https://thenewprofessor.com/ https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/36006446/84a14461d05f2a0f.jpeg https://thenewprofessor.com/ Anchor Podcasts Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:05:06 GMT Ryan Straight The New Professor was a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Dr. Ryan Straight, an Associate Professor of Practice in Applied Computing and Cyber Operations at the University of Arizona. With his guests he explores what it means to be an educator and a learner in the current changing landscape of higher education, along with various related (and sometimes not-so-related) topics. episodic Ryan Straight podcast@thenewprofessor.com No https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Milestones-e1sk2h8 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep050.mp3 Thu, 27 Feb 2020 15:00:00 GMT In celebration of hitting episode 50, Ryan talks milestones and their importance to your feelings of success and progress. No 00:07:28 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Episode-One-Redux-e1sk2et https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep049.mp3 Thu, 30 Jan 2020 15:00:00 GMT In episode 49, Ryan re-records his very first episode, 'Secure and Private is a Process, Not a Destination' to see just what's changed over the past three years. Spoiler: a lot! No 00:13:45 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Owning-Your-Digital-Identity-e1sk2ls https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep048.mp3 Thu, 16 Jan 2020 15:00:00 GMT In episode 48, Ryan discusses your digital identity and some ways to be the person to own it. Also, happy 2020! No 00:09:50 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/What-Have-You-Done-e1sk2i6 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep047.mp3 Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:00:00 GMT In episode 47, Ryan looks at accomplishments and implores you not to hold yourself up to the standards of others. Also, happy almost-2020! No 00:08:28 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Sleep-e1sk2if https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep046.mp3 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:00:00 GMT In episode 46, Ryan takes a deep dive into sleep, how it impacts our thinking and our work, how important it is for students, and how to get not just more but better sleep. No 00:10:11 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/The-F-Word-e1sk2f7 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep045.mp3 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT In episode 45, Ryan gets in the spirit of the spooky season and tackles the experience of fear, touches on impostor phenomenon, and briefly speaks with special guest Angela Gunder. No 00:13:06 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/All-Your-Comfortable-Spaces-Are-Gone-e1sk2f0 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep044.mp3 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT In episode 44, Ryan muses on what would happen if our major forms of communication--the social media networks--suddenly shut down, and how you can reign in what social media has taken from you. No 00:07:47 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Living-in-the-Future--One-Device-at-a-Time-e1sk2kl https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep043.mp3 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT In episode 43, Ryan talks about his newest piece of cool tech: a pair of augmented reality glasses. No 00:16:24 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Public-Speaking-e1sk2i9 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep042.mp3 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 17:00:00 GMT In episode 42, Ryan addresses something that can make your palms sweaty, your heart race, and fill your stomach with butterflies: public speaking. No 00:13:22 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Novelty-e1sk2fm https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep041.mp3 Thu, 29 Aug 2019 17:00:00 GMT In episode 41, Ryan welcomes everyone back to a new academic year and talks a bit about something near and dear to his heart: novelty. Let's look at that love/hate relationship with new tech, among other things. No 00:13:30 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Summer-Vacation-e1sk2fc https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep040.mp3 Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:00:00 GMT In episode 40, Ryan takes a break from summer vacation to talk about... summer vacation, the psychology of vacations, and instructional time throughout the year. No 00:12:42 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Practicing-Useful-Self-Reflection-e1sk2hh https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep039.mp3 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:00:00 GMT In episode 39, it's all about self-reflection and some tools, exercises, and tips to do it honestly. No 00:12:48 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/OLC-Innovate-2019---Four-Perspectives-and-a-Podcast-e1sk2md https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep038.mp3 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 15:00:00 GMT In episode 38, Ryan speaks to four wonderful people — Kate Sonka, Tina Rettler-Pagel, Keegan Long-Wheeler, and Veronica Armour — about their work and experience that led them to the OLC Innovate 2019 conference in Denver. Four for the price of one! (Which is $0.) No 01:13:24 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Lets-Gush-About-Online-Education-e1sk2gm https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep037.mp3 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:00:00 GMT In episode 37, Ryan fights the urge to complain and instead focuses on a few of the things he loves about online education. Also, there's toast. No 00:07:34 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/This-Shouldnt-Be-Here-e1sk2h3 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep036.mp3 Fri, 15 Mar 2019 15:00:00 GMT In episode 36, Ryan briefly discusses why sometimes producing nothing is better than producing something. Also irony. No 00:06:24 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Churning-Butter-e1sk2im https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep035.mp3 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT In episode 35, Ryan walks you through the evolution of his audio setup, demonstrates what effects each piece of equipment has, and tests the range of microphones he's used. No 00:21:01 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/No-Such-Thing-as-a-Work-Life-Balance-e1sk2ij https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep034.mp3 Thu, 14 Feb 2019 15:00:00 GMT In episode 34, Ryan talks about striking a balance in your life, spinning plates, and the circus. No 00:16:01 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Ben-Scragg--Lead-Design-Strategist-e1sk2j8 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep033.mp3 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 15:00:00 GMT In episode 33, Ryan catches up with Ben Scragg, a college buddy who also just happens to work just up the road at ASU as the Lead Design Strategist in the Teachers College. They talk about everything from the color of Band-Aids to the upcoming OLC Innovate conference in Denver. No 01:05:22 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Nicci-Ainuu--THINKTANK-e1sk2g4 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep032.mp3 Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:00:00 GMT In episode 32, Ryan has the tremendous pleasure of speaking with Nicci Ainuu, the Administrative Services Manager at UA's THINKTANK, a hub for academic support for students across the University of Arizona. They talk about the services it provides, how you can benefit from it or even become a tutor, yourself, and the importance of catching up on cancelled television shows. No 00:44:28 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/The-Right-Foot-Forward-in-2019-e1sk2ip https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep031.mp3 Thu, 03 Jan 2019 18:00:00 GMT In episode 31 and the beginning of season four, Ryan welcomes everyone back for a brand new year and semester with some tips and tricks on how to make it the best one yet, gives some advice on how to get over those new-class nerves, and tells you a secret. No 00:11:55 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/A-History-of-the-New-Professor-e1sk2hb https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep030.mp3 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:00:00 GMT In episode 30, Ryan shares an interview he did over the summer but this time the tables are turned! Ryan talks with Janet Smith at the Office of Digital Learning about the podcast, how it got started, and how he uses podcasting in his classes. No 00:16:53 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Caitlin-Kerrigan--Coordinator--Faculty-Programs--Campus-Life-e1sk2jo https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep029.mp3 Thu, 08 Nov 2018 15:00:00 GMT In episode 29, Ryan sits down with Caitlin Kerrigan, Coordinator of Faculty Programs at the University of Arizona. They talk about everything from the Fellows program to teaching in Ecuador to student support services to serving S'mores while dressed as the Grim Reaper. No 01:01:57 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Melissa-Silva--Cochise-County-Student-Services-Coordinator-e1sk2js https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep028.mp3 Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:00:00 GMT In episode 28 of The New Professor, Ryan talks to Melissa Silva, the Student Services Coordinator for UA Douglas about the initiatives she works with, the uniqueness of living on and across a border, being multicultural, and my thrift store t-shirt. No 00:47:41 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Nikolas-Glazier-Hodge--Director-of-the-Transfer-Student-Center-e1sk2f5 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep027.mp3 Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:01:00 GMT In episode 27 of The New Professor, Ryan talks to Nikolas Glazier Hodge, Director of the UA Transfer Student Center, about NPR, self-image, being part of a community, Parks and Rec, apples, and chickens. No 00:57:35 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Dr--Jessica-Kapp--Department-of-Geoscience-e1sk2m8 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep026.mp3 Thu, 27 Sep 2018 14:01:00 GMT In episode 26 of The New Professor, Ryan talks to Dr. Jessica Kapp about Tibet, the Grand Canyon, and starting her own podcast (coming soon!). No 00:45:24 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Angela-Gunder-and-Luis-Carrion--Office-of-Digital-Learning-e1sk2io https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep025.mp3 Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:00:00 GMT In episode 25 of The New Professor, Ryan tries something new: having guests! Enjoy this extra-long episode in which Ryan speaks to Angela Gunder and Luis Carrion from the Office of Digital Learning at the University of Arizona. We introduce everyone to the #SquadGoalsNetwork and invite you (yes, you!) to join. No 00:59:45 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Flashback-to-Fall-Semester-Preparations-e1sk2m6 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep024.mp3 Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:00:00 GMT In this flashback to episode 11 of **The New Professor**, Ryan helps you prepare for the looming start of the fall semester and has some big news for you. No 00:19:28 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Here-We-Go-Again-Season-3--Episode-1-e1sk2hc https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep023.mp3 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:00:00 GMT In episode 23 of **The New Professor**, Ryan welcomes you to season 3, talks about what things may come, and shares some news about his summer. No 00:09:22 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Graduation-e1sk2hq https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep022.mp3 Fri, 11 May 2018 02:11:47 GMT In episode 22 of **The New Professor**, congratulates today's graduates and tries to convince you attending Commencement is worth it in this season two finale. No 00:07:54 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Routines-e1sk2g1 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep021.mp3 Fri, 27 Apr 2018 02:11:47 GMT In episode 21 of **The New Professor**, Ryan talks about daily rituals, morning routines, and Hemingway. Also, news and a newsletter. No 00:11:28 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Burnout-e1sk2hl https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep020.mp3 Fri, 13 Apr 2018 02:11:47 GMT In episode 20 of **The New Professor**, Ryan talks about burnout, how to prevent it, how to recover from it, and butchers the names of people on Twitter. No 00:15:58 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Your-Electronic-Brain-e1sk2l1 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep019.mp3 Fri, 30 Mar 2018 02:11:47 GMT In episode 19 of **The New Professor**, Ryan talks about off-loading your knowledge, wikis, and General Ignorance. No 00:14:22 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Only-Connect-e1sk2hm https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep018.mp3 Fri, 16 Mar 2018 02:11:47 GMT In episode 18 of **The New Professor**, Ryan talks about British panel shows, terrible first drafts, and writing, writing, writing. (And, yeah, he mixes up the words in the penultimate line. Such is life.) No 00:13:40 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Gamify-Your-Life-e1sk2m3 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep017.mp3 Fri, 02 Mar 2018 02:11:47 GMT In episode 17 of **The New Professor**, Ryan looks at motivation during finals week, gamification, and leveling up your level 19 human. No 00:11:36 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Libraries--How-I-Love-Thee-e1sk2hg https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep016.mp3 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:11:47 GMT In episode 16 of **The New Professor**, Ryan talks about his love for libraries of all sizes, what services your library can provide, and... ThunderCats. No 00:09:29 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Student-Government-e1sk2e9 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep015.mp3 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 02:11:47 GMT In episode 15 of **The New Professor**, Ryan explores Student Governments in general and the Associated Students of the University of Arizona South in particular. What can your Student Government do for you? Have a listen and find out. No 00:12:14 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/The-Best-Things-Come-in-Twos-e1sk2hi https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep014.mp3 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 02:11:47 GMT In episode 14 of **The New Professor**, Ryan welcomes you to season two, shares two tips for new students, and explains what's coming next. No 00:09:17 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/LiquidPlanner-e1sk2i3 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep013.mp3 Thu, 21 Sep 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 13 of **The New Professor**, Ryan owns up to not following his own time management advice and does penance by highlighting one of his favorite project management systems: LiquidPlanner. No 00:14:39 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Slack-e1sk2fq https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep012.mp3 Thu, 31 Aug 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 12 of **The New Professor**, Ryan recounts the history of how he came to use Slack his in classes, bring it to his campus as a whole, and shares some best practices for new users. No 00:17:07 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Fall-Semester-Preparations-e1sk2fk https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep011.mp3 Thu, 17 Aug 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 11 of **The New Professor**, Ryan helps you prepare for the looming start of the fall semester and has some big news for you. No 00:17:33 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Backstabbers-A-Love-Story-e1sk2i0 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep010.mp3 Thu, 03 Aug 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 10 of **The New Professor**, Ryan explores the different types of difficult colleagues you're likely to run across and some specific tips on how to deal with them. No 00:17:01 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Conferences-A-Primer-e1sk2fb https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep009.mp3 Thu, 27 Jul 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 9 of **The New Professor**, Ryan provides a basic primer for academic conferences, the minefield of faculty travel funding, and how to avoid going altogether. No 00:13:28 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Coffee-and-Creativity--Mundanity-and-Moderation-e1sk2h7 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep008.mp3 Thu, 20 Jul 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 8 of **The New Professor**, Ryan sips coffee and looks at what caffeine, alcohol, and noise do to creativity and efficiency. No 00:11:15 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/EBooks-A-Lament-e1sk2m1 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep007.mp3 Thu, 13 Jul 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 7 of **The New Professor**, Ryan discusses the past, present, and future of one of his greatest love/hate relationships: the eBook. Also, musty candles and The Witcher. No 00:12:18 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/On-Memory-and-Film-e1sk2hr https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep006.mp3 Thu, 29 Jun 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 6 of **The New Professor**, Ryan recalls the history and making of his favorite hobby, photography, and how it is changing the fundamental experience of our lives. No 00:14:47 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Thermoception-Summer-With-the-New-Professor-e1sk2h6 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep005.mp3 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 5 of **The New Professor**, Ryan tries to beat the heatwave and talks about just what summer means for those of us in higher education. No 00:16:52 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/The-Privilege-of-Working-From-Home-e1sk2ff https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep004.mp3 Wed, 14 Jun 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 4 of **The New Professor**, Ryan addresses the pros and cons of working from home and how to make the most of it. No 00:14:06 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/The-Public--the-Anonymous--and-the-Unidentifiable-e1sk2ih https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep003.mp3 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 3 of **The New Professor**, Ryan talks about the pros and cons of being publicly identifiable, being anonymous, the gray area in between, and how this can benefit an online class. No 00:13:01 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Digital-Distractions-e1sk2m2 https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep002.mp3 Wed, 31 May 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 2 of **The New Professor**, Ryan goes after digital distractions like Facebook and Wikipedia, and then gives you some suggestions and tools to help fight them. No 00:13:53 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Secure-and-Private-Is-a-Process--Not-a-Destination-e1sk2fh https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep001.mp3 Wed, 24 May 2017 02:11:47 GMT In episode 1 of **The New Professor**, Ryan takes on best practices for privacy and security for all TNPs out there. Also, how to deal with University policies that might impact your user experience. No 00:16:02 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thenewprofessor/episodes/Small-Beginnings-e1sk2kr https://thenewprofessor.com/episodes/TNP_Ep000.mp3 Tue, 23 May 2017 02:11:47 GMT In this pre-release episode, Ryan introduces himself, the podcast, and the goal, impetus, and hopes for what TNP can become. Welcome to the experiment! No 00:08:10