Can You Hear Me Now? | The Outtake | Dear Professor Series

Published 2024-03-17
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In this outtake called "Remember the Time," I talk to Dr. Sabrina Hinton, who earned her Ed.D. in organizational leadership online and who is also a college professor. She was asked to share one of the funniest, scariest, nerve-wracking, disturbing, or fulfilling situations she experienced in an online course.

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About the Guest:
Dr. Sabrina Hinton, an alumnus of Winston-Salem State University and a doctoral graduate from Grand Canyon University, specializes in education organizational leadership. As a proud mother and wife, Dr. Hinton advocates passionately for early learners, families, and teachers. She currently serves as the director of North Point Academy located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where innovative teaching methods and the academic advancement of preschool-aged children are the primary focus. Dr. Hinton also serves the Winston-Salem State University College of Education as a professor and university supervisor for the early childhood education program.

Full Episode Summary:
In the latest installment of the "Dear Professor" series, Dr. Kellie Alston hosts Dr. Sabrina Hinton to unravel the diverse tapestry of experiences pertaining to online education. The episode sheds light on the dual perspectives of being both an online learner and educator, delving into the dynamics that facilitate a gratifying virtual learning environment. The discussion orbits around the necessities for online student support, strategies for educational success, and the pivotal role professors play in shaping student experiences.

Dr. Hinton unpacks her journey through an online Ed.D. program, sharing her assimilated wisdom and insights on the rigors and requirements of successful remote learning. Integral topics such as the importance of passion-driven professors, the power of a robust support network, and the beneficial aspects and drawbacks of online instruction are thoroughly examined. The conversation, enriched with anecdotes from Dr. Hinton's academic trajectory, offers a heartfelt guidepost for educators to fortify their online teaching methodologies.
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All Comments (5)
  • @gailperry6828
    Dr. Hinton, I can tell you can hold your own, did not panic, played it off wee😅
  • @ChristylBenford
    For 5 minutes they couldn't hear her, oh Lordy!! LOL! So glad everything eventually worked out. 👍🏼
  • Lol I'm not so technically savvy myself but at least she didn't loose their interest.