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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.
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![Episode 39 - Developing Your Course's Parallel Skill: A Workshop](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Episode 39 - Developing Your Course's Parallel Skill: A Workshop
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
Thursday Jul 18, 2024
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.
![Episode 38 - Celebrating End-of-Year Success Stories](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Episode 38 - Celebrating End-of-Year Success Stories
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
Thursday Jun 20, 2024
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.
![Episode 37 - UMB's FCTL (A Bird's Eye View)](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Thursday May 30, 2024
Episode 37 - UMB's FCTL (A Bird's Eye View)
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
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.
![Episode 36 - The Rise of Microcredentialing: An Accessible Path in Higher Education](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Episode 36 - The Rise of Microcredentialing: An Accessible Path in Higher Education
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
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.
![Episode 35 - Teaching-Focused Faculty: Possible Pathways and Prospects](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Episode 35 - Teaching-Focused Faculty: Possible Pathways and Prospects
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
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.
![Episode 34 - Curriculum Complexities : A Case Study from the UMB Medical Cannabis Program](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
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.
![Episode 33 - From Student to Faculty: Thoughts from a Current Graduate Teaching Assistant](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
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.
![Episode 32 - UMB FCTL Welcomes a New Director](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Episode 32 - UMB FCTL Welcomes a New Director
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
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.
![Episode 31 - An Interview with UMB’s 2023 Educator of the Year, Dr. Christy Chang](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
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.
![Episode 30 - CIRTL 2.0 Now at UMB](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10265789/Podcast_Logo_for_Apple_Podcasts66j3m_300x300.png)
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Episode 30 - CIRTL 2.0 Now at UMB
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
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.