Fall Teaching, Learning, and Technology Conference

Fall Conference

The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) and Office of Information Technology (OIT) invite all CU educators and community members to join us for our annual Fall Teaching, Learning, and Technology Conference 2025.

Held over two days, October 2–3, 2025, this hybrid conference will take place at the Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE) and over Zoom. This event will bring together educators and leaders from across campus to discuss strategies and technologies for promoting the engagement and success of all students, with a particular focus on large-enrollment courses.

This year's theme will be Engage Every Learner, and the conference will feature interactive workshops, faculty panels, opportunities to connect around innovative teaching strategies and tools, and networking lunch sessions to meet with units that support campus educators. Sessions will address approaches to active learning and technology integration, equity-minded teaching, and student engagement and success in large courses, as well as supporting educator wellbeing.

Morning refreshments and a catered lunch will be provided each day. Please RSVP by Friday, September 26, if you’d like to join us for lunch on one or both days. Participants are welcome to attend the full conference or drop in for specific sessions based on their interests and availability.

See our exciting lineup of keynote panelistsand schedule below! We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to learn, connect, and innovate together!

Lastly, if not having access to campus parking is a potential barrier to you attending, please contact the CTL@colorado.edu. We will do our best to assist you with this.


When:

  • Thursday, October 2nd – 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM MT
  • Friday, October 3rd – 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM MT Ìý

Where:

Hybrid Format - Choose what works best for you:

  • In Person:Center for Academic Success and Engagement (CASE), Rooms E-390 and E-351
  • Online: Via Zoom (University of Colorado Systemwide authentication to join)
    • Zoom Link for Room E-390 (October 2 & 3):
    • Zoom Link for Room E-351 (October 2 & 3):

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Fall Conference

Keynote Panelists:

  • Katherine Eggert, Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Assessment; Professor of English
  • Daryl Maeda, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; Professor of Ethnic Studies
  • Erika Randall, Interim Dean and Vice Provost of the Office of Undergraduate Education; Professor of Theatre & Dance
  • Elizabeth Romero Fuerte, Assistant Vice Provost and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Digital Experience and Technology for Learner Success, Office of Information TechnologyÌýÌý
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Units Tabling at Networking Lunch Sessions:

  • Anderson Language and Technology Center (ALTEC)
  • Continuing Education (CE)
  • CU Libraries
  • Digital Accessibility Office (DAO)
  • Faculty & Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
  • Macmillan Learning (iClicker and other academic technologies)
  • Office of Academic and Learning Innovation (ALI)
  • Office of Information Technology (OIT)Ìý
  • WorkWellÌý

Fall Conference 2025 - Schedule

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TimeÌý
8:30-9:00 AM MT

Title:ÌýWelcoming Remarks

Presenter: ÌýKelly Gildersleeve, Assistant Director, Center for Teaching & Learning

Location: ÌýHybrid in CASE E-390 &

9:10-10:00 AM MT

Title: Keynote Panel: CU Visions: EquippingÌýEducators to Engage Every Learner

Panelists: Ìý

  • Katherine Eggert, Vice Chancellor for Academic Planning and Assessment, Professor of English;
  • Daryl Maeda, Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Professor of Ethnic Studies;
  • Erika Randall, Interim Dean and Vice Provost of the Office of Undergraduate Education, Professor of Theatre & Dance;
  • Elizabeth Romero Fuerte, Assistant Vice Provost and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Digital Experience and Technology for Learner Success, Office of Information Technology;

Location:ÌýHybrid in CASE E-390 &

Time

Concurrent Sessions: Track 1

Concurrent Sessions: Track 2

10:10-11:00 AM MT

Title:ÌýActive Learning: Strategies for Fostering Inclusion and Engagement

Presenters:Ìý

  • Amanda McAndrew, Assistant Director, CTL
  • Kelly Gildersleeve, Assistant Director, CTL

Location: ÌýHybrid in CASE E-390 &

Title:ÌýCanvas for a Student-Centered Classroom: New Canvas Course Shell Template and Grade for Student Success Guide

Presenters:

  • Karen Crouch, Instructional Design and Technology Consultant, CTL
  • Jacob Henry, Academic Technology Professional - Training & Consulting, OIT

Location: ÌýHybrid in CASE E-351 &

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM MT

Title:ÌýUndergraduate Perspectives on AI at CU ¶¶Òõ´«Ã½ÔÚÏß

Presenters:Ìý

  • Ameenah Razi, Educational Technology Research Assistant;
  • Ellen Kedzierski, Educational Technology Specialist;
  • Rebecca Lee, Student Initiatives Coordinator, CTL

Location: Hybrid in CASE E-390 &

Title: Mindfulness for Educators: Tools to Combat Burnout

Presenters:Ìý

  • Kim Stephens, Acupuncturist, Physical Therapy & Integrative Care
  • Co-sponsored by CALM Center, Kristina Eklund; WorkWell, Jess Morris; Wardenburg, Melissa Holland Mansika;

Location: CASE E-351 (fully in-person)

12:00-1:30 PM MT

Title:ÌýNetworking Lunch

Location: CASE E-390 (fully in-person)

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TimeÌý
8:30-9:00 AM MT

Title:ÌýWelcoming Remarks & Guided Meditation

Presenter: ÌýKalpana Gupta, Professional Development Lead, Center for Teaching & Learning

Location: ÌýHybrid in CASE E-390 &

Time

Concurrent Sessions: Track 1

Concurrent Sessions: Track 2

9:10-10:00 AM MT

Title:ÌýTBD

Presenters:

  • TBD

Location: ÌýHybrid in CASE E-390 &

Title:ÌýTBD

Presenters:

  • TBD

Location: ÌýHybrid in CASE E-351 &

10:10 - 11:00 AM MT

Title: Innovating Large Courses for Learner Success

Presenters:

  • Warren Sconiers, Associate Teaching Professor, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

  • Christine Bachman, Assistant Teaching Professor, Art History

Location: Hybrid in CASE E-390 &

Title:ÌýMultimedia Course Assignments in Canvas

Presenters:

  • Karen Crouch, Instructional Design and Technology Consultant, CTL
  • Jacob Henry, Academic Technology Professional - Training & Consulting, OIT

Location: ÌýHybrid in CASE E-351 &

11:10 AM - 12:00 PM MT

Title: Large Courses: Student Perspectives

Student Panelists:

  • TBD

Location: Hybrid in CASE E-390 &

Title:ÌýLeveraging Equity-minded Assessment to Promote Learning in the Age of AI

Presenters:

  • Kelly Gildersleeve, Assistant Director, CTL
  • Rebecca Lee, Student Initiatives Coordinator, CTL
  • Jacie Moriyama, Student Services Portfolio Manager, CTL

Location: ÌýHybrid in CASE E-351 &

12:05-12:10 PM MT

Title:ÌýClosing Remarks

Presenter:Amanda McAndrew, Assistant Director, CTL

Location: Hybrid in CASE E-390 &

12:10 - 2:00 PM MT

Title: Networking Lunch

Location: CASE E-390 (fully in-person)