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Flipping the Classroom with AI: From Exit Tickets to Real-Time Learning Insights<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenter:<\/strong>
Dr. Joseph Schuessler – Professor of Information Systems; Dr. Sam Pack College of Business<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time and Location:<\/strong> 8:15 am – 9:00 am; DH 217<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flipping the classroom presents real opportunities for deeper student engagement \u2014 but implementation is rarely straightforward. After earlier attempts fell short, pairing ACUE’s evidence-based teaching frameworks with AI tools made it possible to successfully integrate a formative assessment system built around Entry and Exit Tickets. This session explores how AI is used to analyze student responses, identify patterns, and inform instruction before the next class meeting. We will also discuss how AI-generated scenarios and discussion questions tied to course learning objectives are helping drive richer classroom dialogue. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for using AI to make formative assessment more actionable and the flipped classroom model more sustainable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My Grand Adventure in Untethered Teaching <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenter:<\/strong>
Amy McKay – Principal Instructor<\/em>; College of Kinesiology and Sports Science<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time and Location:<\/strong> 8:15 am – 9:00 am; DH 216<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This applied learning project allowed me to step out of the classroom without stepping away from my Sports Nutrition students. Tarleton Kinesiology students applied the principles of determining basal metabolic rate, caloric intake, and expenditure based on altitude, temperature, and exercise duration. My students were with me as I went from Rim to River to Rim, down the Bright Angel Trail in the Grand Canyon. This experience highlighted the power of authentic data, student expertise, and technology\u2011enhanced connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Unlocking the Classroom: The Impact of iPad Mobility on Student Engagement<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenter:<\/strong>
Elizabeth Roberts – Instructor & Coordinator of Clinical Education; College of Health and Clinical Professions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time and Location:<\/strong> 9:15 am \u2013 10:00 am; DH 217<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This presentation explores how introducing an iPad and instructor mobility can fundamentally transform the traditional, podium\u2011bound classroom. By untethering from the front of the room, the instructor can shift the physical center of gravity in the learning environment, increasing proximity to students, and boosting active learning opportunities. This mobile approach not only enhances interaction and engagement but also helps students, who are fluent with technology yet often unaware of its academic potential, recognize how digital tools can improve their learning experiences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From Passive to Active: Leveraging Digital Tools to Create Learning Experiences That Stick<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenter:<\/strong>
Audrey Johnston – Instructor; College of Kinesiology and Sports Science<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time and Location:<\/strong> 9:15 am – 10:00 am; DH 216<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This presentation highlights how tools like Mentimeter and H5P can turn traditional lectures into interactive, student-centered learning experiences. Examples from undergraduate classes demonstrate how real-time polling, interactive videos, and scenario-based activities increase engagement and support immediate feedback. Attendees will leave with practical strategies for creating low\u2011prep, high\u2011impact activities using these tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Using Digital Notebooks for Real-Time Insight into Student Understanding<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenter:<\/strong>
Dr. Gwinn North – Assistant Professor; College of Education<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time and Location:<\/strong> 10:15 am – 11:00 am; DH 217<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional assignments submitted after class present a persistent challenge: instructors cannot identify misconceptions until it’s too late to intervene effectively. In science methods courses for future teachers, Dr. North integrated shared digital notebooks to transform formative assessment from retrospective to real-time. This session explores the opportunities and challenges of live documentation during investigations and design challenges, focusing on how shared student work enables instructors to monitor thinking patterns across the class and provide immediate scaffolding before misunderstandings become entrenched. We will discuss the impact on instructional responsiveness and share feedback from both instructor and student perspectives, offering practical strategies for managing real-time monitoring without disrupting classroom flow. Attendees will leave with actionable insights into using simple digital tools to make formative assessment more immediate and instructionally useful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Beyond Static Slides: A Mobile Workflow for Live Instruction and Lasting Learning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Presenters:<\/strong>
Courtney Holland – Associate Department Head & Instructor<\/em>; College of Science & Mathematics<\/em>
Dr. Brentley Bendewald – Instructor & STEM Student Success Coordinator<\/em>; College of Science & Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time and Location:<\/strong> 10:15 am – 11:00 am; DH 216<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faculty increasingly need flexible tools that work across synchronous and asynchronous learning environments without duplicating effort. This session showcases an integrated mobile teaching workflow developed in mathematics courses that addresses both needs. We’ll demonstrate how Apple Keynote enhances live presentations, how wireless screen sharing creates classroom flexibility, and how GoodNotes enables real-time annotation that students find invaluable for following complex problem-solving. The session then connects these classroom tools to content creation, showing how screen-recorded demonstrations can be quickly transformed into Canvas Studio videos with embedded quizzes. Attendees will see a complete cycle from classroom presentation to assessable asynchronous content, with practical tips for implementation across disciplines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teaching with Technology at Tarleton: A Conversation About Where We Go From Here<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moderator:<\/strong>
Dr. Zach Gorman – Associate Vice President for Innovation & Chief Information Officer, Office of Innovative Technology Solutions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Panelists:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Karl Aho – Associate Dean of Honors College, and Associate Professor of Philosophy, Honors College and College of Liberal & Fine Arts<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr. Nathalie Jones – Professor & Director of Master of Social Work (MSW) Program<\/em>, Division of Health Sciences<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elizabeth Roberts – Instructor & Coordinator of Clinical Education; College of Health and Clinical Professions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nancy Summer – Senior Instructor, College of Science & Mathematics<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time and Location:<\/strong> 11:15 am – 12:00 pm; DH 217<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does it look like when technology truly transforms teaching \u2014 and what does it take to get there? In this closing panel, a group of faculty currently leveraging technology in their teaching practice come together for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about their experiences at the intersection of teaching and technology. Guided by a faculty moderator, panelists will reflect on the themes explored throughout the day \u2014 from AI-assisted instruction and active learning to faculty mobility, formative assessment, and the ethical dimensions of integrating technology responsibly in the classroom.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session moves beyond individual tools and techniques to explore the bigger questions: How do we build a culture of innovation at Tarleton? What does the future of teaching with technology look like on our campus? And what role does each of us play in shaping it? Whether you leave today with one new idea or a completely reimagined approach to your course, this panel is an invitation to see yourself as part of something larger \u2014 a growing community of educators committed to student success and the possibilities that lie ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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