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Auburn Online at the Auburn University Biggio Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (Biggio Center) has recently launched the TigerBytes podcast, a new initiative to share inspiring stories and academic innovation. Hosted by Dave Ketchen, Harbert Eminent Scholar, professor of management in the Harbert College of Business and Auburn Online program ambassador, the podcast features insightful interviews with Auburn faculty and administrators who have partnered with Auburn Online to develop groundbreaking online and hybrid learning experiences.

“Auburn Online’s TigerBytes showcases the creative ways members of the Auburn Family are leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve the learning experience of Auburn students,” said Ketchen. “Join us as we discover how our friends and colleagues are serving the university’s teaching mission through their work … hard work.”

In fall 2024, Auburn Online launched the Program Ambassadorship program by appointing a faculty member to advance the culture of high-quality teaching and learning at Auburn.

“This program particularly emphasizes online, hybrid and immersive learning environments,” said Shawndra Bowers, associate director of learning experience design for the Biggio Center. “Additionally, it aims to promote the innovative and creative work of the Auburn Online team to university colleagues and prospective partners.”

Auburn Online collaborates with faculty to design and develop high-quality, interactive instructional content grounded in sound learning theory and design principles, leveraging a multidisciplinary team of instructional designers, production specialists, videographers, graphic designers, 3D modelers and mixed-reality developers to enhance learning outcomes and maximize student engagement.

“The talented Auburn Online team has been partnering with hard-working Auburn faculty who care deeply about their teaching to develop world-class, innovative learning experiences,” said Asim Ali, executive director of the Biggio Center. “This new podcast allows us to highlight transformative teaching on this campus in an engaging way. I am grateful to Dave for lending his energy and expertise as the inaugural program ambassador for Auburn Online."

TigerBytes is available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Youtube and iHeart. The podcast provides a platform for faculty and administrators to discuss their experiences and the impact of online and hybrid learning at Auburn University. Listeners can expect to hear about the latest trends in education, success stories and the transformative power of digital learning.

For more information and to listen to the latest episodes, visit the TigerBytes website.