Join us for the 2nd Annual Symposium on Teaching and Learning: Practice and Research. This event is hosted by the Utah Valley University Faculty Senate’s Advancement of Teaching Committee and the Office of Teaching and Learning. The purpose is to showcase and recognize teaching and supporting learning at UVU. The focus of this symposium is to share experiences and to engage in dialogues around teaching and learning. The symposium is also a space to ponder on how to improve the learning and the experiences of students in an ever- and fast-changing educational landscape and a world that neither they nor we know.
During this two-day conference, participants will have the opportunity to hear from instructors who won the Senate Faculty Excellence Award and the Flexible Teaching Award. Participants will also hear from instructors who engaged in research around their teaching and from those who are implementing innovative teaching practices. Each day of the conference will have sessions dedicated to each theme.
Theme 1: Award Winner (45 minutes of three 10-minute presentations)
In these sessions, faculty who won the Senate’s Faculty Excellence Awards, the Flexible Teaching Awards or have gained their HEA Fellowship showcase and discuss some of the teaching strategies they have used in their classes to meet the “Achieve, Engage, Include” values of UVU. Flexible Learning awardees will give us a sneak peek into what makes their online classes award worthy.
Theme 2: Teaching Trends (45 minutes of three 10-minute)
Theme 3: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (45 minutes of three 10-minute presentations with Q&A)
Theme 4: Pedagogical Points to Ponder Poster Session (Video Abstract with PDF poster/handouts)
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Theme 1: Award Winner (45 minutes of three 10-minute presentations) |
Theme 1: Award Winner (45 minutes of three 10-minute presentations) |
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Theme 2: Teaching Trends (45 minutes of three 10-minute) |
Theme 2: Teaching Trends (45 minutes of three 10-minute) |
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Theme 3: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (45 minutes) |
Theme 3: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (45 minutes) |
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Theme 4: Pedagogical Points to Ponder Poster Session (Video Abstract with PDF poster/handouts) |
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Virtual
(45 minutes of two 20-minute presentations and 5 minutes discussion)
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Unveiling Understanding: Leveraging Movies as Authentic Assessment for Student Learning Presenter: Claudia Jorgensen |
Maximizing Online Student Engagement: Leveraging Digital Tools for Effective Practices Presenter: Sarah Hall |
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(45 minutes of three 10-minute presentations and 15 minutes discussion)
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Harnessing AI for Enhanced Data Analysis and Visualization: Do We Need Dedicated Tools? Presenter: Noah Myers |
Critical AI Literacy Partnerships in the Classroom and the Writing Center Presenter: Joni Hayward Marcum and Christa Albrecht-Crane |
Decoding Bias: Using AI to Analyze Student Language and Foster Inclusion Presenter: Jonathon Huckvale |
(45 minutes of three 10-minute presentations and 15 minutes discussion)
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Science Belonging in Gateway POGIL Classes Presenter: Matt Horn |
Using Reflective Journals to Connect Field and Classroom Experiences Presenter: Julie Nelson and Rachel Arocho |
Visual Learning in Accounting: The Effectiveness of Drawings in Student Comprehension Presenter: Nate Jeppson and Elijah Lindsey |
Management education is at a crossroads. Traditional teaching methods are no longer sufficient to meet the needs of today's learners. Students are seeking more engaging, interactive, and personalized learning experiences that prepare them for the complex challenges of the 21st century. In response, innovative management educators are experimenting with new pedagogies that emphasize active learning, collaboration, and real-world applications. This panel brings together a diverse group of management educators and practitioners to share their experiences and insights on effective, engaging, and provocative teaching methods.
Virtual
(45 minutes of two 20-minute presentations and 5 minutes discussion)
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Developing Students' Technical and Communication Skills Presenter: Violeta Vasilevska |
It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Delivering Family Science Research Methods Presenter: Rachel Arocho |
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(45 minutes of three 10-minute presentations and 15 minutes discussion)
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Embarking on an AI Educational Adventure: The AI-SOC Odyssey Project Presenter: Yi Yin |
Using Peerceptiv to Facilitate Learning and Grading Presenter: Amy Bettridge and Xanthe Farnworth |
CUREs Create Lasting Cross-Institutional Learning Communities Outside the Classroom Presenter: Ashley Egan |
(45 minutes of three 10-minute presentations and 15 minutes discussion)
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Empowering Students: Scientist Selection Impact on Science Identity Presenter: Micah Ross and Heather Wilson-Ashworth |
Cross-Discipline Learning and In-the-Field Application Presenter: Emily Hedrick |
Cancelled: A Census of Utah Center of Teaching Excellence Programming and Faculty Support Presenter: Jessi Hill |
Join students and faculty in a lively discussion as they "unbox" the realities of AI in the classroom. From personalized learning to automated grading, explore the potential (and pitfalls) of AI through the diverse perspectives of those directly impacted. This session will challenge your assumptions and leave you pondering the role of "brains" and "bots" in shaping the future of education.
