The Experiential Edge Podcast
Learning by Doing in Higher Ed
Teaching business is complex. Engaging students is challenging. Putting them together can sometimes feel downright impossible. The Experiential Edge podcast takes a practical look at experiential learning in postsecondary business education.
Join host Trevor Finch as he takes teaching higher ed to the edge with captivating stories from frontline educators. If you’re looking for new ideas, fresh takes, and actionable insights that you can use now, this is the podcast for you!
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Episode 8 – From TikTok to Strategy
Summary This episode explores how experiential learning can enhance student engagement and real-world readiness in higher education. Jean Beauchemin shares practical classroom techniques, the importance of local industry connections, and adapting to the…
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Episode 7 – Designing Games for Deeper Learning
Summary Unlock the power of board game design to revolutionize your teaching. Discover how students building their own simulations can deepen understanding of complex systems, decision-making, and social issues beyond traditional methods. If…
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Episode 6 – Hidden in Plain Sight
Summary Unlock the hidden potential of campus resources to revolutionize student learning. This episode reveals how instructors can turn existing spaces and tools into transformative experiential learning opportunities—and why collaboration is the secret…
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Episode 5 – Using Experiential Learning for Domestic Recruitment
Summary In this episode of The Experiential Edge, host Trevor Finch discusses the critical topic of domestic student recruitment with professors Barb Bringleson and Ben Oliver. They explore the importance of experiential learning…
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Episode 4 – AI and Experiential Learning
Summary In this episode, Trevor Finch and Matthew Schonewille discuss the integration of AI in higher education, particularly in experiential learning. They explore the challenges and opportunities that AI presents for instructors and…
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Episode 3 – Building Critical Skills Through Virtual Reality
Summary In this episode of the Experiential Edge Podcast, host Trevor Finch speaks with Jennifer Hainsworth, a business instructor at Olds College, about her innovative use of virtual reality (VR) in the classroom.…
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Episode 2 – Intense Iteration – With Svan Lembke
Summary In this episode of the Experiential Edge podcast, host Trevor Finch engages with Dr. Svan Lembke, a professor at Okanagan College, to discuss the transformative power of experiential and iterative learning in…
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Episode 1 – Overcoming Instructor Time Poverty
Summary In this episode, Trevor Finch discusses the challenges of time poverty faced by educators with guest Kim Donaldson. They explore effective strategies for time management, the importance of preparation, and innovative feedback…
