ReelTalk: Teaching Unscripted

Join Dr. Patti Clark and Helena Hubl for a thoughtful conversation about the art and impact of meaningful feedback in online courses. Inspired by The Devil Wears Prada, they explore how precision, high standards, encouragement, and personal connection can shape an effective approach to feedback.
Together, they discuss how to move beyond simply identifying errors to helping students understand what excellence looks like. Hear practical strategies for balancing feedback on mechanics with deeper guidance on students’ thinking and growth, clarifying expectations before assignments are submitted, using feedback throughout the learning process, and selecting the right tools, including rubrics, annotations, audio, and video, to support student success. They also share small, efficient practices that make feedback more personal, actionable, and impactful without requiring extensive comments on every assignment.

Join Donna Roberts and Marvin Parker for a thoughtful conversation about the importance and impact of instructor presence in the online classroom. Inspired by the world of Harry Potter, they explore how visibility, connection, personal engagement, and a little classroom magic can help students feel supported throughout their learning journey.
Together, they discuss what it means to be intentionally present online, using technology to create connection rather than simply deliver information, and bringing professional experiences, stories, and personal perspectives into course content. Hear practical strategies for recognizing when students may be struggling or disengaging, reaching out with meaningful support, and using small, sustainable practices to make a big impact. helping faculty remove their Invisibility Cloak without creating an unsustainable workload.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of ReelTalk: Teaching Unscripted, where faculty voices, experiences, and perspectives take center stage! In this opening episode, RCTLE's Dr. Michelle Maclin hosts a conversation with Kory Duharte and Codie Seier, as they introduce the vision behind the series introduce the vision behind the series and share how ReelTalk creates a space for authentic conversations about teaching and learning. Discover what inspired the series and how future episodes will bring faculty together to exchange practical strategies, explore common challenges, and inspire meaningful approaches to the student learning experience.