Course Stories

S0605: Scaling Mount Everest in the Classroom: TMC 330 and Gamifying Leadership at ASU

Ready for a story of educational evolution? On the latest episode of Course Stories, we dive into the inspiring transformation of TMC 330: Leading the Enterprise. What happens when you take a good course and make it truly exceptional? Join us as we chat with the passionate team behind this remarkable redesign, including Assistant Professor Joy Griffin and Instructional Designers Nick Lindquist and Andrew Salcido. Discover how they listened to student feedback and implemented innovative strategies like engaging case studies, a thrilling “Mount Everest” simulation (yes, you read that right!), and a dynamic, student-centered media library that ditched the traditional textbook. This isn’t just about a course update; it’s a testament to the power of collaboration and a commitment to student success. Learn how TMC 330 now equips undergraduates with crucial career-ready skills identified by NACE, fostering leadership, critical thinking, and teamwork in both online and in-person environments. If you’re an educator looking for fresh ideas to boost student engagement and create meaningful learning experiences, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to be inspired by a story of positive change and the incredible impact of a well-designed course!

S0604: Beyond Barriers: Reclaiming the Narrative (TEL 799 - Dissertation - Accessibility Episode)

Dive into accessible learning! 🎧 Our latest episode features Dr. Jacob Bunch discussing disability reclamation, multimodal research, and empowering learners. Check it out!!

S0603: HCD 404 Advanced Concepts in the Science of Healthcare Delivery

S0603: HCD 404 Advanced Concepts in the Science of Healthcare Delivery by Course Stories

S06E02: LIVE at FOLC Fest 2024

Step into the time machine with Course Stories as we revisit our Live From the Inaugural FOLC Fest from 2024 as we get ready for FOLC 2025!! We are joined by Kileigh Erickson interviewing Maria Tatto, Katrina Volmer sharing their work with Timiebi Aganaba, and Wes Fleming and Michael Arseneault discussing AI. We also get a chance to introduce the FOLC Band!

S06E01: MCO 375: Podcasting - Pod-ception!

It’s a pod-ception! We sit down with Roddy Nikpour, Assistant Teaching Professor, and DeAnna Soth, Director of Instructional Design, to discuss how they took podcasting from the studio to students online. Roddy shares some challenges they overcame to create an accelerated and comprehensive course about podcasts that covers the theoretical to the practical. Hear about how Liz and Roddy started their podcasting at ASU’s very own Blaze Radio and how this student engagement opportunity has led to a lifelong love of radio and podcasting.