Can I Get A Retake?

Forget the production possibility curves – today we’re explaining economics through the power of storytelling. Join us as Professor David Berri shares his unorthodox approach to making economic concepts relatable; learn how music videos, blockbuster movies, and the absurd twists in history can unlock a deep understanding of the modern economic principles that impact our daily lives. Ditch the impenetrable jargon and get an accessible, entertaining take on economics as Professor Berri translates the complexities of this always relevant subject into the language of the Galactic Empire and the Avengers. If you think economics is boring, this episode brings it to life through the modern myths and lore today’s students recognize.

Learn more about Dr. David Berri’s publication, The Hero’s Last Lesson & Other Stories from the Road to an Inclusive America at https://grl.pub/Berri

Can I Get a Retake? welcomes a variety of perspectives. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Great River Learning.

You've got the knowledge and the expertise- now how do you transform it into an unforgettable student experience? On the season finale of "Can I Get a Retake", we open the doors to the proverbial kingdom! We bring industry veteran (and our esteemed colleague) Tim Shade into the studio to give you the inside scoop on GRL's tried-and-true development process. Listen in as Macayla, Michelle, and Tim pull back the curtain on digital publishing and uncover the step-by-step journey from concept to published product. If you are an aspiring author or just craving more insight into publishing's "inner sanctum", this is the episode for you!

Learn more about Great River Learning at http://grl.pub/discover

What is it ~really~ like "using insects to solve crimes"? Forensic entomologist and assistant professor Adrienne Brundage gives us the "real CSI" run-down on this wild episode of Can I Get a Retake?. If you've ever wondered how much of CSI is real, how many maggots fit in a 5-gallon bucket, or what cockroaches really think of you...this episode is for you! Join Michelle and Macayla on an extra-long episode as we geek-out over bugs, true crime, climate change, and, of course, Adrienne's textbooks with GRL. Learn more about Adrienne's digital textbooks:The Game is Afoot: An Introduction to Forensic Science: grl.pub/Brundage_ForensicSciVeterinary Entomology: It's all Fun & Games Until Someone Gets Lyme Disease: grl.pub/Brundage_VetEnt

Can I Get a Retake? welcomes a variety of perspectives. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Great River Learning.

Remember the dreaded words, "This is a group project"? Yikes! Dr. Yuliana Zaikman is on a mission to transform the group project experience using team-based learning. In this episode, she shares how she uses team-based learning in her social psychology course at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi to provide experiences that empower her students to engage actively with both the coursework and their peers. Listen as she explains how her student-centered approach promotes academic engagement as her students work together to understand the core concepts of psychology while improving real-world skills like communication and collaboration. Ready to say farewell to lackluster group work? Come drink the team-based learning Kool-Aid with us! Learn more about Yuliana's publication, The One About Social Psychology at www.grl.pub/Zaikman

Can I Get a Retake? welcomes a variety of perspectives. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Great River Learning.

Will economic history keep repeating itself? We talk with Peter Cunningham, former international trade director and lead professor of economics to discuss his approach to imparting decades of experiences onto his students. In this episode of Can I Get a Retake? Cunningham shares his style of teaching, prioritizing real lived experiences over just theory and history. He also shares a few riveting stories of his time as an international trade director for a variety of state governors. Learn more about Peter's Economics textbooks at grl.pub/cunningham

Can I Get a Retake? welcomes a variety of perspectives. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Great River Learning.

Can horticulture innovation outpace climate change? As extreme weather events accelerate, we speak with horticulture experts and twin brothers, Drs. Dean Kopsell and David Kopsell, to discuss innovative solutions for sustainable farming. In this episode of Can I Get a Retake?, the Kopsells share how horticulture science is developing climate-resilient practices to manage pests, mitigate crop damage from severe storms, and cope with shifting weather patterns. Looking ahead, the brothers also explain how they generate student interest in horticulture careers and prepare the next generation to combat sustainability challenges using AI and other emerging technologies. Learn about the Kopsells' book, Horticulture Principles, Practices, and Career Opportunities at grl.pub/kopsell

Can I Get a Retake? welcomes a variety of perspectives. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Great River Learning.

In this episode of Can I Get a Retake? we chat with Diane Margolf and Kristin Heineman, professors of history at Colorado State University. Join us as we explore the inherent challenges of compressing 3,000 years of Ancient Near Eastern and Western history into a semester-long survey course. How do historians assess which figures to spotlight and which voices to amplify? Diane and Kristin shed light on a newer movement in historical research, where assessing material culture and reading traditional primary sources against the grain allows a new generation of researchers to uncover traces of marginalized communities throughout history.

Learn more about their publication, Western Civilization - From Antiquity to the Age of Expansion: https://bit.ly/3pxwSWJ

Can I Get a Retake? welcomes a variety of perspectives. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Great River Learning.

In this episode of Can I Get a Retake? Michelle and Macayla chat with Aaron Sholders, professor of Biochemistry at Colorado State University and author of Principles of Biochemistry. We chat about Aaron's research and development of a concept learning inventory and how his digital textbook allows him to implement his research findings efficiently. Check out Aaron's Sholders' publication, Principles of Biochemistry https://bit.ly/3IVK8Lt

Can I Get a Retake? welcomes a variety of perspectives. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Great River Learning.

In this episode of Can I Get Retake? Michelle and Macayla talk with Lee Murphy, Distinguished Lecturer at the University of Tennessee - Knoxville and author of Nutrition for Your Life. We chat about why she wanted to create her own textbook and how she used it to expand her introductory nutrition course. We also talk about dietTracker, an app developed by Lee in conjunction with Great River Learning to help students track their nutrition and help instructors save time on grading. Check out Lee Murphy's publication, Nutrition For Your Life: https://bit.ly/3o7HpqO

Can I Get a Retake? welcomes a variety of perspectives. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Great River Learning.

In this episode of Can I Get a Retake? Michelle and Macayla chat with Michelle Stanley, professor of music and flute, Director of the Arts Management program, and Chair of the Music Department at Colorado State University, and author of Music Appreciation: Successful Listening in All Music. We chat about Michelle's music career and travels, her experience creating her own textbook, her advice for young musicians, and her biggest pet peeve. Check out Michelle's publication, Music Appreciation: Successful Listening in All Music https://bit.ly/3MBnzOm. Listen to Quatra Duo: https://www.quatraduo.com/

Can I Get a Retake? welcomes a variety of perspectives. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Great River Learning.