{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Signals","title":"How UNLV Revolutionized Online Learning: Departmental Courses, Skill Signals, and the Gen Ed Academy","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/1334edac\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2361,"description":"In this episode, Kelsey Peterson sits down with Elizabeth Barrie, Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning Innovation at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Beth shares the fascinating backstory of how UNLV transformed its approach to online education, sparked by an innovative partnership with MGM Resorts International. Together, they explore the evolution of online learning, from overcoming skepticism and technophobia among faculty, to building vibrant online communities and ensuring meaningful student engagement. \nBeth reveals the creative experiments and strategies that have helped UNLV stay ahead of the curve, like developing departmental model courses and embracing immersive technologies. The conversation dives into the growing importance of skills-based education, authentic assessments, and micro-credentials, touching on how universities can better prepare students for the demands of today’s workforce while preserving the broader values of higher education. \nWhether you’re curious about the future of online learning, the role of faculty innovation, or how institutions are responding to rapid changes in technology and employer expectations, this episode offers practical insights and inspiring ideas for educators, administrators, and learners alike.\nKey Moments\n06:46 Enhancing Online Faculty Engagement\n08:58 Agile Departmental Course Design\n11:31 Innovative Departmental Course Development\n15:54 Immersive Learning for Online Students\n19:37 \"Advancing Digital Transcripts in Education\"\n23:04 Exploring Micro Potentials with Academia\n25:33 \"Micro Credentialing and Employer Feedback\"\n29:16 Crossroads of Perspectives\n31:25 Cultivating Respect and Skill Articulation\n34:47 Online Gen Ed Academy Launch\n38:32 Teaching & Learning Commons Hub\nWhy You’ll Love This Episode:\nIf you care about the future of online education, faculty innovation, or how universities can better prepare students for skills-based careers, you’ll want to tune in. Elizabeth Barrie shares how UNLV...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZQBLNu5bL6QDsMZngU8O-GefGMV_EVDwumeP7DuoUGE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZGUy/MzhiODgyYTdhYWJm/MjI1MGZkY2Y2OGQ5/YTMxYy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}