Assess Without the Stress: Engagement, Agency, and Inclusion in Higher Ed with Caleb Curfman

Assess Without the Stress: Engagement, Agency, and Inclusion in Higher Ed with Caleb Curfman

This is a podcast that provides practical tips and tricks to help college faculty empower students to do their best by promoting Engagement, Agency, and Inclusion.

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November 11, 2025 15 mins

Designing assignments that promote deep learning and reduce AI misuse.


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Refocusing on the transformative purpose of higher education.


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How surveillance-based approaches to AI harm students, faculty, and the purpose of education.

NOTE- This is in terms of over-reliance on AI Detectors.

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Introducing the challenge and opportunity of AI in higher ed

  • Why is AI disrupting higher education now?

  • What fears are surfacing—for both faculty and students?

  • How do we move from fear to reflection and thoughtful design?


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This is a discussion about engagement in online courses beyond the "Square" discussion!

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https://catherinedenial.org/

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This episode covers a lot of ground in the changing landscape of Education.

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This episode examines curriculum mapping at the course, program, and college levels!

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This episode looks at how we communicate as instructors and what assessment can look like when we are mindful of how we do so!

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This episode discusses the ever-changing world of AI and Higher Education as well as offers conversation about finding joy in what we do!

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This episode discusses the D2L Brightspace Learning Management System (LMS) with Barry Dahl!

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This episode talks about Poverty Informed Practice and Chad Dull's new book!

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Dr. Tracie Addy shares about her new book!

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This episode highlights ways to make Assessments meaningful!

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This episode brings us into Lisa M. Lane's classroom to see how she creates high structure in her History courses!

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February 16, 2024 34 mins

This episode talks about Perusall and the way it can create community and engagement in a college class!

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In this episode, I talk with Jessica Cavallaro to understand the new wave of a class community using the Agile framework. Check out the show notes @ www.calebcurfman.com

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January 18, 2024 14 mins

This episode includes listener questions based on starting a semester strong with some quick tips to use tomorrow!

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Dr. Gabriel Warren is the Dean of Business, Industry, and Human Services at Century College. He has served in leadership roles for over 15 years, spanning across higher education, non-profit, government, and business sectors. In addition to the work he has done, Dr. Warren has also written and published two personal development books, does motivational speaking, and podcast host.

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In this episode, I talk with Dr. Claire H. Major about the use of Classroom Assessment Techniques and how they can be used online and in person! Check out https://kpcrossacademy.org/ for all of the great techniques!

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