Tag: Heather

  • Join Robert Reich for a free live watchalong of The Last Class (Elliot Kirschner and Heather Lofthouse)

    Join Robert Reich for a free live watchalong of The Last Class (Elliot Kirschner and Heather Lofthouse)

    Dear friends,

    The Last Class continues to be shown across the country with people watching it in person, in community, and in theaters. It’s being shown on screens in 47 states and in Canada! By January we will be in all 50 states, thanks to you!

    So, we’re excited to offer a one-time-only live online watchalong of the film — Monday, December 8 at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET — with Prof. Reich joining us to speak before and after the film, and provide some commentary while it plays.

    If you haven’t already seen The Last Class, the illuminating film about Robert Reich’s final semester of teaching (or even if you have), gather with friends for this special one-of-a-kind event!

    Sign up for the watchalong now here, or by clicking this orange button:

    Sign Up For The Watchalong Here

    We continue to prioritize in-person screenings, thrilled that the film is bringing people together. Later next year, we plan to offer the film online via “video on demand” and hopefully a streaming service.

    Here’s what you need to know:

    • The watchalong is Monday, December 8 at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET.

    • When you sign up you will be added to a special watchalong email list.

    • The morning of Monday, December 8, you will receive an email with a YouTube link.

    • At 5:30 pm PT/ 8:30 pm ET this link will go live with Prof. Reich, Heather, and Elliot.

    • Bob, Heather, and Elliot will offer some live commentary during the film (71 mins).

    • A short Q&A will follow.

    • When the event ends, the link for the film will no longer be watchable.

    • Signing up for the watchalong is FREE. But for those that can afford it, we will offer the opportunity to donate so that the film can be shared more widely.

    Additional information: This is a LIVE event, so there will be no ability to pause or rewind the film while watching, sort of like television was in the olden days. If you sign up within an hour of the start time, your confirmation email will redirect you to the live YouTube link. The RSVP page will close 15 minutes after the film starts (5:45 pm PT), but the YouTube link will be live and accessible the whole time.

    Please share this email or the signup link with others. There is no cap on total viewers and we hope to see as many of you as possible.

    If you want us to answer a specific question about the film during the watchalong, you can start by adding your thoughts to the comments section below.

    Sign Up For The Watchalong Here

    Hope to see you on December 8th,
    Elliot and Heather

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  • 3 Questions for Senior Learning Designer Heather Hans

    3 Questions for Senior Learning Designer Heather Hans

    On Aug. 12, senior learning designer Heather Hans posted on LinkedIn,

    After 7 years of service with a great team, I’ve been laid off from Duke, like many of my colleagues. 

    I’m taking some time to consider what I want to do next. This includes any of my areas of expertise, from learning design and libraries to visual art and journalism. I’m also keeping my eye out for roles that combine my experience in new ways.

    If you have 5 minutes, could you please share this post, connect me with someone you think I should talk to, or share any relevant job openings?

    I’m looking for hybrid roles in the Triad and Triangle of NC and remote roles anywhere (willing to travel some, too).

    I saw Heather’s post, read all the supportive comments the post generated and had two questions: 1) Which university or organization will be smart and lucky enough to recruit Heather? 2) Would Heather be willing to share her story in this space for this community? 

    On my second question, Heather graciously agreed to participate in this Q&A.

    Q: Tell us about your professional and educational background. What are the projects, initiatives and services that you have contributed to and led? What are your superpowers that potential employers should know about?

    A: I’m an art major who worked in journalism for five years after college, doing writing and editing. Then I pursued my master’s in library and information studies and worked for several years as an academic librarian focused on teaching and learning. I moved into instructional design for online learning at UNC Chapel Hill and then worked at Duke University for seven years, most recently as a senior learning experience designer. 

    My recent accomplishments include: 

    • Establishing digital education strategies with five professional schools and developing certificate programs in UAS (Drones) Applications and Operations in Environmental Science, Church Administration and Human Resources, and Healthcare Leadership for Climate Science.
    • Leading continuous improvement initiatives to develop new or updated workflows, create standard operating procedures and update team roles and responsibilities.
    • Mentoring and coaching newer designers in project leadership and advanced learning design skills, like creating assessments and drafting course content.
    • Developing team AI guidelines that set expectations for how generative AI is used in course development work.

    My superpowers are empathy, strategy and creativity. I excel at building relationships, collaborating and coaching, whether that be to design an online course for the first time or to grow as a professional. I think analytically and strategically about work processes, projects and goals. I generate a lot of ideas, and I enjoy figuring out how to take an idea or vision and implement it successfully.

    Q: In thinking about your next role, what is the organizational culture and institutional priorities that you are looking for in determining the fit with your strengths and values?  

    A: As I look for roles, I keep going back to the idea of work being human-centered. Does the organization value its people and its impact more than its profits? Does it genuinely want to improve educational access for everyone? How has it shown that it keeps humans centered in discussions of technology and AI? Further, is it continuing to prioritize equity and inclusivity, and does it ask, “Who needs a seat at the table?” when embarking on new projects and initiatives?

    Like people, organizations are works in progress—ultimately, what I care about is follow-through. Do you set human-centered intentions and see them through? I want a workplace where leaders embrace empathy and difficult conversations while encouraging healthy collaboration and boundaries. Finally, I want a workplace where workers have agency to think deeply and creatively.

    Q: From your experience navigating the fallout of the federal attack on higher education, what advice do you have for all of us also dealing with job uncertainty and professional stress?  

    A: I’ve been asking everyone else this question! What I’ve learned so far is that we are a community of educators that is much bigger than any particular institution or organization. How can we help each other and continue to do the important work we care about? 

    I wasn’t expecting the outpouring of support I received, and it reminded me that it’s okay to reach out and ask for help. It also strengthened my resolve to help others when I can.

    Finally, remember that you are much more than your role and your organization–you can figure it out, and you contain multitudes that may end up surprising you.

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