Activity Design in the Age of AI
Authored by: Dawn Hathaway, Hong Wang
8:00 AM
Cultivating Virtues and Skills for Solving Wicked Problems
Authored by: Meg Konkel, Paige Tan, Heather Keith
Research Session
Exploring Student Perceptions of the Use of Podcasting as a Reflective Medium in an Online, Asynchronous Leadership Studies Capstone Course | Authored by: Austin Council, Carolyn McGraw Students’ Perceptions of Specifications Grading in Higher Education | Authored by: Adriana Streifer, Michael Palmer, Jessica Taggart
Roundtable Session - Supporting Faculty: Emerging Technologies and Institutional Change
1. Leveraging Generative AI: Enhancing Course Design and Learning Experiences Amanda Banks 2. An examination of faculty and students’ perceptions of generative AI use for university classes Junghwan Kim Michelle Klopfer, Jacob Grohs, Hoda Eldardiry, James Weichert, Larry Cox, Dale Pike 3. Coordinating AI Strategies Among Instructors, Writing Centers, and Instructional Librarians M Ivonne Wallace Fuentes, Tina Powell, Sara Sprague 4. AI Readiness: A Stages of Change Approach for Faculty Development Jenny Hall, Kim Baskette, Sallie Beth Johnson 5. - 6. Y'all Already Do This Every Day: Qualitative Student Research in Online Spaces Trevor Jamerson 7. Learning to Teach Digital Literacy: Faculty as Learners Nicole Derenne 8. Ethics in Education: Perspectives, Practices, and Priorities Kylee Shiekh, Qin Zhu 9. Empowering (Instructors) Writing Across the Curriculum to Promote Deep Change Seth Hudson, Thomas Polk, Leslie La Croix, Joan Hwang
The Connection Project: Finding Connection and Belonging at Virginia Tech
Authored by: Colleen Driscoll
Trauma-Informed Pedagogy: Creating Classrooms That Are Safe Enough To Be Dangerous
Authored by: Jordan Davis
9:00 AM
Embrace the Future of Learning: Teacher Centered versus Student Centered
Authored by: Thomas Vance, Albertus Barnes, Tabitha Young
Empowering Students to Tackle Controversial Issues with Confidence and Civility
Authored by: Rose Jeter
Promoting Equity in Higher Education Through No-Code AI
Authored by: Annus Azhar
Research Session
Collaborative CUREs to encourage systems thinking | Authored by: Kristina Stefaniak Implementation of First-year biochemistry CURE for research skill development | Authored by: Stephanie Lewis, Truitt Elliott, Tamar Ballard, Anne Brown
Roundtable Session - Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Undergraduate Education
1. Engaging undergraduates in a 6-week summer Signals and Systems course Mary Lanzerotti, Scott Dunning, Michael Buehrer, Ahmad Safaai-Jazi, Nektaria Tryfona, Jianqiang Zhang, Luke Lester, Creed Jones, Kenneth Reid, Muhammed Dawood 2. Perceptions of Dual Credit Students in Entry Level College English Courses: A Qualitative Investigation Timothy Cedor, Ryan Glaman, J. Russell Higham, III, Don Beach 3. Improving Teamwork Assessment in Engineering Classes Adam Barnes 4. Bringing the “Fun” to Fundamentals: Interactive Strategies for College Classrooms Laura Waldrep 5. The Pedagogical and Interpersonal Benefits of Food Studies in Lesson Design Moriah Maresh 6. Embracing the Future: Course Design for Distance Education Nicola Singletary, Tamara Pandolfo, Wendy Warner, Carlos Goller, Bethanne Winzeler, Arlene Mendoza-Moran, Bevin Maultsby 7. Using Continued Growth to Increase Progression Laurel Rodgers 8. A framework for Expert Instructional Design Decision-Making Nada Dabbagh, Maurine Kwende 9. The Benefits of Undergraduate Research For Faculty Peter Eubanks
Session Cancelled - Fostering Curiosity and Advancing Equity in the Higher Education Classroom
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10:00 AM
Global Classrooms, Global Futures: Developing Faculty Intercultural Competencies for the Next Era of Higher Education
Authored by: Candido Mukuni, Kamla Al Amri, Alicia Johnson
Innovative Teaching with AI: Practical Applications and Creative Solutions
Authored by: Katelyn Nelson, Asim Ali
Research Session
Students’ perspectives of interactive electronic textbooks in higher education / Using The New York Times as an Instructional Tool
Scaffolding Case-Based Learning Environments for Systems Thinking
Authored by: Matthew Norris, Jacob Grohs
Starting a Community of Practice to Support Better Teaching
Authored by: Laura Vernon
Using Accessible Technology Tools to Meet (Disabled) Students’ Access Needs
Authored by: Asher Burns, Pearl Xie
11:00 AM
Building Classroom Communities of Care
Authored by: Daisy Breneman
Empowering Autonomy: Guiding College Students to Master Independent Learning
Authored by: Jennifer Rainville
Finding Your Way with AI in the University: From Theory to Practice…and Back
Authored by: Sylvester Johnson This workshop offers practical guidelines and use-cases to support faculty members who desire a sensible, cautious approach to utilizing AI as a pedagogical resource. The workshop will highlight both risks and benefits that AI use might bring to instructional settings in higher education. This workshop assumes no previous experience or expertise in the use of AI.
Practical Strategies for Integrating AI in the College Classroom: To Enhance, not Replace, Learning
Authored by: Grace Onodipe, Kathleen Burke, Ali Kooti, Jason Delaney
Research Session
Measuring the effectiveness of Faculty Learning Communities | Authored by: Shawn M. Bielicki, Alexandra Barnett Pedagogical Partnerships: A Case Study | Authored by: Heidi Williams, Gianna Doering
Teaching with Heart in the STEM Higher Education Classroom
Authored by: Roel Snieder, Qin Zhu, Cortney Holles, Cynthia James
12:00 PM
Lunch Plenary Panel - Leading Change from Within Your Sphere of Influence
This session features innovative educators who have successfully implemented transformative pedagogical approaches within their institutions. Our distinguished panelists will share insights on their work, highlighting the innovative strategies they have introduced, and their vision for the future of learning. They will discuss the motivations behind their innovations, the risks they navigated, and the impact of their efforts on student learning and institutional culture. Join us as we explore the exciting possibilities and challenges of the future of education and gain valuable advice on how to embrace and lead change within your own sphere of influence.
1:45 PM
Navigating the Unseen Paths of EdTech Innovation: A Journey Through Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Authentic Learning
Authored by: Bryce Kyanuma, Karen Messer-Bourgoin, Alicia Johnson
Research Session
The Effect of Instructor Mindset on Student Motivation | Authored by: Deborah Richardson, Robert Bledsoe Reflecting on Classroom Space to set Active Learning Expectations | Authored by: Anne-Lise Velez, Anne Patrick, Rachael Budowle, Kevin Jones, Enric Ruiz-Geli, Bradley Stephens
Teaching (and Leading) from Within: Exploring the Forgotten Virtue of Humility
Authored by: Austin Council
The Power of Peer Education for the Future of Learning
Authored by: Christina Fabrey, Amber Smith
Utilizing a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Process in Student Assessments
Authored by: Brian Hill
2:45 PM
Bridging Communication: Enhancing Productive and Receptive Language Skills in Higher Education
Authored by: Sarah Skeen, Donna Fortune
Capturing Unconscious Thought: Using Projective Techniques to Guide Discussions
Authored by: Hannah Deuyour
Enhance Your Course: Applying PDSA for Effective Course Improvement and Skill Development
Authored by: Eric Kaufman, Donna Westfall-Rudd
Extending Learning Potential with XR: Putting Theory into Practice
Authored by: Henry Aberle
Pride and Bias: Helping Students Find Intellectual Humility
Authored by: Andrew Marx, Jeffrey Murray
Research Session
ePortfolios: Unveiling the Hidden Curriculum in Dual Enrollment Contexts | Authored by: Alicia Johnson, Xuqing Wang High-Impact Practices in Teacher Education: Linking Practices with Engagement | Authored by: Katya Koubek, Raymond Rodriguez
3:45 PM
Best Practices in the Construction of Multiple Choice Questions
Authored by: Brian Hill
Creating and Using an Institutional Definition of Effective Teaching
Authored by: Cary Wecht
HI | AI: A Case Study in Advanced Architectural Education
Authored by: Margarita McGrath, Collin Caywood
“This class sucked…” Collaborating to process negative course evaluation comments
Authored by: Christopher Seitz, Muhsin Orsini
Using MS Teams to support active learning in F2F Classrooms
Authored by: Brian Krohn
