You’re invited to the first nationwide conference of practitioners to discuss the use and potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on teaching and learning in higher education.
The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning and the Division of Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida have partnered to create a new event that brings together educational practitioners in colleges and universities from around the country.
The world of AI is changing rapidly, and as professionals working in Higher Ed, we know its impact can be both positive and negative.
That’s why we’re launching the Teaching & Learning with AI conference to discuss how to use AI tools in the classroom effectively. By joining this conversation, you can help control the trajectory of this new medium as it impacts both our teaching and our students’ learning.
An Artificial Intelligence Conference for Higher Education Practitioners
who is the teaching & learning with AI conference for?
Teaching & Learning with AI is designed for instructors, higher education professionals, researchers, and policymakers who are interested in exploring the potential of AI in higher ed classrooms. If you want to learn more about how you can leverage AI to improve learning outcomes, research, and operations, then this is a must-attend event.
This conference is for faculty, staff who support faculty, and administrators who are on the front lines of teaching. Your voices are needed to shape the future of using AI in teaching and learning.
There are different ways to leverage the power of AI through generated text, images, and products.
And if you work with students, it’s important to understand and discuss how to use these tools to shape the future of teaching and learning across college campuses.
We’ll be bringing together a diverse group of experts and thought leaders who will share their insights, ideas, and experiences with using AI in their courses and beyond.
Here you’ll be able to explore and learn about the latest trends in AI and its potential impact on higher education. You’ll leave this conference with transferable skills and practical tips that you can implement immediately into your courses or at your institution.
How is this ai conference different from others?
There are plenty of other conferences surrounding the discussion of AI in higher education. But those conferences spotlight the technical development of artificial intelligence or the use of AI on the back end to improve student outcomes.
This conference specifically focuses on the use of AI in the classroom as experienced by faculty members.
You’ll be able to hear ideas, and contribute your own, to topics like instructional strategies, faculty support, academic integrity, policy, and ethical considerations.
ai is disrupting higher education: what can/should we do about it?
Whether you’re a teaching faculty member, educational developer, instructional designer, instructional technologist, or administrator, the role that AI will play in the future of higher education is sure to affect you.
You know that students and faculty across the country are embracing its power to both embolden and disrupt the status quo. How you handle it as an educator can prove difficult. That’s why it’s imperative to connect with one another and have frank conversations about harnessing the power of AI to improve faculty and student success.
The conference will allow discussion for the myriad of ways AI impacts teaching and learning methods in the following tracks:
- Pedagogical Approaches to Incorporate AI in Teaching and Learning
- Digital Learning and Online Instruction
- Supporting Faculty
- Academic Integrity
- Instructional Design
- Assessment and Evaluation Methods
- Teaching Models
- AI Applications in the Classroom Besides ChatGPT
- Student Success and Retention
- Administrative Tasks, e.g., scheduling, enrollment management
- Student Conduct and Behavior Management
- Ethical Considerations of AI Usage
- Institutional Policies and Regulations
- Global Perspectives on AI in Education
REPRESENTED INSTITUTIONS
The following colleges and universities will be represented at the conference through the presentations and poster sessions presenters.
| Alamo Colleges District | Mercer University | University of California San Diego |
| Auburn University | Minerva University | University of Central Florida |
| California State University, Northridge | Missouri State University | University of Delaware |
| Calvin University | Pacific University | University of Florida |
| Cleveland State University | Penn State Shenango | University of Kentucky |
| Concordia University | Providence College | University of Maryland, Baltimore County |
| Daytona State College | Ringling College of Art and Design | University of Michigan |
| Duke University | Rowan University | University of Missouri |
| D’Youville University | Santa Fe College | University of Nebraska at Kearney |
| Eastern Florida State College | South Georgia State College | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University | Southern Illinois University | University of North Florida |
| Florida International University | Southern New Hampshire University | University of Pennsylvania |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | The Chicago School of Professional Psychology | University of Rochester |
| Florida SouthWestern State College | The Ohio State University | University of South Florida |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | The University of Texas at San Antonio | University of Virginia |
| Hood College | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley | Utah State University |
| Kennesaw State University | Unity Environmental University | Valencia College |
| Lake-Sumter State College | University of Alabama | Vilnius University, Lithuania |
| MacEwan University | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Virginia Tech |
REGISTRATION
Register NowRegistration is now closed for this in-person event. All attendees, including presenters, are required to register. There will NOT be a virtual option for attending.
Prices (before Eventbrite fees) and registration deadlines are as follows:
- Presenters: $250
- Early Bird: $275 (ends August 18, 2023)
- Regular Registration: $300 (ends September 12, 2023)
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Proposals Open
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Registration Opens
Registration for the conference opens.
Proposals Close
Deadline for submitting proposals to the conference.
Notice of Acceptances
Applicants will be notified of their proposals to the conference.
Early Bird Registration Closes
The deadline for Early Bird Registration, which offers discounted prices for attendees.
Regular Registration Closes
The deadline for Regular Registration, after which prices will increase.
Conference Begins
The dates of the conference itself.
AGENDA
Agenda at a Glance:
Sunday, September 24, 2023
| Times (EST) | Daily Events |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 4:00 | Registration (Pegasus pre-function area) |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Buffet Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Keynote Address: Dr. Ray Schroeder |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Concurrent session #1 |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Concurrent session #2 |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Buffet Lunch |
| 1:30 – 3:00 | AI Poet and Photo Booth (#TeachWithAI2023) |
| 1:30 – 2:30 | Concurrent session #3 |
| 2:45 – 3:45 | Concurrent session #4 |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Reception*, Poster Session, & Vendor Expo |
| *Open bar reception; Dinner on your own |
Monday, September 25, 2023
| Times (EST) | Daily Events |
|---|---|
| 8:00 – 4:00 | Registration (Pegasus pre-function area) |
| 8:00 – 9:00 | Buffet Breakfast |
| 9:00 – 10:00 | Concurrent session #5 |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Concurrent session #6 |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Concurrent session #7 |
| 12:30 – 1:30 | Buffet Lunch. Speaker: Dr. Michael Johnson |
| 1:30 – 3:00 | AI Poet and Photo Booth (#TeachWithAI2023) |
| 1:30 – 2:30 | Concurrent session #8 |
| 2:45 – 3:45 | Concurrent session #9 |
| 4:00 – 5:00 | Closing Speaker: Dr. Sid Dobrin |
| 5:00 – 5:15 | Closing Thoughts, Raffle, & Conference Gift |
Please note that the agenda may be subject to change.
Keynote – Dr. Ray Schroeder
Dr. Ray Schroeder is a Senior Fellow of the University Professional and Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and Professor Emeritus at the University of Illinois Springfield (UIS). After several years as an instructor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he came to the university in Springfield in 1977, beginning as an assistant professor, then associate, then full professor, prior to becoming an emeritus professor in 2001. During his tenure, he launched the online learning program at UIS in 1997. He founded the Center for Online Learning, Research and Service and became Associate Vice Chancellor for Online Learning in 2013, a position held until 2021. To continue research, publication and presentations, Ray was appointed Senior Fellow for Online Learning in the Provost’s Office beginning in August 2021, returning to Professor Emeritus in August 2022.
The recipient of numerous national awards and citations for individual excellence and leadership from many associations and entities including the Sloan Consortium (OLC), US Distance Learning Association, American Journal of Distance Education, Illinois Council for Continuing Higher Education, University of Wisconsin and University of Illinois, Ray is the author of book chapters, articles, widely read curated reading lists, blogs, and social media feeds on news and research in online learning/educational technology. Ray is a noted speaker, consultant, researcher, and author on topics related to online learning, emerging educational technologies, and technology-enhanced learning.
He has also recently published articles on the top of generative AI: “This Fall, How Will You Integrate Gen AI Into Your University Work?“, “Productively and Painlessly Integrating Gen AI Into Your Fall Classes“, and “Generative AI in College and Departmental Administration.”
We look forward to his keynote address, Preparing for Gen AI in the Higher Education Mainstream.
Closing – Sid Dobrin
Dr. Sid Dobrin is a Professor and Chair in the Department of English at the University of Florida. Positioned within writing studies, Dobrin’s research focuses on aspects of the Digital Humanities and Environmental Humanities. Specifically, his work considers the relationship between writing and emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), and Virtual Reality (VR). Dobrin is the Founding Director of the Trace Innovation Initiative, a research hub that studies emerging writing technologies such as AI, AR, and VR. Dr. Dobrin has been named a Digital Thought Leader by Adobe. He is also a member of the Florida Institute for National Security (FINS), part of UF’s AI Initiative.
Join us for his closing session, What Comes Next? Questions about GenAI and Higher Education Moving Forward.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Event Location
The Teaching & Learning with AI conference will be held in the University of Central Florida’s Student Union.
Parking Location
Free parking will be provided to registered attendees in Garage D. Permits and maps will be emailed to attendees before the event.
VISITING Information
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