CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast

The CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast is an interview-style podcast created as a convenient faculty development resource. Focused on teaching effectiveness and related areas, it offers valuable insights through the experiences of current educators. We explore real-world stories, best practices, and teaching strategies in each episode. Whether listeners are seasoned educators or new to the field, they’ll find actionable takeaways that will bolster their teaching and overall faculty experience.

CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Center for Faculty Innovation, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Center for Faculty Innovation hosts CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, a education show with 23 episodes published.

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  Episode #23

  Episode 23 - Beyond the Hype: Rethinking AI as Just One Tool in the Toolbox with Dr. Michael Klein

  Jun 1, 202641 minS0

  <p>In this episode of The CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, host Eric Magrum sits down with Dr. Michael Klein to explore what it really means to use AI thoughtfully in academic and professional settings. Rather than treating AI as a magic solution, Dr. Klein emphasizes the importance of seeing it as one tool among many and why becoming overly dependent on a single technology can limit both creativity and judgment. </p><p>Tune in to hear: </p>Why AI should complement, not replace, core skills like critical thinking How to avoid over-reliance on any one tool (AI or otherwise) What long...

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  Episode #22

  Episode 22 - The Learner-Centered Approach: A Conversation with Dr. Chen Guo

  May 11, 202647 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, host Eric Magrum speaks with School of Media Art and Design professor Dr. Chen Guo about the field of interactive design and how the adaptive nature of the discipline has shaped her classroom and teaching techniques.</p><p>Listen in as they discuss:</p>Understanding what interactive design is and how it worksThe value of a learner-centered approach in teachingIncreasing student engagement in the classroom through hands-on experienceEncouraging students to step out of their comfort zones and submit their work to conferences<p>Tune in to this discussion of the...

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  Episode #20

  Episode 21 - Teaching as Action: Empowerment, Identity, and Impact with Dr. Leonard Richards Jr.

  Apr 27, 202645 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, host Eric Magrum talks with a JMU alum turned professor, Dr. Leonard Richards Jr, about his journey from student to educator and how that path shapes his teaching today. He reflects on mentorship, identity, and the importance of empowering students to take action and see their impact.</p><p>Listen in as they discuss:</p>What it means to teach as a verb, not just a roleSupporting first-generation students and students of colorNavigating identity as a Black educator at a PWIThe value of feedback, self-reflection, and growthBalancing personal life, mental...

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  Episode 20 – Building a Community of Care: Mental Health First Aid with Dr. Joe Leblanc and Karla Kale

  Apr 13, 20261h 11mS0

  <p>In this episode of The CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, host Eric Magrum talks with Dr. Joe Leblanc and Karla Kale about mental health first aid, a practical approach that helps faculty and staff recognize when someone may be struggling and respond with care. Using the metaphor of being a first responder, they discuss how educators can learn simple, evidence-based tools to start supportive conversations and connect people with help. </p><p>Listen in as they discuss: </p>The ALGEE model, a flexible framework for approaching conversations and offering support How to move past the fear of saying the wrong thi...

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  Episode #19

  Episode 19 - Designing Learning in the Age of AI: A Conversation with Dr. Xuebin Wei

  Mar 30, 202638 minS2

  <p>Welcome back to the CFI Faculty Lounge Podcast, where we explore the experiences, challenges, and strategies of dedicated educators. In this episode, host Dr. Eric Magrum sits down with Dr. Xuebin Wei, a geography professor whose work focuses on generative AI in data science, education, and geospatial analysis. Together, they unpack how AI is transforming the ways students learn, think, and engage with course material.</p><p>Dr. Wei shares insights on:</p><p>·      Understanding large language models and their capabilities</p><p>·      How students use AI and the new skillsets they need to develop</p><p>·      Encouraging critical thinking in...

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