2025 L.O.P.E. Conference (Leading Online Pedagogy and Engagement)

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.