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The Teaching Professor Online Conference
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The Teaching Professor Online Conference is a brand-new synchronous online conference for educators who are passionate about the art and science of teaching.
We are now accepting proposals for concurrent sessions and poster presentations.
The Teaching Professor Online Conference is a brand-new teaching and learning conference from Magna Publications. Just like the in-person Teaching Professor Conference, this synchronous online conference will attract a roster of high-quality, engaging presenters; that’s why we’re asking you to be a part of this event! Please consider this opportunity to share your expertise with educators just like you. We truly value your proposals!
The Teaching Professor Online Conference is four intensive days of plenary sessions, workshops, concurrent sessions, poster
presentations, networking sessions, and more. You’ll be in the company of more than 1,000 colleagues, all just as dedicated to classroom excellence as you are. Here is your chance to be a part of it in 2022!
Deadline for proposal submissions is April 18, 2022
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CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE:
October 25-28 Synchronous Sessions—October 29-December 31 On-Demand
FOCUS ON INSTRUCTION : Presentations in this focus area will be presented on
October 25 and October 28
Assessing Learning
Submissions to this track should focus on assignments, assessments, and grading practices, and/or strategies measuring students’ accomplishment of course objectives and learning outcomes, such as:
- Tests and assignments
- Grading Systems
and Criteria
- Self and Peer Assessment
- Rubrics
- Feedback
Student Engagement
Submissions to this track should promote one or all of the dimensions of student engagement: behavioral, emotional, or cognitive, including:
- Instructional strategies promoting engagement
- Practices supporting engaging classroom climate
- Promoting broadly engaged participation and discussion
- Classroom-based engagement activities
Technology Tools for Teaching
Submissions to this track should focus on the effective use of teaching and communication
technologies including the theoretical underpinnings that drive the use of technology for teaching. Examples include:
- The pedagogical research that supports the tool (and/or the pros and cons of the tool)
- An introduction to using the tool
- An example of the tool used in an online, hybrid, or traditional class
FOCUS ON STUDENT LEARNING: Presentations in this focus area will be presented on October 26 and October 28
Online Teaching and Learning
Submissions to this track are specific to teaching in the online environment, which presents unique challenges and opportunities. Submissions
for this track typically include, but are not limited to:
- Course design
- Student discussion and engagement
- Feedback and grading
- Instructor presence
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
This track focuses on practices and strategies supporting minority and/or marginalized students. Proposals may include, but are not limited to:
- Inclusive curricula
- Inclusive learning climates
- Inclusive instructional
practice
- Universal Design for Learning
Course Delivery and Instruction
Submissions to this track explore the different aspects of teaching a course. Topics may include:
- Creating a highly engaging classroom experience
- Fostering positive and productive learning
- Classroom teaching strategies
- Prompting discussion to facilitate learning
- Promoting a growth mindset among students
FOCUS ON YOUR TEACHING CAREER: Presentations in this focus area will be presented on October 27 and October 28
Outside the Classroom
Sessions in this track focus on the many responsibilities that come with teaching beyond the classroom. Proposed topics may include but are not limited to:
- Engaging students outside of class
- Reaching out to struggling students
- Advising students
- Mentoring students
- Mentoring faculty
- Strategies for balancing the competing demands of an academic career
For Mid-Career Teachers
Proposals to this track should focus on concepts and practices of importance to mid- and later-career faculty in making positive changes that will
invigorate and refresh their teaching and their relationships with students. Topics of interest for experienced teachers may include, but are not limited to:
- Reenergizing course material
- Connecting with a changing student population
- Feedback that improves instruction
- Time
management
For New Teachers
Sessions in this track represent teaching and pedagogy basics. New faculty are accomplished scholars in their disciplines but often have received very little training or experience in teaching. Attendees in these sessions will be in their first few years of teaching. Pertinent topics for new teachers may include, but are not limited to:
- Effective classroom practices specifically for
novice teachers
- Teaching strategies specifically for novice teachers
- Developing a teaching or classroom philosophy
- Time management
- Things “I wish I knew…” and/or advice for new teachers
Don't forget! Deadline for proposal submissions is April 18, 2022
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