Moving the Needle https://needle.podbean.com When it comes to education these days, there’s a lot to think about: flipped classrooms, instructional technology, accreditation, authentic assessment, copyright, asynchronous learning, multimedia tools, hybrid learning. Moving the Needle delivers frank conversations with instructors, learners, leaders, and creators about all things teaching and learning. Listen to their stories, learn from hard-won experience, and let these ideas help you move the needle in your own teaching. Moving the Needle is produced by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic needle needle No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_Conceptblacks-01bt2z7.png Moving the Needle https://needle.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 58 - From Time Served to Competence Earned: Rethinking Medical Education Episode 58 - From Time Served to Competence Earned: Rethinking Medical Education https://needle.podbean.com/e/competency-based-medical-education/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/competency-based-medical-education/#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/cfcfa2db-804c-3284-8bbb-0b379b8fe39b Scott Riley and Dave Bunnell  discuss the current global shift in health professions education known as Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) that emphasizes demonstrated competence rather than time spent in training. Dr. Bunnell explains the reasons for the change and how it is being implemented.

]]> Scott Riley and Dave Bunnell  discuss the current global shift in health professions education known as Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) that emphasizes demonstrated competence rather than time spent in training. Dr. Bunnell explains the reasons for the change and how it is being implemented.

]]> needle false No 1742 69 full AI, Unscripted - How We Say It Matters: AI for Thoughtful Faculty Communication AI, Unscripted - How We Say It Matters: AI for Thoughtful Faculty Communication https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-how-we-say-it-matters-ai-for-thoughtful-faculty-communication/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-how-we-say-it-matters-ai-for-thoughtful-faculty-communication/#comments Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/8722be4d-8b1c-3778-b024-6e5e54be3986 Cohosts Mary Crowley-Farrell and Ron Hansen speak with David Leasure, Director of Faculty and Professor, First Year Experience Department, University of Maryland Global Campus. David shares how his team is using AI to help faculty communicate more effectively while saving time for what matters most.

]]> Cohosts Mary Crowley-Farrell and Ron Hansen speak with David Leasure, Director of Faculty and Professor, First Year Experience Department, University of Maryland Global Campus. David shares how his team is using AI to help faculty communicate more effectively while saving time for what matters most.

]]> needle false No 1992 68 full AI, Unscripted - Beyond the Podium: AI-Powered Speech Coaching at the Community College AI, Unscripted - Beyond the Podium: AI-Powered Speech Coaching at the Community College https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-beyond-the-podium-ai-powered-speech-coaching-at-the-community-college/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-beyond-the-podium-ai-powered-speech-coaching-at-the-community-college/#comments Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/8cdb04f3-0432-3dfe-b717-20ab33615818 Cohosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell welcome Zach Runge, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Harford Community College and an adjunct professor at Towson University. Zach explains how he built custom AI tools to integrate into writing assignments for students in his speech class that support student voice, confidence, and ethical engagement without replacing authentic learning.

 

]]> Cohosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell welcome Zach Runge, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies at Harford Community College and an adjunct professor at Towson University. Zach explains how he built custom AI tools to integrate into writing assignments for students in his speech class that support student voice, confidence, and ethical engagement without replacing authentic learning.

 

]]> needle false No 1873 67 full Episode 57 - Bringing Play and Experimentation into Professional Education Episode 57 - Bringing Play and Experimentation into Professional Education https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-57-learning-through-play/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-57-learning-through-play/#comments Wed, 11 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/c1689383-2987-3e3e-bb28-f1b45b88cbd4 Cohost Erin Hagar welcomes Dr. Krista Tookhan, Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine. Dr. Tookhan explains how she brings fun and creativity into her classroom inventing games that inspire her students and lead to better performance overalll.

]]> Cohost Erin Hagar welcomes Dr. Krista Tookhan, Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine. Dr. Tookhan explains how she brings fun and creativity into her classroom inventing games that inspire her students and lead to better performance overalll.

]]> needle false No 1510 66 full AI, Unscripted - From Policy to Participation: Co-Creating AI Guidelines with Students AI, Unscripted - From Policy to Participation: Co-Creating AI Guidelines with Students https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-from-policy-to-participation-co-creating-ai-guidelines-with-students/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-from-policy-to-participation-co-creating-ai-guidelines-with-students/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/11df73f6-fa75-3e95-9ea1-ab3d0d3b913e What if the solution to AI policy challenges isn't stricter rules but bringing students into the conversation? AI, Unscripted returns for another season on MTN with Yasmine Kotturi, Assistant Professor, UMBC. Dr. Kotturi shares her groundbreaking approach to AI governance in higher education with co-hosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell.

Instead of top-down policies that students resist, Dr. Koturri’s research demonstrates how participatory policy design transforms the conversation, turning enforcement into engagement and compliance into critical thinking.

Yasmine Kotturi: https://ykotturi.github.io/

]]> What if the solution to AI policy challenges isn't stricter rules but bringing students into the conversation? AI, Unscripted returns for another season on MTN with Yasmine Kotturi, Assistant Professor, UMBC. Dr. Kotturi shares her groundbreaking approach to AI governance in higher education with co-hosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell.

Instead of top-down policies that students resist, Dr. Koturri’s research demonstrates how participatory policy design transforms the conversation, turning enforcement into engagement and compliance into critical thinking.

Yasmine Kotturi: https://ykotturi.github.io/

]]> needle false No 1260 65 full Episode 56 - When Learning Sings: Music, Memory, and the Social Life of Education Episode 56 - When Learning Sings: Music, Memory, and the Social Life of Education https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-56-when-learning-sings-music-memory-and-the-social-life-of-education/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-56-when-learning-sings-music-memory-and-the-social-life-of-education/#comments Wed, 11 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/1e6555ba-773e-3382-a564-50322af7cf79 Cohost Dave Bunnell welcomes Dr. Rayne Loder, PhD, PA-C, Tufts University School of Medicine. Rayne discusses her innovative approach of using music to teach foundational concepts in medical education.

]]> Cohost Dave Bunnell welcomes Dr. Rayne Loder, PhD, PA-C, Tufts University School of Medicine. Rayne discusses her innovative approach of using music to teach foundational concepts in medical education.

]]> needle false No 1995 64 full Episode 55 - Revisiting Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: A Faculty Development Perspective Episode 55 - Revisiting Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: A Faculty Development Perspective https://needle.podbean.com/e/ep-56-revisiting-trauma-informed-pedagogy-a-faculty-development-perspective/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/ep-56-revisiting-trauma-informed-pedagogy-a-faculty-development-perspective/#comments Wed, 14 Jan 2026 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/9e41548d-fe66-32c8-ad00-2da8afd516fc Erin Hagar welcomes back Dr. Mary Jo Bondy and Dr. Karen Gordes. Following up on their introduction of Trauma Informed Pedagogy introduced in episode 27, they discuss a faculty development initiative they designed to share their knowledge of trauma informed pedagogy across the UMB campus, its impact, and their hopes going forward.

]]> Erin Hagar welcomes back Dr. Mary Jo Bondy and Dr. Karen Gordes. Following up on their introduction of Trauma Informed Pedagogy introduced in episode 27, they discuss a faculty development initiative they designed to share their knowledge of trauma informed pedagogy across the UMB campus, its impact, and their hopes going forward.

]]> needle false No 1994 63 full AI, Unscripted - Ask Us Anything: Series Wrap-Up AI, Unscripted - Ask Us Anything: Series Wrap-Up https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-55-ask-us-anything-ai-unscripted-series-wrap-up/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-55-ask-us-anything-ai-unscripted-series-wrap-up/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/9ab70a14-aa5a-3ea0-aae5-a46a9dae0718 Scott Riley joins the hosts of AI Unscripted to answer questions from the audience about AI in the classroom and to reflect on what the team learned while working on the series as well as what they'd like to explore in future episodes.

]]> Scott Riley joins the hosts of AI Unscripted to answer questions from the audience about AI in the classroom and to reflect on what the team learned while working on the series as well as what they'd like to explore in future episodes.

]]> needle false No 1951 62 full Special Edition, AI, Unscripted - AI as a Critical Friend: Supporting Reflection in Graduate Learning Special Edition, AI, Unscripted - AI as a Critical Friend: Supporting Reflection in Graduate Learning https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-ai-as-a-critical-friend-supporting-reflection-in-graduate-learning/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-ai-as-a-critical-friend-supporting-reflection-in-graduate-learning/#comments Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/fd3a77ed-75bf-3e0e-a732-05fd1d98fd36 Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell talk with Liyan Song, PhD, Towson University, about how she leverages Blackboard Ultra’s AI companion to prompt deep reflection in her instructional design students.

]]> Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell talk with Liyan Song, PhD, Towson University, about how she leverages Blackboard Ultra’s AI companion to prompt deep reflection in her instructional design students.

]]> needle false No 2482 60 full Episode 54 - Mentoring Networks and Belonging: Supporting International Postdocs in Biomedical Research Episode 54 - Mentoring Networks and Belonging: Supporting International Postdocs in Biomedical Research https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-53-mentoring-networks-and-belonging-supporting-international-postdocs-in-biomedical-research/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-53-mentoring-networks-and-belonging-supporting-international-postdocs-in-biomedical-research/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/e9525e0b-dc02-3e77-9ced-352a77382046 Erin introduces a new cohost, Dave Bunnell who chats with his first guest, Jenn Aumiller about what she learned about mentorship, equity, and belonging in academic science through her research on mentoring experiences of Indian biomedical postdocs in the U.S.

]]> Erin introduces a new cohost, Dave Bunnell who chats with his first guest, Jenn Aumiller about what she learned about mentorship, equity, and belonging in academic science through her research on mentoring experiences of Indian biomedical postdocs in the U.S.

]]> needle false No 1438 61 full Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Clinical Judgment Meets AI: Teaching for Nursing Practice Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Clinical Judgment Meets AI: Teaching for Nursing Practice https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-clinical-judgment-meets-ai-teaching-for-nursing-practice-with-denyce-watties-daniels/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-clinical-judgment-meets-ai-teaching-for-nursing-practice-with-denyce-watties-daniels/#comments Mon, 17 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/ecdc2fa6-e2ff-3d82-8981-c062797bcc28 Co-hosts Mike Mills and Mary Crowley-Farrell speak with Denyce Watts-Daniels, Associate Professor in Nursing at Coppin State about her use of Generative AI to create case studies relevant to her nursing students.

]]> Co-hosts Mike Mills and Mary Crowley-Farrell speak with Denyce Watts-Daniels, Associate Professor in Nursing at Coppin State about her use of Generative AI to create case studies relevant to her nursing students.

]]> needle false No 1793 59 full Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Writing with Machines: AI in the English Classroom Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Writing with Machines: AI in the English Classroom https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-writing-with-machines-ai-in-the-english-classroom/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-writing-with-machines-ai-in-the-english-classroom/#comments Mon, 03 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/2daf421e-ff72-3c89-96ba-a3809be69659 Cohosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell interview Eleanor Welsh, Professor of English Chesapeake College. Eleanor recounts her journey from AI skeptic to advocate, showing how she now uses AI to enhance research writing and film studies. Her approach to source verification and critical evaluation offers accessible entry points for humanities faculty. 

]]> Cohosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell interview Eleanor Welsh, Professor of English Chesapeake College. Eleanor recounts her journey from AI skeptic to advocate, showing how she now uses AI to enhance research writing and film studies. Her approach to source verification and critical evaluation offers accessible entry points for humanities faculty. 

]]> needle false No 1749 57 full Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Truth, Data, and AI: Journalism's Role in Uncertain Times Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Truth, Data, and AI: Journalism's Role in Uncertain Times https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-truth-data-and-ai-journalisms-role-in-uncertain-times/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-truth-data-and-ai-journalisms-role-in-uncertain-times/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/dfa2c910-643a-3220-b910-31a5ce5e9c31 Cohosts Mike Mills and Mary Crowley-Farrell talk with Derek Willis from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland about how he teaches students to use AI to evaluate data and question truth claims in the journalistic process. He offers a crucial civic and interdisciplinary perspective, grounded in journalistic ethics and process thinking.

]]> Cohosts Mike Mills and Mary Crowley-Farrell talk with Derek Willis from the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland about how he teaches students to use AI to evaluate data and question truth claims in the journalistic process. He offers a crucial civic and interdisciplinary perspective, grounded in journalistic ethics and process thinking.

]]> needle false No 1805 56 full Episode 53 - Paying it Forward: The Power of Mentoring Episode 53 - Paying it Forward: The Power of Mentoring https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-53-mentoring-and-paying-it-forward/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-53-mentoring-and-paying-it-forward/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/17973e8c-fc31-3197-90ca-b0488e719048 Host Erin Hagar speaks with Dr. Hee Hwan Park, DDS, Clinical Assistant Professor and Ryan Kasraii, a 4th year Dental student at UMB School of Dentistry. Dr. Park and Ryan talk about their mentoring relationship and how it fostered connection and became a powerful motivator for learning.

]]> Host Erin Hagar speaks with Dr. Hee Hwan Park, DDS, Clinical Assistant Professor and Ryan Kasraii, a 4th year Dental student at UMB School of Dentistry. Dr. Park and Ryan talk about their mentoring relationship and how it fostered connection and became a powerful motivator for learning.

]]> needle false No 2369 58 full Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Therapy Bots & Ethical Practice: AI in Mental Health Education Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Therapy Bots & Ethical Practice: AI in Mental Health Education https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-therapy-bots-ethical-practice-ai-in-mental-health-education/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-therapy-bots-ethical-practice-ai-in-mental-health-education/#comments Mon, 06 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/dfd12e57-8341-3818-8aff-700b59abfe74 Amanda Draheim, PhD, Goucher College explains how she is using custom bots and AI tools for case conceptualization and student reflection. Her approach blends creativity, ethics, and wellness, making AI feel humane and pedagogically sound.

]]> Amanda Draheim, PhD, Goucher College explains how she is using custom bots and AI tools for case conceptualization and student reflection. Her approach blends creativity, ethics, and wellness, making AI feel humane and pedagogically sound.

]]> needle false No 1840 55 full Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Ask the AI: Business Assignments That Boost Engagement Special Edition AI, Unscripted - Ask the AI: Business Assignments That Boost Engagement https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-ask-the-ai-business-assignments-that-boost-engagement/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/special-edition-ai-unscripted-ask-the-ai-business-assignments-that-boost-engagement/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/67e91315-558e-3791-8a84-bf9aad2e58c2 Cohosts Mary Crowley-Farrell and Mike Mills speak with Bill Carter, Associate Professor, University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business, about how he is incorporating AI into his assignments to boost engagement and critical thinking skills.

]]> Cohosts Mary Crowley-Farrell and Mike Mills speak with Bill Carter, Associate Professor, University of Baltimore Merrick School of Business, about how he is incorporating AI into his assignments to boost engagement and critical thinking skills.

]]> needle false No 1550 54 full Special Edition AI, Unscripted - AI & Information Literacy: Teaching Students to Think Critically Special Edition AI, Unscripted - AI & Information Literacy: Teaching Students to Think Critically https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-ai-information-literacy-teaching-students-to-think-critically/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/ai-unscripted-ai-information-literacy-teaching-students-to-think-critically/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/430d2e34-985f-3c40-a606-6736dc7c0bcd In this week's episode, co-hosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell kick off the AI, Unscripted mini-series on MTN with a conversation with Ben Shaw from University of Maryland, College Park. Ben shares how he developed an accessible AI literacy module that faculty across disciplines can implement. His approach focuses on helping students evaluate AI-generated content critically—a foundational skill for any AI-enhanced course. Go to: UMCP AI and Information Literacy Module to access the instructional module Ben refers to in this episode.

 

]]> In this week's episode, co-hosts Jennifer Potter and Mary Crowley-Farrell kick off the AI, Unscripted mini-series on MTN with a conversation with Ben Shaw from University of Maryland, College Park. Ben shares how he developed an accessible AI literacy module that faculty across disciplines can implement. His approach focuses on helping students evaluate AI-generated content critically—a foundational skill for any AI-enhanced course. Go to: UMCP AI and Information Literacy Module to access the instructional module Ben refers to in this episode.

 

]]> needle false No 1637 53 full Episode 52 - Introducing the "AI, Unscripted" team Episode 52 - Introducing the "AI, Unscripted" team https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-52-introducing-ai-unscripted/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-52-introducing-ai-unscripted/#comments Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/c790d762-9f2d-31c7-bc3a-0d7d2f23cdeb In this episode, Scott Riley is joined by the team that is behind a new special edition limited series of Moving the Needle, called AI Unscripted. This mini-series features Maryland faculty from across the state sharing their experiences of how they are utilizing AI in the classroom. The team talks about their motive for creating the series, guests that will be featured, ideas that will be explored, and what they are hoping listeners take away.

]]> In this episode, Scott Riley is joined by the team that is behind a new special edition limited series of Moving the Needle, called AI Unscripted. This mini-series features Maryland faculty from across the state sharing their experiences of how they are utilizing AI in the classroom. The team talks about their motive for creating the series, guests that will be featured, ideas that will be explored, and what they are hoping listeners take away.

]]> needle false No 1300 52 full Episode 51 - Behind the Screens - Building Community in Online Classrooms Episode 51 - Behind the Screens - Building Community in Online Classrooms https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-51-behind-the-screens-thoughts-on-teaching-online/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-51-behind-the-screens-thoughts-on-teaching-online/#comments Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/d97d5333-b88f-3b9d-8dff-daa590ca875f Host Scott Riley and Dr. Eric Belt discuss building community in a virtual environment, establishing instructor presence and building a framework to maintain rigor.

]]> Host Scott Riley and Dr. Eric Belt discuss building community in a virtual environment, establishing instructor presence and building a framework to maintain rigor.

]]> needle false No 2270 51 full Looking Back and Checking In: Our 50th Episode Looking Back and Checking In: Our 50th Episode https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-50-anniversary-special/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-50-anniversary-special/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/5bae2a4c-fbcb-3dbb-aeff-1f91bc9bd9fb Hosts Erin Hagar and Scott Riley discuss their favorite episodes from the series and then share some reflections from faculty participants in UMB's Edge program, which stands for Educator Development for Growth and Effectiveness. The hosts discuss the takeaways of the 17 faculty members after their year long faculty fellowship spent digging deep into their practice.

]]> Hosts Erin Hagar and Scott Riley discuss their favorite episodes from the series and then share some reflections from faculty participants in UMB's Edge program, which stands for Educator Development for Growth and Effectiveness. The hosts discuss the takeaways of the 17 faculty members after their year long faculty fellowship spent digging deep into their practice.

]]> needle false No 1392 50 full Episode 49 - Award Winning Educators: Teaching Teachers to Teach Episode 49 - Award Winning Educators: Teaching Teachers to Teach https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-49/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-49/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/bf354d3f-4e34-329f-bc2a-94ef02edaf1e Host Scott Riley interviews Dr. Sahar Alameh, winner of the University of Kentucky's Great Teacher award for her work in supporting K–12 teachers and students in constructing and evaluating scientific explanations and helping them develop informed understandings of science and its nature. 

]]> Host Scott Riley interviews Dr. Sahar Alameh, winner of the University of Kentucky's Great Teacher award for her work in supporting K–12 teachers and students in constructing and evaluating scientific explanations and helping them develop informed understandings of science and its nature. 

]]> needle false No 1494 49 full Episode 48 - From Textbooks to Tech: Innovations in PA Education with VR Episode 48 - From Textbooks to Tech: Innovations in PA Education with VR https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-48-using-virtual-reality-to-train-physician-assistants/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-48-using-virtual-reality-to-train-physician-assistants/#comments Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/9d9b25ea-3175-3759-a18f-30a4dbc047f5 Host Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Cheri Hendrix, Assistant Dean for Physician Assistant Education at UMB about how she is using Virtual Reality to train the next generation of Physician Assistants.

]]> Host Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Cheri Hendrix, Assistant Dean for Physician Assistant Education at UMB about how she is using Virtual Reality to train the next generation of Physician Assistants.

]]> needle false No 1477 48 full Episode 47 - Building Bridges in SoTL: The Ed Crafters Community Connection Episode 47 - Building Bridges in SoTL: The Ed Crafters Community Connection https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-47-ec3/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-47-ec3/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/e7571e53-7cce-382d-afbf-1185e39ae630 Host Scott Riley chats with Sol Roberts-Lieb and Eric Belt about the new Ed Crafters Community Connection (EC3)—a virtual learning community created by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) to encourage faculty to learn, collaborate, and grow in the SoTL space.

]]> Host Scott Riley chats with Sol Roberts-Lieb and Eric Belt about the new Ed Crafters Community Connection (EC3)—a virtual learning community created by the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL) to encourage faculty to learn, collaborate, and grow in the SoTL space.

]]> needle false No 1786 47 full Episode 46 - Award Winning Mentorship: Dissolving Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Alison Duffy Episode 46 - Award Winning Mentorship: Dissolving Imposter Syndrome with Dr. Alison Duffy https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-46-a-conversation-with-umbs-mentor-of-the-year/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-46-a-conversation-with-umbs-mentor-of-the-year/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/dc733932-612d-3c17-a396-4d4abda05535 Host Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Allison Duffy, PharmD, BCOP, about her "Mentor of the Year" award -  her thoughts on what defines mentoring, what it means to be a good mentor, and her suggestions for how to become a better mentor.

]]> Host Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Allison Duffy, PharmD, BCOP, about her "Mentor of the Year" award -  her thoughts on what defines mentoring, what it means to be a good mentor, and her suggestions for how to become a better mentor.

]]> needle false No 1287 46 full Episode 45 - From Theory to Practice: Cognitive Insights into Multimedia Learning Episode 45 - From Theory to Practice: Cognitive Insights into Multimedia Learning https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-45-exploring-richard-mayers-cognitive-theory-of-multimedia-learning/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-45-exploring-richard-mayers-cognitive-theory-of-multimedia-learning/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2025 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/da1faba9-f283-3c3d-b2fa-892e4f748e11 Host Scott Riley chats with Eric Belt, EdD, Sr. Academic Innovation Specialist and researcher at the FCTL. They take a deep dive into Richard Mayer's Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning and talk about what they've learned and how they plan to change their teaching as a result of their new learning.

]]> Host Scott Riley chats with Eric Belt, EdD, Sr. Academic Innovation Specialist and researcher at the FCTL. They take a deep dive into Richard Mayer's Cognitive Theory of Multimedia Learning and talk about what they've learned and how they plan to change their teaching as a result of their new learning.

]]> needle false No 1905 45 full Episode 44 - Rethinking Classroom Boundaries: UMB's New HyFlex Teaching Space Episode 44 - Rethinking Classroom Boundaries: UMB's New HyFlex Teaching Space https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-44-introducing-the-hyflex-classroom/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-44-introducing-the-hyflex-classroom/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2024 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/151c50a5-7f2b-3c77-9172-24cf8db14c23 Host, Erin Hagar, speaks with Kevin Engler and Tony Delane, members of the FCTL team about the new hyflex classroom recently completed at UMB. They explore the possibilities in teaching that the classroom, which is designed to virtually eliminate the difference in experience for remote and in-person students, presents.

]]> Host, Erin Hagar, speaks with Kevin Engler and Tony Delane, members of the FCTL team about the new hyflex classroom recently completed at UMB. They explore the possibilities in teaching that the classroom, which is designed to virtually eliminate the difference in experience for remote and in-person students, presents.

]]> needle false No 1123 44 full Episode 43 - A Conversation with Dr. Adam Puche, UMB’s 2024 Educator of the Year Episode 43 - A Conversation with Dr. Adam Puche, UMB’s 2024 Educator of the Year https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-43-a-conversation-with-dr-adam-puche-umb-s-2024-educator-of-the-year/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-43-a-conversation-with-dr-adam-puche-umb-s-2024-educator-of-the-year/#comments Wed, 13 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/15912915-7f3b-3e8e-93eb-8905ed251d3e In this episode, host Erin Hagar speaks with Dr. Adam Puche, UMB's 2024 Educator of the Year. Their conversation explores the values that guide his teaching, strategies he uses in the classroom and innovations that he has helped to implement in the Anatomy curriculum at the School of Medicine.

]]> In this episode, host Erin Hagar speaks with Dr. Adam Puche, UMB's 2024 Educator of the Year. Their conversation explores the values that guide his teaching, strategies he uses in the classroom and innovations that he has helped to implement in the Anatomy curriculum at the School of Medicine.

]]> needle false No 1620 43 full Episode 42 - Empowering Educators through Collaborative Course Design Episode 42 - Empowering Educators through Collaborative Course Design https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-42-empowering-educators-through-collaborative-course-design/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-42-empowering-educators-through-collaborative-course-design/#comments Wed, 09 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/40e1f345-32aa-3b57-8cd3-d9f6752941a5 Scott Riley chats with his co-host, Erin Hagar, about the Summer Course Design Institute at UMB that she established and ran. Erin discusses the Institute's approach to helping faculty develop or significantly revise a course in a small cross-discipline cohort with one-on-one support.

]]> Scott Riley chats with his co-host, Erin Hagar, about the Summer Course Design Institute at UMB that she established and ran. Erin discusses the Institute's approach to helping faculty develop or significantly revise a course in a small cross-discipline cohort with one-on-one support.

]]> needle false No 1650 42 full Episode 41 - Award Winning Pedagogy: Neuro-Simulation with Dr. Nicholas Morris Episode 41 - Award Winning Pedagogy: Neuro-Simulation with Dr. Nicholas Morris https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-39-award-winning-pedagogy-neuro-simulation-with-dr-nicholas-morris/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-39-award-winning-pedagogy-neuro-simulation-with-dr-nicholas-morris/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/b3cbeedc-7752-3347-a0ab-12a857a1846c Host Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Nicholas Morris, Associate Fellowship Director of the Neurocritical Care Fellowship at the University of Maryland School of Medicine about his work in using simulation to help teach and assess competency in emergency neurology. 

]]> Host Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Nicholas Morris, Associate Fellowship Director of the Neurocritical Care Fellowship at the University of Maryland School of Medicine about his work in using simulation to help teach and assess competency in emergency neurology. 

]]> needle false No 1729 39 full Ep 40 - A Faculty Coaching Mock Session Ep 40 - A Faculty Coaching Mock Session https://needle.podbean.com/e/ep-40-coaching/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/ep-40-coaching/#comments Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/d3bb6ddf-18c0-35c8-92f3-170e88486ea5 Have you wondered what a coaching session sounds like? Well, in this episode, you can listen in! Two professional development coaches perform a mock session that includes all the elements of coaching—agenda setting, powerful questions, and accountability-- while exploring the tricky topic of faculty teaching evaluations.  For more information on the UMB Coaching program visit: https://www.umaryland.edu/fctl/services/professional-development-coaching/

]]> Have you wondered what a coaching session sounds like? Well, in this episode, you can listen in! Two professional development coaches perform a mock session that includes all the elements of coaching—agenda setting, powerful questions, and accountability-- while exploring the tricky topic of faculty teaching evaluations.  For more information on the UMB Coaching program visit: https://www.umaryland.edu/fctl/services/professional-development-coaching/

]]> needle false No 2674 41 full Episode 39 - Developing Your Course's Parallel Skill: A Workshop Episode 39 - Developing Your Course's Parallel Skill: A Workshop https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-39-developing-your-courses-parallel-skill-a-workshop/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-39-developing-your-courses-parallel-skill-a-workshop/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/f8bd0f9b-2b39-3c6d-b767-520c611723d3 Host Erin Hagar diverges from her traditional format and walks listeners through a short workshop created to help instructors design parallel skills into their course.  Parallel skills being defined as skills, knowledge or attitudes that you hope to foster in your students that are connected and related to your course but not the topic itself.

]]> Host Erin Hagar diverges from her traditional format and walks listeners through a short workshop created to help instructors design parallel skills into their course.  Parallel skills being defined as skills, knowledge or attitudes that you hope to foster in your students that are connected and related to your course but not the topic itself.

]]> needle false No 837 40 full Episode 38 - Celebrating End-of-Year Success Stories Episode 38 - Celebrating End-of-Year Success Stories https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-38-celebrating-end-of-year-success-stories/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-38-celebrating-end-of-year-success-stories/#comments Thu, 20 Jun 2024 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/742dbcf6-4b4a-317c-9bbf-8e07b1419d68 Co-hosts Erin Hagar and Scott Riley wrap up the academic year by inviting faculty to share their successes from the past year, what worked and why.

]]> Co-hosts Erin Hagar and Scott Riley wrap up the academic year by inviting faculty to share their successes from the past year, what worked and why.

]]> needle false No 1539 38 full Episode 37 - UMB's FCTL (A Bird's Eye View) Episode 37 - UMB's FCTL (A Bird's Eye View) https://needle.podbean.com/e/umbs-fctl-a-birds-eye-perspective/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/umbs-fctl-a-birds-eye-perspective/#comments Thu, 30 May 2024 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/7225a6ef-3747-3fd4-abfe-39e98c7021a9 Dr. Christina Cestone, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Development at UMB speaks with Host Scott Riley about the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, why it was created, its long term goals  and how it fits into UMB's overall strategy. 

]]> Dr. Christina Cestone, Assistant Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Development at UMB speaks with Host Scott Riley about the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, why it was created, its long term goals  and how it fits into UMB's overall strategy. 

]]> needle false No 1934 37 full Episode 36 - The Rise of Microcredentialing: An Accessible Path in Higher Education Episode 36 - The Rise of Microcredentialing: An Accessible Path in Higher Education https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-36-microcredentialing-at-umb/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-36-microcredentialing-at-umb/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/817eca7c-a4a8-314b-8482-a1480975b419 Cohost Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Gregory Brightbill about The Learning Institute at UMB. Greg explains the Institute's mission and how it aligns with UMB's core values, what kinds courses are available, who can take them and how they can be used professionally.

]]> Cohost Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Gregory Brightbill about The Learning Institute at UMB. Greg explains the Institute's mission and how it aligns with UMB's core values, what kinds courses are available, who can take them and how they can be used professionally.

]]> needle false No 1490 36 full Episode 35 - Teaching-Focused Faculty: Possible Pathways and Prospects Episode 35 - Teaching-Focused Faculty: Possible Pathways and Prospects https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-35-teaching-focused-faculty-lessons-learned-from-the-leaps-mentoring-and-coaching-subcommittee/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-35-teaching-focused-faculty-lessons-learned-from-the-leaps-mentoring-and-coaching-subcommittee/#comments Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/6d49570f-5806-38a1-953f-115e7da1fbe2 Co-host Scott Riley welcomes Dr. Samantha Fuld, DSW, and together they discuss the findings of a recent committee on teaching-focused faculty (TFF) as well as the pathways and prospects for those interested in this trajectory. 

]]> Co-host Scott Riley welcomes Dr. Samantha Fuld, DSW, and together they discuss the findings of a recent committee on teaching-focused faculty (TFF) as well as the pathways and prospects for those interested in this trajectory. 

]]> needle false No 2095 35 full Episode 34 - Curriculum Complexities : A Case Study from the UMB Medical Cannabis Program Episode 34 - Curriculum Complexities : A Case Study from the UMB Medical Cannabis Program https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-34-curriculum-complexities-a-case-study-from-the-umb-medical-cannabis-program/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-34-curriculum-complexities-a-case-study-from-the-umb-medical-cannabis-program/#comments Thu, 22 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/70889f82-ca84-3cbb-ac99-4c196d2fd724 Host Erin Hagar chats with Dr. Leah Sera, Program Director of the Medical Cannabis program about the challenges of designing a curriculum that as the first of its kind in the nation has no precedent or template. to guide development. 

]]> Host Erin Hagar chats with Dr. Leah Sera, Program Director of the Medical Cannabis program about the challenges of designing a curriculum that as the first of its kind in the nation has no precedent or template. to guide development. 

]]> needle false No 1553 34 full Episode 33 - From Student to Faculty: Thoughts from a Current Graduate Teaching Assistant Episode 33 - From Student to Faculty: Thoughts from a Current Graduate Teaching Assistant https://needle.podbean.com/e/meet-a-gta/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/meet-a-gta/#comments Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/c692d70c-54a2-3dcd-b6e9-3423f999e482 Host Erin Hagar speaks with Vashti Adams, a PhD student in UMB's School of Social Work, who also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the new online MSW program here at UMB. Vashti discusses her journey as a learner, the influences that have shaped her and what she hopes to carry forward as she prepares for a future faculty position.

]]> Host Erin Hagar speaks with Vashti Adams, a PhD student in UMB's School of Social Work, who also served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the new online MSW program here at UMB. Vashti discusses her journey as a learner, the influences that have shaped her and what she hopes to carry forward as she prepares for a future faculty position.

]]> needle false No 1427 33 full Episode 32 - UMB FCTL Welcomes a New Director Episode 32 - UMB FCTL Welcomes a New Director https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-32-umb-fctl-welcomes-a-new-director/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-32-umb-fctl-welcomes-a-new-director/#comments Thu, 14 Dec 2023 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/74cebdf8-eba5-3cc1-a851-118af485697d Host Erin Hagar speaks with Sol Roberts-Lieb, EdD about his new role leading UMB's Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Sol talks about the unique needs, strengths, and opportunities at UMB as well as his vision for a thriving FCTL that is truly responsive to faculty needs.

]]> Host Erin Hagar speaks with Sol Roberts-Lieb, EdD about his new role leading UMB's Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning. Sol talks about the unique needs, strengths, and opportunities at UMB as well as his vision for a thriving FCTL that is truly responsive to faculty needs.

]]> needle false No 1161 32 full Episode 31 - An Interview with UMB’s 2023 Educator of the Year, Dr. Christy Chang Episode 31 - An Interview with UMB’s 2023 Educator of the Year, Dr. Christy Chang https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-31-meet-the-umb-educator-of-the-year-dr-christy-chang/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-31-meet-the-umb-educator-of-the-year-dr-christy-chang/#comments Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:57:06 -0500 needle.podbean.com/12cdcdad-bbc1-3ad9-a470-d37171358ac2 Host Erin Hagar speaks with the 2023 winner of UMB's Educator of the Year award, Dr. Christy Chang. Dr. Chang discusses her approach to teaching and her commitment to her students and faculty.

]]> Host Erin Hagar speaks with the 2023 winner of UMB's Educator of the Year award, Dr. Christy Chang. Dr. Chang discusses her approach to teaching and her commitment to her students and faculty.

]]> needle false No 2123 31 full Episode 30 - CIRTL 2.0 Now at UMB Episode 30 - CIRTL 2.0 Now at UMB https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode30-cirtl-20-now-at-umb/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode30-cirtl-20-now-at-umb/#comments Thu, 05 Oct 2023 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/64dd0db1-170f-3236-9303-f3406e608393 Co-host Dr. Scott J Riley speaks with Jenn Aumiller, Director of  Career and Professional Development at UMB about the university becoming a member of the CIRTL network and what that means for UMB faculty and students.

]]> Co-host Dr. Scott J Riley speaks with Jenn Aumiller, Director of  Career and Professional Development at UMB about the university becoming a member of the CIRTL network and what that means for UMB faculty and students.

]]> needle false No 1102 30 full Episode 29 - UMB Faculty Share Tips to Start the Semester Episode 29 - UMB Faculty Share Tips to Start the Semester https://needle.podbean.com/e/umb-faculty-share-tips-to-start-the-semester/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/umb-faculty-share-tips-to-start-the-semester/#comments Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:00:30 -0400 needle.podbean.com/a75f2bae-6d6d-3cad-84ce-21df23453401 Erin Hagar and Scott Riley cohost this special episode to kick off the academic year. Together they sift through advice that UMB faculty members have offered about how they confront the challenges of teaching. 

]]> Erin Hagar and Scott Riley cohost this special episode to kick off the academic year. Together they sift through advice that UMB faculty members have offered about how they confront the challenges of teaching. 

]]> needle false No 1903 29 full Episode 28 - Virtual Horizons: Navigating Health Education’s Future through VR Episode 28 - Virtual Horizons: Navigating Health Education’s Future through VR https://needle.podbean.com/e/virtual-reality/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/virtual-reality/#comments Wed, 09 Aug 2023 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/7b780881-218e-3742-b370-ad624b2d4a04 Co-host Scott Riley, chats with Dr. Jack Pottle, co-founder of Oxford Medical Simulation about  how virtual reality is changing the way medical training is delivered.

]]> Co-host Scott Riley, chats with Dr. Jack Pottle, co-founder of Oxford Medical Simulation about  how virtual reality is changing the way medical training is delivered.

]]> needle false No 1996 28 full Episode 27 - The Impact of Trauma on Learning Episode 27 - The Impact of Trauma on Learning https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-27-recognizing-the-impact-of-trauma-on-learning/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-27-recognizing-the-impact-of-trauma-on-learning/#comments Wed, 05 Jul 2023 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/de641e6a-35a0-3254-9119-22fea8b4be6f Host Erin Hagar speaks with Dr. MJ Bondy and Dr. Karen Gordes about their work to help educators understand how the neuroscience of trauma impacts our ability to learn, and what we might do to mitigate these impacts. 

]]> Host Erin Hagar speaks with Dr. MJ Bondy and Dr. Karen Gordes about their work to help educators understand how the neuroscience of trauma impacts our ability to learn, and what we might do to mitigate these impacts. 

]]> needle false No 1943 27 full Episode 26 Education Research - Peeking Behind the Veil Part 2 Episode 26 Education Research - Peeking Behind the Veil Part 2 https://needle.podbean.com/e/education-research-peeking-behind-the-veil-part-2/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/education-research-peeking-behind-the-veil-part-2/#comments Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/0cf51ba2-4fd7-3b4b-aa4d-e127e04124a5 Co-host Dr. Scott Riley welcomes back Dr. Violet Kulo and Dr. Eric Belt for a follow up conversation about educational research that answers questions such as: What are commonly used quantitative and qualitative tools? How do they work? How can I use this in my field?

]]> Co-host Dr. Scott Riley welcomes back Dr. Violet Kulo and Dr. Eric Belt for a follow up conversation about educational research that answers questions such as: What are commonly used quantitative and qualitative tools? How do they work? How can I use this in my field?

]]> needle false No 2122 26 full Episode 25 - Globalizing the Curriculum, At Home and Abroad: The Costa Rica Faculty Development Institute Episode 25 - Globalizing the Curriculum, At Home and Abroad: The Costa Rica Faculty Development Institute https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-24-global-learning/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-24-global-learning/#comments Tue, 09 May 2023 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/93d5ae50-2fdb-371c-b828-74b90d68c3b1 Host Erin Hagar speaks with participants in UMB's Costa Rica Faculty Development Institute training about the importance of bringing a globalized perspective into classrooms.

]]> Host Erin Hagar speaks with participants in UMB's Costa Rica Faculty Development Institute training about the importance of bringing a globalized perspective into classrooms.

]]> needle false No 3098 25 full Episode 24 Educational Research - Peeking Behind the Veil Episode 24 Educational Research - Peeking Behind the Veil https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-24-educational-research-peeking-behind-the-veil/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-24-educational-research-peeking-behind-the-veil/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2023 06:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/1e6002e2-a921-38cc-9a79-06d8a27ecd96 Co-host Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Violet Kulo, Associate Professor and Program Director for the MS in Health Professions Education (HPE) program in UMB's Graduate School and Dr. Eric Belt, Senior Academic Innovation Specialist at UMB's Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, about the ways teaching has evolved over time and about the factors that lead to those changes.

]]> Co-host Scott Riley speaks with Dr. Violet Kulo, Associate Professor and Program Director for the MS in Health Professions Education (HPE) program in UMB's Graduate School and Dr. Eric Belt, Senior Academic Innovation Specialist at UMB's Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, about the ways teaching has evolved over time and about the factors that lead to those changes.

]]> needle false No 2047 24 full Episode 23 - Reaching the Next Generation of Social Innovators, Inside and Outside the Classroom Episode 23 - Reaching the Next Generation of Social Innovators, Inside and Outside the Classroom https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-23-reaching-the-next-generation-of-social-innovators-inside-and-outside-the-classroom/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-23-reaching-the-next-generation-of-social-innovators-inside-and-outside-the-classroom/#comments Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/c90c02d0-8b62-3b46-b038-24239af98e9d Cohost Scott Riley speaks with Jim Kutcher, Program Director of the M.S. in Social Entrepreneurship in the Graduate School discusses his  hybrid approach to teaching, using experiential learning and social innovation.

]]> Cohost Scott Riley speaks with Jim Kutcher, Program Director of the M.S. in Social Entrepreneurship in the Graduate School discusses his  hybrid approach to teaching, using experiential learning and social innovation.

]]> needle false No 2206 23 full Episode 22 - Crossing the Same Finish Line: Designing Learning for Students With Varied Professional Backgrounds Episode 22 - Crossing the Same Finish Line: Designing Learning for Students With Varied Professional Backgrounds https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-23/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-23/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/20d12293-8d14-3585-b4fe-40854f82239f Dr. Tiffany Buckley, faculty member of UMB's School of Pharmacy talks with host Erin Hagar about how she approached the challenge of having an exceptionally diverse set of learners  when launching the Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics program at UMB.

]]> Dr. Tiffany Buckley, faculty member of UMB's School of Pharmacy talks with host Erin Hagar about how she approached the challenge of having an exceptionally diverse set of learners  when launching the Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics program at UMB.

]]> needle false No 2195 21 full Episode 21 - Engaging Inquiring Minds: A novel approach to teaching labs Episode 21 - Engaging Inquiring Minds: A novel approach to teaching labs https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-21-inquiry-based-labs-for-the-next-generation/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-21-inquiry-based-labs-for-the-next-generation/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2023 06:00:00 -0500 needle.podbean.com/ddd01ce3-6b12-3eea-a217-a96ff6f92efe Dr. Stephen Mang, Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Irvine and recipient of the Distinguished Early-Career Faculty Award for Teaching, discusses his approach to inquiry based labs with co-host Scott J Riley II. 

]]> Dr. Stephen Mang, Associate Professor of Teaching at the University of California, Irvine and recipient of the Distinguished Early-Career Faculty Award for Teaching, discusses his approach to inquiry based labs with co-host Scott J Riley II. 

]]> needle false No 2099 22 full Episode 20 - Culture of Kindness in Academia Episode 20 - Culture of Kindness in Academia https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-20-culture-of-kindness-in-academia/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-20-culture-of-kindness-in-academia/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2022 09:18:39 -0500 needle.podbean.com/ad7d9b87-861d-39ea-9495-ebd369a492f0 Host Erin Hagar speaks with Dr. Glenn Canares, a pediatric dentist at UMB's School of Dentistry, about the culture of academic departments. How do these cultures come to be? How are they formed and fostered and maintained over time? What impact does a culture have on individual faculty members and, how does the culture trickle down and impact the student experience?  

]]> Host Erin Hagar speaks with Dr. Glenn Canares, a pediatric dentist at UMB's School of Dentistry, about the culture of academic departments. How do these cultures come to be? How are they formed and fostered and maintained over time? What impact does a culture have on individual faculty members and, how does the culture trickle down and impact the student experience?  

]]> needle false No 2866 20 full Episode 19 - The Health Professions Education Program: A Stepping Stone from Clinician to Clinician Educator Episode 19 - The Health Professions Education Program: A Stepping Stone from Clinician to Clinician Educator https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-19-the-health-professions-education-program-a-stepping-stone-from-clinician-to-clinician-educator/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-19-the-health-professions-education-program-a-stepping-stone-from-clinician-to-clinician-educator/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2022 10:05:53 -0400 needle.podbean.com/6f1f553d-9bea-3ad8-a8a8-968b566db36d The question of how might expert clinicians also become expert educators to prepare the next generation of health care providers is explored. Host, Erin Hagar, is joined by faculty from UMB's HPE program, Dr. Christina Cestone, Dr. Violet Kulo, and Dr. Karen Gordes. 

]]> The question of how might expert clinicians also become expert educators to prepare the next generation of health care providers is explored. Host, Erin Hagar, is joined by faculty from UMB's HPE program, Dr. Christina Cestone, Dr. Violet Kulo, and Dr. Karen Gordes. 

]]> needle false No 1471 19 full Episode 18 - Rethinking Legal Education Episode 18 - Rethinking Legal Education https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-18-rethinking-legal-education/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-18-rethinking-legal-education/#comments Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:11:24 -0400 needle.podbean.com/ead6b10d-5910-3023-96c3-75a9761c441c Host Erin Hagar talks with Martha Ertman, the Carole & Hanan Sibel Research Professor at the University of Maryland Carey Law School.  They discuss law education, how it’s different from other disciplines, and how it’s evolving. Martha also talks about changes she's made to her teaching, based on new understandings and epiphanies she’s had about today’s generation of learners.

]]> Host Erin Hagar talks with Martha Ertman, the Carole & Hanan Sibel Research Professor at the University of Maryland Carey Law School.  They discuss law education, how it’s different from other disciplines, and how it’s evolving. Martha also talks about changes she's made to her teaching, based on new understandings and epiphanies she’s had about today’s generation of learners.

]]> needle false No 2341 18 full Episode 17 - The Mentorship Toolbox: Concrete Ways to Support Graduate Student Development Episode 17 - The Mentorship Toolbox: Concrete Ways to Support Graduate Student Development https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-17-graduate-student-mentorship-training/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-17-graduate-student-mentorship-training/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2022 05:00:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/aa98c71c-07e8-3db4-89d7-085d37024e7b Host, Scott Riley, speaks with Dr. Tracy Irish, Clinical Assistant Professor in the STEM Master of Arts in Education program at UMBC and Jennifer Aumiller, Director of the Career and Professional Development Office of Postdoctoral Scholars in the School of Medicine at UMB about the benefits and effects of developing graduate students’ ability to teach in and outside of the classroom.

]]> Host, Scott Riley, speaks with Dr. Tracy Irish, Clinical Assistant Professor in the STEM Master of Arts in Education program at UMBC and Jennifer Aumiller, Director of the Career and Professional Development Office of Postdoctoral Scholars in the School of Medicine at UMB about the benefits and effects of developing graduate students’ ability to teach in and outside of the classroom.

]]> needle false No 2945 17 full Episode 16 - Making Learning Accessible to Those of ALL Abilities Episode 16 - Making Learning Accessible to Those of ALL Abilities https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-16-making-learning-accessible-to-those-of-all-abilities/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-16-making-learning-accessible-to-those-of-all-abilities/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:17:30 -0400 needle.podbean.com/04a53c46-a829-361d-af79-3d5476b6943b Erin speaks with Deborah Levi, Director of Educational Support and Disabilities Services (ESDS) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore about making courses as accessible as possible to the entire student body. 

]]> Erin speaks with Deborah Levi, Director of Educational Support and Disabilities Services (ESDS) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore about making courses as accessible as possible to the entire student body. 

]]> needle false No 1355 16 full Episode 15 - Announcing LEAPS, Leaders in Education: Academy of Presidential Scholars Episode 15 - Announcing LEAPS, Leaders in Education: Academy of Presidential Scholars https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-15-leaps-leaders-in-education-academy-of-presidential-scholars/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-15-leaps-leaders-in-education-academy-of-presidential-scholars/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:04:10 -0400 needle.podbean.com/967d7393-1709-3811-b1c2-528c85c697aa Dr. Donna Parker and Dr. Christina Cestone co-chairs of LEAPS (Leaders in Education: Academy of Presidential Scholars), discuss this new initiative designed to support current faculty members at UMB by recognizing and rewarding educational scholarship and innovation, as well as help advance the career paths for UMB educators. 

]]> Dr. Donna Parker and Dr. Christina Cestone co-chairs of LEAPS (Leaders in Education: Academy of Presidential Scholars), discuss this new initiative designed to support current faculty members at UMB by recognizing and rewarding educational scholarship and innovation, as well as help advance the career paths for UMB educators. 

]]> needle false No 1049 15 full Episode 14 - Teaching, Research, and Preparing the Next Generation Episode 14 - Teaching, Research, and Preparing the Next Generation https://needle.podbean.com/e/teaching-research-and-preparing-the-next-generation/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/teaching-research-and-preparing-the-next-generation/#comments Wed, 06 Apr 2022 13:44:25 -0400 needle.podbean.com/5851d1c2-fead-3c9d-9971-ddc81e00c794 Dr. Scott J. Riley from UMB's School of Pharmacy discusses the roles of research and teaching in the education and training of graduate students.

]]> Dr. Scott J. Riley from UMB's School of Pharmacy discusses the roles of research and teaching in the education and training of graduate students.

]]> needle false No 1781 14 full Episode 13 - Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Syllabus Episode 13 - Creating a Welcoming and Inclusive Syllabus https://needle.podbean.com/e/creating-a-welcoming-and-inclusive-syllabus/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/creating-a-welcoming-and-inclusive-syllabus/#comments Mon, 07 Mar 2022 16:44:37 -0500 needle.podbean.com/ed987ada-dd29-361c-9986-9738078af800 In this conversation, Dr. Cynthia Cravens, Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, discusses the ways in which the course syllabus can be an invitation into a relationship with a faculty member, a course, or an entire discipline.

The article that they discuss can be found here: https://journals.shareok.org/jcscore/article/view/87

Taylor, S. D., Veri, M. J., Eliason, M., Hermoso, J. C. R., Bolter, N. D., & Van Olphen, J. E. (2019). The Social Justice Syllabus Design Tool: A First Step in Doing Social Justice Pedagogy. JCSCORE, 5(2), 132-166.

 

]]> In this conversation, Dr. Cynthia Cravens, Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, discusses the ways in which the course syllabus can be an invitation into a relationship with a faculty member, a course, or an entire discipline.

The article that they discuss can be found here: https://journals.shareok.org/jcscore/article/view/87

Taylor, S. D., Veri, M. J., Eliason, M., Hermoso, J. C. R., Bolter, N. D., & Van Olphen, J. E. (2019). The Social Justice Syllabus Design Tool: A First Step in Doing Social Justice Pedagogy. JCSCORE, 5(2), 132-166.

 

]]> needle false No 2202 13 full Episode 12 - Faculty Development Through Coaching Episode 12 - Faculty Development Through Coaching https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-12-coaching/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-12-coaching/#comments Mon, 07 Feb 2022 11:10:33 -0500 needle.podbean.com/4f702171-97e8-3ae8-83fb-760392389921 UMB's Dr. Michelle Pearce, a clinical psychologist and Professor in the Graduate School, discusses her coaching program for UMB faculty along with a faculty/coach pair who worked together in the program last year. Lara Zauner, is a certified professional development coach and Dr. Melissa Motta is a professor in the Dept of Neurology and course director for the Neurology Clerkship at the School of Medicine.

]]> UMB's Dr. Michelle Pearce, a clinical psychologist and Professor in the Graduate School, discusses her coaching program for UMB faculty along with a faculty/coach pair who worked together in the program last year. Lara Zauner, is a certified professional development coach and Dr. Melissa Motta is a professor in the Dept of Neurology and course director for the Neurology Clerkship at the School of Medicine.

]]> needle false No 1461 12 full Episode 11 - What, Exactly, is Instructional Design? Episode 11 - What, Exactly, is Instructional Design? https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-11-the-instructional-design-process/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-11-the-instructional-design-process/#comments Tue, 04 Jan 2022 18:45:37 -0500 needle.podbean.com/23620a87-71b5-3d5d-9935-9768c2d3ed63 Kevin Engler, MS, Eric Belt, EdD, and Becky Menendez, MEd join host Erin Hagar, to discuss the role of the instructional designer in higher education.

]]> Kevin Engler, MS, Eric Belt, EdD, and Becky Menendez, MEd join host Erin Hagar, to discuss the role of the instructional designer in higher education.

]]> needle false No 2551 11 full Episode 10 - The Potential of Partnerships: Community Engagement and Service Learning in Higher Ed Episode 10 - The Potential of Partnerships: Community Engagement and Service Learning in Higher Ed https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-evolution-of-service-learning-in-higher-ed/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-evolution-of-service-learning-in-higher-ed/#comments Mon, 29 Nov 2021 10:34:55 -0500 needle.podbean.com/4bc8f69b-2dda-3953-8550-befb20d97a50 Dr. Lori Edwards Assistant Professor in UMB's School of Nursing discusses the evolution of community engagement and service learning in higher education.

]]> Dr. Lori Edwards Assistant Professor in UMB's School of Nursing discusses the evolution of community engagement and service learning in higher education.

]]> needle false No 2419 10 full Ep 9 - Assessing Writing Using an Anti-Racist Framework Ep 9 - Assessing Writing Using an Anti-Racist Framework https://needle.podbean.com/e/ep-9-assessing-writing-using-an-anti-racist-framework/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/ep-9-assessing-writing-using-an-anti-racist-framework/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:22:28 -0500 needle.podbean.com/5fb134af-5d35-3682-8959-8352f2a537dd Dr. Isabell May and James Wright, MFA from University of Maryland, Baltimore's Writing Center explore the current scholarship in writing studies that addresses linguistic diversity and standards of English.

]]> Dr. Isabell May and James Wright, MFA from University of Maryland, Baltimore's Writing Center explore the current scholarship in writing studies that addresses linguistic diversity and standards of English.

]]> needle false No 3243 9 full Episode 8 - The Power of Team-Based Learning Episode 8 - The Power of Team-Based Learning https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-8-the-power-of-team-based-learning/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-8-the-power-of-team-based-learning/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2021 21:06:00 -0400 needle.podbean.com/20a0be5d-f10b-307c-be4c-51647e306572 Dr. Christina Cestone and Dr. Violet Kulo of UMB's Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning discuss the power of Team-Based Learning.

 

]]> Dr. Christina Cestone and Dr. Violet Kulo of UMB's Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning discuss the power of Team-Based Learning.

 

]]> needle false No 1888 8 full Episode 7 - Reflections of a First-Year Faculty Member Episode 7 - Reflections of a First-Year Faculty Member https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-7-reflections-of-a-first-year-faculty-member/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-7-reflections-of-a-first-year-faculty-member/#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2021 15:45:38 -0400 needle.podbean.com/f906a98b-f32f-3702-a74c-7eb9ba24954f Beth Budny-Buckley, just completed her first year, as a faculty member in the Physician Assistant studies program at Frostburg State University. In this episode she speaks with us about the transition from practicing medicine to teaching it, as well as adapting her courses for online during COVID.

]]> Beth Budny-Buckley, just completed her first year, as a faculty member in the Physician Assistant studies program at Frostburg State University. In this episode she speaks with us about the transition from practicing medicine to teaching it, as well as adapting her courses for online during COVID.

]]> needle false No 1477 7 full Episode 6 Dr. Devang Patel, MD - Renaissance Curriculum Episode 6 Dr. Devang Patel, MD - Renaissance Curriculum https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-6-dr-devang-patel-md-renaissance-curriculum/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-6-dr-devang-patel-md-renaissance-curriculum/#comments Wed, 26 May 2021 15:42:10 -0400 needle.podbean.com/035c5c10-5970-3309-9347-3b90bccb6a96 Dr. Patel will share the reasons for curriculum redesign at UMB School of Medicine and some lessons he’s learned during its implementation.

   ]]> Dr. Patel will share the reasons for curriculum redesign at UMB School of Medicine and some lessons he’s learned during its implementation.

   ]]> needle false No 2708 6 full Episode 5 Dr. Sandra Quezada - What Language Teaching Can Teach Us Episode 5 Dr. Sandra Quezada - What Language Teaching Can Teach Us https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-5-dr-sandra-quezada-what-language-teaching-can-teach-us/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-5-dr-sandra-quezada-what-language-teaching-can-teach-us/#comments Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:22:20 -0400 needle.podbean.com/d38a58e2-761c-3d0d-ab5d-f7b9b2e946f4 In addition to her faculty appointment at UMB School of Medicine, Dr. Sandra Quezada is the Course Director for the Medical Spanish elective. Dr. Quezada talks about how her medical Spanish course integrates and reinforces the rest of the medical school curriculum, how teaching language overlaps with culture, and cultural humility and why mistakes are a crucial part of the learning process.

]]> In addition to her faculty appointment at UMB School of Medicine, Dr. Sandra Quezada is the Course Director for the Medical Spanish elective. Dr. Quezada talks about how her medical Spanish course integrates and reinforces the rest of the medical school curriculum, how teaching language overlaps with culture, and cultural humility and why mistakes are a crucial part of the learning process.

]]> needle false No 2554 5 full Episode 4 Dr. Roger Ward - Where Leading and Learning Intersect Episode 4 Dr. Roger Ward - Where Leading and Learning Intersect https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-4-dr-roger-ward-where-leading-and-learning-intersect/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-4-dr-roger-ward-where-leading-and-learning-intersect/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2021 16:49:31 -0500 needle.podbean.com/907beaa0-9db8-3cb7-b580-185eb88027d5 This episode's topics include a discussion about the universal principles of good teaching, how teaching and leading overlap and how to recognize and reward good teaching at a Research I institution.

]]> This episode's topics include a discussion about the universal principles of good teaching, how teaching and leading overlap and how to recognize and reward good teaching at a Research I institution.

]]> needle false No 1701 4 full Episode 3 Student Panel: Thoughts on Teaching and Learning During Covid and Beyond Episode 3 Student Panel: Thoughts on Teaching and Learning During Covid and Beyond https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-3-student-panel/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-3-student-panel/#comments Fri, 12 Feb 2021 14:25:15 -0500 needle.podbean.com/2cb617aa-d874-3588-ad10-d6804ebf6f03 We explore the realm of teaching and learning from the student perspective in this episode. Three graduate students share their experiences in the online classroom, explain what teaching techniques have worked best for them and offer their insights on the future of online learning.

]]> We explore the realm of teaching and learning from the student perspective in this episode. Three graduate students share their experiences in the online classroom, explain what teaching techniques have worked best for them and offer their insights on the future of online learning.

]]> needle false No 2253 3 full Episode 2 Dr. Carlos Faerron Guzmán - Teaching Horizontally Episode 2 Dr. Carlos Faerron Guzmán - Teaching Horizontally https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-2-dr-carlos-faerron-guzman/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-2-dr-carlos-faerron-guzman/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2021 15:55:29 -0500 needle.podbean.com/3d38c967-1eb6-3e4c-94b5-fd9a008ca7bb Dr. Faerron Guzman talks about designing on the ground experiences for students in Global Health, the importance of having a democratic perspective in teaching, and what he's learned by being a student and a faculty member in different countries.

]]> Dr. Faerron Guzman talks about designing on the ground experiences for students in Global Health, the importance of having a democratic perspective in teaching, and what he's learned by being a student and a faculty member in different countries.

]]> needle false No 2519 2 full Episode 1 Dr. Corey Shdaimah - Where Your Students Come From, and Where They're Headed Next Episode 1 Dr. Corey Shdaimah - Where Your Students Come From, and Where They're Headed Next https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-1-dr-corey-shdaimah/ https://needle.podbean.com/e/episode-1-dr-corey-shdaimah/#comments Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:08:10 -0500 needle.podbean.com/3abeeea6-a57f-3a77-9f78-9b177dc252a4 Dr. Corey Shdaimah, is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor for Social Justice from UMB's SSW. We talk about how the Covid pandemic provided Corey an opportunity to rethink her qualitative research methods class from the inside out, as well as the importance of knowing your students and and the crucial support a faculty member can receive by participating in a communities of practice.

]]> Dr. Corey Shdaimah, is the Daniel Thursz Distinguished Professor for Social Justice from UMB's SSW. We talk about how the Covid pandemic provided Corey an opportunity to rethink her qualitative research methods class from the inside out, as well as the importance of knowing your students and and the crucial support a faculty member can receive by participating in a communities of practice.

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