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ITLC-Lilly Asheville 2026
Narrative Schedule

 

Monday, August 10, 2026
Afternoon: Conference Welcome and Opening Remarks
​Afternoon: Concurrent Sessions
Afternoon: Keynote One
Evening: Opening Reception

Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Morning: Breakfast
Morning: Concurrent Sessions
Noon: Lunch
Afternoon: Keynote Two
Afternoon: Concurrent Sessions
Evening: Flipped Poster Reception

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Morning: Breakfast
Morning: Roundtable Sessions
Morning: Keynote Three

 

Conference Resources

We anticipate posting a complete schedule in June.

Following is a sample of already accepted proposals. Check back often for updates!

Our 2026 Schedule Is Under Construction! 

Professional Development for Assistive Technology in Universal Design for Learning
Thomas DeRosa, Johnson & Wales University

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Turning Assigned Readings into Student Led Learning Through Reading Pods
Raven E. Lynch, The Ohio State University

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Alternative Grading as a UDL Strategy for Trauma-Informed Teaching
Ana Teresa Galizes, William Peace University
Jackson Bostian, William Peace University

 

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence to Transform Interactive Competency-Based Learning Through Case-Based Learning and Student Skill Presentations in Graduate Nursing Education
Nicole Pennington, Ohio University

Molly Johnson, Ohio University

Char Miller, Ohio University​

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Tracking Students’ Learning Progress in a Standards-Based Grading Course
Marcela Chiorescu, Georgia College & State University

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Listening Empowers Student Learning and Engagement​

Christine Miles, 

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Designing Experience: Leveraging Augmented Reality for Experiential Learning in AEC

Vishnu Reddi, University of Nebraska

Yulia Levchenko, University of Nebraska

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Teaching With Joy
Cynthia Demetriou, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Denise Ousley-Exum, University of North Carolina Wilmington
Robert Smith, University of North Carolina Wilmington

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Intra-professional International Collaboration- Strengthening Occupational Therapy Practice Across The Globe
Samita Kirve, Royal Holloway University of London
Paulina Graham, Pfeiffer University

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Understanding Younger Graduate Learners and Designing for Their Success
Nico Hohman, Georgetown University

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Foundational Concepts for Using Gamification in Education
Matthea Williams, Baylor University
Heather Hudson, Baylor University​​​

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​​The Battle for Black Studies: A Dr. Nathan Hare Perspective

Fredrick Douglass Dixon, Western Carolina University

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Fostering Student Resilience While Respecting Neurodiversity Using Sociocultural Learning Theory
Lee Parker, Central Michigan University

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Designing Online Courses That Keep Students Before They Leave
Jennifer Coon, Tyler Junior College

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Effects of Student Response System in University Foundation Courses

Grace Tuttle, Boise State University

Glen Garrett, Macmillan

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An Exploration of Life Long Learning Through Career Development Planning

Michael Stebleton, University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Using Art to ‘Draw’ Theoretical Ideas in the College Classroom

Julia Smith, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Instructor Perceptions of Rubric-Based Assessment in Applied Learning Environments
Thomas DeRosa, Johnson & Wales University

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Using Community Libraries to Address Challenges in Information Literacy Instruction
Lee Parker, Central Michigan University

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Designing Community-Engaged Learning For Vocational Exploration Through Youth Sports
Heather Brady, Grand View University
Erin Olsen-Telles, Grand View University

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Using Technology to Support Active Learning and Student Engagement
Leni Caldwell, Wake Forest University

 

Using Course Content to Foster Classroom Belonging
Jess Burkland, Babson College
Katrice Branner, University of South Carolina

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Experiential Learning Through Extension Partnerships Advancing Student Learning and Career Readiness
Lea Ann Kinman, Prairie View A&M University
Lyda Garcia, The Ohio State University

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Burnout Is Not A Badge Of Honor

Dr. Renee Sunday, DRS Global

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From Neuroscience to Practice: The Five Pillars Framework of Neuroeducation and Embodied Learning in Higher Education

Tyler Weldon-Miller, The University of Central Oklahoma

Rachelle Franz, The University of Central Oklahoma

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Incorporating Generative AI for Data Analysis in the Classroom

Katrice Branner, University of South Carolina

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Executive Functioning and Student Success
Chandra Keairnes, Simpson College

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Start With the Start in Mind to Expand Student Ambitions
Jackson Bostian, William Peace University

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Using GenAI to Promote Learning Through Engaging Dynamic Learning Ecosystems
Ray Francis, Central Michigan University

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Values-Based Exit Tickets Advance Learning in Diversity Education Courses

Lori Boyer, UNC Chapel Hill

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AI-Enhanced Educational Digital Escape Rooms for Active Learning
Mingjun Li, University of Hartford
Gengyun Le-Chan, University of Hartford
Somaye Seddighi-Khavidak, University of Hartford

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Learning Ethics Across Borders Through Evidence-Based Virtual Projects

Jeffrey Anderson, Ohio University

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Quakespeare: The Use of Roleplaying to Engage Public Health Students
Mahmoud Shaltout, Texas A&M University
Angela Clendenin, Texas A&M University

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Ideation and Integration Using Creative Thinking
Mary Stewart, Florida State University

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Using AI to Engage Students’ Critical Thinking About Human Communication
Daina Nathaniel, Wingate University

 

Making Standards-Based Grading Work for You and Your Students
Rachel Epstein, Georgia College & State University

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