About What's Your Problem?: An Incomparable Podcast about Current Issues in Distance Learning and Education
Get ready for an education revolution with "What's Your Problem?: An Incomparable Podcast about Current Issues in Distance Learning and Education," where we dive deep into the dynamic world of distance learning and education. Join your hosts, Adam Jason and Kaylynn, for the first two seasons as they tackle the burning questions and challenges of modern education head-on.
Starting in season 3, we welcome Bernadette in Adam's place, bringing fresh perspectives and insights to our ongoing exploration. From the battleground of academic integrity to the quest for the best practices in teaching, we cover it all.
We're your guides through the maze of cheating in distance learning, the magic of storytelling in education, the fight for accessibility, and the power of gamified learning. Each episode is a treasure trove of ideas, solutions, and thought-provoking discussions.
Whether you're an educator, student, or simply passionate about the future of learning, "What's Your Problem?" is your go-to source for insights and inspiration. Join us on this epic journey to revolutionize education, one problem at a time. Subscribe now and be a part of the change!
Welcome to Season 3 of What's Your Problem? In Episode 2, Jason, Bernadette, Kaylynn, and Blair dig into a timely question for higher education: is banning AI in the classroom already a losing battle? The team shifts the conversation from policing AI to building AI-resilient (if that's the right word) learning experiences that help students think critically, adapt, and use new tools responsibly.
Along the way, they swap studio banter, unpack a wild story about an instructor trying to catch AI use with a hidden text trap, and debate the ethics of sneaky teaching tactics. From there, they break down three practical design strategies (verification, localization, and integration) before wrapping with a scenario-based game, some Toy Story-inspired metaphors, and a few unexpected detours through film and parenting philosophy.
References
"In-Person Classes Aren't Safe From AI Cheating Boom." Inside Higher Ed, 4 Mar. 2026, https://www.insidehighered.com/news/students/academics/2026/03/05/person-classes-arent-safe-ai-cheating-boom.insidehighered
"'I Set a Trap to Catch My Students Cheating With AI. The Result Was Deflating.'" HuffPost, 20 Nov. 2025, https://www.huffpost.com/entry/history-professor-ai-cheating-students_n_69178150e4b0781acfd62540.huffpost
"Faculty Moving Away From Outright Bans on AI, Study Finds." Inside Higher Ed, 12 Feb. 2026, https://www.insidehighered.com/news/faculty-issues/learning-assessment/2026/02/13/faculty-moving-away-outright-bans-ai-study-finds.
4 Sept 2026
WYP - S3:E1 - The Loneliness Epidemic
Welcome to Season 3 of What's Your Problem? We are thrilled to kick off the new season by welcoming our brand-new co-host, Instructional Designer Blair Stamper, to the mic! This week, Jason, Kaylynn, Bernadette, and Blair tackle a sobering reality in higher education: the Loneliness Epidemic. With 57% of college students reporting feelings of loneliness, and distance learning sometimes exacerbating the issue, how can Instructional Designers create authentic, human connections in a digital world?
The team shares their own personal stories of isolation, debates whether AI chatbot companions are a cure or a dangerous crutch, and brainstorms actionable ID solutions from rethinking the dreaded high-stakes discussion board to building cohort-based communities. Tune in to find out how we can design the loneliness out of distance learning!
References
"Is Student Loneliness the New Normal?" Inside Higher Ed, 11 Feb. 2026, https://www.insidehighered.com/news/student-success/health-wellness/2026/02/11/student-loneliness-new-normal.style.mla (https://style.mla.org/works-cited/citations-by-format/)
"Can AI companionship cure loneliness – or deepen it?" Horizons from PBS News, Rocky Mountain PBS, Season 2026, Episode 7, https://www.rmpbs.org/shows/horizons/episodes/can-ai-companionship-cure-loneliness-or-deepen-it-ay69fh.owl.purdue
"Filipinos spend more time than global average on social media." Campaign Asia, 5 Feb. 2025, https://www.campaignasia.com/article/filipinos-spend-more-time-than-global-average-on-social-media/jzis9koymcsceocdmk4kap67p1
2 Nov 2025
WYP - S2:E3 - Why AI is (Not) a Problem
Is AI the end of learning or its ultimate salvation? On the season finale of "What's Your Problem?", we cut through the hype to explore why Artificial Intelligence is (and isn't) a problem in education. Hear real-world AI absurdity (like when your AI ends up emailing their AI), then dive deep with academic success coach Travis Michalak for a ground-level view of how students are actually using these tools – the good, the bad, and the unexpected.
We unpack the tension between AI's promise of personalized learning and efficiency versus the real risks to academic integrity and critical thinking . Get the coach's perspective on guiding students away from over-reliance and fostering productive, ethical AI use. Plus, we tackle the strange case of the world's first AI actress in our Weird News segment and challenge our panel (and you!) with the game "Tool or Crutch?" – can you tell if student AI use is helping or hindering learning? Tune in for a nuanced discussion on navigating the future of human intelligence in the age of AI.
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