Course Stories

Course Stories

Course Stories is produced by the EdPlus Digital Learning team at Arizona State University. In this podcast we tell an array of course design stories alongside other ASU Online designers and faculty. Follow @CourseStories on Twitter

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

    04/24/2025

    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!

    52 min
  2. S0604: Beyond Barriers: Reclaiming the Narrative (TEL 799 - Dissertation - Accessibility Episode)

    04/01/2025

    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!!

    47 min
  3. S0603: HCD 404 Advanced Concepts in the Science of Healthcare Delivery

    03/11/2025

    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

    58 min
  4. S06E02: LIVE at FOLC Fest 2024

    02/17/2025

    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!

    47 min
  5. S06E01: MCO 375: Podcasting - Pod-ception!

    02/06/2025

    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.

    1 hr
  6. S05E05 - TWC 301 Foundations of Writing for Digital Media

    04/04/2024

    S05E05 - TWC 301 Foundations of Writing for Digital Media

    In this insightful episode, Michael Miller sits down with Bonnie Chapman to delve into the innovative teaching approaches of TWC 301: Foundations of Writing for Digital Media. Bonnie chats about their unique strategy of using memes to foster an authentic learning environment, engaging students in a way that resonates with their digital-native sensibilities. We also explore the use of Slack as a pivotal tool in preparing students for the dynamics of real-world communication, ensuring that lessons transcend the classroom. Michael also gets the scoop on how Bonnie approaches the process of continuous course improvement, informed by student feedback and the sensitive handling of the often emotional journey of writing through the Trusted Writer Review process. Join us for a compelling exploration of educational innovation, where tradition meets technology, and learning is a shared journey. Additional Resources: Interested in trying out Slack in your online classroom? Check out the ASU Enterprise Technology page Slack at ASU to learn more and add Slack to your course today!

    40 min
  7. S05E04 - From Professing to Connecting: Authentic Engagement in CIS 105

    03/21/2024

    S05E04 - From Professing to Connecting: Authentic Engagement in CIS 105

    Join the Course Stories team as Student Success and Retention Specialist, Michaela Owen, and Instructional Designer, Katrina Vollmer, sit down with the myth, the legend, Jonathan Davis, CIS 105 Instructor. Hear why Jonathan has become a bit of a Success Coach legend for his use of course communications through the Academic Status Report feature. We don’t want to give it away, but Jonathan’s use of ASRs might surprise you. Jonathan also shares his unique approach to humanizing the online classroom through radical authenticity with his students by “dropping the mask” and sharing some of his passions directly with learners. Don’t forget to check out the Jonathan J. Davis LGBTQ Scholarship Endowment. Consider joining Jonathan in supporting students in need today!

    48 min
  8. S05E03 - Harmonize Society and Environment with GPH 210

    03/07/2024

    S05E03 - Harmonize Society and Environment with GPH 210

    Join us as we sit down with Dr. Kaelin Groom as she shares with us the experience of redesigning a course to include new technologies, guiding learners in using AI, and integrating one of ASU’s key Design Aspirations into a meaningful service project. Kaelin explores taking an inherited course and giving it a personal spin that’s meaningful to the instructor and how this improvement translates into tangible passion for the subject to the learners. We get insights to using a new tool, Harmonize, and hear their unique approach to AI in the classroom for completing assignments. Most importantly, Kaelin gives us the scoop on how you can engage students in real-world experiences and projects through an environmental service project that uplifts and inspire more than just learners in their course. Get their tips and tricks by tuning in now! Additional Resources: Learn more about ASU Design Aspirations here! Interested in trying out Harominz in your class: https://harmonizelearning.com/ https://harmonizelearning.com/pilot/

    48 min
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Course Stories is produced by the EdPlus Digital Learning team at Arizona State University. In this podcast we tell an array of course design stories alongside other ASU Online designers and faculty. Follow @CourseStories on Twitter

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    Course Stories
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    39
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