Beth Barrie (Teaching and Learning Innovation) recently appeared on the Kyron Learning Podcast The Signals. The episode, "How UNLV Revolutionized Online Learning: Departmental Courses, Skill Signals, and the Gen Ed Academy," covers UNLV's transformation in online education, fueled by a partnership with MGM Resorts. Beth discusses overcoming faculty skepticism, fostering engagement, and creating model departmental courses to support consistency and innovation. The conversation highlights immersive technologies, authentic assessments, and the rise of micro-credentials to meet workforce needs while upholding higher education’s broader mission. Key insights include advancing digital transcripts, aligning skills with employer expectations, and launching initiatives like the Online Gen Ed Academy and Teaching & Learning Commons to strengthen teaching, learning, and innovation.