Excelsior Life
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 8 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingExcelsior Life: Distance EDU on Demand is an academic podcast series exploring a variety of education, business, and technology topics. Individual shows include ‘Excelsior LIVE,’ an interview series, and ‘Today in Cybersecurity,’ a daily podcast show airing each October during National Cybersecurity Month.
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Excelsior LIVE: Ethics of Using Games
August 15, 2016 13:19 - 8 minutes - 7.34 MBKaren Schrier is an Assistant Professor of Media Arts at Marist College and Director of the Games and Emerging Media program. She joins the podcast to discuss some of the ethical issues around the use of games in education.
Excelsior LIVE: Tina Goodyear on the need for alternative education quality assurance
July 25, 2016 13:48 - 7 minutes - 6.87 MBTina Goodyear, , joins the podcast to discuss recent efforts exploring the need for a quality assurance entity (QAE) for alternative education providers, such as coding bootcamps. The project, led by the Presidents’ Forum and Distance Education Accreditation Commission (DEAC), is being funded by a $150,000 planning grant from USA Funds. Resources
Excelsior LIVE: Nick Fortugno on storytelling for learning
June 30, 2016 15:40 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBNick Fortugno is recognized around the world as a leading game designer, narrative and story expert as well as an entrepreneur of digital and real-world games. The chief creative officer of Playmatics joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming presentation at Revolutionary Learning 2016: Storytelling for Learning. Resources
Excelsior LIVE: Clark Aldrich on teaching and learning via short simulations
June 23, 2016 20:46 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBClark Aldrich, one of the top educational simulation designers in the world and the founder and Managing Partner of Clark Aldrich Designs, joins the podcast to discuss the game changing nature of short simulations as an educational tool.
Excelsior LIVE: Clark Aldrich on teaching and learning via short simulations
June 23, 2016 20:46Clark Aldrich, one of the top educational simulation designers in the world and the founder and Managing Partner of Clark Aldrich Designs, joins the podcast to discuss the game changing nature of short simulations as an educational tool.
Excelsior LIVE: Tina Goodyear on “The Case for CACE”
June 10, 2016 17:12 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBTina Goodyear, COO of the Presidents’ Forum, joins Excelsior Live to discuss the new Consortium for the Assessment of College Equivalency, which brings together six institutions with expertise in Prior Learning Assessment and allows them to collaborate, pool their resources, and set common standards that could drastically improve how all of higher education facilitates the awarding of academic credit for workplace training. Resources (WCET)
Excelsior LIVE: Avery Rueb on good game design
May 31, 2016 13:21 - 7 minutes - 3.25 MBIn part two of the interview with the co-founders of Affordance Studio, Avery Rueb, discusses his Revoluionary Learning 2016 presentation: Brainstorm Cards: Playing a Card Game to Learn about Good Game Design.
Excelsior LIVE: Pascal Nataf and Avery Rueb on teaching academics to think like game designers
May 31, 2016 13:17 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBPascal Nataf, co-founder of Affordance Studio, a serious game company based in Montreal and a Quebec Entrepreneur of the Year finalist joins Excelsior LIVE to discuss all things educational gaming. In part two of the interview, Avery Rueb, Affordance Studio’s other co-founder, joins the podcast to discuss his upcoming Revolutionary Learning 2016 presentation: Brainstorm Cards: Playing a Card Game to Learn about Good Game Design. Full Interview with Pascal Nataf and Avery Rueb Avery Rueb segme...
Excelsior LIVE: Dorcey Applyrs on public health and economic development
May 02, 2016 13:12 - 6 minutes - 7.29 MBDorcey Applyrs, DrPH, MPH, faculty program director for Excelsior College, discusses the reciprocal relationship between public health and economic development.
Excelsior LIVE: Braddock on Excelsior College Student Success Center
February 26, 2016 18:57 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this audio-only version of this Excelsior LIVE broadcast, Glenn Braddock, PhD, executive director of the new , discusses the new initiative, the differences between academic coaches and academic advisors, and the need for more personalized student support across all of higher education.
Excelsior LIVE: Andrew Hurd on cybersecurity workforce development
February 19, 2016 16:03 - 5 minutes - 39.4 MB Videofaculty program director for cybersecurity at Excelsior College, discusses the NSA Day of Cyber, what drew him to Excelsior and distance education, and why so many employers are struggling to both build an educated and adaptable cyber workforce and create an informed cyber culture.
Today in Cybersecurity: Virtualization Security
October 30, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.36 MBOnce an organization begins employing virtualization, they become less secure unless they utilize fault tolerance to keep things running in the event of the loss of a physical server running multiple virtual machines. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Insider versus Outsider Threats
October 29, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBThreats come from inside through employees or vendors, and from the outside through hackers or infected websites. Both types of threats should be considered and policies and procedures developed for each threat. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Physical Security
October 28, 2015 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.64 MBPhysical security has to do with all aspects of making sure that information systems are protected from anything in their physical environment. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Honeypots
October 27, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.69 MBA honeypot is a computer on a network that is deliberately vulnerable, in order to lure attackers away from other more critical systems. This keeps the attacker busy giving attention to a systems that has no real information on it. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Separation of Duties
October 26, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.87 MBSeparation of duties, together with the principle of least privilege, are two important areas to address in order to reduce or eliminate fraud and protect the organization. One individual should not perform multiple duties, to prevent the possibility of improper actions. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: The Principle of Least Privilege
October 23, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBAn individual should only be given the least amount of privilege necessary to do their job. Granting more access than is necessary can lead to unnecessary security violations. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Access Control
October 22, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBAccess control is applied to packets on a network, connections between computers, and users and their ability to access files and folders on company systems. Controlling access is essential to security in keeping information out of the wrong hands. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: The Cloud
October 21, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBWhat is the cloud? Where is it located? How is our data protected while in the cloud? What happens when there is a problem within the cloud provider? Why is it important to read the cloud license agreement? of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Penetration Testing
October 20, 2015 04:00 - 7 minutes - 6.97 MBPenetration testing is a process in which we try to infiltrate computers or devices on a network from the outside or the inside, typically using a black box test or a white box test. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Baselining
October 19, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.23 MBBaselining is a technique we use to enhance our security and alert us that something is not right and may need further investigation. Any behavior that does not fit the baseline should be considered suspicious until it is examined. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
October 16, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.05 MBDisaster recovery is part of business continuity, and is concerned with getting essential services for the organization up and running as fast as possible after a disaster. Business continuity is concerned with the long-term health and growth of the company. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Passwords
October 15, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBPasswords are the single most common thing we use to authenticate ourselves to a computer system. But it is surprising how little care people use in choosing and managing their passwords. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Zero-day Attacks
October 14, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBA zero-day attack is a malware attack that is so new it is not recognized by signature-based anti-virus software, and is therefore able to infect a system without detection. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Computer Forensics
October 13, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.21 MBComputer forensics is a set of processes used to acquire and analyze digital evidence. This is useful in determining how malware entered a system and also for proving or disproving that information of a certain form exists or does not exist on a system. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Risk Assessment
October 12, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.33 MBA risk assessment is used to identify assets within an organization, determine the threats to those assets, evaluate the probabilities of the asset being compromised, the impact to the organization, and a plan to mitigate or eliminate the risks. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Encryption
October 09, 2015 16:00 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MBEncryption is a process where we take information that is readable and make it unreadable. Symmetric encryption uses one key to encrypt and decrypt. Asymmetric encryption uses two keys: one key to encrypt and a second key to decrypt. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Backups
October 08, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.91 MBof the National Cybersecurity Institute explains the importance of performing backups on a regular basis, testing the backups to make sure they work, and with storing the backups off site so they are not destroyed during a disaster.
Today in Cybersecurity: Social Engineering
October 07, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6 MBof the National Cybersecurity Institute explains social engineering. This technique is essentially clever lying or deception, where one human tricks another human to obtain information or access to a restricted area.
Today in Cybersecurity: Layered Security
October 06, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.14 MBSecurity must be built in layers, with each layer providing a different measure of security, such as hardware, software, and even human behavior. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Authentication
October 05, 2015 04:00Authentication is how a human proves who he or she is to a computer, using one or more of the following: something you know, something you have, or something you are. James Antonakos of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Authentication
October 05, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.85 MBAuthentication is how a human proves who he or she is to a computer, using one or more of the following: something you know, something you have, or something you are. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability
October 02, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.15 MBAll three of these areas – confidentiality, integrity, and availability - must be present in order to provide a secure information environment. This is true for information that is stored as well as transmitted. of the National Cybersecurity Institute explains.
Today in Cybersecurity: People, Process, and Technology
October 01, 2015 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBInformation security depends on people, process, and technology. of the National Cybersecurity Institute discusses why all three areas must be utilized properly in order for a security program to be effective.
Distance EDU on Demand: Ebersole on higher education and the first National Republican debates
August 07, 2015 11:34 - 2 minutes - 1.21 MBIn response to last night’s National Republican debates, Excelsior College President John Ebersole offered the following response. “In last night’s Republican debates, little was said about either K-12 or higher education. While the Common Core curriculum received passing criticism, slightly more attention was given to the role of the Federal government in quality setting as opposed to those of the states. Senator Rubio of Florida, who has been an instructor at Florida International Universit...
Distance EDU on Demand: Ebersole on higher education and the first National Republican debates
August 07, 2015 11:34In response to last night’s National Republican debates, Excelsior College President John Ebersole offered the following response. “In last night’s Republican debates, little was said about either K-12 or higher education. While the Common Core curriculum received passing criticism, slightly more attention was given to the role of the Federal government in quality setting as opposed to those of the states. Senator Rubio of Florida, who has been an instructor at Florida International Universit...
Distance EDU on Demand: Berenson on how online college students can find a mentor
August 03, 2015 16:11 - 4 minutes - 4.09 MBDr. Robin Berenson, associate dean, School of Business and Technology, joins the Distance EDU on Demand podcast to discuss how adults returning to college online can find and connect with a mentor who can help guide them through their academic and professional pursuits. Topics include: · How early in the process adults should begin to think about mentorship · How newly enrolled students can find a mentor within an online classroom or on social media · Advice on approachin...
Distance EDU on Demand: Berenson on how online college students can find a mentor
August 03, 2015 16:11Dr. Robin Berenson, associate dean, School of Business and Technology, joins the Distance EDU on Demand podcast to discuss how adults returning to college online can find and connect with a mentor who can help guide them through their academic and professional pursuits. Topics include: · How early in the process adults should begin to think about mentorship · How newly enrolled students can find a mentor within an online classroom or on social media · Advice on approachin...
Distance EDU on Demand: Tom Dalton on FAFSA simplification
July 30, 2015 14:04Beyond the iron triangle of cost, quality, and access, the narratives around the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act are focusing squarely on transparency and simplification, in particular around the Federal financial aid process. Tom Dalton, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management at Excelsior College, discusses the benefits of simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and particular proposals, including the NASFAA FAFSA Working Group’s three-level m...
Distance EDU on Demand: Tom Dalton on FAFSA simplification
July 30, 2015 14:04 - 5 minutes - 4.6 MBBeyond the iron triangle of cost, quality, and access, the narratives around the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act are focusing squarely on transparency and simplification, in particular around the Federal financial aid process. at Excelsior College, discusses the benefits of simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and particular proposals, including the NASFAA FAFSA Working Group’s three-level means-tested application.
Distance EDU On Demand: "Commencement Stories" with Laurie Cox
June 18, 2015 19:57 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBLaurie Cox , course chair at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Troy, New York, earned her first nursing degree in 1984 - from a traditional school. More than 30 years later, she’s graduating from Excelsior College with a She joins the podcast to discuss what brought her back to school, initial challenges adjusting to the online classroom environment, and how her education turned her into a better leader and educator.
Distance EDU On Demand: "Commencement Stories" with Laurie Cox
June 18, 2015 19:57Laurie Cox , course chair at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Troy, New York, earned her first nursing degree in 1984 - from a traditional school. More than 30 years later, she’s graduating from Excelsior College with a Master of Science in nursing. She joins the podcast to discuss what brought her back to school, initial challenges adjusting to the online classroom environment, and how her education turned her into a better leader and educator.
Distance EDU on Demand: "Commencement Stories" with Jason Duke
June 15, 2015 19:01 - 7 minutes - 3.63 MBJason Duke, recipient of the Jean M. Smith Award, presented to a student who demonstrates outstanding academic and professional achievement in the world of business, joins the podcast to discuss his educational journey. Duke, a supervising auto damage appraiser, earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Excelsior with a 3.9 GPA, graduating summa cum laude. Planning to continue his educational pursuits, Duke has enrolled in Excelsior’s MBA program.
Distance EDU on Demand: Dr. David Seelow on "Revolutionary Learning"
February 26, 2015 16:23 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBjoins the podcast to discuss the development of the Center for Game and Simulation-Based Learning, why he wants to spark a revolution in learning, and why One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a great example of the power of games in education. The interview ends with a discussion of the Center’s upcoming conference,scheduled for May 20 in Washington, DC. 0:31 The idea. 3:31 First year reflections. 7:14 “What kind of revolution do you seek?” 8:55 What “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” can tea...
Distance EDU On Demand: Revolutionary Learning 2015
February 26, 2015 16:09 - 7 minutes - 6.89 MB, founder of the Center for Game and Simulation-Based Learning, discusses the upcoming Revolutionary Learning 2015: Using Games and Simulations to Solve Critical Issues in Public Health. The event will be held on May 20 in Washington, DC.
Initiative for Women in Cybersecurity: Interview with Anne Kohnke, PhD
February 18, 2015 20:05 - 32 minutes - 36.7 MBThe goal of the National Cybersecurity Initiative for Women in Cybersecurity is to offer support and solutions to women in cybersecurity by offering skills training and identifying best practices for utilization by women in the cyber security field to help understand and influence perceptions. Women in Cybersecurity Leadership will cover best practices utilized by women in the cybersecurity field in various areas of critical infrastructure. Each podcast will feature a noted woman leader in t...
Distance EDU On Demand: Excelsior College Student Success Center
February 04, 2015 18:12 - 8 minutes - 7.32 MBGlen Braddock, director of student success at Excelsior, presents to the college community on the development of the Excelsior College Student Success Center. Braddock discusses the central role of academic advising, enhanced student services, data informed outreach to vulnerable student populations, and other efforts to increase persistence, retention, and graduation rates.
Distance EDU On Demand: How to fund higher education innovation
November 25, 2014 19:55 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBThe Office of Grant Writing and Management at Excelsior College discusses how to write a winning award proposal and what it takes to secure funding for the institution’s most innovative projects and initiatives. Guests include Patti Croop, Director of Grants and Research, Bethany de Barros, Grants Manager, and Jane Weyers, Grants Writer. 0:24 HESC Grant and the key elements of a successful proposal. 3:04 Data and building upon existing research. 4:27 Managing multiple stakeholders. 5:36...
Distance EDU On Demand: How to fund higher education innovation
November 25, 2014 19:55The Office of Grant Writing and Management at Excelsior College discusses how to write a winning award proposal and what it takes to secure funding for the institution’s most innovative projects and initiatives. Guests include Patti Croop, Director of Grants and Research, Bethany de Barros, Grants Manager, and Jane Weyers, Grants Writer. 0:24 HESC Grant and the key elements of a successful proposal. 3:04 Data and building upon existing research. 4:27 Managing multiple stakeholders. 5:36...
Distance EDU on Demand: Nursing entrepreneur Robert Freeman
November 12, 2014 15:37 - 1 minute - 1.29 MBClinical nurse specialist and tech entrepreneur Robert Freeman, ’14, discusses how Excelsior’s Master of Science in nursing program prepared him for a career in health care and innovation.