Subscribe RSS Feed Itunes | Google Play | Stitcher | TuneIn Connect @topcastnow (Use #topcastnow) Email Topcast Get More TOPcastEpisode 189: “We Have a Problem” with Many of Our Incoming StudentsEpisode 188: How Do You Do It? Leading Strategy and Practice in Online EducationEpisode 187: The TOPcast “Core Audience” and Strategic Online EducationEpisode 186: Expert Tips for Online Program Marketing and EnrollmentEpisode 185: What Do the Top 10 TOPcast Episodes Tell Us? View All Posted on July 7, 2025July 4, 2025 by cdladminEpisode 189: “We Have a Problem” with Many of Our Incoming Students Hosts Kelvin and Tom examine recent trend data on the academic readiness and unique challenges of current K12 students who will be college students soon. Digital learning professionals can bring our strengths to the table to partner with other colleagues in better supporting these learners. Podcast Recording https://media.blubrry.com/ucf_topcast/ucfcdl-wp.s3.amazonaws.com/TOPcast/Episodes/topcast-11189.mp3Podcast (teaching-online-podcast): Play in new window | Download (Duration: 32:32 — 31.0MB) | EmbedSubscribe: Spotify | TuneIn | RSS Download Transcript: PDF Episode 189 Show Notes: Episode Synopsis via Twitter View complete list of episode highlights via Twitter Coffee Links Panoramic Blend from Excelsior Coffee (San Francisco, CA) Fellow’s Take On Excelsior Panoramic | Brew Recipe Content Links [Blog Post/White Paper from Ruffalo Noel Levitz] “TWO Demographic Cliffs? How and Why to Diversify Revenue Streams” (2024) [Report from Center for Democracy and Technology] “Out of Step: Students, Teachers in Stride with EdTech Threats While Parents Are Left Behind” (2025) [AASCU/EAB FREE Webinar Recording] “Bridging Student Readiness Gaps: A Call to Action for Institutional Preparedness” (June 2025) Research Study: “A Cross-Institutional Study of Instructional Characteristics and Student Outcomes: Are Quality Indicators of Online Courses Able to Predict Student Success?” (Joosten & Cusatis, 2019) Research Review: “Educational Technologies and Their Impact on Student Success for Racial and Ethnic Groups of Interest” (Joosten et al., 2021) Previous TOPcast Episodes Mentioned in This Episode #98: “‘I Don’t Ever Want To Do [Online] Again’!” (with guest Ryan Rogers) # 166: “High Structure Course Design for Online STEM Courses” ( with guest Dr. Justin Shaffer) All the Previous Student-Related TOPcast Episodes Kelvin’s Not-Quite-A-Newsletter, The Lift – insights and inspiration for academic innovation, digital learning, and leading (plus coffee tips!) Just for Fun Pop Culture Links The Monorail Mug from #KelvinsCupCollection of Annotated Photos on Twitter The Monorail Safety Spiel and Music from Disney’s Magic Kingdom on SoundCloud Extra Special Feature Video Version of This Episode!