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Teaching and Learning with AI Conference
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Saturday, June 13
 

8:00am EDT

Breakfast Buffet
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Key: (V) = Vegan; (Veg) = Vegetarian; (GF) = Gluten Friendly (note: the kitchen is not rated for “Gluten Free”)

  • Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice (V)
  • Chilled Cranberry Juice and Grapefruit Juices (V)
  • Freshly Baked Breakfast Pastries (Veg)
  • Freshly Ripened Cubed Fruit of the Season (V)
  • Oatmeal and Yogurt Parfait Bar: Seasonal Berry Compote, Honey, Walnuts, Cinnamon, Brown Sugar, Raisins and House-crafted Granola (GF), (Veg)
  • Cage-free Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar Cheese and Tomato Salsa (GF)
  • Pork Sausage Links (GF)
  • Vegan Sausage Patty (V) (GF)
  • Home Fries, House Seasoning, Herbs (V) (GF)
  • Freshly Brewed Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee & Specialty Hot Teas

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT
Coastal Ballroom

8:00am EDT

Recharge Lounge
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Take a breather and make the most of your break! Stop by to charge your devices, grab a coffee or refreshment, and explore what our sponsors have to offer. Whether you want to strike up a conversation with a fellow attendee, make a new connection, or simply catch up on email, this is your space. No agenda, just opportunity.
Sponsors
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Adobe

Adobe

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Apporto

Apporto

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Boodlebox

Boodlebox

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Curricu

Curricu

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D2L

D2L

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EBSCO

EBSCO

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Feedback Fruits

Feedback Fruits

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Harmonize Learning

Harmonize Learning

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iDesign

iDesign

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Kyron Learning

Kyron Learning

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McGraw Hill

McGraw Hill

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Turnitin

Turnitin

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Verballi

Verballi

Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Citrus

8:00am EDT

Registration
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Welcome! Please stop by the Registration Desk to sign in and collect your name badge upon arrival. Don't forget to grab your swag bag filled with event goodies while you're here! Our team will be happy to answer any questions you have -- and the Registration Desk remains open throughout the entire conference, so feel free to stop by anytime you need assistance.
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Coastal Landing

8:00am EDT

Stick It, Share It: AI Teaching & Learning Exchange
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Throughout the conference, interactive boards with bold AI provocation prompts will invite attendees to pause, reflect, and respond by hand. Add your ideas, questions, and experiments with AI to a collaborative board. Browse others’ notes, make connections, and leave with practical inspiration you can use right away. Come for the conference. Stay for the conversation.

Speakers
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Lauren Kehoe

Head of Research Engagement, University of Central Florida
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Coastal Landing

8:00am EDT

Luggage Storage
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Need a place to store your belongings on the last day of the conference? Coastal 10 is available as a luggage storage area for attendees who are unable to arrange storage through the hotel concierge. Simply bring your luggage directly to the room -- no need to stop by the Registration Desk or pick up any luggage identifiers beforehand.
Please note that this area is unattended, and Teaching and Learning with AI is not responsible for any lost or stolen items. Store your belongings at your own discretion.
Saturday June 13, 2026 8:00am - 12:15pm EDT
Coastal 10

9:00am EDT

The AI Assessment Scale (AIAS): Practical Application and Lessons Learned in Transparency and Utility
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:10am EDT
Navigating GenAI use in online Master’s programs requires a common language to create clarity around student and instructor expectations. This session explores the practical implementation of the AI Assessment Scale (AIAS) to bridge this communication gap between faculty and students. We will share data-driven lessons on how the AIAS enhances transparency, clarifies task-specific expectations, and serves as a vital force for academic integrity. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for deploying the scale to foster honest, productive AI-human collaboration in digital learning environments. Keywords: AI Assessment Scale, Academic Integrity, Online Graduate Education
Speakers
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Jessica Milton

Instructional Designer, University of San Diego
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:10am EDT
Coastal Ballroom

9:00am EDT

Your Students Deserve More Than a Chatbot: How to Improve Learning Outcomes with AI-Powered Instruction
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
In this session, we’ll demonstrate how AI can extend great teaching by supporting the full learning process, guiding students through explanation, practice, feedback, and reinforcement in alignment with instructor-defined goals.
Using Kyron Learning, you’ll see how educator-provided materials are transformed into structured, interactive learning experiences. Faculty define the learning objectives, select the content, and approve every lesson, ensuring that each AI-guided interaction reflects their intent and maintains academic rigor.
We’ll walk through a live demonstration of how students engage with AI-powered instruction: working through concepts step by step, applying what they’ve learned, receiving targeted feedback, and building confidence over time. The experience adapts to each learner while staying grounded in the course design set by the instructor.
You’ll also see how institutions are using this approach to deepen engagement, strengthen understanding, and improve measurable outcomes, while keeping educators firmly in control.
This is AI designed to support teaching and improve learning, not replace it.
What you’ll takeaway:
  • How Kyron transforms course materials into guided, interactive lessons
  • AI-driven experiences that support reasoning, practice, and feedback
  • How faculty define learning objectives, control content, and approve every lesson
  • Real examples of impact on student engagement, confidence, and outcomes
  • A practical model for implementing AI in a way that aligns with how students learn

Speakers
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Erin Ratliff

Higher Education Partnerships, Kyron Learning


Sponsors
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Kyron Learning

Kyron Learning

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Desoto 5

9:00am EDT

Applying the "4D" AI Fluency Framework to Your Discipline and Practice
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
The "4D" AI Fluency Framework defines four competencies (Delegation, Description, Discernment, and Diligence) for interacting with AI effectively, efficiently, ethically and safely. Open educational resources based on the framework have been used by c 100,000 learners globally, and have been adopted by the London School of Economics and other institutions in UK, EU and USA. This session focuses on practical steps for integrating AI Fluency into your discipline's pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment.  Drawing on a variety of actual implementation cases, we'll explore how your disciplinary expertise shapes what each "D" actually means for you, your colleagues and your students.
Speakers
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Rick Dakan

AI Coordinator, Head of Creative Technologies, Ringling College of Art and Design
Rick Dakan is a professor at Ringling College of Art & Design, where he oversees the new Creative Technologies BFA program, serves as AI Coordinator, and is Co-Director of the Center for the Creative Economy. Rick worked as a start-up founder, writer, and game designer from 1995 to... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Coastal 6

9:00am EDT

Business Ethics in Action: AI Coaching and Role-Based Learning
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
The SM131 Business Ethics Simulation at Boston University redefined ethics education for over 450 first-year students by immersing them in a live, AI-driven ethical crisis involving Coca-Cola and PepsiCo in India. Students assumed stakeholder roles and engaged in high-pressure, Socratic dialogue to navigate real-world dilemmas around corporate responsibility, environmental impact, and power dynamics. Through role-based empathy, dynamic coaching, and original writing, students developed ethical fluency, stakeholder awareness, and leadership judgment. The simulation fostered deep learning, with 94% reporting increased understanding of tradeoffs and 73% naming it the most meaningful part of the course. Ethics became personal, urgent, and transformative.
Speakers
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Rebecca Nichols

Master Lecturer, Management & Organizations, Questrom School of Business Boston University, Questrom School of Business, Boston University
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Coastal 9

9:00am EDT

Designing Low-Stakes AI Learning for Faculty: Lessons from an AI Test Fest
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
As generative AI reshapes teaching, assessment, and workforce expectations, institutions need low-stakes opportunities for faculty to meaningfully and ethically engage with AI tools. Building on a pilot Test Fest that awarded over 60 certifications in the fall (15 AI-related), a cross-functional team scaled the program to offer Pearson GenAI certification to faculty across disciplines. Presenters will share design choices, implementation strategies, and insights from faculty feedback, highlighting how participants plan to integrate AI into teaching and assessment to prepare students for a rapidly evolving workplace. #AIFluency #FacultyDevelopment #GenerativeAI
Speakers
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Emmie Mercer

Associate Dean of IT, Wake Tech Community College
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Richard Tillies

Department Head, Software Development & Data Technologies, Wake Technical Community College
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Coastal 7

9:00am EDT

Partnering for Progress: Building Pipelines Between K-12 and Academic Libraries for AI Literacy
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
This session explores how K–12 media specialists and academic librarians can work together to build strong, sustainable pathways for AI literacy. The program highlights shared challenges, practical teaching strategies, and collaborative tools that support students as they move from foundational learning through higher education and beyond. Participants learn how cross‑institution partnerships can strengthen critical thinking, ethical AI use, and research skills. The session offers real‑world examples and easy starting points for anyone interested in creating a connected, future‑ready learning community.
Speakers
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Brooke A. Becker

Media Literacy Librarian and Liaison to Communication Studies & Political Science & Public Administration, and Psycholog, The University of Alabama at Birmingham
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Lafayette 1

9:00am EDT

Coaching, not Coasting: Building Effective Human-AI Ecosystems for Writers Across the Curriculum
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
AI writing support often collapses into answer giving or copy editing. Our team has created an option that nurtures student learning, thinking, confidence, and agency. ArchPal engages students deeply, dialogically, and reflectively in the writing process. Participants will interact with ArchPal to observe, discover, and discuss its design, coaching moves, and guardrails with the developers. Participants will also learn about our technological architecture, stakeholder network, research agenda, and funding pursuits. Participants will then map their local writing support and AI ecosystems to build their own human-AI network that supports students vertically across the disciplines and horizontally across the curriculum.#studentagency #collaboration #writingacrossthecurriculum
Speakers
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Jared Holton

Assistant Professor, University of Georgia
Talk to me about ArchPal, our AI writing coach and companion created by humanities faculty and students for higher education classrooms.
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Lindsey Harding

Director, Writing Intensive Program, University of Georgia
Lindsey Harding is the Director of the Writing Intensive Program at the University of Georgia. She serves as the faculty advisor and editor for The Classic, the Writing Intensive Program's journal of undergraduate writing and research. For the Office of Faculty Affairs, she co-leads... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Desoto 2
  AI in Pedagogy and Curriculum Design, 30-Minute Session |   AI Fluency and Faculty Development, 30-Minute Session |   AI in K-12 Education, 30-Minute Session
  • Co-Author(s) Annika Kappenstein, Lauren Bobo, Het Pathak, Bianca Wilson, Evelyn Flores, Hansika Pandurang Gaidhani, (University of Georgia)

9:00am EDT

How Faculty can avoid obsolescence in the age of AI.
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
A practical, evidence-backed playbook to keep faculty relevant, valued, and uniquely human in an AI-accelerated academy. Organized as four levers you can pull today and scale as you grow.
Speakers
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David Holder

Liberty University
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Lafayette 4

9:00am EDT

No-Budget, High-Engagement: Free Classroom Games You Can Create with AI in 30 Minutes
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
We know that thoughtfully created educational games can increase student engagement and knowledge retention. Learn how to create engaging educational games without paying for new Generative AI tools or learning how to code. This talk shares rapid, responsible workflows for using AI to generate free games from start to finish, using and "AI draft → human verify → AI complete → deploy" workflow. You’ll see 3 ready-to-use formats (e.g., Jeopardy boards) plus copy/paste prompt templates to help you build games in your discipline. 
Speakers
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Liz Winer

Samuel Merritt University
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Lauren Oliveira

Samuel Merritt University

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Lafayette 2

9:00am EDT

Leaning In Carefully: Designing Experiential Assignments That Use AI Without Undermining Learning
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
As AI tools become increasingly accessible to students, many instructors struggle to integrate them without weakening learning, assessment, or professional judgment. This session introduces a practice-based framework for leaning in carefully to AI use in experiential college courses. Drawing on implemented assignments from Organizational Behavior and Human Resources courses, the session presents five design principles: purpose alignment, cognitive engagement, professional judgment, ethical visibility, and assessment transparency. Together, these principles help instructors embed AI into coursework while preserving learning integrity. Participants will leave with transferable assignment design strategies applicable across disciplines.Keywords: AI Pedagogy, Assessment Design, Faculty Development
Speakers
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Elizabeth Muniz

University of North Texas at Dallas
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Suwannee 3

9:00am EDT

Learning in the Tension: How Varied Faculty AI Approaches Prepare Students for an Uncertain Future
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Students thrive when they encounter faculty with varied perspectives on AI—some who integrate it deeply, others who design AI-resilient assignments. Drawing on Connecticut College's AI@Conn Initiative, this session explores how navigating these differences cultivates metacognitive flexibility, adaptive expertise, and intellectual agency. Rather than seeking institutional uniformity, we argue that pedagogical diversity prepares students to work across professional contexts where AI adoption varies widely. Participants will gain strategies for supporting faculty across the AI spectrum and tools for helping students understand the reasoning behind different approaches.
Speakers
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Susan Purrington

Harold F. Wiley Generative AI Teaching and Learning Fellow, Connecticut College
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Matthew Gardzina

VP for Information Services & Librarian of the College, Connecticut College
As vice president for Information Services and librarian of the College at Connecticut College, Gardzina is the chief information officer and leads both the libraries and Information Technology of the College, including traditional library services, administrative computing, telecommunications... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Suwannee 2

9:00am EDT

Rehearsing the Hard Moments: AI-Supported Simulations for Classroom Management
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Participants will engage with one to two brief, realistic classroom management scenarios supported by AI-generated case narratives and role-based personas. Through guided prompts and short small-group or think-pair-share discussion, attendees will analyze decision points, discuss how different responses lead to different consequences, and reflect on how similar simulations could support faculty judgment and preparation in their own teaching or professional development contexts.
Speakers
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Scott D'Amico

Faculty Development Program lead, The Alamo Colleges District
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Lucinda G. Flores

The Alamo Colleges District
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Desoto 3

9:00am EDT

Making Learning Visible in an AI-Rich Classroom: An Evidence Framework for Assessment and Grading
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
As AI tools make it easier for students to create polished work, it has become more challenging for teachers to assess what students have truly learned and to grade fairly when AI is used. In this session, you will explore a framework developed in secondary classrooms, for using AI purposefully while ensuring students remain responsible for their own ideas. You will learn how to redesign classroom tasks so that students’ thinking, revisions, and progress are visible at every stage. You will also leave with a practical grading approach for AI-rich classrooms that will not increase your workload or lower your standards.
Speakers
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Daniel Forrester

Director of Technology Integration, Holy Innocents` Episcopal School
Daniel Forrester has been in education for over 20 years across both public and private school settings. He has taught math and engineering, served as a PK-12 Curriculum Director of STEAM, and helped launch several academic programs at Holy Innocents' Episcopal School in Atlanta... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Suwannee 1

9:00am EDT

A Practice-Based Approach to Building AI Literacy Curriculum in Academic Libraries: What Teaching AI Has Taught Us
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Despite widespread student use of generative AI, higher education lacks shared frameworks or coordinated approaches for teaching AI literacy, leaving instructional responsibility fragmented across institutions and roles. Academic librarians have taken on a growing role in supporting students’ understanding of generative AI through AI literacy interventions. This session presents findings from an environmental scan and textual analysis of library-led AI educational resources to examine how libraries respond to the challenges of generative AI in practice. Participants will explore emerging best practices, existing gaps in AI literacy curricula, and opportunities to adapt these approaches in their own institutional contexts. #AILiteracy #LibraryInstruction #HigherEducation
Speakers
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Marta Samokishyn

Collection Development Librarian, Saint Paul University
Marta Samokishyn, (she/her) is a Collection Development and Liaison Librarian at Saint Paul University, and a Ph.D. student in Digital Transformation and Innovation program at the University of Ottawa. Her research interests include AI literacy in academic libraries, educational technologies... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Lafayette 5

9:00am EDT

Leveraging AI for Innovation in Neonatal Advanced Practice Education: The BOT Framework
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative tool in healthcare education, offering innovative approaches to enhance clinical decision-making and learner engagement. This study explores the development and integration of “BOTs,” AI-driven educational models designed to support neonatal advanced practice education. By simulating neonatal scenarios, BOTs provide interactive that reinforce evidence-based practice and critical thinking. The presentation examines the pedagogical framework, technological design, and potential implications for competency-based education in neonatal care. Findings suggest that AI-enabled tools can augment traditional teaching methods, improve learner confidence, and foster a more personalized educational environment for advanced practice providers.
Speakers
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Heather Breittholz

University of Connecticut
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Valarie Artigas

Associate Clinical Professor, University of Connecticut, Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Desoto 4

9:00am EDT

Ctrl + Alt + Delete: Rebooting Pedagogy and Practice for Teaching with AI
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Traditional pedagogy isn’t crashing—it’s undergoing a significant re-calibration. As AI reshapes the classroom, we have a unique opportunity to pause and choose what we carry forward. It’s time to CTRL the narrative, explore ALTernative pathways for accessibility, and Delete legacy practices that no longer serve our students. This 30-minute session challenges participants to move beyond basic tools to address "not-easily-answered" questions about student engagement and course design. Through the lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), we will explore how to modernize our teaching while keeping human-centered learning at the core.---
Speakers
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Annette Jones

Florida State University - Office of Digital Learning & Academic Technology
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Christopher Riley

Instructional Technologist, Florida State University
RF

Robert Fuselier

Florida State University - Office of Digital Learning & Academic Technology
LM

Liying Miao

Florida State University - Office of Digital Learning & Academic Technology

Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Lafayette 3

9:00am EDT

AI for Data Interpretation & Visualization: Teaching Students to Explain, Not Just Compute
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
This presentation demonstrates how artificial intelligence can enhance interpretation and visualization of public health data, emphasizing conceptual understanding over computation. Designed for students analyzing epidemiologic and surveillance datasets, the session shows how AI tools can clarify complex tables and trends through narrative explanation and visual storytelling. Participants will create a coherent dashboard depicting publicly available data student demographics using bar, histogram, and pie charts, plus 1–3 additional visualizations, each with clear titles, labels, and brief narrative text. By integrating AI‑generated insights responsibly, students strengthen core skills in data communication and translational science—learning to explain what data means, not simply calculate it, while respecting the boundary that AI should not replace statistical analysis
Speakers
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Corron Sanders

University of North Texas Dallas
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 9:30am EDT
Coastal 8

9:00am EDT

Your Faculty AI OS: Building a Personal AI for Next-Level Performance
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Faculty are overwhelmed by grading, course preparations, advising, accreditation, and scholarship, while AI tools keep changing. This session introduces the concept of a Faculty AI Operating System: a structured, reusable approach to training and deploying a personal AI that understands a professor’s courses, rubrics, teaching style, and workflows. Instead of relying on fragile prompts, participants learn to build a durable AI partner to support syllabus design, grading, feedback, research, and administrative work. Attendees will leave with a blueprint they can implement immediately in any discipline. (Faculty Productivity, AI-Enabled Pedagogy, Future-Proof Course Design).
Speakers
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Dawn Oetjen

University of Central Florida - School of Global Health Management and Information

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Reid Oetjen

Professor & MHA Program Director, University of Central Florida - School of Global Health Management and Informati
JG

Jean Gordon

MHA Online Division Director, MUSC
ER

Eric Richardson

Medical University of South Carolina
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Desoto 1

9:40am EDT

Just Fold it In: Bite-Size AI Literacy Wherever You Are
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Integrating AI literacy into your instruction can be daunting, but you don’t have to start from scratch. This presentation will provide instructional design strategies for mapping AI competencies to existing learning outcomes in any discipline. Presenters will guide participants through practical methods for auditing lesson plans and course content, to determine where AI literacy can be meaningfully folded into existing instruction. These strategies are research-informed, field-tested in undergraduate courses, and backed by assessment results. Attendees will leave with an actional plan to make changes in small, low-risk increments.
Speakers
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Laurie Borchard

Instruction & Engagement Librarian, Cal Poly Maritime Academy
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Amber Janssen

Supervising Librarian, Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Lafayette 4

9:40am EDT

Hypothesis: AI Changes Everything—Findings from the ELITE Lab
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
The ELITE Faculty Innovations Lab at the University of Miami launched in October 2025 to transform courses using AI. It’s January 2026 and our experiment is in full effect.Because levels of adoption vary, we promote AI in various ways, including:hands-on and discussion-based workshops and guest webinarsnewsletter focused on exploring AI in eachvideo series highlighting ed tech tools that integrate AIAI-heavy course pilotsfaculty champions model how AI transforms teaching and learningCommunity of Practice (CoP) courseELITE would appreciate the chance to share details on each and how our approach is developing with our community.
Speakers
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Shara Gonzalez

Senior Instructional Designer, Miami Herbert Business School
I’m a Senior Instructional Designer with the ELITE Faculty Innovations Lab at the University of Miami’s Miami Herbert Business School. I draw on my background in education and extensive experience in advanced online instructional design to help faculty innovate, implement AI-enhanced... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Lafayette 1

9:40am EDT

Leveraging AI In the Teaching and Learning Process
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
This workshop helps faculty, staff, and academic advisors understand and apply artificial intelligence in educational settings, with a focus on practical use and ethics. Participants explore current AI capabilities, hands-on strategies for creating content, redesigning academic processes, and enhancing student engagement while maintaining academic integrity. Through guided activities and discussion of ethical dilemmas, attendees gain tools to integrate AI into curricula to better prepare students for evolving workforce expectations.#AI--pedagogy, #Faculty-development, # Ethical-implementation
Speakers
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Jiri Jirik

Director, Moraine Valley Community College
Jiri Jirik is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with over 20 years of experience across industry and academia. As the Director of the Education Pathway National Center (EPNC) at Moraine Community College, he spearheads the development and implementation of comprehensive cybersecurity and AI curri... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Desoto 5

9:40am EDT

From ChatGPT to Course-Embedded AI: Using a TA-Like Assistant to Reinforce Learning and Reduce AI Workarounds
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
As generative AI becomes embedded in students’ everyday workflows, instructors are challenged to decide not whether AI belongs in the classroom, but how it should be positioned within learning itself. This session presents an instructional design approach that integrates a TA-like AI assistant directly alongside course materials to harness the benefits of AI while mitigating common concerns around misuse and shallow engagement.Rather than treating AI as an external tool students access independently, the model places AI support within readings, practice activities, and capstone preparation. This design leverages AI’s strengths for clarification, iteration, and reflection, while encouraging students to engage with a trusted, course-aligned assistant that reinforces instructional intent. The result is not simply AI adoption, but a restructuring of where and how AI supports learning.The presentation focuses on design decisions instructors can apply across disciplines and modalities to increase learning touchpoints, reinforce repetition, and guide productive AI use without banning tools or relying on enforcement. Participants will leave with practical ideas for integrating AI in ways that are both pedagogically intentional and adaptable to their own teaching contexts.
Speakers
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Dafan Zhang

Lincoln University-Pennsylvania
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Desoto 4

9:40am EDT

How Faculty Are Using Generative AI: An Analysis of Over 300 "GenAI Plans" for Course Enhancement
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
AI has transformed teaching and learning, but how are faculty actually using it to enhance their courses? To address this question, we conducted a qualitative analysis of more than 300 generative AI course enhancement plans submitted by faculty participating in USF’s self-paced workshop, Course Enhancement with GenAI.  This analysis yielded over 600 coded AI use cases, consolidated into 18 emergent categories. In this presentation, we rank and examine these categories, highlight the most common strategies, and share actionable insights grounded in faculty practice. Join us to see how USF faculty are putting AI into action. The results may surprise you.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsey Mercer

Lindsey Mercer

Director: USF Digital Learning Training & Support, University of South Florida
Over 20 years experience designing, developing, and supporting fully online courses for the University of South Florida. Spearheading the creation of skills-based training solutions for thousands of USF faculty including fully online workshops, lab-based workshops, and just-in-time... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Lafayette 3

9:40am EDT

The Curriculum Developer's Secret Weapon: Hands-On with Google’s NotebookLM
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Discover how to transform research articles, textbooks, and course materials into ready-to-use learning objectives, assignments, discussion questions, study guides, and audio/video overviews in minutes instead of hours. This interactive workshop will have you creating actual curriculum materials using Google's free NotebookLM AI tool. You'll learn a proven workflow for uploading your sources, generating high-quality content, and refining outputs to match your teaching style. Bring 2-3 documents related to a course you're developing and leave with polished materials you can use immediately. Whether you teach online, face-to-face, or hybrid courses across any discipline, you'll gain practical strategies to streamline your curriculum development process.#AItools #curriculumdevelopment #NotebookLM
Speakers
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Rolando Ramos

Rolando Andrés Ramos is a faculty member in the Business Intelligence Master of Science program at Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida, where he has taught for more than 15 years. He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Miami and a Master of Fine... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Desoto 2

9:40am EDT

Conquering AI Hesitancy: Using AI Tools to Design a High-Impact Healthcare Administration Capstone Course
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Faculty often approach artificial intelligence with caution due to concerns about the unknown, academic integrity, ethics, and instructional control. This session highlights how faculty overcame AI hesitancy and strategically implemented LOAH (Learning Objective and Assessment Helper), ChatGPT, and Grammarly to strengthen course alignment, enhance critical thinking, and improve assessment design in a Health Administration Capstone course. Participants will explore practical workflows for generating learning objectives, designing aligned assessments, refining instructional materials, and increasing student engagement while maintaining pedagogical rigor, transparency, and ethical AI use. A stepwise approach to creating high-impact weekly modules aligned with Quality Matters principles will also be shared.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Young

Jennifer Young

Associate Director - Course Development, Collegis Education
I'm here for the people who build learning... and the learners who benefit from it. Come find me if you want to talk about using AI tools with intention and integrity, scaling course development like a system instead of a scramble, or how the right instructional design can turn faculty... Read More →
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Marquita Lyons-Smith

Clinical Associate Professor, Health Administration Program Director, North Carolina Central University
Dr. Marquita Lyons-Smith is a Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, academic administrator, and innovative educator dedicated to advancing student and patient empowerment through the intentional use of AI in education and practice. She serves as an AI Emerging Leader Scholar... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Lafayette 5

9:40am EDT

From Reaction to Reflection: Using AI to Rethink Responses to Challenging Classroom Behavior
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Beginning teachers often rely on reactive, directive responses when faced with challenging student behavior, limiting opportunities for long-term learning and reflection. This session introduces Edustories, a research-based approach that uses AI-supported analysis of authentic teaching case narratives to foster professional judgment. By engaging with AI-assisted reflections on classroom decision-making, teachers learn to recognize patterns in their responses, explore proactive alternatives, and strengthen their capacity to address complex behavioral situations more thoughtfully.#ai-in-education #teacher-learning #classroom-behavior
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Markéta Košatková

Assistant Professor, UCF
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Lafayette 2

9:40am EDT

Human + AI Co-Learning: The Faculty–Student CoLab Model and Reflective AI Pedagogy
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
This presentation showcases two complementary projects at Florida Gulf Coast University that together form a Human + AI Co-Learning model: the AI-Enabled Faculty–Student CoLab and SystemSolve GPT. The CoLab is a structural model where faculty and students collaborate to design AI-integrated assignments, guardrails, and reflective activities across disciplines. SystemSolve GPT is a pedagogical model: a custom, course-embedded AI “thinking partner” that scaffolds inquiry, systems thinking, and ethical reasoning without generating assignment-ready content. Together, these innovations demonstrate how institutions can pair collaborative design with reflective AI practice to create responsible, authentic, and future-ready learning experiences.
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Maka Tsulukidze

Florida Gulf Coast University
I am an Associate Professor at Florida Gulf Coast University, Marieb College of Health and Human Services. I earned a PhD in Health Sciences Research from University of North Carolina at Charlotte, MD from Tbilisi Medical Academy and completed Postdoctoral Fellowship at Dartmouth... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Coastal 9

9:40am EDT

Plagiarism and Academic Integrity 101 in the Age of AI
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Students are using ChatGPT and other AI writers to brainstorm, outline, draft, paraphrase, and polish, often without knowing where academic integrity lines are. In this 30-minute session, we will walk through an AI-assisted writing workflow and flag which uses are low-risk, which should be disclosed or cited, and which cross into plagiarism or misconduct. Participants will leave with an “Is this OK?” checklist, sample disclosure language, and quick assignment strategies that reduce confusion. #AcademicIntegrity #Plagiarism #GenerativeAI
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Melisa Balos

Scholarly Engagement Librarian, Tulane University
I'm a Social Sciences Librarian and former instructor in international relations with over a decade in teaching experience. My work centers on helping students navigate complex information ecosystems, especially now that generative AI is reshaping how knowledge is created, shared... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Suwannee 3

9:40am EDT

Beyond AI Adoption: Rethinking Faculty and Institutional Readiness for Teaching with AI
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly embedded in higher education, many institutions focus on tools while overlooking a more fundamental question: Are faculty and instructional designers truly ready to teach with AI? Drawing on multi-phase qualitative evidence from faculty discourse and conference based open table discussions, this session introduces a socio-technical perspective on AI readiness. Participants will explore key tensions shaping AI adoption, including productivity, academic integrity, workload, and policy clarity, and engage in guided discussion about what meaningful readiness looks like in their own institutional contexts.#AIReadiness #FacultyDevelopment #TeachingWithAI
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Ahmet Hacikara

Asst. Professor, University of South Alabama
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Desoto 3

9:40am EDT

Embracing Ambivalence: How to Create Inclusive Spaces for AI Conversation
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Most professors are still somewhere in the realm of ambivalence about AI, unsure exactly how to react.  For the last year, the University of Dayton has responded with a “bottom-up” approach of creating spaces for vulnerable conversation and learning, rather than simply instituting a top-down AI policy.  The dialogues and writings generated by this approach have enabled faculty to share fears, hopes, observations, and tested strategies, building an atmosphere of trust and solidarity.  This presentation will discuss why dwelling in ambivalence is a necessary and even productive stage, and how to grow faculty trust in an age of apprehension. #facultydialogue, #institutionalchange, #AIattitudes
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Meghan Henning

University Of Dayton
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Lee Dixon

Associate Provost, Academic Affairs & Learning Initiatives, University Of Dayton
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Esther Brownsmith

Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible, University of Dayton
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Mandy Shannon

Director of Teaching, Research, & Engagement, University Libraries, University of Dayton
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Suwannee 4

9:40am EDT

Same Dance, New Tune: Eight Steps for Ethical AI in Academic Writing
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
As generative AI becomes part of everyday student writing, faculty are again facing familiar questions about academic integrity, now complicated by these new tools. This session shares a practical approach, developed in upper-division music history courses, for integrating AI into writing assignments without undermining learning. Fundamental to the model is an instructor-designed custom GPT chatbot, used only at the draft stage and limited to grammar and formatting feedback. When combined with a clear AI policy, scaffolded low-stakes writing stages, and process-focused assessment, this approach supports critical thinking while preserving student voice and ownership of ideas. (#Academic Integrity #Instructor-Designed AI)
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Art Brownlow

Faculty Fellow for Academic Innovation and Professor of Music, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Art Brownlow is Faculty Fellow for Academic Innovation and Professor of Music at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, where he teaches music history. He is a Fellow in the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers, a founding Fellow in the UTRGV Academy of... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Suwannee 1

9:40am EDT

Layered Learning with AI: Integrating AI for Invention, Research, and Reflection
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Abstract: This session will present two multifaceted assignments and corresponding activities that use AI tools for critical thinking and the writing process. The activities will focus on invention, research, and revision. The activities draw on DEER praxis which emphasizes, “defined engagements with AI tools for specific purposes, and generous use of reflection” (Cummings et al., p. 1). The speakers will demonstrate how AI tools can provide a foundational background and understanding of a topic so that students can apply this knowledge in complex and creative ways to assignments.  #AIactivities, #AIreflection, #layeredlearningCummings, R., et al. (2024). Generative AI in first-year writing: An early analysis of affordances,limitations, and a framework for the future. Computers and Composition, 71, 102827.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compcom.2024.102827.
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Aimee Jones

Assistant Professor, Lynn University
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Joanna Sackel

Assistant Professor, Lynn University
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:10am EDT
Suwannee 2

9:40am EDT

Student Perceptions of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
As tools such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and others rapidly reshape learning environments, understanding students' use, perceptions, and concerns is essential for program leaders and faculty. This session addresses a critical knowledge gap by presenting data directly from students in two professional colleges at a Midwestern university. Results indicate that students view generative AI as a supportive tool rather than a replacement for their own academic efforts and also underscore the need for intentional instruction and guidance on responsible, career-aligned AI integration.
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Jennifer Skelton

Assistant Professor, University of Southern Indiana
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Escambia
  AI Fluency and Faculty Development, Digital Poster |   Practical AI Tools/Agents and Implementation, Digital Poster |   AI in Pedagogy and Curriculum Design, Digital Poster
  • Co-Author(s) Dr. Erin Reynolds, Mrs. Jara Dillingham, Dr. Zachary Ward, Dr. Brian Crose, Dr. Quentin Maynard (University of Southern Indiana)

9:40am EDT

Developing a Comprehensive Physiotherapy Board Review: A Model for Institutional Implementation of Board Exam Reviews at SCUHS/LACC
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
This proposal explores the development of a comprehensive chiropractic Physiotherapy Board Review utilizing AI-enhanced review materials to include practice assessments and study materials at SCUHS/LACC. Leveraging program performance data, the model produces NBCE-aligned modules, adaptive benchmarking, and standardized implementation processes for students preparing for the exam. Grounded in design-based research and operationalized via the ADDIE framework, the review aligns board preparation with exam domains to strengthen the physiotherapy pass rates. Outcome evaluations will track pass rates and student experiences, establishing a scalable program model for quality assurance and sustained success for all board reviews.
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Melinda Turner

SCUHS/LACC
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Escambia

9:40am EDT

From Empirical Research to Pedagogical Insights: GenAI in Second Language Writing
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
The past three years have witnessed rapid empirical efforts to understand the affordances, risks, and tensions brought by Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in second language writing. This poster presentation synthesizes pedagogical insights from a scoping review of 88 empirical studies on GenAI in multilingual writing published between 2023 and June 2025. The review highlights empirical findings on GenAI-mediated feedback provision, the effects of GenAI on writing performance and writing development, as well as emerging work on prompt engineering for writing tasks. The poster presentation offers a list of empirically grounded recommendations for leveraging GenAI when working with multilingual writers in higher education.
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Meixiu Zhang

Assistant Professor of Applied Linguistics, Texas Tech University
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Escambia
  AI in Pedagogy and Curriculum Design, Print Poster
  • Co-Author(s) Abdulrahman Almalki (Texas Tech University), King Saud bin Abdulaziz (University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)

9:40am EDT

Making Thinking Visible Again: Scaffolding Tool Use in the AI Era
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Unrestricted AI use destroys voice and hides the thinking and reasoning people need to assess. This hands-on workshop shares a tested scaffold utilizing curated and delimited AI to make thinking visible again without defaulting to surveillance. Using a structured integration model aligned with AP Lang, Seminar, and Research, but applicable to other contexts, participants will actively experience how prompt design, reflection checkpoints, and constrained AI interactions reveal cognitive moves during drafting and AI use in general.
Built around the TRACE model, this approach leverages intentionally limited AI tools including Elicit, SciSpace, Mizou, MirrorTalk, Lex.page, and NotebookLM to preserve writer agency while providing clearer evidence of learning and understanding these systems. Participants will engage in interactive activities that demonstrate how constrained prompting, ethical tool use, and process-based checkpoints strengthen argument quality, improve feedback, and make reasoning easier to assess.
Attendees will leave with adaptable scaffolds, prompt structures, and reflection routines designed to support authentic writing instruction in an AI-rich environment.
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Dr. Lindsay Konradt

Orange County Public Schools
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Coastal 6

9:40am EDT

Evaluating the Pedagogical Efficacy of AI Tutoring Chatbots: A Study on High School Student Learning and Engagement
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Previous studies on AI tutors are mostly conducted in higher education settings. This study evaluates the impact of AI tutors on high-school students’ learning and engagement, using a custom-designed AI tutoring tool, which incorporates features like step-by-step guidance, real-time feedback, and constant encouragement, while avoiding direct answers. High school students will interact with the AI tool for 15-minute to 1 hour and complete pre- and post-surveys. Their interactions with the AI tutor, as well as their knowledge and interest gain will be collected and analyzed. Results will inform educators on potential AI guardrails to ensure educational efficacy. #AI Tutor #High School Education #Practical Guidance on Design Features for AI Educational Tools
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Connie Tao

Horace Greeley High School
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Escambia

9:40am EDT

Leveraging AI to Enhance Evidence-Based Learning: Practical Strategies for Long-Term Retention
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Helping students retain information long-term can be one of teaching's greatest challenges. This workshop explores practical ways to enhance learning using artificial intelligence tools. Drawing on established cognitive science research, we will examine four evidence-based strategies, namely retrieval practice, dual coding, elaboration, and interleaving and we will identify how AI can support their implementation. Participants discuss how to design activities where AI tools help generate practice questions, create visual maps, prompt student elaboration, and develop interleaved activities. You'll leave with ready-to-use templates that leverage AI as a learning partner while maintaining academic integrity across all disciplines.
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Ursula N. Sorensen

Center for Teaching and Learning, Brigham Young University

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Aicha Rochdi

Kirkwood Community College
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Coastal 7

9:40am EDT

Client Simulation with AI Agents: Experiences and Lessons Learned from a Live Classroom
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Discover innovative ideas for creating experiential learning in the Blackboard Ultra LMS environment. This session will explore the integration of AI agents in live classrooms to simulate client proposal presentations with student/client interaction. Participants will learn how AI agents can create realistic role-play scenarios that provide students with the field experiences pitching ideas to skeptical clients. The session highlights implementation strategies, lessons learned from a pilot in a marketing class, and student engagement outcomes, including improved confidence, communication skills, and critical thinking. #simulation #roleplay #Blackboard-Ultra
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Paul Carringer

Professor, Columbus State Community College
Marketing and business professor at Columbus State Community College and Franklin University. Runner with over 184 marathons and ultra marathons completed. Business owner...ad agency...for 35 years. Ph.D. from Colorado State University.
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Escambia

9:40am EDT

STEM Lab Classes Need AI Too!
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Many educators are examining and sharing ideas of how to incorporate AI chatbot tools into lecture and writing based classes. Our goal here is to explore how these AI chatbot tools can assist in teaching and learning outcomes in higher education laboratory classes in a STEM field. We are utilizing AI chatbot tools to help engage with students in introductory STEM classes as well as students in upper-level classes that are incorporating their own research projects in a STEM laboratory class.  We are testing various approaches and will share the impact of these approaches.
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Stephen King

University of Central Florida

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Linda King

Valencia College
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Escambia

9:40am EDT

From AI Use to AI Dependability: Designing Courses That Still Work When AI Changes
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
As AI tools become embedded in course design, faculty face a growing challenge: AI systems, access, and institutional policies change faster than academic calendars. This interactive session introduces AI-resilient course design, an approach that separates learning intent from tool dependency so learning outcomes remain valid even when AI tools disappear, degrade, or are restricted mid-semester. Participants will apply a practical framework to redesign AI-integrated assignments for durability, rigor, and assessment integrity—using design patterns that can be implemented without changing institutional policies or platforms.
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Dawn Oetjen

University of Central Florida - School of Global Health Management and Information

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Reid Oetjen

Professor & MHA Program Director, University of Central Florida - School of Global Health Management and Informati
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Jean Gordon

MHA Online Division Director, MUSC
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Eric Richardson

Medical University of South Carolina
Saturday June 13, 2026 9:40am - 10:40am EDT
Coastal 8

10:20am EDT

AI Role Playing: Active Learning Comes to Life
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Role playing is a powerful active-learning strategy that helps students apply course concepts through authentic, scenario-based experiences. This session will explore the role playing feature in ChatGPT and Gemini AI platforms to demonstrate how faculty across all disciplines can design role-playing assignments that strengthen industry-specific communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Participants will observe a live demonstration, learn a practical framework for implementation, and create their own role-playing prompt that can be immediately implemented and adapted for both face-to-face and online learning environments. #airoleplay #activelearning #scenariobasedlearning
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Lindsay Tate

Sinclair College
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Juli Ross

Learning Design Specialist, Sinclair Community College
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Desoto 1

10:20am EDT

A Three-tiered Approach to AI Conscious Teaching
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
This session introduces a three-tiered strategy for AI-conscious teaching in higher education, emphasizing a humanistic and holistic approach. The approach focuses on establishing clear and transparent expectations for AI use by students, designing learning activities that prioritize human judgment, creativity, and voice, and integrating AI tools in ways that align with disciplinary goals and professional practice. Participants will leave with practical strategies for approaching AI use in their own teaching practices and among their students. 
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Ray Bailey

Director of Online Learning, Saybrook University
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Gina Gonzalez

Morehead State University
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Lafayette 2

10:20am EDT

Generative AI Prompt Engineering as a Tool for Multilingual Learner Writing and Teacher Planning in the K-12 Classroom
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
This presentation explores the use of generative technologies such as Claude.AI and Chat GPT 5 to enhance writing planning and drafting as a tool for highschoolers, focusing on 10th grade pre-IB English. Given the writing demands the IB-HL English courses require, students struggle with structure, critical analysis, and citation formats. Through prompt engineering, students learned to craft targeted inputs while developing awareness of plagiarism boundaries. Teachers can upload rubrics to create graphic organizers, structure websites with multimodal components, reducing workload and learner diversity. Participants will receive a prompt engineering framework, academic integrity guidelines, and ELA scaffolds adaptable for varied levels. Keywords: Generative AI, prompt engineering, academic integrity
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Angely Suarez DeJesus

Second Year PhD Student-Text & Technology Program, UCF, University of Central Florida
I am a second year PhD student in the Text &Technology program at UCF. I have an interest in generative AI shaping identity. I currently work at for the School District of Osceola at Celebration High School as the English teacher for 10-12th grade students in the IB Program. 
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Suwannee 3

10:20am EDT

The "Boss" of the Bot: Empowering Faculty Control through RAG and Socratic Prompting
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Standard cloud-based LLMs often present two major hurdles for faculty: "hallucinations" that lead students away from course facts and a "give-away-the-answer" style that bypasses critical thinking. This session showcases a practical solution using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to build course-specific AI tutors. Participants will see how instructors can serve as the "boss" of the AI by indexing their own specific materials—lecture recordings, lab manuals, and PDFs—and utilizing a pre-configured Socratic system prompt. We will share data from a Fall 2025 pilot where 91% of students reported the AI helped them identify specific weaknesses in their understanding. Attendees will leave with a blueprint for creating a disciplined AI assistant that stays grounded in their content and their teaching philosophy.
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Peter Bodary

Clinical Associate Professor, University of Michigan
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Lafayette 4
  AI in Pedagogy and Curriculum Design, 30-Minute Session
  • Co-Author(s) Qingqing Yan and Giselle Aronoff (University of Michigan)

10:20am EDT

Fostering AI Fluency Through Authentic Learning: Applying the 4D AI Framework
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
I will share how I fostered AI fluency in my classes through authentic, discipline‑based assignments. Using the 4D AI Fluency Framework (Delegation, Description, Discernment, and Diligence) I guided students to ethically and creatively integrate AI into real‑world tasks such as media production, research analysis, and instructional planning. This approach empowered students to critically evaluate AI and reflect on their learning, developing technical skills and human‑centered judgment essential for responsible, innovative AI use in their fields.
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Anymir Orellana

Professor, Nova Southeastern University
 
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Suwannee 1

10:20am EDT

Tool as the Lens: An AI-Resistant Case Critique System That Builds Strategic Thinking
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
AI gives students the power to generate a polished case summary in seconds, but closer examination often reveals a lack of critical thinking and strategic judgment, which AI can support but never replace. This session shares a classroom-tested, mastery-based case critique system designed to build workforce-ready thinking in an AI-enabled world. Students learn to use strategy tools as the “lens” for analysis (not buzzwords) through a phased structure (Learning → Development → Mastery) and a simple 3-paragraph critique model. The rubric foregrounds evidence, reasoning, tradeoffs, and actionable recommendations.
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Francesca Dunlevy

Assistant Professor of Marketing, Lander University
Dr. ‘Cesca is a marketing professor at Lander University who brings more than 20 years of professional experience working with small, mid-sized, and Fortune 500 organizations across the profit, nonprofit, private, and public sectors. Her background in developing and executing business... Read More →
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Michael Houston

Lander University

Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Suwannee 4

10:20am EDT

The AI Commons: A Strategic Roadmap for Building a Centralized Campus Spaces for AI Literacy and Innovation
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
As Artificial Intelligence evolves from a novelty to an essential literacy, institutional leaders face a critical strategic inflection point: how to move beyond reactive policy-making toward proactive, scalable support. This session argues that the most effective way to foster AI fluency is not through digital modules alone, but through the strategic implementation of physical "third spaces." By examining a prestigious collaborative network—including the University of Minnesota’s AI Makerspace, Stanford’s Tinkery, and Notre Dame’s Lab for AI (LAITL)—we demonstrate how physical hubs serve as the bridge between abstract institutional strategy and classroom innovation.We will deconstruct the leadership logistics required to sustain these environments, specifically focusing on interdisciplinary staffing models, cross-departmental funding structures, and the curation of "low-stakes" hardware/software ecosystems. We shift the narrative from AI as a departmental silo to AI as a centralized library or lab resource that democratizes access. Participants will gain a high-level roadmap to transition their institutional strategy from a "policy-first" defensive posture to a "play-first" innovation culture, ultimately empowering faculty and students to move from passive consumers to ethical creators.
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Mahesh Neelakanta

Director of IT, Florida Atlantic University
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Alex Ambrose

Director of Learning Research, University of Notre Dame
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Yanran Chen

University of Notre Dame
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Gregory Wilson

Stanford University

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Dayna Durbin

Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Librarian, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill
Dayna Durbin is the Undergraduate Teaching and Learning Librarian at the R.B. House Undergraduate Library at UNC-Chapel Hill. She leads the UL’s research and instruction services department at the Undergraduate Library and supervises a team of graduate assistants.
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Lafayette 5

10:20am EDT

Beyond the Tool: AI as a Strategic Collaborator in Academic Leadership
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Is AI just a tool, or is it your new strategic partner? This session shows academic leaders how to move beyond transactional AI use. Discover an actionable model to leverage AI for data-informed planning and assessment while preserving the moral, mission-centered core of leadership. Learn to integrate AI analytics with ethical reflection and build teams fluent in human-AI collaboration.Keywords: #AIinHigherEd #StrategicLeadership #DecisionMaking
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Nathan C. Hamblin, Ph.D., Ed.D.

Dean of the School of Leadership | College of Education and Leadership, University of the Cumberlands
I serve as Dean of the School of Leadership at the University of the Cumberlands, where I lead doctoral and graduate programs supporting more than 1,000 students and 60+ faculty. As a scholar-practitioner and former P–12 educator with more than 35 years in education, my work focuses... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Coastal 9

10:20am EDT

AI on Trial: Teaching Justice, Ethics, and Equity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
AI on Trial: Teaching Justice, Ethics, and Equity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence examines the intentional integration of artificial intelligence into an introductory Justice Studies course at a UNC System Historically Black College and University (HBCU) participating in an Generative AI pilot initiative. Centered on ethical reasoning, algorithmic bias, and accountability, this session highlights a justice-centered AI pedagogy that prioritizes critical thinking over automation. The course design incorporates modular learning pathways through which students earn micro-certificates upon successful completion, reinforcing skill development and accountability. Drawing on course structure, assignments, and student engagement, the presentation offers adaptable models for responsibly embedding AI into justice-focused curricula.
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Dr. Jack Monell

Director (Interim) of CITI & Professor, Justice Studies, Winston-Salem State University
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Lafayette 1

10:20am EDT

Authority Without Answers: Teaching Judgment in an AI-Saturated Classroom
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
As AI systems generate fluent answers instantly, traditional assessments struggle to distinguish performance from understanding. This session introduces a judgment-centered teaching framework that uses AI as productive friction rather than a shortcut. Participants will explore how deliberately designed prompts, contradictions, and AI-generated confidence can expose reasoning, surface misconceptions, and support deeper learning without relying on surveillance or detection tools. Practical classroom examples from government, history, and composition courses will illustrate how authority can be exercised through question design rather than answer control.
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Scott D'Amico

Faculty Development Program lead, The Alamo Colleges District
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Suwannee 2

10:20am EDT

Integrating AI Tools for Critical Evaluation and Comparative Learning
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
What happens when you use AI as both a research tool and an object of critical inquiry? We’ll hear about practical strategies from a flipped honors course where students used AI alongside traditional research methods. We'll explore in-class activities like comparing traditional database searches with AI-powered tools, students evaluating their own annotations against AI-generated versions, document analysis using multiple AI models, and ethical discussions about AI implementation. By teaching evaluation frameworks that work for any source and structuring activities and assignments for practice, we can help students develop critical thinking skills that will remain relevant as AI continues to evolve.
#AI-tools-in-class
#infolit
#critical-thinking
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Jennifer Friedman

Education & Commonwealth Honors College Librarian, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Desoto 3

10:20am EDT

Preservice Teachers and Generative AI in Special Education: What They Use, How They Use It, and What Teacher Preparation Must Address
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
As generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools become increasingly accessible, teacher preparation programs face urgent questions about how preservice teachers are actually using these tools and what they perceive as appropriate, ethical, and useful practice. This session presents findings from a mixed-methods study examining preservice teachers’ use and perceptions of GenAI within special education coursework at a public university. Using the Technology Acceptance Model as a guiding framework, the study explored how teacher candidates engaged with GenAI across different assignment types, their perceived usefulness and ease of use, and the alignment (or misalignment) between use and trust.Results indicate that while most candidates used GenAI for brainstorming and editing, they expressed uncertainty about ethical boundaries, instructional reliability, and GenAI’s appropriateness for supporting students with disabilities. Participants reported a clear need for explicit guidance, ethical instruction, and modeling of responsible classroom integration.This session will share key findings and translate them into actionable implications for teacher educators, focusing on assignment design, policy clarity, and instructional supports that promote responsible, equity-centered GenAI use in teacher preparation programs.
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Jamie Day

University of Missouri
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Desoto 4

10:20am EDT

AI in Faculty Development: Using AI-Assisted Summaries to Optimize Resource Cataloging for the Institutional Navigation and Connection Hub (INCH) Initiative
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Faculty often struggle not because resources are unavailable, but because the connections between institutional supports for teaching practice and review expectations are not always consistently visible. This session shares lessons from a faculty development initiative that uses generative AI to summarize, categorize, and cross-reference campus resources for just-in-time navigation. Rather than automating decisions, AI is used to increase cognitive efficiency and make complex systems more legible. Using a reflective ERA model (Experience-Reflection-Action), the session demonstrates how leaders can review, revise, and contextualize AI outputs through professional judgment. Participants will gain practical strategies for using AI to design or strengthen their own faculty support, advising, or teaching-focused systems and initiatives.
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Erin Barnes

Clinical Associate Professor, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling, University of Iowa
Dr. Erin Barnes is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Counselor Education at the University of Iowa, where she teaches graduate counseling courses and leads initiatives focused on experiential, cooperative learning for adult learners. Over nearly 15 years in higher... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Desoto 2

10:20am EDT

If We Build It, WILL they come? Enhancing Faculty Engagement with Library AI Services
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Creighton University Libraries are expanding services to support the institution’s growing focus on artificial intelligence. Initiatives include piloting library‑specific AI tools, integrating AI literacy into instruction, offering skill‑building workshops, and developing an emerging technologies lab for introductory AI experimentation.Despite these efforts, faculty engagement has varied. Following a brief overview of our work, this session will shift to a collaborative discussion where participants can share their experiences, challenges, and strategies from their own AI initiatives, helping identify common needs and opportunities for cross‑disciplinary support.
Speakers
avatar for Becky Wymer

Becky Wymer

Head Librarian - Systems and Emerging Technologies, Creighton University Libraries
Saturday June 13, 2026 10:20am - 10:50am EDT
Lafayette 3

11:00am EDT

Closing Keynote: Higher Education in the AI Revolution, From Polycrisis to Pedagogy
Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
How might the AI revolution transform universities? In this presentation we begin by situating academia's response in the macro contexts of AI and economics, geopolitics, psychology, exploring how those disruptions impact higher education. Next we tease out major trends of how faculty, students, and staff respond to and sometimes use the technology, projecting them forwards to glimpse future campuses.  We conclude with several scenarios, possible post-AI academic institutions.
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avatar for Bryan Alexander

Bryan Alexander

Bryan Alexander, Senior Scholar
Bryan Alexander is an award-winning internationally known futurist, researcher, writer, speaker, consultant, and teacher, working in the field of higher education’s future. He is currently, a senior scholar at Georgetown University and teaches graduate seminars in their Learning... Read More →
Saturday June 13, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Coastal Ballroom

12:00pm EDT

Closing Message
Saturday June 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:15pm EDT

Speakers
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Wendy Howard

Director, Digital Learning Innovation, University of Central Florida
As program director of UCF’s iLab, Dr. Howard’s primary focus is to strategically align, promote, and provide project management support for initiatives that contribute to the lab’s mission to serve as an incubator for the next generation of digital learning by supporting faculty... Read More →
avatar for Kevin Yee

Kevin Yee

Director, Faculty Center, University of Central Florida
Saturday June 13, 2026 12:00pm - 12:15pm EDT
Coastal Ballroom
 


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