The Experiential Edge
Teaching business is complex. Engaging students is challenging. Putting them together can sometimes feel downright impossible. The Experiential Edge takes a practical look at experiential learning in postsecondary business education. Join host Trevor Finch as he takes teaching higher ed to the edge with captivating stories from front line educators. If you’re looking for new ideas, fresh takes, and actionable insights that you can use now, this is the podcast for you. Trevor Finch is a communicator, presenter, and former post-secondary educator with a passion for practical pedagogy. In short: he’s been there. Now working in the experiential learning industry, he actively helps educators push boundaries within their classrooms.
Episodes
Guest: Jean Beauchemin
Summary
This episode explores how experiential learning transforms student engagement and thinking skills in business education. Guest Jean Beauchemin shares practical classroom strategies, the impact of media consumption on learners, and the importance of real-world connections.
Keywords
experiential learning, business education, student engagement, active learning, local businesses, teaching strategies, cogniti...
Summary
In this episode, William Gaddy discusses how designing and playing board games can enhance experiential learning in business education. He shares insights on integrating game design into classroom activities to develop systems thinking, decision-making, and social awareness.
Key topics
- Board games as educational tools
- Game design and systems thinking
- Student engagement through play
- Iterative design process in education
- So...
This episode explores how post-secondary instructors can leverage campus resources like makerspaces and innovation labs to create experiential learning opportunities. Guests Patrick Charlton and Matthew Jerabik share practical examples of integrating external spaces into coursework to enhance student engagement and real-world skills.
Keywords
experiential learning, makerspace, innovation labs, higher education, student engagement, re...
Summary
In this episode of The Experiential Edge, host Trevor Finch discusses the critical topic of domestic student recruitment with professors Barb Ringelson and Ben Oliver. They explore the importance of experiential learning in attracting students, particularly in the context of changing demographics and competition in higher education. The conversation highlights innovative strategies for engaging high school students through h...
Summary
In this episode, Trevor Finch and Matthew Schonewille discuss the integration of AI in higher education, particularly in experiential learning. They explore the challenges and opportunities that AI presents for instructors and students, emphasizing the importance of understanding AI as a tool rather than a replacement for traditional learning methods. The conversation covers practical applications of AI in case studies, stud...
In this episode of the Experiential Edge Podcast, host Trevor Finch speaks with Jennifer Hainsworth, a business instructor at Olds College, about her innovative use of virtual reality (VR) in the classroom. They discuss the challenges of teaching real-world applications in higher education and how VR can create immersive learning experiences that engage students in critical thinking and decision-making. Jennifer shares her experien...
In this episode of the Experiential Edge podcast, host Trevor Finch engages with Dr. Svan Lembke, a professor at Okanagan College, to discuss the transformative power of experiential and iterative learning in higher education. They explore innovative teaching methods, particularly the use of simulations to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Dr. Lembke shares her experiences with first-year students, emphasizing the i...
In this episode, Trevor Finch discusses the challenges of time poverty faced by educators with guest Kim Donaldson. They explore effective strategies for time management, the importance of preparation, and innovative feedback mechanisms that enhance student learning. Kim shares her experiences with peer-led learning and the use of technology to streamline grading processes, emphasizing the significance of student ownership in their...
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