The L&S Exchange Podcast is all about teaching in the UW-Madison College of Letters & Science. Each episode is less than 30 minutes long and features instructors from across L&S as they share stories of success, ongoing challenges, and their perspective on teaching and learning.
Current Episode
Episode 22: Building a Reservoir of Trust: Early Semester Tips with Greg Downey
As the school year begins, Jonathan Klein and Molly Harris talk with Professor Greg Downey. From building trust to intervening with care, Greg shares practical strategies for setting students up for success.
August 9, 2024
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To best represent L&S, we want to hear from our community. Who would you like us to interview? What topics or ideas should we focus on next?
More Episodes
Episode 21: Bonus! Season 3 Preview
We get ready for Season 3 of the L&S Exchange by talking with Shirin Malekpour, Associate Dean for Teaching & Learning in the College of Letters & Science. We share highlights from upcoming episodes.
August 2, 2024
Episode 20: Behind the Podcast
L&S Exchange Producers David, Molly, and Laura reflect on the successes and challenges of producing a podcast and share what they’ve learned from guests about inclusive teaching. Listen for takeaways for your own teaching and outreach!
July 2, 2024
Episode 19: Roundtable with TA Award Winners: Part II
In the second part of our series with TA Award Winners, we talk with Lucas Wiscons. He shares how the theory of “decentering” has helped him create an inclusive, engaging, and innovative classroom.
June 6, 2024
Episode 18: Roundtable with L&S TA Award Winners: Part 1
We feature two Campus-Wide TA Award Winners, Haley Johnson and Patricia Chan, for a roundtable discussion. They discuss the joys of teaching and give advice to new TAs and faculty leading teaching teams.
May 8, 2024
Episode 17: Tell Me More! Pilot
This mini episode features two real-world questions from L&S instructors. We discuss a practical tool for scheduling office hours on demand and a recommendation for weekly assignments in Canvas.
March 27, 2024- All Episodes
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What are listeners saying?
“Lots of practical strategies and teaching tips are found in every episode! Make sure you have a pencil in hand to jot down notes as you listen. The After Show provides additional insights.”
– Barbara Bruno
“Brilliant and well-crafted. What kinds of expectations constitute a hidden curriculum? What struggles are useful for learning, and what aren’t? Worth a listen.”
– Diana Wheeler, commenting on Episode 10