Excellence in Teaching Conference

Join us for the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Conference, where we’ll explore Perspectives on Innovative Technologies in Higher Education. This year’s event will foster dialogue across the campus community, focusing on 21st-century pedagogy and innovative approaches to teaching and learning in higher education.

As technological advancements continue to reshape the educational landscape, institutions must adapt to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving world. This conference provides a platform to:

• Navigate the current technological disruption in higher education.
• Explore strategies for aligning organizational structures and leadership with emerging challenges.
• Discuss and share innovative pedagogical practices for the modern college classroom.

This event is designed for instructors, administrators, instructional designers, and all those passionate about advancing teaching and learning.

UB Affiliated Guests: Free (UB instructors, support staff, teaching assistants etc...)
Non-UB Affiliated Guests: $35 (SUNY or other institutions)

Head of School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology
The University of Adelaide

Over the past decade, technology has become an integral part of higher education, offering institutions the opportunity to collect vast amounts of data on student learning experiences. However, effectively using this data to enhance teaching and learning presents unique challenges.

In this thought-provoking keynote, Professor Pardo will:

• Present a model for data management and adoption in higher education.
• Explore strategies for creating governance structures to better manage and utilize data.
• Share insights on how data-driven approaches can have a measurable impact on the quality of the student experience.

Professor Pardo brings extensive expertise as a researcher in learning analytics, personalized active learning, and technology-enhanced education. With over 250 scholarly publications and leadership experience with the Society for Learning Analytics Research (SoLAR), his keynote will inspire actionable strategies to improve teaching and learning through innovation.

Unlock the potential of generative AI tools in your teaching practice with this hands-on workshop. Following the keynote, this session will guide participants through the process of designing effective prompts tailored to AI platforms like ChatGPT and MidJourney. Learn how to craft prompts that foster student creativity, critical thinking, and engagement, while maximizing the educational value of these tools. Whether you're a beginner or experienced user, this workshop will provide practical techniques to seamlessly integrate AI into your teaching strategies.