In this interactive keynote session, participants will discuss how emerging technological changes enable new student focused modalities of teaching. We will specifically focus on opportunities and challenges presented by AI enabled personalized learning versus historical cohort learning. We will look at the issue from four lenses: (1) functionality, (2) privacy and security, (3) analytics and decision support, (4) implications for educational research and pedagogy.

Speaker: Klara Jelinkova

How can we fill the gaps left by virtual reality simulations that do not exist or are not in our budgets? What are the options for creating our own 360 images and videos so that customized experiences are available? These missing simulations may be the pedagogical solution to capturing instructor and student VR interests.

Speaker: Dr. Brenda Quintanilla

Join the innovative i2i Technologies team of Roxanne & Ken for a guided conversation related to how we all best communicate. We will peer into the looking glass, providing you with some clarity while helping you leverage the power of all types of human interaction. We can do this together!

Presenters: Ken Conn and Roxanne Glaser

Academic distance education innovation in America at the higher education level is changing and is impacting faculty, students, and administrators. Distance Learning today has traditionally focused on the same online tools for many years with the emphasis on faculty instruction and student learning.

Speaker: Rolando Garza

Network and participate virtually during this dedicated time for collaboration among peers.

This session will explore the launch of over 70 Zoom Rooms at Texas A&M University, with a focus on the collaborative partnerships that continue to power Zoom across campus. We will showcase the application to teaching and learning and demonstrate the creative engagement strategies that have driven adoption across students, faculty and staff.

Speaker: Dr. Jocelyn Widmer and Carlos Lucio

Over the years in online teaching many students feel like they are teaching themselves and struggle to understand the content of the course. With exciting and engaging videos the student feels like they are not alone and are able to understand as well as build a connection to the professor.

Speaker: Michael Ward