When it comes to education these days, there’s a lot to think about: flipped classrooms, instructional technology, accreditation, authentic assessment, copyright, asynchronous learning, multimedia tools, and hybrid learning. Moving the Needle delivers frank conversations with instructors, learners, leaders, and creators about all things teaching and learning. Listen to their stories, learn from hard-won experiences, and let these ideas help you move the needle in your own teaching.
Hosts
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Scott J. Riley PhD
Instructor and MS Internship Coordinator, Department of Pharmaceutical Science
Moving the Needle is co-hosted by Scott Riley. Riley joined the School of Pharmacy in the spring of 2022. He is currently developing courses that aim to marry the fields of data analytics and pharmaceutical sciences, teaching students critical coding and data analysis skills. He also oversees the growth of the Dean’s Teaching Fellowship and MS Co-Op programs in the PSC department. Scott has been teaching in various roles since 2012. Scott’s teaching philosophy focuses on using novel pedagogies to create research-based education strategies. He is particularly interested in the benefits of developing graduate students' ability to teach and how that affects their research skills.
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Erin Hagar, MA, MFA
Manager, Professional Development and Education
Moving the Needle is co-hosted by Erin Hagar, a senior instructional designer at the FCTL who has worked in higher education for over 20 years. As a member of the Physician Assistant Leadership and Learning Academy (PALLA) executive board, she helps design the curriculum for PALLA fellows and provides input on faculty development activities for PA educators throughout Maryland. Her passions include helping faculty discover active learning strategies that work for their course and designing authentic assessments that mirror the real-world application of knowledge.
Erin also is an accomplished children's author and the proud mother of two teenagers.
