Project Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty -- R.I.P. Reggie Ossé  Hidden Brain with Shankar VedantamShare the @BreakDrink podcast with your friends and stay connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakdrink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/  Email: breakdrink@gmail.comIf y’all listen to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, please consider leaving us a rating and/or a review. We’d appreciate the love. :)

Episode #24: It's 2018 y'all!

TEDxBreakDrinkDuring a previous conversation (say in November... we know we’re podcast slacking), Jeff and Laura catch up on conference travel and teaching experiences. Here are a few resources discussed and shared in the last conversation we had about medical school education and giving TED-like presentations.Med Schools & Competency-Based Education
Learn Serve Lead: The AAMC Annual Meeting 2017 https://www.aamc.org/meetings/annual

American of American Medical Colleges https://www.aamc.org/ 
Jeff met a friend of the pod, Sue, over coffee in Boston (listen to @BreakDrink Episode no. 6: #HECommitts); p.s. We &lt;3 America’s Walkable Cities (like Boston)

Medical Education Research Certificate (MERC) Program

What Medical Schools are Looking for: Understanding the 15 Core Competencies + Pre-Professional Competencies

Topcast Episode no. 31: WGU Did What? (Or Did They?)
ACPA/NASPA Competency Areas for Student Affairs Educators + Rubrics

NACADA Academic Advising Core Competencies Model

The TED Talk or TED-like Presentations
TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) https://www.ted.com/ 

The power of vulnerability TEDx Houston Talk by Brene Brown’s

What is an answering machine? [Jeff brought it up, so we thought we should explain it]
Nancy Duarte - Slide:ology, Resonate, etc. http://www.duarte.com/ and her TED Talk The secret structure of great talks 
TED Talk presentation materials (to organize a TEDx event)

How to sound smart in your TEDx Talk | Will Stephen | TEDxNewYorkCity
Shout out Presentation RESOURCE from Paul Brown: Designing Kick Butt Presentations

Examples of TED Talks that landed these speakers a book deal:

The puzzle of motivation TED Talk & follow up book Drive by Daniel Pink

Your body language may shape who you are TED Talk & follow up book Presence by Amy Cuddy; 'Power Poses' Co-Author: 'I Do Not Believe The Effects Are Real'

Jeff’s message: “Do the work. Don’t worry about the talk.” BUT... he does appreciate the messages from these TED Talks from higher ed colleagues & friends: 

The shifting conversation around citizenship | Julissa Arce | TEDxTexasTechUniversity

The sound of silence | Dr. Gage Paine| TEDxSanAntonio

Choose Your Own Adventure: Career! | Steven Tomlinson | TEDxTraverseCity your own 
Share the @BreakDrink podcast with your friends and stay connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakdrink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/  Email: breakdrink@gmail.comIf y’all listen to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, please consider leaving us a rating and/or a review. We’d appreciate the love. :)

Episode #23: TEDx BreakDrink

On episode no. 22, we welcome Jess Pettitt, to join the @BreakDrink conversation. Not only is she long-time friend with the “Tall Drink of Water” co-host, Jeff Jackson, but she has a wealth of experience with social justice training and public speaking around a myriad of topics including identity, politics, privilege, and more infused with humor and real-world examples to support employee retention, crisis management, and development at corporate, nonprofit, and educational institutions. After doing diversity and social justice education for 15 years in higher ed, Jess decided to take her lessons and experiences on the road and into her latest book about a pattern she started to see happening in her life and others. This book is an introduction to her current work and training work in subliminal “diversity training,” specifically how team building and leadership organizations area impacted by differences and individual responsibility. This book is pulled together by best career and life experiences, plus curated resources for self-improvement and well-being ideas, concepts, and knowledge from a wide range of industries and areas. I love the way Jess has encouraged her workshop participants to have courageous conversations – that is to engage, sustain, and deepen the dialogues we are having with others and inside our own heads. This book guides readers to take a self-reflective look and introspection into our the ways we behave, communicate, and engage with others. This book has a number graphic organizers and visuals to break down the central framework of Good Enough Now and the “pro” parts of each perspective of the model:

Head: Why? What? Understanding, attentive, focus, detached, etc.

Heart: How? Being open, authentic, empathy, listening/gather perspectives, passion, translator, loyal, awareness, etc.

Action: Do/Action Verbs Get it done, solve problems, results-oriented, leadership, adaptable, eager to implement, accountability, etc.
This model shares about how we show up with either our head (brain with lightning bolt), heart (heart with wings), or actions (a wicked cool sneaker). This is important to consider as we interact with others, make decisions, engage in any situation, participate in conversations, or just how we “show up” in our workplace meetings. It was a delight to have Jess share about her book and experiences with “crossing the streams” to take the perspective of others. There are “multiple perspectives that are realities at the same time that are far more powerful together.” Jess reminded us that “Part of I believe you… is that you validate somebody’s existence and their story whether you perceive it, or have experienced it, or not. That is the part of belief. And part of belief is faith … and part of faith is having respect for the other person to know themselves better than maybe you might know them.” #truth Thanks for chatting with us about what’s going on with you and yo

Episode #22: Good Enough Now With Jess Pettitt

Airbnb: Q&A with a Couple of SuperhostsBelieve it or not Airbnb has been around for 10 years. Additionally, did you know you're one of your @BreakDrink hosts (Laura) is a Superhost with her partner-in-crime, Fiachra. What is a Superhost? It’s not just something that Laura has made up. Listen to Jeff ask these two Superhosts about their experiences hosting guests for over two years. About Airbnb

The Airbnb Founder Story: From Selling Cereals To A $25B Company

How Clever Entrepreneurs Turned 3 Air Mattresses Into Airbnb, The Site That Makes Any Home A Bed And Breakfast

How I Built This Podcast: Episode with Joe Gebbia 

The Airbnb Story: How Three Ordinary Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions . . . and Created Plenty of Controversy by Leigh Gallagher 
About Airbnb reviews

What’s the difference from Airbnb, Homeaway, and VRBO?

Get a professional photographer for your listing [no longer free -- boo!]

Airbnb host tips, if you want to host a room or place.

How should I choose my listing's price [on Airbnb]? 
15 Things You Would Be Downright Stupid Not to Do Before Putting Your Place on Airbnb
Other things referenced about Airbnb and other things from the episode:
Welcome Wagon https://www.welcomewagon.com/ 

Airbnb for the camping crowd: new startups bring the sharing economy to the back country

What is Glamping? [It’s what Fiachra & Olive prefer] 
FACT CHECK: Champing is actually camping in churches https://www.champing.co.uk/ 
Airbnb requirements for guests

Want to host on Airbnb? Check it out!
You can now be an Airbnb Experience Host (not just a room) =&gt; Now Promoting Events, Experiences, and Tours ... what will Laura & Fiachra’s “experience be”?
Campsite not included, but rent camping gear on Airbnb


Texas Airbnb RV & Trailer rentals ... your potential competition, Jeff.
Airbnb Hell Book https://www.airbnbhell.com/

E.g. Issues by state or region
In Austin, A Boom In Short-Term Rentals Brings A Backlash
How Airbnb is breaking up communities worldwide
Rental Rules In California Raise Questions About Who's Using Airbnb
Living and Dying on Airbnb


@BreakDrink Episode No. 4: The Things We’re Not Supposed to Talk About in Polite Conversation

Are you coming to the DFW area? We recommend checking out the Airbnb options, and are open for friends of the pod who want to book with us as well. Please inquire within.Upcoming @BreakDrink Episodes
Jessica Pettitt - Good Enough Now
#AcWri Tips for Scholar-Practitioners
 The Long Commute - do you have one of those in higher ed? Talk to us
Jeff’s Love of TED Talks
Parenting vs. Non-Parenting in Higher Ed
P.s. Happy Basketball New Year!If you have something to share or want to chat with us about a topic on a future episode — let us know! We would love for you to post a comment or connect with us via any of the “BreakDrink” podcast channels:
Website: http://breakdrink.com/

Twitter: @BreakDrink

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

Episode #21: Airbnb Superhosts

Toy Hall of Fame 🎱!The Strong - National Museum of Play http://www.museumofplay.org/Toy Halls of Fame http://www.museumofplay.org/exhibits/toy-halls-of-fameThe Strong Toy Hall of Fame http://www.toyhalloffame.org/toysAbout: The National Toy Hall of Fame® at The Strong, established in 1998, recognizes toys that have inspired creative play and enjoyed popularity over a sustained period. Each year, the prestigious hall inducts new honorees and showcases both new and historic versions of classic toys beloved by generations.Anyone can nominate a toy to the National Toy Hall of Fame. Final selections are made on the advice of historians, educators, and other individuals who exemplify learning, creativity, and discovery through their lives and careers. Inducted toys are selected on the basis of the following criteria:

Icon-status: the toy is widely recognized, respected, and remembered.

Longevity: the toy is more than a passing fad and has enjoyed popularity over multiple generations.

Discovery: the toy fosters learning, creativity, or discovery through play.

Innovation: The toy profoundly changed play or toy design. A toy may be inducted on the basis of this criterion without necessarily having met all of the first three.
Nominate here: http://www.toyhalloffame.org/nominate2017 National Toy Hall of Fame Finalists http://www.toyhalloffame.org/2017-finalists The following 12 toys are finalists for 2017 induction into The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame. Only two or three will take their honored places in the hall this year when they are announced at a ceremony at The Strong on Thursday, November 9, at 10:30 a.m.
Clue https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/1294/clue 
Magic 8 Ball http://www.ask8ball.net/  
Matchbox Cars http://play.matchbox.com/en_US/ (vs. Hot Wheels http://hotwheels.mattel.com/shop) 
My Little Pony (About Brony: https://whatisabrony.com/) 
Paper Airplane
PEZ Candy Dispensers
Play Food
Risk https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/181/risk 
Sand
Transformers
Uno https://www.unorules.com/ (Kings in the Corner https://www.pagat.com/layout/kingscorners.html) 
Whiffle Ball http://www.wiffle.com/ [We left this off our nomination discussion. Our bad. #sorry]
Laura’s Top 3
Clue/Risk/Uno 
Transformers
My Little Pony
Jeff’s Top 3
Magic 8 Ball
Uno/Risk/Clue
2014 Winners: Bubbles, Little Green Army Men (Art: War Bowl), and Rubik’s Cube2015 Winners: Puppet, Super Soaker, and TwisterWhat are your top 3 toys for 2017? What would you vote for?  Interested in doing play research? http://www.museumofplay.org/research-publications @BreakDrink RecommendationsA Playbook for Innovators, Rulebreakers, and Changemakers  by Gray, Brown, & MacanufuWebsite: http://gamestorming.com/ Share the @BreakDrink podcast with your friends and stay connected:Twitter: https://twitter.com/breakdrink Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breakdrink/  Email: breakdrink@gmail.comIf y’all listen to the podcast via Apple Podcasts, please consi

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