ACC Adult Education World
ACC Adult Education World
Podcast Description
Welcome to "The ACC Adult Education World" podcast, your essential resource for Adult Education instructors and staff. Hosted by Betina Watkins and Stacy Ramirez, known as Be-St, this podcast provides tools and practices to simplify your work and enhance your life. As seasoned educators and wellness practitioners, Betina and Stacy emphasize the importance of well-being for those who dedicate themselves to our Adult Ed. students. Each episode delivers practical info, wellness tips, AE event updates, and teaching techniques to foster a balanced, empowered, and joyful Adult Ed experience.
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The podcast focuses on topics related to emotional well-being, teaching strategies, and personal empowerment. Examples include self-love through EFT tapping techniques, engaging ESL students through vision boards, and overcoming goal-blocking obstacles with practical steps.
Welcome to The Adult Education Wellness Podcast—your go-to resource for Adult Ed instructors and staff. Hosted by Betina Watkins & Stacy Ramirez, known as Two Tranquil Teachers, the show shares practical wellness tools, teaching tips, and workplace insights. As educators and wellness practitioners, Betina and Stacy highlight the importance of balance, energy, and joy so you can thrive in your work and life while supporting Adult Ed students.
In this episode of the Adult Education Wellness Podcast, hosts Betina and Stacy welcome Dr. Dwayne Wood of National University, educator, instructional designer, and leadership expert, for an insightful conversation about artificial intelligence, adult learning, and the evolving role of educators.
Drawing on his experiences in the military and higher education, Dr. Wood shares practical ways educators can embrace AI while preserving the human connection that makes learning meaningful.
In this episode, we explore:
Using AI responsibly to enhance—not replace—critical thinking
Practical ways AI can support instruction and save educators time
Building student confidence through authentic, learner-centered experiences
The importance of curiosity, reflection, and productive failure
Staying grounded and avoiding burnout in a rapidly changing educational landscape
Click here to see a list of Dwayne's favorite books: https://tinyurl.com/DrDwayneWoodRecBooks
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