You are invited to the
2025 L.O.P.E. Conference (Leading Online Pedagogy and Engagement) at
Grand Canyon University! This
FREE two-day
virtual conference will explore innovative teaching strategies, AI integration, ethics, student success, and curriculum innovation — all centered on our shared commitment to excellent online pedagogy.
📍 Day 1: Faculty Development, AI Literacy & Ethics, Faith and Character
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 12:50 PM
9:00 – 9:50 AM (choose one):
- Workshop: AI as Your Teaching Assistant: Small Steps, Big Impact in Research Mentoring
Presenter: Gwendolyn Dooley
- Lecture: Understanding AI Skills Labs for Faculty and Doctoral Excellence
Presenters: Ken Sherman & Cat Lena
- Demonstration: AI Literacy and Faculty Development: A Multi-Faceted Approach at The Citadel
Presenters: Andrew Zutell & Jessica Higdon
10:00 – 10:50 AM (choose one):
- Lecture: Supporting and Shaping a Microsoft 365 Copilot Program in Higher Education
Presenter: Moriah Kent
- Workshop: Developing Leadership and Building Community with Faith and Character (includes AI)
Presenter: Michael Sivertson
- Lightning Talks (Faith & Ethics):
- Using AI to Connect Scripture to Character Education
- Toward a Responsible Integration of AI and Emerging Technologies
Presenters: Cathryn Warren & Chayton Massic
11:00 – 11:50 AM (choose one):
- Lecture: Exploring the Ethical and Responsible Use of AI in the Online Classroom
Presenter: Alexis Chontos
- Roundtable: From Resistance to Partnership: Using GPTs to Enhance Engagement and Assessment in the Modern Classroom
Presenter: Patty Lester
- Lightning Talks (Faculty Tools & Pedagogy):
- HAL the Counselor: AI Literacy in Counseling
- Personalized Learning through AI for Discussion Forums & CATs
- Use of Artificial Intelligence and Legal Education
Presenters: Melissa Galica, Helen Teague, & Rezarta “Rez” Mataj
12:00 – 12:50 PM:
- Workshop: I. vs. AI: How I Built Smart Tools for Professors Without Losing Control
Presenter: Isac Artzi
📍 Day 2: Student Success, Curriculum Innovation & AI-Enhanced Teaching
Friday, May 9, 2025 | 9:00 AM – 11:50 AM
9:00 – 9:50 AM (choose one):
- Lecture: Integrating AI and Constructive Development for Student Success
Presenter: William Rawe
- Demonstration: Generative AI in Curriculum Design
Presenter: Tetyana Escoto
- Lecture: Beyond Algorithms: Evaluating the Pedagogical Impact of Existing AI Personalization
Presenter: Lessina Cline
10:00 – 10:50 AM (choose one):
- Workshop: From Trend to Transformation: How SoTL Drives Meaningful Teaching Innovation
Presenters: Morgan McNaughton & Dr. Jean Mandernach
- Demonstration: Interactive, Personalized, and Fun: Using Quizizz for AI-Driven College Learning
Presenter: Lucia Jacobs
- Demonstration: Enhancing Curriculum Design with Generative AI: Innovation in Higher Education
Presenter: Ayad Saknee
11:00 – 11:50 AM (choose one):
- Demonstration: AImpact: Revolutionizing College Learning with AI
Presenter: Kari Marks
- Demonstration: Using Custom Chatbots for Simulated Learning Experiences
Presenter: Susan Purrington
- Presentation: Balancing AI Benefits and Risks in Education (AIHRIAE + AIHRIAS)
Presenter: Lynn Long
We hope you'll join us in this dynamic and forward-looking experience as we lead the conversation on the future of AI in higher education.
