Join us to network, learn new design strategies and best practices, and see what new tools are available to increase your craft. The conference will be held at the beautiful Clark College campus just over the border in Washington. We welcome attendees from the Pacific Northwest, as well as colleagues from farther away.
Session Proposals
We are thrilled to have you join us as a presenter to discuss teaching and learning, technology, pedagogy, faculty development, and visions of the future. The deadline for submissions is May 24, 2024.
This year, we will have three broad session categories: (1) Teaching and Learning in the Classroom, (2) Professional Development, and (3) Big Picture. See descriptions below.
These sessions explore innovative teaching methods and strategies for creating inclusive and engaging learning environments. Example topics in this category include:
Innovative pedagogy / andragogy in a changing landscape.
Equity and inclusion in the classrooms in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).
Ethical consideration in teaching with technology.
Strategies for effectively combining in-person and online learning experiences.
Using immersive technologies to create engaging and interactive learning environments.
Strategies for ensuring online learning experiences are inclusive and accessible for all learners.
Alternative and authentic assessment methods for measuring student learning outcomes.
Using online tools to foster collaboration, peer-to-peer learning, and social interactions.
Ideas for facilitating remote student success.
These sessions focus on enhancing instructor skills, developing innovative training, and strategies for a successful workplace. Example topics in this category include:
Strategies for enhancing instructor skills in effective course design and delivery.
Innovation and sustainability in faculty development.
Ideas for hosting and sharing training for faculty and staff.
Lessons learned from professional development programs you’ve implemented.
Overcoming administrative hurdles in educational settings.
Strategies for increasing involvement in decision-making processes.
Fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among faculty and staff.
These sessions look at overarching trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping education policy, technology, and society. Example topics in this category include:
The changing role of teachers and instructional designers.
Mentorship, creativity, and the human touch in an AI-enhanced educational landscape
Emerging technologies for teaching, learning, or research.
Technology development and environmental sustainability.
Thoughts on the use of micro-credentials, digital badges, and alternative credentialing pathways.
Session Format and Length
Sessions can be 30 minutes, 50 minutes, or – if PechaKucha format – 6 minutes and 40 seconds. Some example session formats are below. We welcome creativity and innovation in your presentations!
Presentation (30 minutes or 50 minutes)
Presentations are the standard session format. They involve one or more speakers sharing information on a specific topic in a structured and often interactive manner.
Discussion (30 minutes or 50 minutes)
A discussion format is an open conversation and exchange of ideas among participants, facilitated by a moderator or discussion leader.
Panel (30 minutes or 50 minutes)
A panel could be a group of students, faculty, or other stakeholers sharing their perspectives, along with audience contribution.
PechaKucha (6 minutes and 40 seconds)
PechaKucha is a presentation format where speakers present their ideas using a specific structure of 20 slides, each displayed for 20 seconds and automatically advanced. PechaKucha sessions are fast-paced and concise.
Registration includes admission to the two-day conference, breakfast and lunch on both conference days, and access to all social events. Registration will open in June 2024.
* There are a total of 10 student tickets available. To get this rate, please email info@nwelearn.org and include “NWeLearn 2024: Student Rates” in your subject. These discounts will be provided on a first come, first served basis.
