May 7 | 2024 Teaching & Learning Symposium

LOCATION: ALUMNI HOUSE

DATE/TIME: May 7 | 8:30 AM – 4 PM

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

We will celebrate the accomplishments of educators, connect with colleagues and communities of practice, and collaborate to advance educational innovation. The symposium program includes a keynote by Dr. Helen Crompton, spotlight sessions, workshop sessions, poster sessions, and a partner fair facilitated by William & Mary faculty and co-educators.

Registration open!

William & Mary Registration
(W&M login required)

Guest Registration
(limited spaces available)

Keynote

Unlocking Potential, Mitigating Risks: Generative AI and the Future of Higher Education

Professor Helen Crompton

Abstract: The emergence of generative AI models such as ChatGPT is reshaping educational environments. This presentation highlights the ways in which ChatGPT and comparable tools can enrich student engagement, deepen comprehension, and tailor learning experiences within university contexts. Furthermore, we will review the limitations and the challenges these technologies can present, including issues of academic integrity and the imperative to nurture critical thinking abilities alongside AI support. By participating in this session, attendees will gain insights into optimizing the utility of these tools while recognizing and proactively managing the limitations and potential abuses in education.

About Helen Crompton

Dr. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning at ODUGlobal, Professor of Instructional Technology, and Director of the Virtual Reality Lab at Old Dominion University. Dr. Crompton earned her Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Dr. Crompton has achieved a place on Stanford’s esteemed list of the top 2% of scientists worldwide. Her exceptional work in technology integration has garnered her numerous accolades, including the SCHEV award for the Outstanding Professor of Virginia. Dr. Crompton’s expertise extends beyond academia, as she frequently serves as a consultant for various governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank, leveraging her knowledge and experience to drive meaningful change in the field of educational technology.

Symposium Sessions

SPOTLIGHT SESSIONS

30 minute session (presentation)
Presenters share a teaching and learning practice and facilitate discussion on their experience.
Designed to provide both depth of information and examples attendees can discuss.

Spotlights 2:00pm – 2:30pm

Virtual Akropolis: Immersing students in the past through virtual reality • Jess Paga
Three paths to better student presentations • Michelle King, Len Neighbors, & Terrell Taylor
Evaluating the effectiveness of LLMs in introductory computer science education: A semester-long field study • Yixuan Zhang

Spotlights 2:45pm – 3:15pm

Innovation around AI in the classroom: First steps for faculty • Len Neighbors, Enrique Valdes, & Kevin Wang
Facilitating effective peer-editing in the classroom • Erin Hendrickson
Developing diverse competencies: Student engagement in a community-produced documentary film • Amy Quark & undergraduate research team

Spotlights 3:30pm – 4:00pm

Infusing career readiness into your courses: Can your students speak to the skills they’ve gained? • Kelly O’Shaughnessy & Diana Theisinger
Immersive and experiential learning: Media creation & virtual reality for interdisciplinary courses • Lidia Ponce de la Vega
Introduction to free musical composition AI • Matt Allar

WORKSHOP SESSIONS

45 minute session (interactive)
Presenters facilitate a hands-on experience for attendees to conceptualize and build a new approach for teaching or student engagement.
Designed for attendees to create actionable plans or products to use in their teaching.

Workshops 10:00am – 10:45am

Unlearning and “ungrading”: Best practices for evaluating graduate student work • Chelsea Smith & Alena Chaplygina
Change one thing: Engaging more students while engaging myself • Paul Heideman
Creative activities in the classroom: New ways to approach tired topics • Liz Bellamy & Jessica Ramey
Generative AI familiarity, usage, & beliefs student survey: Preliminary findings • Lori Jacobson, Lindy Johnson, Peter Vishton, Kristin Conradi Smith, & Elizabeth Losh

Workshops 11:00am – 11:45am

From Zombie Apocalypse to a great class podcast: Telling stories that matter • Troy Davis, Roy Petersen, & Rebekah Sterling
Possibility and peril: A Guide to generative AI for W&M faculty •Mark Deming, Iria Giuffrida, Lori Jacobson, & Laura Killinger
Virtual reality in the classroom: Exploring the world without leaving campus •Mike Blum & Bella Ginzbursky-Blum

Workshops 1:00pm – 1:45pm

Lessons from cheating: Why students cheat and what we can do to promote academic integrity • Katalin Wargo
Why teach active listening • Meghan Miller
Engaging your whole class on Zoom and getting responses instantaneously with free tools • Minnie Tsai

POSTER SESSIONS

Presenters host a printed poster to share highlights from a teaching and learning experience, emerging idea, or research project.

Posters 11:45am – 1:00pm

The Serious Business of Making a Comic Book R Benedito
Interdisciplinary Learning in Action: A Case Study of the ENSP 250 Lecture Series in and Beyond the Classroom Na Yu & Lidia Ponce
Exploring the Path: Belonging and Its Impact on Higher Education Pursuits Among High School English Language Learners Jaimie Haugen & Pamela Harris
Teachers’ Toolkit for Supporting Students Experiencing Homelessness Martha Crockett
Team Science for Undergrads: Problem-solving across disciplines Hilary Parmentier, Lisa Eddy, Erica Garroutte
Scaling Applied Learning experiences for students through campus partnerships Kathleen Powell, Elizabeth Harbron, Ted Maris-Wolf, Philip Heavilin II, Lisa Randolph
Using PhotoVoice as a Research and Teaching Tool Minnie Tsai and Amber Pope
William & Mary Global Innovation Challenge: An Experiential Learning Model Reese O Brien & team

PARTNER FAIR

Join us for a partner fair featuring units from across William & Mary’s campus.

Partner Unit	Table Lead
W&M Libraries	Mary Oberlies
Information Technology	Kristy Walker
The Reves Center for International Studies	Kate Hoving
The Center for the Liberal Arts	Josh Erlich
The Writing and Communication Center	Lori Jacobson
The Center for Geospatial Analysis	Shannon White
Career Development & Professional Engagement	Kathleen Powell

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