In this episode of Course Stories, Christina Scribner, Nutrition Practitioner and College of Health Solutions Lecturer, and Tamara Mitchell, Instructional Designer, discuss how to put students first in courses by using Universal Design for Learning, Human-Centered Design, and personalized assignments.

As you can see, the interactive textbook in the course is streamlined to focus on nutrition throughout the lifespan! Listen to the conversation to learn more about this interactive textbook, student-focused assignments, and innovative course design experience.

S02E06: Using Human-Centered Design- HSC 355: Nutrition for Lifelong Health

In this final episode of Season Two, we come together to enjoy great food and engage in even better conversation about the Mediterranean lifestyle. ITA 350 explores local food cultures in Italy and challenges students to examine their relationship with their local food and communities. 

Associate Professor, Juliann Vitullo, and Teaching Professor, Chiara Dal Martello, are joined by Instructional Design Associate, London Skiles, to share how they utilize project-based learning to help students analyze the Mediterranean diet in terms of relational values, especially food justice and sustainability, and then apply those sustainable food practices within their own communities.

A tavola! Come and eat!

S02E07: Slow It Down - ITA 350: Food and Culture: The Mediterranean Lifestyle in Italy

S03E01: Creating Cultural Coherency-TAM542 Leading Change and Transformation in a Global Environment

In this episode of Course Stories, John Ball, Online Learning Manager of Adaptive Learning at EdPlus, interviews Michael Angilletta, a President’s Professor in the School of Life Sciences and the Associate Dean of Learning Innovation at EdPlus, about his favorite course, BIO 432: Why People Steal, Cheat, and Lie. To create this course, Mike performed detailed research and interviewed experts to find out why we all indeed steal, cheat, and lie.

John and Mike also touch on adaptive course preparation and the importance of being thoughtful in the design and curation of engaging course content. We hope this interview not only helps you connect with humanity and our need for collaboration but inspires you to engage your students in meaningful ways.

S03E04: Humanity and the Adaptive: BIO 432: Why People Steal, Cheat, and Lie

S04E01 Welcome to Course Stories Season 4

In the latest episode of Course Stories, we dive deep into the fascinating world of Generative AI in education. Hosts Mary Loder, Ricardo Leon, and Elizabeth Lee sit down with a panel of distinguished guests to explore the groundbreaking course, FIS 394: ChatGPT, led by Professor Andrew Maynard, a Senior Global Futures Scholar at the School for the Future of Innovation in Society Faculty.
Joining the conversation are Tamara Mitchell, a Senior Instructional Designer, and Mary Ann Naumann, an Undergraduate Instruction & Assessment Librarian. Together, they unravel the innovative methods employed in Professor Maynard’s course, shedding light on the intricacies of prompt engineering and its impact on student engagement.
What sets this episode apart is the invaluable perspective brought by Mary Ann Naumann, who not only experienced Professor Maynard’s course firsthand but also delved into Tamata Mitchell’s Generative AI course - available for faculty and Staff at ASU. Her dual role as student in both of these courses and librarian provides a unique lens through which she shares her insights on the future of AI in higher education from both the student can faculty perspective.
To add an exciting twist to the discussion, producer Elizabeth Lee shares her side project involving the application of ChatGPT in the realm of fantasy football. The episode offers a fascinating glimpse into the diverse applications of Generative AI, showcasing its potential beyond traditional educational settings.
Tune in to this enlightening episode to gain a deeper understanding of how Generative AI is revolutionizing the educational landscape, and uncover the myriad possibilities it holds for the future of learning.

S04E02: The AI Whisperer: Faculty and Students on ChatGPT Dialogues - FIS 394: ChatGPT

S04E03 - Live from OLC Accelerate: The Power of Podcasting in Higher Ed

S04E04: Faculty Connection in Student Success, ART 394: Photo Topics - Identity and Representation

Starting your academic career as a new online student can be daunting. Our latest episode unpacks these challenges and how to support students by meeting them where they’re at. Join us as Maria Balderas and Maddie Christus share how they’re changing the student new student experiences for our online students. 
Marie and Maddie help us explore a unique course, ASU 101: The ASU experience, which going beyond the typical student orientation. We unpack how this course is designed to be more of a constant companion for students, guiding them from their first class to graduation, designed to equip students with the essential skills for navigating the online academic realm. We hear how Maddie, the ID/instructor/graphic designer/what can’t she do for these courses, partners with advisors and faculty in various programs to ensure we’re tailoring experiences to specific program needs to ensure students are well-prepared for success. Hear about this and the exciting ways you can take student success to the next level with a specialized experience course for you students!  It's an exciting journey into the future of online education, and if you're ready to craft your own personalized ASU Experience course, contact Maria at Maria.Balderas@asu.edu.

S04E05: ASU 101: The ASU Experience - Setting Our Online Sun Devils Up for Success

In this episode, we dive into virtual reality in the classroom as we explore how the faculty behind GPH 212 bring students into the eye of the storm - literally - or figuratively? You be the judge! Rachael Kaye, an instructor, Ph.D. student, and two time Emmy winner for meteorological broadcasting, teams up with Robert LiKamWa, Director of the Meteor Studio, to create a story driven VR experience grounded in learning objectives all with the goals of helping students explore different career paths related to meteorology and using real world data to inform their everyday lives. Join us on Course Stories today to hear more about how you can create your own unique VR experience from the experts!

Explore how VR can help learners meet course objectives through enriching real world experiences from the safety of their home. 


Additional Resoucres:

Are you interested in exploring VR in your class? Connect with the Meteor Studio here (https://meteor.ame.asu.edu/) Or, reach out to Rachael Kaye directly: rachael.kaye@asu.edu
Check out this video of the GPH 212 VR Experience here: https://asuonline.wistia.com/medias/cozq7xfu4r
Ready to dive into the ASU-mutliverse and explore the ASU Realms? Check it out here: https://president.asu.edu/sites/default/files/asu_gsv_summit_final_050917_branded_16x9.pdf

S05E01 GPH 212 - Introduction to Meteorology: The Perfect Storm

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