Futures in Digital Learning

University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology
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The Futures in Digital Learning Podcast presents topics related to Instructional Design and online learning. Featuring guests from across campus, each month spotlights a specific topic through a conversation-style format.

  1. Season 4 Episode 7: End of The Year Reveiw

    12/18/2025

    Season 4 Episode 7: End of The Year Reveiw

    Episode Notes Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTEd-i2_haJmCmJdNVWN4je3LxFn8YPfgHa8f2yGuOWXOm1KQ3aRFCXnfsm0TK0jI1rbKKrTcJBRyMQ/pub Read transcript

    41 min
  2. Season 4 Episode 6: Kindness in Program Onboarding

    10/13/2025

    Season 4 Episode 6: Kindness in Program Onboarding

    Episode Notes On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning Podcast Adam Davi and Brian Hale are joined by Adria Battaglia and Honor Parks from the University of North Texas Health, to discuss the impact of kindness in program onboarding for digital learning. Listen as they talk about the pedagogy of kindness, authentic interactions between instructional designers and content experts, and ways in which we can meet the needs of students and instructors. Transcript: http://bit.ly/4nTDRSk Read transcript

    52 min
  3. Season 4 Episode 5 - Human And AI Collaboration

    09/29/2025

    Season 4 Episode 5 - Human And AI Collaboration

    Episode Notes On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning Podcast Adam Davi is joined by Tawnya Means, Founding Partner and Principal at Inspire Higher Ed, to discuss human and AI collaboration. Join us as we talk about how humans and AI interact, and the benefits and challenges of working with AI. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3VZghYk

    44 min
  4. Season 4 Episode 4- Gamification and Storytelling

    08/18/2025

    Season 4 Episode 4- Gamification and Storytelling

    Episode Notes On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning Podcast Adam Davi and Brian Hale are joined by Mark Gale, Associate Professor of Instructional Design at Athens State University to discuss gamification and storytelling in course design. Join us as we talk about the benefits and challenges of gamification, the power of immersive storytelling, and our thoughts on visiting a real Jurassic Park. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4lRX5XZ

    51 min
  5. Season 4 Episode 3 - Badging

    07/28/2025

    Season 4 Episode 3 - Badging

    Episode Notes On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning Podcast Adam Davi and Brian Hale are joined by Dr. Alexandra Pickett to discuss badging ecosystems. Join us as we talk about the differences between badges and certificates, the motivation behind earning badges, and tips for creating your own badging ecosystem. Transcript: bit.ly/4lGlpMb

    45 min
  6. Season 4 Episode 2: Technology Mediation

    06/17/2025

    Season 4 Episode 2: Technology Mediation

    Episode Notes On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast we are joined by Dr. Tom Tobin to discuss technology mediation in education. Join us as we talk about the blurring of what constitutes a learning space, reducing cognitive load for students and faculty, and the importance of digital literacy skills. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4n7rbaM

    51 min
  7. Season 4, Episode 1: Microlearning

    04/30/2025

    Season 4, Episode 1: Microlearning

    Episode Notes On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we are joined by Josh Herron and Kaitlin Garrett from the Online Learning Consortium to discuss microlearning and its impact on teaching and learning. Join us as we dive into the pros and cons of microlearning as well as ways to incorporate it into your teaching. Transcript: https://bit.ly/FDL_Season4Episode1_TRANSCRIPT

    52 min
  8. Season 3 Episode 7: 2024 A Year in Review

    12/24/2024

    Season 3 Episode 7: 2024 A Year in Review

    On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast we take a look back at 2024. Join us as we talk with Lisa Elfring and Melody Buckner and discuss the hot topics in education from the past year and take a look ahead and what's next in the world of education. Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Lisa Elfring, Melody Buckner Transcript: https://bit.ly/FDL_S3E7_TRANSCRIPT

    54 min
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The Futures in Digital Learning Podcast presents topics related to Instructional Design and online learning. Featuring guests from across campus, each month spotlights a specific topic through a conversation-style format.

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  • Creator
    University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026
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    Futures in Digital Learning