Call for Proposals is Now Open
Magna Publications invites proposals for 45-minute concurrent sessions and digital poster presentations for the virtual 2026 Teaching Professor Online Conference, live October 20–22 and on-demand through January 22, 2027.
The Teaching Professor Online Conference provides a thought-provoking and stimulating forum for educators of all disciplines and experience levels to share practical ideas and best practices that advance college teaching and learning. We thank you for seriously considering this opportunity to share your expertise at a conference of your peers.
Selected presenters are responsible for their own conference registration.
Deadline for Submissions
July 24, 2026
Confirmation of accepted proposals will be sent by August 21, 2026.
Conference Tracks
Preparing Your Course and Curriculum
This track focuses on designing and refining courses that support meaningful learning across the semester. Sessions explore aligning learning outcomes with disciplinary standards, applying learner-centered and backward design principles, and incorporating active learning strategies that deepen understanding and engagement. Participants will examine how approaches such as gamification and AI-supported design can strengthen course structure, promote critical thinking, and support sustained student motivation.
Educational Technology & Artificial Intelligence
This track examines how educational technologies can be used thoughtfully and effectively to support learning. Sessions explore the pedagogical research behind digital tools, their benefits and limitations, and strategies for integrating technology in ways that enhance—not complicate—teaching. Participants will gain practical insight into using AI, accessible and adaptive technologies, and real-world examples of effective technology use in higher education classrooms.
The Online Classroom
This track focuses on designing and facilitating effective online learning environments that support clarity, connection, and engagement. Sessions explore course organization, instructional presence, and the intentional use of learning technologies to create human-centered online experiences. Sessions also address common challenges in online teaching, including managing workload, promoting accessibility, and maintaining meaningful instructor–student communication across synchronous and asynchronous settings.
Student Engagement
Sessions in this track examine evidence-based strategies for engaging students emotionally, behaviorally, and cognitively across the learning experience. Sessions will provide practical techniques for creating a climate of active participation, fostering a sense of belonging, and encouraging discussions and interactive activities that sustain student engagement throughout the semester.
Assessment & Feedback for Learning
This track explores assessment and feedback practices that promote student learning and growth. Sessions address the design and use of rubrics, peer- and self-assessment, ungrading approaches, and efficient grading strategies—including the thoughtful use of AI tools. Participants will gain insight into providing timely, meaningful feedback that supports learning and improvement across assignments and throughout a course.
Beyond the Classroom
This track explores how teaching can support student success beyond individual courses and academic requirements. Sessions examine faculty mentoring and advising practices, experiential and applied learning opportunities, and ways to connect course learning with career readiness, civic engagement, and global perspectives. Participants will learn how to design learning experiences that help students transfer knowledge and skills to professional, community, and real-world contexts.
Inclusive Teaching and Learning
Sessions in this track focus on creating learning environments that promote equity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging throughout the learning experience. Topics include Universal Design for Learning (UDL), inclusive course design, addressing implicit bias, and supporting historically marginalized students. Presentations emphasize practical, evidence-based strategies that foster engagement, participation, and success for all learners across instructional settings.
Mental Health, Wellbeing, and Resilience
This track addresses the ongoing wellbeing of both students and faculty within higher education. Sessions explore approaches to supporting mental health, reducing stress, and sustaining work–life balance while maintaining academic rigor. Participants will gain strategies for fostering supportive learning environments, building emotional intelligence, and recognizing signs of burnout—promoting healthier, more sustainable teaching and learning communities.
Rubric for Proposals
All submissions go through a blind, peer-review process by our advisory board. Members use the following rubrics to evaluate proposals. Because this is a blind review process, anonymity must be maintained in the proposal or it will be automatically excluded.
Rubric for 45-Minute Concurrent Sessions
Relevance
Addresses ideas, topics, or practices that are highly relevant and significant to teaching and learning at the university level.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Evidence
Cites previous scholarly work and integrates theory and/or quantitative or qualitative assessment data. The presentation does not rest on the presenter’s experience.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Action
Offers content applicable to a variety of disciplines and campus sizes by sharing innovative and creative thinking. Proposal covers new ground or is a significant advancement or application of well-documented practice.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Appropriate
The session proposal is likely to accomplish the stated outcomes. It is appropriate for the track selected by the presenter.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Presentation
The session is engaging and interactive. It includes the thoughtful use of active learning and engagement activities synergistic with the proposed content and session goals.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Rubric for Digital Poster Presentations
Appropriate
Is the topic appropriate for this conference?
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Audience
Is the topic relevant to a broad range of disciplines, students and/or institutional settings?
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5
Overall Proposal Quality
Writing, organization, originality.
Poor
1
Moderate
2 – 3
Excellent
4 – 5