Episodes

  • E47: AI and Higher Ed
    Mar 10 2026

    Join Frank Thiel, Senior Learning Designer, Caleb Schuster, Microcredential and Digital Learning Specialist and David Arredondo, Collections Librarian and Associate Professor as they unpack where higher education and AI stand today — and where they’re headed next.

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    51 mins
  • E46: Teaching and Coaching Parallels
    Feb 16 2026

    Join us for a discussion about using strategies often associated with athletic coaching to benefit your classroom. Dr. "TD" Maze from Lander University shares insights about how his previous experiences as a rugby coach helped him when he entered the classroom.

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    51 mins
  • E45: Two-by-two Pathways
    Jan 27 2026

    Join Frank Thiel, Senior Learning Designer and Christine Fisher, Assistant professor of Teacher Education as they discuss Community College Pathways and what UNK has to offer.

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    24 mins
  • E44: Title II and Accessibility
    Jan 13 2026

    Impact of Title II on Higher Ed with CTL’s Dr. Christopher M. Strickland, Assistant Professor of Art Education and Frank Thiel, Senior Learning Designer

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    47 mins
  • E43: From Mentee to Mentor
    Nov 25 2025

    Dr. Matthias Woeckener, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, sits down with CTL’s Dr. Amanda Sladek (Associate Professor of English) to discuss the importance of mentorship at all stages of your career, from student to faculty. They also discuss the components of effective mentoring relationships and the transition between mentee and mentor roles.

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    39 mins
  • E42: Exploring Possibilities: Reimagining Online Learning
    Nov 18 2025

    Dr. Brad Modlin, 2025 Online Teaching Innovation Award Recipient, sits down with CTL’s Dr. Christopher M. Strickland (Assistant Professor of Art Education) to discuss Award, what it symbolizes/represents, Modlin’s Teaching & Learning Practice.

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    54 mins
  • E41: Reflections from a recent graduate
    Oct 28 2025

    Join Shannon in a discussion with Cassidy who shares about her experiences with faculty members who made an effort to listen and connect with their students. By the end of this episode you should have a couple fresh ideas of simple ways to show your students that you are invested in them.

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    47 mins
  • E40: The Merge (Flash POD)
    Oct 14 2025

    We're finally feeling settled into the new semester and ready to share some changes that have occurred with the center along with a preview of some upcoming topics.


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    9 mins