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Friday SLO Talks: Rethinking Student Learning Outcomes Welcome to Friday SLO Talks , the podcast that redefines student success in higher education by focusing on learning as skill and competency development, not just course completion or diploma attainment. Presented by the California Outcomes Assessment Coordinators' Hub (COACHES) , each episode explores effective teaching practices and assessment strategies that emphasize meaningful, measurable growth. Through in-depth conversations with educators, program leaders, and academic innovators, we bring you practical insights and tools to enhance student learning in ways that matter. If you’re a higher education professional dedicated to cultivating real-world skills and competencies in your students, join us for inspiring discussions and a community committed to reshaping the future of student-centered education.
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What is Friday SLO Talks about?
Friday SLO Talks: Rethinking Student Learning Outcomes Welcome to Friday SLO Talks, the podcast that redefines student success in higher education by focusing on learning as skill and competency development, not just course completion or diploma attainment. Presented by the California Outcomes Assessment Coordinators' Hub (COACHES), each episode explores effective teaching practices and assessment strategies that emphasize meaningful, measurable growth.
What has Friday SLO Talks covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Beyond the Grade: Assessing Skills for Career Readiness" (16 May 2026, 20 minutes), "Beyond a Checklist: Rethinking Rubrics to Honor the Process of Learning" (17 March 2026, 22 minutes), and "Connecting Programmatic Learning Objectives with Practice: Insights from an Analysis of Workforce-Based Assessments" (17 March 2026, 22 minutes).
How often does Friday SLO Talks publish?
Friday SLO Talks publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 15 minutes across 35 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Friday SLO Talks?
Booking probability for Friday SLO Talks is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Friday SLO Talks requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Friday SLO Talks's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Friday SLO Talks?
The strongest fits for Friday SLO Talks are Educational Support Services and Universities & Colleges. Friday SLO Talks has an education audience.
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Recent episodes
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Mar 17, 202622 minS12In this episode of Friday SLO Talks , a team from the University of California, Berkeley Center for Teaching and Learning discusses how rubrics can be used to clarify expectations, support student learning, and improve...
Mar 17, 202622 minS12In this episode of Friday SLO Talk , we dive deep into the complexities of evaluating student performance in real-world clinical settings. Guests John Moore and Phil Reeves from the National Board of Medical Examiners...
Feb 27, 202619 minS12In this Friday SLO Talk, J.D. Mosley-Matchett , Senior Assessment Developer at Western Governors University, examines how higher education is responding to artificial intelligence and the broader technological changes...
Nov 8, 202518 minS11This Friday SLO Talk with Drs. Ronald and Nancy Martella challenges common misconceptions about behaviorism and reintroduces it as a precise, ethical, and evidence-based framework for understanding learning and...
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Oct 18, 202513 minS11In this episode, educators and innovators explore how generative AI can transform classrooms into continuous experiments in growth. Drawing from the October 10, 2025 session Empowering Inquiry: AI and the Scientific...
Episode #2
Beyond Transcripts: Beyond the Transcript: Measuring What Physical Therapy Students Truly Learn
Oct 4, 202513 minS11In this session, Dr. Pavithra Suresh and Dr. Sabrina Altema of Howard University share how the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program has built a student-centered, equity-driven model of assessment that goes far...
Sep 30, 202519 minS11Dr. Brian Beatty from San Francisco State University discussing "Addressing the Challenges of Assessment in HyFlex Courses Using Custom GPTs." Dr. Beatty, a professor of instructional design, introduces the concept of...
Apr 27, 202519 minS10In this Friday SLO Talk, Jarek Janio from Santa Ana College and Enrique Jauregui from Fresno City College host a dynamic session highlighting an innovative nursing course development project from the University of Texas...
Mar 19, 20258 minS10Podcast Episode: Assessment of Student Learning – The Case for Observable Behavior with Dr. Jarek Janio In this episode of Friday SLO Talks , organized by the California Outcomes Assessment Hub (COACHES), Dr. Jarek...
Mar 17, 202521 minS10Here’s a more detailed description of the episode: Podcast Episode: GenAI – Your Supercharged Assessment Assistant with Dr. Gavin Henning In this episode of Friday SLO Talks , organized by the California Outcomes...
Jan 3, 20259 minS101. The Evolving Role of Assessment Professionals: As AI automates routine tasks, assessment professionals must focus on higher-order skills like identifying key data, designing effective data collection strategies, and...
Jan 3, 202512 minS10AI and Instructional Design in Higher Education 1. A New Pedagogical Model: AI offers an opportunity to transition from traditional teaching methods to "generativism," a novel approach combining evidence-based learning...
Jan 3, 202518 minS10Cautionary Points and Considerations Around the Adoption and Use of AI in Higher Education 1. Accessibility Availability & Communication: Institutions must clarify which AI tools are accessible to students, faculty, and...
Episode #19
Anne Converse Willkomm - Policy and AI
Jan 3, 202519 minS10AI in Higher Education: Policy, Impact, and Ethics Drawing from her experience as a faculty member and policy developer at Drexel University, Willkomm identifies critical focus areas as institutions adapt to the...
Episode #18
Bobbijo Grillo Pinnelli, Walden University, AI's Impact on Assessment Practitioner's Role
Jan 3, 20259 minS10The Impact of AI on Assessment Professionals Source: Excerpts from "Bobbijo Grillo Pinnelli.txt"(transcript of the presentation) Main Themes: The rapid evolution of AI and its impact on the roles of assessment...
Episode #17
Ruth Slotnick - AI Adoption Data
Jan 3, 202513 minS10AI in Higher Education Assessment Main Themes: Urgency of AI adoption in assessment: Assessment professionals need to proactively engage with AI tools and their implications for student learning despite feelings of...
Dec 15, 202417 minS1Demystifying Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) in Higher Education Main Themes: Defining and differentiating Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) from other outcome measures in higher education. Understanding the...
Dec 14, 20244 minS1Centering Learning and Serving Students Main Themes: Student-centric approach: The current higher education system often prioritizes administrative processes and metrics over student needs and learning outcomes...
Episode #17
Advancing Student Learning Outcomes
Dec 13, 20243 minS1Making Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Assessment Meaningful and Actionable This briefing doc reviews key takeaways and advice from Friday SLO Talks, hosted by California Outcomes Assessment Coordinators’ Hub (COACHES)...
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Michael Rodriguez
Professor and Former MAGNOLIA Senior Executive, Endurance Sports Physical Therapy and Performance
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Phil Reeves
founder and managing partner, Apis & Heritage Capital Partners
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John Moore
Licensed Insurance Agent and Medicare expert, Larry Hughes Basketball Academy
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Brian Beatty
Associate Professor of Instructional Technologies, San Francisco State University
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