Conference Tracks
Preparing Your Course and Curriculum
These sessions promote innovative course design strategies, curriculum development, and ways to align learning outcomes with evolving academic standards.
Sessions in this track cover topics such as:
Learner-centered course design
Backward design
Designing courses for critical thinking, reflection, collaboration, and motivation
Active learning
Writing and aligning goals, objectives, and learning outcomes
Gamification
Using artificial intelligence (AI) as a course preparation tool
Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence
Sessions in this track focus on the latest educational technologies, digital tools, and platforms that enhance learning experiences and foster student engagement, including artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Sessions in this track cover topics such as:
Pedagogical research that supports technology tools and technology integration
Generative AI in writing, discussion, and grading
Accessible and adaptive technology
An example of technology tools used in class for professional or personal development
The Online Classroom
These sessions are for educators who seek to optimize their online courses, improve student engagement, and ensure quality teaching practices in the digital environment.
Sessions in this track cover topics such as:
Maximizing your learning management system (LMS) features and settings
Course structure, file naming, organization
Creating and uploading resources including video, graphics, and documents
Humanizing/personalizing your course
Flipped classroom tips and ideas
Online course design best practices
Student Engagement
These sessions address one or all of the dimensions of student engagement including behavioral, emotional, or cognitive.
Sessions in this track cover topics such as:
Instructional strategies promoting engagement
Practices supporting engaging classroom climate
Promoting broadly engaged participation and discussion
Classroom-based engagement activities
Assessment & Feedback for Learning
These sessions focus on assignments, assessments, and grading practices, including strategies that measure students’ accomplishment of course objectives and learning outcomes.
Sessions in this track cover topics such as:
Tests and assignments
Grading systems and criteria
Self-assessment and peer-assessment
Rubrics and feedback
Using AI in assignments, assessments, feedback, and grading
Inclusive Teaching
This track focuses on strategies to create inclusive classrooms that address diversity, equity, belonging, and social justice, ensuring all students feel valued, seen, and supported.
Sessions in this track cover topics such as:
Creating inclusive learning climates
Universal design for learning (UDL)
Addressing implicit bias in the classroom
Promoting belonging and social justice
Equity-minded practices
Supporting underrepresented and marginalized students
Building DEI competencies
Student Success Beyond the Classroom
Sessions in this track focus on real-world skills and experiential learning within higher ed curricula. Explore how to create meaningful connections between academic content and practical skills that students need to succeed in their careers and lives beyond graduation.
Sessions in this track cover topics such as:
Career readiness and internships
Building resilience and mental health awareness
Faculty advising and mentoring
Grant writing and fundraising
Service learning and community engagement
Global, ethical, civic engagement
Academic integrity and professional ethics in real-world application
Developing emotional intelligence (EI)
Faculty Success & Career Development
This track is designed to support faculty at different stages of their academic careers, whether they are just starting out or are experienced professionals looking to revitalize their work and prepare for new challenges. Ultimately, focusing on key aspects of faculty development, and providing insights on professional development, leadership skills, and navigating academic career paths.
Sessions in this track cover topics such as:
Classroom Management
Building effective mentoring relationships
Balancing teaching, citizenship, research, and scholarship
Revitalizing your teaching
Preparing for leadership and administration
Professional networking and collaboration
Maintaining work-life balance and renewal