UCF is set to host the third annual Teaching and Learning with AI Conference, a global event focused on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in higher education. Organized through a collaboration between UCF’s Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, the Division of Digital Learning, and the UCF Libraries, this virtual conference will bring together educators and professionals from around the world to examine how AI is transforming instructional practices, academic support, and policy in postsecondary institutions.
Open to participants from colleges and universities across the United States and beyond, the conference invites faculty, librarians, researchers, instructional designers, technologists, administrators, and policymakers to engage in a critical dialogue on the opportunities and challenges AI presents in higher education.
Unlike many AI-focused academic events that spotlight technical advancements or backend analytics, this conference centers on AI as experienced directly by educators in the classroom. The program is designed to facilitate discussion on how AI tools are being integrated into instructional strategies, student support, faculty development, and institutional policy frameworks.
Shaping the Future of Teaching and Learning with AI
The Teaching and Learning with AI Conference seeks to foster a collaborative space where educational practitioners can share best practices, ethical considerations, and research-based strategies for using AI tools in real-world academic settings. Attendees will explore the wide-ranging implications of AI through keynote sessions, panels, and presentations addressing both pedagogical innovations and systemic impacts.
This year’s conference themes include:
Pedagogical Approaches to AI Integration
Digital Learning and Online Instruction
Faculty Support and Professional Development
Academic Integrity in the Age of AI
Instructional Design for AI-Enriched Learning
Assessment and Evaluation with AI Tools
Student Success and Retention Strategies
Classroom Applications Beyond ChatGPT
Administrative Uses of AI (e.g., scheduling, enrollment)
Ethical and Legal Considerations of AI Implementation
Institutional Policy and Governance
Global Perspectives on AI in Higher Education
A Platform for Diverse Perspectives
The conference will feature a wide range of expert voices from across academia, including faculty members who are actively incorporating AI in their courses. Sessions are expected to include thought-provoking conversations around emerging teaching models, responsible AI usage, and strategies for fostering student engagement and integrity in an AI-driven environment.
With AI rapidly reshaping the educational landscape, the conference offers a timely opportunity for educators to reflect on how to adapt and lead amidst this transformation. Attendees will be encouraged to share their own insights, ask critical questions, and collaborate on sustainable approaches to integrating AI in higher education.
Institutional Representation
The event will showcase presentations and posters from a diverse array of colleges and universities, highlighting a breadth of experiences and perspectives on AI’s role in academia.
For more information about the Teaching and Learning with AI Conference, visit the official event website or contact the organizing committee. This conference represents a key moment for the higher education community to come together and shape the future of AI in teaching and learning.