1. Distance Teaching and Learning Conference: University of Wisconsin-Madison
When: Jul 30, 2021–Aug 5, 2021 (recordings available following event)
Format: Online conference
The Distance Teaching and Learning Conference, hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison, holds more than 75 sessions over five days. The workshops and talks will make use of evidence-based practices and practical applications in the field of distance education and online learning. With opportunities to network, share and collaborate with peers from around the world, participants will gain new skills and knowledge, and learn how to apply these findings in their own classrooms.
2. Inside Higher Education: A Culture of Assessment
When: Aug 4, 2021 2 PM EST (recording available following event)
Format: Online webinar
Inside Higher Ed editors Scott Jaschik and Doug Lederman will lead a lively discussion on the role of assessments at today’s colleges and universities. Higher ed institutions are required to assess student learning, but good assessment practices go well beyond a simple requirement. At its best, assessment is used to enhance an institution, differentiate it from others and provide valuable insights to instructors and students that they otherwise wouldn’t have access to. This webcast will explore the ways colleges are conducting assessments and pushing for better results. Participants will learn best practices for assessing their students and will get the chance to share their own knowledge and experiences.
3. Top Hat & Chronicle of Higher Education: Rethinking the Higher Education Value Equation
When: August 19, 2021
Format: Online webinar
The biggest challenge facing higher education is how to respond to the rapidly evolving expectations of today’s students. Delivering on a new higher education value equation starts with creating the conditions for students to not only thrive but to receive and perceive meaningful value from the learning experience itself.
Join best-selling author Jeff Selingo, Top Hat’s VP of Product Marketing, Nina Bilimoria Angelo, and a panel of college leaders as we explore the hierarchy of student needs and how this framework can be used to address the issues of equity and access, belonging, engagement and, ultimately, student value.
4. What Does It Mean To Be A Student in 2021
When: September 22nd, 2021, 10 AM EST
Format: Online conference
The post-pandemic freshmen class is entering university having never written formal exams. Many haven’t even had the chance to visit their campus in person. As a result, they’re less prepared. They will have less knowledge, less experience and require more support than previous students.
As these students navigate their new world, higher education institutions must adapt their processes accordingly. This webinar will explore strategies for how colleges and universities can prepare their students for success when their experience is so limited.
5. International Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership
When: September 20–21, 2021
Format: Online conference
The International Conference on Learning, Teaching and Educational Leadership brings leading academic researchers and scholars together to share their experiences and ideas on all aspects of teaching and learning.
Participants will benefit from abundant networking opportunities, with an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends and concerns, as well as practical challenges and solutions encountered in the field.
6. EDUCAUSE Annual Conference
When: October 26-29, 2021
Format: Online and in-person
The EDUCAUSE Annual Conference showcases innovative thinking and engaging ideas in higher education information technology. The past year has brought many changes in higher education, and we’ve all learned something worth sharing about transformation, resilience and the common good.
This event brings together instructors, administrators and tech experts to discuss their ideas, grow professionally and explore innovative solutions.
