TEACHful
We love teaching in higher education, but it’s a lot right now. There are so many challenges facing teachers, from both inside and outside the classroom. How do we keep going? How do we make it sustainable?
TEACHful, our new podcast, explores this dynamic. We’re talking about teaching fully – teaching in intentional ways that support the realities, challenges, and experiences of today’s students, but also us, as educators who are navigating the modern higher education landscape.
And teaching fully is also about filling our cups with an opportunity to connect and to share, to hear from other teachers about what they’re trying, what they’re struggling with, and what’s working for them.
Want to learn more after the pod? Visit our resource Padlet to access articles and resources we mention in the episodes.
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Episodes
Thursday May 28, 2026
Thursday May 28, 2026
Longtime educator Rebecca Volk takes a break from retirement to join us for the latest episode of TEACHful. We talk about her successes and challenges while working in education, finding fulfillment in the big and small moments of teaching, how to keep going during tough times, and why saying “thank you” can fill your cup.
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Monday May 11, 2026
Monday May 11, 2026
Episode 5 of TEACHful is a conversation with three representatives from the Algonquin College Students’ Association about their AI use, how they feel about it, and what their expectations are for future use.
We really valued this interview – the students were very honest, but also very reflective. Rather than an open-arms embrace of AI, they noted their hesitations and concerns, including a fear of “losing yourself.” On the other hand, they recognized the productivity, the “use it like a friend” aspect, and the potentials for their industries.
Interested in some of the articles and resources we mention in the podcast? Visit our resource Padlet to access them and learn more after the episodes.
Episode Transcript
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Artificial Intelligence is an ever-shifting sea of possibility and peril. Expert navigators Mel Young, Educational Developer at Cambrian College (joining us via Zoom), and Louisa Lambregts, Digital Learning Coordinator at Algonquin College, discuss best practices, academic integrity, and the need for AI literacy.
Interested in some of the articles and resources we mention in the podcast? Visit our resource Padlet to access them and learn more after the episodes.
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Monday Feb 02, 2026
Monday Feb 02, 2026
Are you caught up on episodes of TEACHful? Tune in to see what we're planning next!
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Thursday Jan 08, 2026
Thursday Jan 08, 2026
They said, “Ask Me Anything” – don’t miss this thoughtful and inspiring conversation!
Episode 3 of TEACHful is an AMA featuring Susan Blundon and Heather Bailey, Counsellors with the Centre for Accessible Learning, and John Muldoon, Counsellor with Counselling Services.
We discuss their roles supporting students, what faculty need to know about student mental health and accessibility, how Generative AI is showing up in their work, and more!
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Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Inspired by the Dead Ideas in Teaching and Learning podcast, we explore Ghost, Vampire, and Zombie ideas in education for this spooooooky Hallowe'en episode.
Interested in some of the articles and resources we mention on the podcast? Visit our resource Padlet to access them and learn more after the episodes.
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Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
We asked three long-term professors what classroom management means to them and how they approach it in their teaching. We were inspired by the thoughtful responses from Heather Beaudin, Francesco Tangorra, and Heather Maguire, and we hope you will be too!
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Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Welcome to TEACHful: a new podcast exploring topics in higher education.
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