Adventures in Technology Enhanced Learning @ UoP
…
continue reading
An Archaeology podcast featuring interviews with archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, and classicists. All united by a love of ancient history and prehistory. Hosted by Sebastian Wetherbee, a professional archaeologist, caver, climber, and antiquarian.
…
continue reading
We discuss Edtech, aiming to engage ALT members and help the community. Hosted by Pip and Neil, our views are our own and we support the ALT unofficially.
…
continue reading
Surprising stories from unusual places. With ideas too big for a single episode, The Compass presents mini-series about the environment and politics, culture and society.
…
continue reading
Why do we save historic places? For whom? How can heritage conservation advance equity, justice, and climate adaptation? This podcast explores these and other issues with students at the University of Southern California, for a glimpse of the future of the field.
…
continue reading
1
Briana Doering: Ancient Migrations from Alaska to the Southwest
42:45
42:45
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
42:45
In this conversation, we focus on one research topic: the Dene Transition, a pivotal moment of change more than a thousand years ago, when people speaking Na-Dene languages, such as the modern Navajo and Comanche migrated out of Alaska, the Yukon, and British Columbia, eventually settling as far south as the border of Mexico.…
…
continue reading
One of the signs memorializing the 1955 murder of Emmett Till weighs nearly 500 pounds and is designed to absorb a rifle round. It’s the fourth version of the sign, the others having been vandalized and riddled with bullet holes. How can communities recognize and preserve vulnerable Black heritage sites without placing them more at risk? New alumna…
…
continue reading
Why do urban rivers look like they do? What makes one river key to a city’s identity and another one largely unknowable? We wrap up Season Four with a trip to the banks of the Los Angeles River, where Cindy Olnick chats with new dual-degree alum Leslie Dinkin about her award-winning master’s thesis, Heritage in Practice: A Study of Two Urban Rivers…
…
continue reading
1
Beyond the Stage: Uncovering Drag Culture in Los Angeles
37:01
37:01
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
37:01
Drag performances have long been a draw for audiences in L.A., though often held “underground” because of threats of persecution. In addition to its entertainment history, drag has had a role in affirming and protecting gender identity. Architect and recent graduate Jesús (Chuy) Barba Bonilla researched this history for his master’s thesis, Drag Cu…
…
continue reading
Yale classicist Kirk Freudenburg discusses the epic poems of the ancient world. From the Iliad to the Aeneid.저자 Sebastian Wetherbee
…
continue reading
1
There's an App for That: 3D Scanning with a Smartphone
27:23
27:23
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
27:23
Tools for documenting historic buildings evolve constantly, but professional 3D scanners remain out of reach for most of us. Alumna Ye Hong, our first dual-degree student in Heritage Conservation and Building Science, sees a path to more equitable heritage conservation in the nearly ubiquitous smartphone. For her thesis, she tested the potential an…
…
continue reading
In the third episode of Season 2 of the TEL Tales podcast, we discuss with Aron Truss the BAL Digital team at Portsmouth University. Aron speaks about the work his team does in the faculty of Buisness and Law and discusses the importance of building trust with academic staff to try new teaching technologies. Aron […] The post S02E03 – Aron Truss – …
…
continue reading
1
Documenting Black Women’s History at the Wilfandel Clubhouse
28:42
28:42
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
28:42
Dedicated students at the University of Southern California have pulled out the laser scanners and measuring tapes to document the Wilfandel Clubhouse in the West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles. The Wilfandel Club, the oldest Black women’s club in Los Angeles, was founded in 1945 by Della Williams (wife of architect Paul R. Williams) and Fannie …
…
continue reading
1
S02E02 – Tom Lowe – Student Attendance at Timetabled Sessions in a Post-Pandemic Higher Education Sector
31:01
31:01
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
31:01
In the second episode of Season 2 of the TEL Tales podcast, we discuss student engagement within on-campus timetabled sessions in a post-pandemic higher education system. Tom Lowe discusses the importance of building value in timetabled sessions for students as well as increasing student engagement, using a range of examples from the higher educati…
…
continue reading
In this first episode of Season 2 of the TEL Tales podcast, we discuss game design and gamification within teaching and learning. Tom Langston discusses the impact of using games and gamifying education, using examples from here at Portsmouth University. Tom discusses the impact it is having on teaching and learning and strategies that can […] The …
…
continue reading
New alumna (and Save As producer) Willa Seidenberg has enjoyed the mineral-water spas of Desert Hot Springs for decades. In the 1950s, the Coachella Valley town became a destination for middle- and working-class families who frequented the simple spa motels, or "spa-tels." Willa and co-host Cindy Olnick took a road trip to Desert Hot Springs to see…
…
continue reading
1
Gino Caspari: Exploration on the Eurasian Steppe and Beyond
38:05
38:05
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
38:05
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Gino Caspari, an Explorers Club fellow and expert in the archaeology of the ancient Eurasian Steppe. Gino uses satellite imagery, LiDAR, and other forms of remote sensing paired with ambitious field surveys to discover new ancient sites. Check him out on Instagram @ginocaspari…
…
continue reading
1
The Hidden Heritage of San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf
36:53
36:53
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
36:53
A San Francisco native, alumna Emi Takahara always wondered why so many locals dismiss the historic Fisherman’s Wharf as a tourist trap. Sure, it has overpriced food, but it also has a culinary history that might surprise you—as well as longtime businesses trying to weather the changing times. In this episode, Emi talks with producer Willa Seidenbe…
…
continue reading
Alumna Isabel Thornton grew up in the Rust Belt town of Roanoke, Virginia. After graduating from USC, she eventually returned home and took note of the city’s beautiful Victorian homes, many vacant and in a state of disrepair. Linking her experience in affordable housing with her passion for historic places inspired her to establish a nonprofit cal…
…
continue reading
Alumna Sara Delgadillo grew up in Pacoima, a blue-collar neighborhood in L.A.’s San Fernando Valley. Sara joined us in Season One to discuss how growing up in Pacoima influenced her life, studies, and career in heritage conservation. She also shared some of the enclave’s rich history, including some of the longtime small businesses that serve as ce…
…
continue reading
1
[Update] Heritage and Hope at the Mafundi Building in Watts
1:00:15
1:00:15
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
1:00:15
After the Watts Rebellion of 1965, Black architects Art Silvers and Robert Kennard designed a Late Modern building for the Mafundi Institute, a cultural organization. The Watts Happening Cultural Center opened in 1970 as a place of creative expression, community, and healing. The popular Watts Coffee House has called the building home for decades. …
…
continue reading
1
Wei-Cheng Lin: Stories of a Sacred Mountain in Medieval China
44:20
44:20
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
44:20
Art historian Dr. Wei-Cheng Lin and I discuss the arrival of Buddhism in ancient and early medieval China. We track the emergence of a major sacred site called Mount Wutai, discuss the symbolism of the mountains in Chinese history, and much more.저자 Sebastian Wetherbee
…
continue reading
1
Morag Kersel: Looters, Tourists, and Archaeologists in the Holy Land
41:21
41:21
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
41:21
Dr. Morag Kersel and I discuss the ethics of archaeology, including the challenges posed by looting, the illegal antiquities trade, and the curation crisis. We focus on these issues in Israel, Jordan, and Palestine, through the lens of Dr. Kersel's archaeological and ethnographic research.저자 Sebastian Wetherbee
…
continue reading
1
[Update] Bunker Hill Refrain: Resurrecting a Lost Community
51:59
51:59
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
51:59
From 1930s census cards to virtual reality, the Bunker Hill Refrain project just keeps getting cooler. This multi-year effort is using data to reimagine downtown L.A.'s Bunker Hill—a historic, vibrant neighborhood razed in the urban renewal/removal of the 1950s. Dr. Meredith Drake Reitan offers an update on the project, which is digitally rebuildin…
…
continue reading
Save As is taking a wee little break this fall. BUT we will bring you some exciting updates on previous episodes. We will be back in 2024 better than ever and with new and interesting episodes. Stay tuned and take this time to catch up on previous episodes from Seasons 1, 2 and 3! Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn…
…
continue reading
A group of architecture students at the University of Southern California wants to do more than just design buildings. They want to work with communities to “un-design'' spatial injustice and leverage the power of residents in shaping their neighborhoods. In this episode, producer Willa Seidenberg talks with students Reily Gibson and Kianna Armstro…
…
continue reading
In this episode, Dr. Bauer tells me about his work studying a remote outpost of the Wari Empire, an enigmatic civilization that preceded the Inca in Andean prehistory. We discuss imperial expansion, social hierarchy, burials, and more.저자 Sebastian Wetherbee
…
continue reading
1
David Paradis: War and Honor in Medieval England
1:10:12
1:10:12
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
1:10:12
In this episode, David Paradis joins me to discuss the legacies of early medieval feuding and honor cultures. We examine how those forces shaped England, and Europe more broadly, across the middle ages.저자 Sebastian Wetherbee
…
continue reading
In this special AI episode of the Tel Tales podcast, Associate Professor Lynn Gribble discusses the impact of artificial intelligence in higher education, and how assessment can be adapted to become more authentic for our students. Associate Professor Lynn Gribble is an Education Focused academic in the School of Management and Governance at The Un…
…
continue reading
In this final episode of Season 1 of the TEL Tales podcast, Mike Wilson discusses the WiseFlow pilot to provide one integrated assessment platform that serves our current (and future) assessment needs within Portsmouth University. Mike discusses how the platform makes it easier for academics to design assessments, students to find their assessments…
…
continue reading
When Emily Varley arrived in Beaufort, SC for a summer internship, she had no idea she’d make a discovery that would change the course of her studies at USC. Her research for the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park led her to a boarded-up Freedman’s cottage associated with both Daniel Simmons, a Black soldier for the Union in the Civil War,…
…
continue reading
In this episode, Dr. Adrian Chase takes us on a deep dive into the process of mapping and understanding ancient Maya cities, how the Maya shaped the natural world around them, and how studying ancient urbanism can enrich our understanding of modern cities.저자 Sebastian Wetherbee
…
continue reading
1
S01E05 – Beth Hallissey – Simulation Technology / Gamification
11:38
11:38
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
11:38
As a teaching fellow within the dental academy, Beth discusses the importance of simulation technology and gamification for students in this episode of the TEL Tales podcast. Hear how this is creating a sense of realism and immersing students in their studies. You can find out more information about the dental academy below… https://www.port.ac.uk/…
…
continue reading
In this episode of the TEL Tales podcast, we discuss accessibility with Tom Cripps including why accessible content is vital for all students as well as share some simple and effective tips to improve accessibility for everyone. Below are links to some of the resources that Tom spoke about within this podcast… General good link […] The post S01E04 …
…
continue reading
In this episode of the TEL Tales podcast, we discuss the brand new Tech Well: Principles to Practice level 7 professional development module, developed exclusively here at Portsmouth University. Maria discusses the module itself, some of the activities participants undertake and how completing this module is upskilling our staff at Portsmouth Unive…
…
continue reading
1
Allensworth: The Past and Future of a Black Agrarian Utopia
34:27
34:27
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
34:27
Allensworth is a tiny town with a big history—and its residents are grappling with some very big issues. The only town in California founded and governed by African Americans, the Central Valley farming community was free of oppression and full of opportunity. It also faced more than its share of obstacles. Residents have been fighting to save it f…
…
continue reading
In this episode of the Tel Tales podcast, we discuss the Learning Glass here at Portsmouth University and the impact it is having on teaching and learning. To book a session to use the learning glass please email elearn@port.ac.uk where Shaun will be happy to discuss your needs and arrange a session to record. https://learningglass.eu/ […] The post…
…
continue reading
We hope you’ve enjoyed this teaser episode for Season 1 of the brand-new TEL Tales podcast. We’ll be releasing a new episode each week starting on Tuesday 9th of May where we’ll be speaking to Shaun Searle about the Learning Glass here at Portsmouth University. Got a story to share? If you’d like to appear […] The post S01E01 – Tom Langston – Trans…
…
continue reading
One of the many great things about Los Angeles is its unrivaled legacy of modern residential architecture. Students in Peyton Hall's Materials Conservation class did their case study on the John J. Buck House (1934-35) by R. M. Schindler, one of the legendary architects who defined Southern California modernism. Co-host Cindy Olnick tagged along on…
…
continue reading
A fascinating conversation on one of the lesser-known regions in the ancient Mediterranean. Dr. Kearns talks about her fieldwork studying archaic Cyprus. We talk about the rural landscapes of the Iron Age world, and why it's important to look beyond palaces and temples to the countryside, where most of the ancients lived their lives.…
…
continue reading
In case you missed it, we're re-releasing this episode from Season 1. The decade-long civil war in Syria has decimated the country’s infrastructure, killed more than 400,000 Syrians, and created the world’s largest displaced population of around 13 million. Heritage sites play a big role in war as targets of destruction and are typically an early f…
…
continue reading
A discussion on squeezing every possible bit of data from ancient bones. Learn how archaeologists analyze bone artifacts using cutting-edge paleoproteomics, spatial and statistical analyses, experimental archaeology, and more!저자 Sebastian Wetherbee
…
continue reading
1
Christopher Milan: The Manchay Culture of Ancient Peru
46:59
46:59
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
46:59
How did civilization emerge on the Peruvian coast? Who were the Manchay? How did Amazonian civilization influence the coast, and what role did Shamanism play in Andean prehistory?저자 Sebastian Wetherbee
…
continue reading
Small businesses provide much more than goods and services. Over time, they become neighborhood anchors and a key source of culture and community—especially for new Americans. Heritage conservationists are increasingly turning to legacy business programs as economic development strategies to combat rising rents, gentrification, and the erosion of c…
…
continue reading
Misha Glenny's final programme on Russia - what it is and where it came from - looks at the country's attitude to war. What has been the long lasting effect of the great patriotic wars against Adolf Hitler and Napoleon Bonaparte? Plus the Poles, the Mongols, and the British in Crimea. With contributions from Antony Beevor, author of Stalingrad, Rob…
…
continue reading
It was Peter the Great who created a new capital on the Baltic, and Catherine the Great who extended Russian influence south and west. Sweden, Poland, and the Ottomans all felt the Russian expansion in a century of geopolitical drama. This, says presenter Misha Glenny, is all part of the build up to today's war in Ukraine. With contributions from V…
…
continue reading
Russia's massive empire was not like that of Britain or France. It expanded across the land, making it more like the United States of America. And from very small beginnings, it became the biggest contiguous landmass in the world. Presenter Misha Glenny speaks to James Hill of the New York Times about travelling to the edges, and also to Janet Hart…
…
continue reading
What happens when a community takes its educational future into its own hands? Funded by local advocates and a generous grant from the Rosenwald Fund, the Allen-White School served the African American community in Whiteville, Tennessee from 1920 until 1974. With thousands of graduates, the school helped shape the lives of multiple generations. Now…
…
continue reading
Countries look so cohesive on the map - sturdy borders, familiar shapes. Don't be misled. They didn't always look like this. This is the story of Russia, biggest contiguous country on the planet, told from the time when it was still very small. With contributions across the series from Janet Hartley, author of a history of the Volga; Rhodric Braith…
…
continue reading
1
Bearing Witness: World War II "Comfort Women" Stations
33:09
33:09
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
33:09
Warning: This episode features the difficult topic of sexual slavery during World War II. Producer Willa Seidenberg talks with recent graduate Hanyu Chen about her thesis, Our Bodies, Their Battlegrounds: The Conservation of Comfort Stations in China. Before and during World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army forced women and girls into sexual slav…
…
continue reading
Tel Aviv is a bustling place and for a blind person it can be a little daunting, as BBC journalist, Peter White, discovers. The narrow streets in the older parts of town are full of open air cafes, buskers and people visiting the markets and local shops. It is a lively place and Peter's first challenge comes when he tries to navigate the local buss…
…
continue reading
In case you missed it, we're re-releasing an episode from our first season, chosen by our Save As intern, Emily Kwok. It's an Emily's Pick! Have you ever considered sound a character-defining feature? Musician and alum Kasey Viso Conley certainly has. She knows why Nat King Cole, Janis Joplin, Van Halen, and countless other recording artists insist…
…
continue reading
In a new series of Sounds of the City Peter White, who has been blind since birth, uses the sounds to guide him as he explores new parts of the globe. In Los Angeles the sea quickly beckons and although it's a struggle, Peter dons a wetsuit and prepares for his first surfing lesson! He also explores the huge metropolis by metro, comes across tales …
…
continue reading
1
[ENCORE] Fictional History: Recognizing TV and Film Locations
36:13
36:13
나중에 재생
나중에 재생
리스트
좋아요
좋아요
36:13
In case you missed it, we're re-releasing an episode from last season, chosen by our Save As intern, Emily Kwok. It's an Emily's Pick! Should the Brady Bunch House be in the National Register of Historic Places? Why not? asks alum Jonathan Kaplan. In his master’s thesis, the TV writer-turned-heritage conservationist makes a case for designating sit…
…
continue reading
When one of journalist Rajkumar Keswani's friends dies at the Union Carbide plant after exposure to toxic gas, he decides to investigate. Local government officials dismiss him, but safety reports smuggled to him open his eyes to the potential for disaster. Rajkumar Keswani wrote his first article 40 years ago, warning of the dangers posed by safet…
…
continue reading