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Innovate and Educate

Innovate and Educate

Written by: Teaching Learning and Technology Center
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”Innovate and Educate” is a podcast presented by the Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center (TLTC) at Seton Hall University. It explores how technology can revolutionize teaching and student outcomes in higher education. Each concise, 20-minute episode tackles a key question related to educational technology and offers actionable insights, real-world examples, and expert perspectives that can be implemented in classrooms, departments, or institutions. With new episodes dropping on the last Thursday of every month, this podcast is your go-to resource for innovative strategies and practical solutions that make a lasting impact on students’ learning experiences.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved.
Episodes
  • Discussing Seton Hall’s New Innovation Hub
    Jan 29 2026

    In Season 2, Episode 4 of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we’re discussing Seton Hall’s new Innovation Hub—a collaborative environment designed to inspire creativity, experimentation, and new approaches to teaching and learning. With its wide variety of tools—from Cricut to 3D printing and more—podcast booths, collaborative spaces, STEM applications, and just-in-time learning resources, the Innovation Hub will have something to interest everyone.

    We’ll have a group conversation with Mike Soupios, Executive Director of the TLTC, Renee Cicchino, Director of Instructional Design and Training, Chris Petruzzi, Director of Design and Digital Media, John Fernandes, Senior Director of IT Service Management, and Scott Bergenfeld, Trainer and Makerspace Coordinator. Together, they’ll share the vision behind the space, how it will serve our campus community, and what it means for the future of innovation at Seton Hall.

    Stay tuned for the next episode of Innovate and Educate, coming the last Thursday in February

    Key topics + time stamps Series and Episode Introduction [00:00-01:08]

    Group Conversation [01:08-28:19]

    Episode Wrap-up [28:19-29:23] Resources

    • Innovation Hub website
    • Maker Studio page
    • XR/AI Studio page
    • Content Creation Studios page
    • Solutions Studio page
    • Innovation Hub FAQs page

    Episode Homepage & Contact Info: Website Email address: tltc@shu.edu

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    29 mins
  • How can colleges and universities better support students as they prepare for life after graduation?
    Dec 4 2025

    Episode Summary: In Season 2, Episode 3 of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we explore how higher education can empower students to connect their learning with meaningful career pathways. For National Career Development Month, we ask an important question: “How can colleges and universities better support students as they prepare for life after graduation?”

    Join us as Jorge Rivera, Director of Career Services at Seton Hall’s South Orange campus, and Jacqueline Pirone, Assistant Dean of Seton Hall Law’s Office of Career Services (OCS), share their perspectives on mentoring, transferable skills, and the evolving needs of today’s workforce. They offer practical guidance for faculty, staff, and students seeking to bridge the gap between academic experiences and professional success.

    Stay tuned for the next episode of Innovate and Educate, coming the fourth Thursday in January!

    Key topics + time stamps  Series and Episode Introduction [00:00-00:40] 

    Jorge Rivera, Director of Career Services on the South Orange campus [00:40-12:56]

    Jacqueline Pirone, Assistant Dean of Seton Hall Law’s Office of Career Services [12:56-26:28]

    Episode Wrap-up [26:28- 27:15]   Resources

    • Jorge Rivera
    • Email
    • Career Center homepage
    • Jacqueline Pirone
    • Email
    • Career Services homepage
    • The OCS Bulletin

    Episode Homepage & Contact Info: Website  Email address: tltc@shu.edu 

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    27 mins
  • Why is protecting your data so important, and what practical steps can faculty, staff, and students take to keep their information safe?
    Oct 30 2025

    Episode Summary: In Season 2, Episode 2 of the Innovate and Educate podcast, we explore why keeping your data safe is more important than ever. For Cybersecurity month, we discuss the question: “Why is protecting your data so important, and what practical steps can faculty, staff, and students take to keep their information safe?”

    Listen as Chris Richardson, Security Analyst at Seton Hall, talks about the hidden risks of data breaches and the role of cybersecurity in academic life. He will also give practical strategies that all of us—faculty, staff, and students—can use to protect our personal and professional information.

    Stay tuned for the next episode of Innovate and Educate, coming the fourth Thursday in November!

    Key topics + time stamps Series and Episode Introduction [00:00-00:54]

    Chris Richardson, Security Analyst [00:55-23:03]

    Episode Wrap-up [23:04- 24:00] Resources

    • Information Security webpage
    • Safe Computing webpage
    • Phishing Scams webpage
    • Identity Theft and Recovery webpage

    Episode Homepage & Contact Info: Website Email address: tltc@shu.edu

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    24 mins
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