Sage Talks Webinars
2025
- Making Money Real, Part 1: Foundations of Financial Literacy
- Cults in the Classroom: Tools to Spark Curiosity in Psychology
- Performance and Perception: Addressing Bias in the Workplace
- Generative AI in Education: What Are Your Students Up To?
PAST TALKS
BUSINESS
- Bridging Leadership Skills to Organizational Culture Design
- 5 Ways to Modernize Your Introduction to Business Course
- Sustainability Strategies in Supply Chains
- What Do Business Students Want in Today’s College Classroom?
- Unpacking Issues of Second Generation Gender Bias
SOCIOLOGY
- Deconstructing Barbie: Using Pop Culture to Teach Sociology and Gender Courses
- Transforming Sociology Education: Infusing Career Skills through Active Learning
EDUCATION
POLITICAL SCIENCE
- Demystifying Comparative Politics: Getting Your Students to Love Politics
- What’s Congress Really Like? Student Q&A with Rep. Maxwell Frost, Congress’s Youngest Member
PSYCHOLOGY
COMMUNICATION
- Dodging Deep Fakes: Facts, Fake News, and Helping Your Students Navigate the Media Landscape
- Decoding the Feed: Social Media and Critical Thinking
TEACHING
- Emotional Rx: A College Educator’s Toolkit for Creating a Culture of Wellness
- "Lions, and Tigers, and Bears – OH MY!": There Are High School Students in my College Classes!
- The Ethics of Motivation: Let Understanding Lead the Way
- iGen: Decoding the Learning Code of Generation Z
All Sage Talks
Sage Talks Webinars
Connect with influential authors and faculty for engaging content that delivers.
Discover the transformative power of Sage Talks webinars and webcasts, a series designed to provide instructors with cutting-edge insights and practical strategies to enhance classroom experiences. Hosted by influential experts in education, these webinars offer a dynamic platform for exploring innovative teaching methods and the latest trends in various academic fields.
Upcoming Webinars and Latest Recordings
Everything in Moderation: Navigating Sensitive Topics in Higher Ed Classes
- Speaker: Dr. Rick Gioioso
- Date: May 21, 2025
- Time: 9 am PT / 11 am CT / Noon ET
Educators will explore strategies for teaching controversial subjects in a way that fosters understanding and respect among students. The talk will cover techniques for addressing polarizing issues such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, political divisions, and LGBTQ+ topics without inciting anger or conflict. This session aims to equip educators with the tools to handle sensitive discussions with moderation and care, promoting a more harmonious learning experience.
PR in the Age of AI: Keeping it Human
- Speaker: Valerie Fields
- Date: April 1, 2025
Valerie Fields, a public relations professional with over 30 years of experience as both a practitioner and educator, examines the evolving role of AI in public relations and its implications for the skills future industry leaders will need.
The episode outlines practical approaches for incorporating AI-driven tools into classroom teaching while emphasizing foundational values such as trust, authenticity, and relationship-building. Fields also discusses ways educators can adjust their curricula to address emerging trends, ensuring students are equipped to integrate innovation into their work while maintaining creativity and meaningful communication.
This overview is particularly relevant for professors focused on preparing students for an industry that merges technological advancements with the enduring importance of human connection.
The Power of Collaboration: Integrating On-ground and Online Techniques
- Speakers: Dr. Charlie Gonzalez and Dr. Regina Durante
- Date: Thursday, March 27, 2025
Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the essence of collaboration. We will explore the motivations behind why we collaborate, identify common obstacles, and highlight the numerous benefits of working together. Additionally, we will showcase real-world examples of classroom collaboration and discuss strategies to effectively replicate in-person collaboration in an online environment.