ABSTRACTS - Room 316

All presenters will be online via Zoom. 

1-316 // AI in the Classroom: Preparing Students for the Future of Work

VIRTUAL STANDARD SESSION (45 minutes)

Presenter: Dr. James Hutson - Lead XR Disruptor; Lindenwood University

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 12:15 - 1:00 p.m.; Room 316

MODE: Blended (Online Presenter + Online/Face-to-Face Attendees)

The session will introduce existing AI tools for various disciplines and examples of how they can be integrated into the classroom. Actual examples of current use of AI in classes and results from studies across the institution at Lindenwood University will be shared along with links to all AI tools for ease of integration.

2-316 // We're All Overworked: Strategies to Reduce Student and Faculty Workload

VIRTUAL STANDARD SESSION (45 minutes)

Presenter: Eva Grouling Snider - Instructional Consultant; Ball State University

Audience: Higher Education

Time and Location: 1:15 - 2:00 p.m.; Online via Zoom

MODE: Virtual (via Zoom)

Many faculty work 60+ hour weeks, while students regularly face barriers to completing all their coursework on time. In this session, we will explore ways that faculty can help themselves and students manage their workload. These strategies range from attitudinal shifts to course design approaches to technological tools.

3-316 // Digital Accessibility Skills for Inclusive Learning

VIRTUAL STANDARD SESSION (45 minutes)

Presenters:
     Laura Foley - Instructional Designer; Missouri Online
     Manon Allard-Kropp - Instructional Designer; Missouri Online
     Kris Wingo - Instructional Designer; Missouri Online

Audience: Higher Education; K-12 Education

Time and Location: 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.; Online via Zoom

MODE: Blended (Online Presenter + Online/Face-to-Face Attendees)

A commitment to inclusive teaching must extend to students with disabilities. In this session, we'll go over the core skills needed to create digitally accessible learning materials and how to check accessibility in Microsoft Office and in Canvas. Participants are encouraged to practice on their own devices; one-on-one assistance will be available during the session.