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"