Instructional Excellence Conferences
Instructional Excellence Conference 2023
May 9, 2023 - 8:30 am to 11:30 am
Tennessee Room, University Center
Every May, the Walker Center for Teaching and Learning hosts a free teaching and learning conference for UTC faculty. This conference typically provides a keynote speaker and presentations by faculty on a variety of teaching and learning topics. We have 80-100 participants each year. To suggest a speaker for our next conference, please email [email protected].
2023: Instructional Excellence Conference 2023: Keynote by Dr. Kevin Gannon, "A Pedagogy of Hope in a Time of Monsters"
2022: UTC Teaching Excellence Virtual Conference: Featuring UTC Instructors with Keynote by Dr. Katie Novak (UPENN).
2021: UTC Teaching Excellence Virtual Conference: Featuring UTC Instructors with Keynote by Todd Zakrajsek.
2020: UTC Teaching Excellence Virtual Conference: Featuring UTC Instructors.
2019: Todd Zakrajsek, Associate Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, "Understanding How Students Learn: A Focus on Cognitive Load and Mindset"
In 2019, we established the Grayson H. Walker Excellence in Teaching Award and recognized the recipient at the conference.
2018: Saundra McGuire, Director Emerita of the Center for Academic Success at LSU, "Teach Students How to Learn"
2017: Ken Shelton, Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Innovator, "Use of Technology in Instructional Design"
2016: John Mateja, President, Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, "Engaging Students In Active Learning", 28th Annual Instructional Excellence Conference PDF
2015: Doris Pierce, Eastern Kentucky University, "Beyond Brainstorming: Teaching Effective Design and Creativity"
2014: "A Celebration of Teaching of Learning at UTC" (internal presentations)
2013: Patti Clayton, PHC Ventures, "Cultivating Critical Thinking through Critical Reflection"
2012: Ed Nuhfer, Director of Faculty Development at California State Channel Islands, "Promoting Deep Learning and Critical Thinking through Fractal Awareness"
Eun Kim (IARC), Jessica Etheredge (IARC), and Immaculate Kizza (English) at the 2019 conference.