Futures in Digital Learning https://ucatt.arizona.edu/ Pinecast (https://pinecast.com) en-USUniversity Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology University Center for Assessment, Teaching, and Technology ucatt@arizona.edu no Futures in Digital Learning https://ucatt.arizona.edu/ https://storage.pinecast.net/podcasts/covers/77d04bc7-1865-4c4b-8614-17454d8071c7/UCATT_Podcast_Thumbnail_1400x1400px-03-03.jpg episodic Copyright 2026 Season 5 Episode 4 Curiosity https://pinecast.com/guid/86daa735-c5ef-4030-a265-b1f1f9f6cc25 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 -0000 00:52:48 Episode Notes

On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we are joined by instructional designers Hannah Ruehl and Kileigh Munso from the University of Tennessee Knoxville to discuss how curiosity informs learning design. Join us as we discuss the four types of curiosity, the power of asking questions, and how passion and fun can inspire lifelong learning.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/4njGvlo

]]> no 5 Season 5 Episode 3 Teaching and Learning Centers https://pinecast.com/guid/85d6f71e-df99-409f-9143-52682902081c Wed, 13 May 2026 07:00:00 -0000 00:45:46 Episode Notes

On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we are joined by Lisa Elfring, Vice Provost of Assessment, Teaching, and Technology to discuss the importance of teaching and learning centers. Join us as we talk about current and emergent trends in teaching and learning, growing student success, and the importance of building relationships with faculty and instructors across campus.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/4u3ydka

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]]> no 5 Season 5 Episode 2: FeedbackFruits https://pinecast.com/guid/c15603f1-37af-434d-81aa-46e7de2733eb Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 -0000 00:42:44 Episode Notes

In this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast, hosts Adam Davi and Brian Hale are joined by Mariya Tseptsura, director of the Online Writing Program at the University of Arizona, to explore how Feedback Fruits can transform peer review into a more meaningful, community-centered learning experience.

The conversation highlights practical strategies for integrating learning technologies into courses, along with insights on supporting both instructors and students through the adoption process. Learn how to make digital peer review more engaging, effective, and impactful in today’s learning environments.

Transcript: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSaLrvBpv7upoPlMNb-S3BwdCaGK0uD7DX0EMiPhD-O5uh-nyP5KYTyrV9NwgaEnxVy13PBWdNtIlPQ/pub

]]> no 5 Season 5 Episode 1: Online Discussion https://pinecast.com/guid/d5cf5560-293b-4650-be28-4c0b45dfff3a Sat, 07 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0000 00:49:46 Episode Notes

On the latest episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast, Adam Davi and Brian Hale are joined by Maxine Frendel, Manager of Design and Development at Western Governors University, to explore practical strategies for designing more meaningful online conversations.

The discussion highlights effective prompt design, creative alternatives to traditional discussion structures, and real-world examples instructors can adapt for their own courses.

Listen in for ideas that support deeper engagement and more dynamic online learning environments.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3MVKLJY

]]> no 5 Season 4 Episode 7: End of The Year Reveiw https://pinecast.com/guid/587db3b6-3e79-43cf-8434-9f35b07697c1 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0000 00:41:11 Episode Notes

Melody Buckner and Matthew Romanoski join Adam Davi and Brian Hale to revisit the biggest moments in digital learning in 2025 and dive into the ideas and innovations shaping what’s ahead for instructional design and online learning.

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

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]]> no 4 Season 4 Episode 6: Kindness in Program Onboarding https://pinecast.com/guid/0fb1d2b3-303c-48c9-a51d-ffb6259badeb Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0000 00:51:32 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

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]]> no 4 Season 4 Episode 5 - Human And AI Collaboration https://pinecast.com/guid/e88ce914-3018-4746-a1e9-817c7db1022a Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0000 00:44:13 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

]]> no 4 Season 4 Episode 4- Gamification and Storytelling https://pinecast.com/guid/3b8e04b3-c6c1-4ea0-94fa-2608f8b5fbfb Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:00:00 -0000 00:50:58 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

]]> no 4 Season 4 Episode 3 - Badging https://pinecast.com/guid/03b30b67-b819-4685-b750-650f86f18a19 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0000 00:44:40 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

]]> no 4 Season 4 Episode 2: Technology Mediation https://pinecast.com/guid/b046912f-0959-40e8-8fd9-f4c72a6bcdff Tue, 17 Jun 2025 22:39:14 -0000 00:51:28 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

]]> no 4 Season 4, Episode 1: Microlearning https://pinecast.com/guid/aefdae33-d0e7-4e33-b514-6d95cb3e6135 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:33:00 -0000 00:52:12 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

]]> no 4 Season 3 Episode 7: 2024 A Year in Review https://pinecast.com/guid/b06ab5b2-3a2e-4686-abab-78edb92e433c Tue, 24 Dec 2024 19:14:32 -0000 00:54:12 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

]]> no 3 Season 3 Episode 6: A Conversation with Students https://pinecast.com/guid/a0705201-64e0-4601-94b7-996d2f00be66 Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:12:37 -0000 00:26:21 On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with the officers of the Associated Students of UA Near You. Join us as we discuss student perceptions of online learning, what changes they would make, and pieces of advice for students and faculty.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/FDL_Season3Episode6_TRANSCRIPT

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Jasmine Williams, Matt Dorner

]]> no 3 Season 3 Episode 5: Play https://pinecast.com/guid/e7fa7888-0c12-4b09-86ca-a85f67e61b93 Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:09:26 -0000 00:42:01 On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with fellow instructional designers Lindsay Lutman and Ben Pawlowski about the importance of play. Join us as we discuss how play can inform our roles as IDs and how we can change the perception of play.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Lindsay Lutman, Ben Pawlowski

Transcript: https://bit.ly/FDL_Season3Episode5_TRANSCRIPT

]]> no 3 Season 3 Episode 4: AI in Instructional Design https://pinecast.com/guid/2b018867-6951-46e9-9846-6eefc151f9e3 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:07:11 -0000 00:53:29 On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast we bring you a conversation with Reed Dickson, educator, writer, and designer, who regularly speaks on AI. Join us as we discuss using AI from an instructional design perspective, empowering our students to direct their own learning, and some of the fun and creative ways we can play with AI.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/FDL_Season3Episode4_TRANSCRIPT

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guest: Reed Dickson

]]> no 3 Season 3 Episode 3: Informal Learning https://pinecast.com/guid/7550b8f0-c904-468a-bd56-3c6707974a17 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:00:00 -0000 00:41:56 On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast join hosts Adam Davi and Brian Hale as we bring you a conversation with Tracy Balduzzi from Syracuse University, Reggie Jackson from Northwestern University, and Amanda Major from the University of Central Florida about the importance of informal learning. Join us as we discuss building community, student autonomy, and adding some spontaneity to online courses.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/FDL_Season3Episode3_TRANSCRIPT

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Tracy Balduzzi, Reggie Jackson

]]> no 3 Season 3 Episode 2: Virtual Study Abroad https://pinecast.com/guid/6349b4eb-f6e7-4c2f-829b-9244af287e46 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0000 00:44:22 On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast we bring you a conversation with Dr. Caleb Simmons, Dr. Rob Stephan, and Aviva Doery about the Seven Wonders, a virtual study abroad project they are researching. Join us as we discuss the possibilities of virtual reality, the benefits of engaging course videos, and the value of accessible study-abroad experiences.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/Season3Episode2Transcript

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Caleb Simmons, Rob Stephan, Aviva Doery

]]> no 3 Season 3 Episode 1: Podcasting https://pinecast.com/guid/f49fe612-5907-47b2-a0ba-3923a5dfe82d Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:50:03 -0000 00:41:14 On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast we bring you a conversation with instructional designer Jess Zeitler about podcasting. Join us as we discuss how to incorporate podcasting into your course design, strategies for creating an effective podcast, and the benefits of multi modal assignments.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/Season3Episode1Transcript

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guest: Jess Zeitler

]]> no 3 Season 2 Episode 10: Alternate Grading https://pinecast.com/guid/4cd3ed2b-23f2-4461-bd7a-78d639f6f1d6 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:30:38 -0000 00:46:07 On this month's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning Podcast. We bring you a conversation with instructional designers Reese Davis, Emily Torres and Shelley Rodrigo, senior director of the writing center. Here to discuss alternate grading practices.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests:Reese Davis, Emily Torres and Shelley Rodrigo

]]> no 2 Season 2 Episode 9: Creativity in Online Learning https://pinecast.com/guid/6c6fd518-c3a5-4120-a348-1328829c3736 Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:27:44 -0000 00:43:53 On this month's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning Podcast. We bring you a conversation with Dr. Cynthia Pascal, Associate Vice President of e-Learning at Northern Virginia Community College. Here to discuss creativity in online learning.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Dr. Cynthia Pascal

]]> no 2 Season 2 Episode 8: Virtual Scavenger Hunts https://pinecast.com/guid/67a53469-10b0-4b3c-8358-fb3fdde8b556 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 16:25:14 -0000 00:42:25 On this Month's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning Podcast, we bring you a conversation with Cody House, and Drew Santarello from the College of Professional Studies at George Washington University to discuss virtual scavenger hunts. Join us as we discuss the difference between scavenger hunts and escape rooms, the value of adding interactive learning activities to your course, and tips for creating your own virtual scavenger hunt.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Cody House, Drew Santarello

]]> no 3 Season 2 Episode 7: AI Implications in Higher Ed https://pinecast.com/guid/b15ac87c-cae5-4356-8265-68d1862c10b4 Tue, 09 May 2023 16:22:10 -0000 00:47:43 On this episode of the Futures of Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with Emily Jo Schawller, and Gretchen Gibbs to discuss the AI Implications of AI in higher ed.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Emily Jo Schwaller, Gretchen Gibbs

]]> no 2 Season 2 Episode 6: Neurodiversity in the Classroom https://pinecast.com/guid/bc0fb5d5-4f50-4dfd-b2a3-6776cad85b99 Wed, 12 Apr 2023 15:36:16 -0000 00:56:27 On this month's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with Megan Kohler, lecturer and learning designer at Penn State, to discuss neurodiversity in the classroom.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Megan Kohler

]]> no 2 Season 2 Episode 5: HSIs and Online Learning https://pinecast.com/guid/a933c292-2d8a-42a9-ba29-5b0b11fc2f5c Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:28:08 -0000 00:49:56 On this month's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with Dr. Marla Franco, Vice President of Hispanic Serving institution initiatives, and Dr. Elizabeth Pope, Associate professor of Practice in Educational Psychology, to discuss their research project, Understanding Student and faculty experiences at HSIS during COVID 19.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Dr. Marla Franco, Dr. Elizabeth Pope

]]> no 2 Season 2 Episode 3: Visual Design https://pinecast.com/guid/3ecef9d6-df77-444a-b9c6-662dee6227d9 Thu, 09 Feb 2023 06:11:32 -0000 00:39:54 On today's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with members of UCATT's Visual Design and Academic Technology team as we explore the coursemaker design system and the role visual design plays in online course design.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Elyssa Naval, Valentin Mancha, Georgia Davis, and Jessica Ament

]]> no 2 Season 2 Episode 2: Faculty Perspective on Course Design https://pinecast.com/guid/ed64a698-9ac1-46ee-a13f-ae33f76a2f34 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:09:00 -0000 00:38:01 On today's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with Dr. Rob Steffen, an associate professor of practice in the Department of Religious Studies and Classics at the University of Arizona, as we explore the faculty perspective of online course design.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Dr. Rob Steffen

]]> no 2 Season 2 Episode 1: Interactive Syllabus https://pinecast.com/guid/e6226905-9871-46b5-80a5-b0b5ff98fec0 Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:07:00 -0000 00:28:14 On today's University of Arizona Futures and Digital Learning Podcast, we bring you a conversation with Adam Baldry, an instructional technologist from Pima Community College, as we explore the idea of the interactive syllabus.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Adam Baldry

]]> no 2 Season 1 Episode 13: Creativity in Education https://pinecast.com/guid/14cd8db1-0c31-4606-a6db-7f85b030c53f Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:57:32 -0000 00:46:15 On today's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with members from the Digital Learning team as they explore the idea of creativity in education.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Alex Gonzalez

]]> no 1 Season 1 Episode 11: Video and Course Design https://pinecast.com/guid/a650e888-a186-4fd4-ad52-bb974c620425 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 05:54:20 -0000 00:42:45 On today's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we have a conversation about video use in course design.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale

]]> no 1 Season 1 Episode 10: Universal Design https://pinecast.com/guid/e5101272-4434-4194-bd6c-7eb747c25bef Thu, 11 Aug 2022 05:49:42 -0000 00:44:29 On today's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we have a conversation about universal design.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale

]]> no 1 Season 1 Episode 9: Year End Review https://pinecast.com/guid/825fb45f-ffb4-4fab-bf66-3d732ab815dd Thu, 14 Jul 2022 05:46:28 -0000 00:39:14 On this month's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we reflect back on trends in digital learning for 2022 and look forward to what might be coming in 2023.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale

]]> no 1 Season 1 Episode 5: Continuous Improvement https://pinecast.com/guid/66d21eb5-fafe-4d2d-a895-6877b098b49e Thu, 10 Mar 2022 05:43:48 -0000 00:47:12 On today's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with instructional designers from the digital learning team. They'll explore the topic of continuous improvement.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Anna Fierro, and Jessica Ament

]]> no 1 Season 1 Episode 4: Course Mapping https://pinecast.com/guid/4ad1d416-03ce-4edb-9a36-c76c0f090022 Thu, 10 Feb 2022 05:37:47 -0000 00:31:19 On today's University of Arizona Futures in Digital Learning podcast, we bring you a conversation with instructional designers from the digital learning team as they explore the topic of course mapping.

Hosts: Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guests: Anna Fierro, Laura Smith, and Emily Torres

]]> no 1 Season 1 Episode 3: Learning Outcomes https://pinecast.com/guid/9b0d5e6d-a5b3-4b7d-b993-eb452a97efe4 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:54:42 -0000 00:32:47 On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast we bring you a conversation with instructional designers about learning outcomes. Join us as we explore ways to help instructors craft clear and well structured courses using learning outcomes and alignment.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/FDL_Season1Episode3

Host(s): Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guest(s): Laura Smith, Tiffany McClelland, Reese Davis, Nicole Schmidt

]]> no 1 Season 1 Episode 2: Grading https://pinecast.com/guid/e236b660-59f5-4879-8403-5b154d89d603 Wed, 15 Dec 2021 23:20:00 -0000 00:49:08 On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast we bring you a conversation with instructional designers Samantha Maxwell and Chris Hauser about grading. Join us as we discuss how to approach grading in an online course and enhance the overall learning experience for students.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/FDLSeason1Episode2_TRANSCRIPT

Host(s): Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guest(s): Samantha Maxwell and Chris Hauser

]]> no 1 Season 1 Episode 1: Getting Started with an ID https://pinecast.com/guid/b5932b85-6182-427a-b5bf-79fd6f4a51c2 Wed, 10 Nov 2021 23:16:45 -0000 00:48:10 On this episode of the Futures in Digital Learning podcast we bring you a conversation with instructional designer Emily Torrez about ways to get started working with an ID.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/FDL_Season1Episode1_TRANSCRIPT

Host(s): Adam Davi, Brian Hale Guest(s): Emily Torrez

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