The UM3D Podcast

UM3D’s new podcast series spotlights innovation and excellence in teaching and learning at the University of Memphis. By interviewing faculty and staff who are implementing transformative practices, the podcast provides an ongoing, accessible, and permanent platform for sharing success stories across our campus. This series extends the spirit of UM3D’s faculty professional development opportunities by offering a more sustainable and far-reaching format that highlights practical strategies and creative approaches to course design, technology integration, and student engagement.

The UM3D Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts The UM3D Podcast, a education show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  F-AI-R Play in the Classroom: Crafting Winning Syllabus Statements

  Sep 21, 202619 minS2

  In this episode, host Trish Lange talks with Dr. Miriam van Mersbergen, associate professor in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Memphis. Join them as they discuss the design and implementation of a structured, adaptable AI syllabus statement to guide students toward responsible and ethical AI use. Example AI Syllabus Statements: https://www.memphis.edu/um3d/resources/genaisyllabus.php

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  Episode #3

  Lost in Translation: Guiding Language Learning in the Age of AI

  Sep 14, 202643 minS2

  In this episode, host Sarah Marshall interviews Dr. Errol O'Neil, Associate Professor of World Languages and Literature at the University of Memphis, about his experience developing and teaching a new course called AI and Language Learning . Dr. O'Neil explores how language educators have been uniquely positioned to address the challenges and opportunities that generative AI brings to the classroom. The conversation covers key topics including AI's cultural biases, academic integrity policies, and the important distinctions between natural language processing and generative AI. Dr. O'Neil shares creative course design strategies such as tiered AI use policies, hands-on activities, video discussions, and reflective assignments that help students engage thoughtfully with the technology. Throughout the episode, he advocates for a balanced approach to AI integration in higher education, encouraging faculty to help students use AI effectively and ethically as one tool among many.

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  Episode #1

  The Checklist You Didn't Know You Needed

  Aug 10, 202615 minS2

  The Canvas Course Checklist "This is probably the easiest win you can give yourself." Ever logged into Canvas the day before the semester starts and wondered, did I update everything? You're not alone. In this episode, UM3D instructional designers Trish Lange and Sarah Marshall pull back the curtain on one of their most valuable — and underused — resources: the Canvas Course Checklist. From unpublished content and broken links to wrong due dates and accessibility compliance, updating a Canvas course isn't just one task — it's dozens of small ones. Trish and Sarah walk you through the checklist step by step, sharing practical tips on batch editing dates, checking links, making your course accessible, and using Student View to make sure everything is ready before your students arrive. Whether you're a seasoned Canvas user or just trying to survive the start of the semester, this episode is your roadmap to a confident, student-ready course from day one. Resources: Canvas Course Checklist Canvas Accessibility Canvas at the UofM Batch Edit Due Dates Canvas Link Validator Student View Canvas Studio: Embed Media Canvas Studio: Captions Canvas Digital Accessibility Guidance *Note: Since the recording of this episode, the Department of Justice has extended the compliance deadline for web accessibility from April 24, 2026 to April 24, 2027.

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  Episode #13

  Building a Culture of Academic Integrity in the Age of AI

  Apr 13, 202626 minS1

  <p>In this episode of the UM3D Podcast, host Trish Lange sits down with Dr. Barrett Schwarz, Director of Academic Teaching and Learning Support at UM3D. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of academic integrity in higher education and how both faculty and students can navigate the gray areas created by new technologies like generative AI. From scaffolding assignments and designing authentic assessments to ethical concerns around surveillance tools, Dr. Schwarz offers practical strategies for building a culture of trust, responsibility, and student success. </p><p>Resources: </p><p>Generative AI: </p><p>Sample Gen AI statement to...

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  Episode #12

  Raising the Bar on Accessibility: Sensus Access in Action

  Mar 30, 202613 minS1

  <p>Sensus Access takes center stage in this episode as UM3D’s Sarah Catherine Marshall and Dr. Lavonnie Perry Claybon unpack how this powerful self‑service tool is transforming digital accessibility at the University of Memphis. From converting scanned PDFs into searchable text to generating audiobooks, braille, e‑books, large‑print files, and even translated versions, the conversation highlights how Sensus Access removes barriers for students with disabilities andsupports diverse learning preferences across campus. With practical insights on how it works in Canvas, real‑world use cases, and a deeper look at its role in universal design for learning, this episo...

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