Recap

A NEEDS-BASED TIERED APPROACH TO EARLY ALERTS AND STUDENT SUCCESS INTERVENTIONS

ABSTRACT: Student Success staff designed a tiered system of alert, outreach, and intervention that matches student academic and social needs. The system maps to students whose situations change over the course of a semester. Users choose the tier and provide appropriate details on the student's academic, personal, and emotional status.

PRESENTATION TIME: 1:45pm - 2:30pm

ROOM: Room 106, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Dr. Daniel Clasby , Assistant Dean and Professor
Pennsylvania College of Technology
djc40@pct.edu

Daniel Clasby is a professor and dean at Pennsylvania College of Technology where he co-leads the Michael J. Hudock Sr. Center for Academic Excellence. In addition to his work in student success and academic supports, Dr. Clasby has a Ph.D. in modern European history and Jewish Studies.

AI ADVENTURES: STREAMLINING TASKS AND EMPOWERING LEARNING IN HIGHER ED

ABSTRACT: The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in educational settings offers potential to enhance student learning experiences. By leveraging AI technologies, we can create dynamic, personalized learning environments that cater to individual student needs, improve engagement, and streamline administrative tasks.

PRESENTATION TIME: 2:45pm - 3:30pm

ROOM: Room 101B, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Ms. Brenda Snider , Manager, EdTech Training
Lincoln University
blsnider@ymail.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blsnider/

Ms. Brenda Snider has over 20 years of experience at Lincoln University. She holds a Bachelor's in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University, an Online Teaching Certificate and a Master's in Interdisciplinary Studies from Southern Utah University, focusing on Education and Online Learning. Brenda specializes in the intersection of technology and education, excelling in project management, technology integration, online learning, and academic advising.

BEYOND LECTURE: INNOVATIVE LEARNING SPACES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION

ABSTRACT: Implementing immersive learning via flexible learning spaces can impact student engagement. This pedagogical approach empowers students to take ownership of their learning, fostering deeper understanding and critical thinking. Flexible learning spaces with technology and adaptable designs support diverse learning styles, creating a more inclusive and immersive educational experience.

PRESENTATION TIME: 2:45pm - 3:30pm

ROOM: Room 112, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Dr. Kasey Trill, Assistant Professor of Nursing
West Chester University
ktrill@wcupa.edu

Dr. Kasey Trill, Assistant Professor of Nursing at West Chester University, is passionate about nursing education and leveraging technology to enrich learning. Within the pre-licensure undergraduate program, she strives to create innovative teaching strategies that empower students. Dr. Trill focuses on the rapid advancements in technology and artificial intelligence, emphasizing effective integration of these tools in the classroom while promoting responsible and civil usage among her students to enhance their overall educational experience.

PRESENTER: Dr. Lauren Stoltzfus, Associate Professor of Nursing
West Chester University
Lstoltzfus@wcupa.edu

Dr. Lauren Stoltzfus is an Associate Professor of Nursing at West Chester University where she teaches in the traditional undergraduate and the M.S. in Nursing (Accelerated B.S.N.) programs. She is dedicated to promoting mental well-being among students, emphasizing the importance of self-care practices in fostering overall success. Her scholarly interests include experiential learning that enhances clinical judgment, as well as exploring how self-care modalities positively impact students' mental health and ultimately improve patient outcomes.

PRESENTER: Dr. Julie Kurkowski, Assistant Professor
West Chester University
JKurkowski@wcupa.edu

Dr. Julie Kurkowski is an Assistant Professor and the Faculty Simulation Coordinator for the Department of Nursing at West Chester University. She leads the simulation curriculum for the traditional undergraduate program. Dr. Kurkowski's scholarly interests include simulation as a teaching and learning strategy, and the impact of workplace conditions and violence in the clinical setting on job satisfaction and organizational outcomes for the profession of nursing.

PRESENTER: Carol Romano, Skills Lab Coordinator
West Chester University
CRomano@wcupa.edu

Professor Carol Romano is the Skills Lab coordinator for the Nursing Department at West Chester University. She leads the skills labs for the undergraduate nursing program. She is interested in coordinating with the nursing faculty to enhance learning and encourage students to practice real-world nursing skills in the lab environment. She strives to develop a realistic and safe learning environment for nursing students, empowering them to explore all learning possibilities and deliver safe patient care.

CREATING A VIDEO PODCAST STUDIO

ABSTRACT: Noticing that students were bringing video equipment into an already existing audio podcast studio, Lafayette College ITS decided to create an automated video studio that leverages AI to create multi-camera videos. This session will cover the process, equipment, and success of this project after its first year of use.

PRESENTATION TIME: 10:00am - 10:20am

ROOM: Room 107, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Chelsea Emrick, Instructional Technologist
Lafayette College
emrickc@lafayette.edu
www.lafayette.edu

I'm an instructional technologist at Lafayette College dedicated to enhancing higher education learning through innovative technology. I specialize in developing engaging online courses, technology help documentation and tutorials, podcasting, and integrating technology into the classroom.

PRESENTER: E.J. Hudock, Manager of AV Infrastructure, ITS
Lafayette College
hudocke@lafayette.edu

AV Systems Manager with 20+ years of experience designing, installing, and maintaining complex audiovisual systems at Lafayette College. Skilled in audio engineering, network systems, and smart classroom systems. E.J. has developed AV solutions that enhance teaching and learning at Lafayette College for decades.

PRESENTER: Brent Schnell, Audiovisual Systems Engineer
Lafayette College
schnellb@lafayette.edu

Brent is an Audiovisual Systems Engineer dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning environments at Lafayette College. With a passion for technology and a focus on user experience, he helps design, install, and maintain state-of-the-art AV systems across campus. He possesses expertise in audio engineering, video production, and control systems. Brent is committed to providing exceptional technical support and collaborating with faculty and staff to ensure seamless integration of technology into the classroom and beyond.

CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS IN AN ONLINE DOCTOR OF NURSING PRACTICE (DNP) PROGRAM

ABSTRACT: Relationships conquer common feelings of fear, isolation, and frustration among online learners. These feelings are prevalent in students with diverse backgrounds, average grades or who are first-generation students. Peer Office Hours was established to cultivate relationships and encourage a sense of belonging. DNP Faculty and students will describe their experiences.

PRESENTATION TIME: 10:00am - 10:20am

ROOM: Room 112, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Dr. Jackie Owens, Assistant Professor of Nursing
West Chester University
jowens@wcupa.edu

Dr. Jackie Owens is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nursing at West Chester University, where she teaches in both the MSN and DNP programs and serves as the Graduate Coordinator. She is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community among her online nursing students. In addition to her academic role, Dr. Owens actively practices as a family nurse practitioner as an independent contractor and volunteers her expertise at Community Volunteers in Medicine.

PRESENTER: Dr. Cheryl Schlamb, Professor of Nursing
West Chester University
cschlamb@wcupa.edu

Dr. Cheryl Schlamb, a nursing professor and the former Chair for the Department of Nursing at West Chester University, has secured numerous grants and has conducted and/or supervised nursing research studies at WCU. She teaches in the WCU graduate nursing program cultivating the next generation of graduate and doctoral nurse leaders. As a Nurse Practitioner, with over three decades of practice experience, she maintains her clinical practice in occupational health at a Penn Medicine facility.

PRESENTER: Dr. Rebecca Goldberg, Recent Graduate of DNP
West Chester University
ri347043@wcupa.edu

Rebecca is a Nursing Manager with Mainline Health Homecare and Hospice. She has held many roles as a Staff Nurse, Advanced Clinician, and Care Team Coordinator, prior to transitioning to the manager role. Rebecca has an MSN in Nursing Leadership, and BS in Nursing and Public Health. She holds certifications in Gerontology and recently completed her final semester of the DNP program at West Chester University.

PRESENTER: Dr. Jennifer Brosnan, Recent Graduate of DNP
West Chester University
jb841643@wcupa.edu

Dr. Jennifer L. Brosnan RN, MSN is the nurse administrator for a regional Ambulatory Care Center. She has worked in the gastroenterology for three years. However, her passion is women's health. She received her BSN in Nursing from Neumann University in 2003 and received her MSN with a nurse educator focus from West Chester University (WCU). She is a recent graduate, of the DNP program at West Chester University.

D2L: REVOLUTIONIZE LEARNING WITH THE ALL-NEW CREATOR

PRESENTATION TIME: 12:20pm - 12:40pm

LOCATION: Video Wall, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Renata Ruiz, Sr. Modern Work Specialist, Microsoft

DATA INFORMED INSTRUCTION TO STRENGTHEN STUDENT LEARNING

ABSTRACT: Using data to inform instruction can be an effective way to support alignment of instruction with student learning needs. Data informed instruction is an evidence-based practice that can strengthen student learning outcomes. In this session, we'll explore how to use various forms of data to inform instructional practices.

PRESENTATION TIME: 2:45pm - 3:30pm

ROOM: Room 106, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Dr. Laura Ramp , Director of Center for Teaching Excellence
Penn State Harrisburg
lkr102@psu.edu

Dr. Laura Ramp currently serves as Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence at Penn State Harrisburg. She is also part-time faculty for the School of Business Administration. Laura earned her PhD in Education Policy and Evaluation from Florida State University and she earned her Masters Degree in Education from West Chester University.

ELEVATING AI SAFETY THROUGH COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION

ABSTRACT: In this session, Jenn Williams, Manager of Learning Technology Services at PennWest University, shares firsthand insights from Gray Swan Arena’s Harmful Assistant Challenge. More than a competition, Gray Swan fosters collaborative testing to uncover AI vulnerabilities before they’re exploited. This session explores how red-teaming applies to instructional technology, sheds light on creative techniques used to bypass guardrails, and highlights why ethical AI testing must become part of higher education’s digital resilience strategy.

PRESENTATION TIME: 1:45pm - 2:30pm

ROOM: Room 107, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Jenn Williams , Manager of Learning Technology Services
PennWest University
williams_j@pennwest.edu

Jenn Williams is the Manager of Learning Technology Services at PennWest University, bringing more than 15 years of experience in higher education leadership, curriculum design, and instructional technology. She specializes in integrating emerging technologies to enhance teaching and learning. She is especially focused on the ethical and practical implementation of AI in academic environments. As a top-ranked global participant in Gray Swan Arena’s Harmful Assistant Challenge, Jenn contributes to advancing AI safety through creative red-teaming and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

ENHANCING STUDENT LEARNING THROUGH AI-ASSISTED WRONG ANSWER JOURNAL ANALYSIS

ABSTRACT: This session explores using AI-assisted analysis of wrong answer journals to improve student learning outcomes in higher education. We'll discuss weekly journaling, AI analysis of error patterns, and personalized study recommendations, teaching participants to integrate AI and foster student self-reflection on errors.

PRESENTATION TIME: 1:45pm - 2:30pm

ROOM #: 1ST Floor, Room 101B

PRESENTER: Dr. James Martin II, Assistant Professor
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
martiniij@rowan.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-martin-ba447a68/

Dr. James Martin is a microbiologist and oncologist with expertise in molecular biology. With a strong background in identifying novel antibiotics and understanding tumor metabolism, he has made contributions to the fields of antimicrobial research and pancreatic cancer therapy. Currently, he is serving as a facilitator for the PBL program for first-year medical students and serves as an instructor for the Biochemistry courses for graduate students.

PRESENTER: Mercedes Byrd, PBL Education and Information Services Librarian
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
byrdm@rowan.edu

Mercedes Byrd is the PBL Education and Information Services Librarian at Rowan-Virtua SOM's Hope Brings Strength Health Sciences Library. With degrees from UMass Amherst, Northeastern, and Simmons, she enhances medical students' information literacy through personalized instruction and curriculum integration. Mercedes creates e-resources guiding students to evidence-based sources and explores AI applications in medical education. Her 15 years in education and passion for reading inform her innovative approach to library services.

EXPANDING EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING THROUGH SIMULATION EDUCATION AT WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY

ABSTRACT: Instructors utilize a simulation framework that involves in-person activities, team-based learning, and "real-life" case situations using high fidelity manikins, task trainers, and standardized patients. Session describes the framework, simulation examples, VALT real time feedback, and provide hands-on experience that could be applied to a variety of disciplines across different curriculums.

PRESENTATION TIME: 1:45pm - 2:30pm

ROOM: Duey Immersive Learning Center Room 147

PRESENTER: Dr. Patricia Davison DCN, RDN, LDN, CDCES, FAND, CHSE, FADCES, Professor of Nutrition
West Chester University
pdavidson@wcupa.edu

Dr. Patricia Davidson is West Chester University Nutrition Professor and also holds clinical positions as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes care and education specialist. Tricia is active in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Chair of the Diabetes Dietetic Practice Group and volunteers at the state level, as well as co-chairing the PAND's 2025 Annual Conference. She also serves on the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Board of Directors.

PRESENTER: Patrick Heagey, MPAS, PA-C, Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program
West Chester University
pheagey@wcupa.edu

Pat earned his bachelor’s in health science/athletic training from Lock Haven University and graduated from King’s College PA Program in 2009. He has clinical experience as a Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine and for the last 12 years in Trauma Surgery/Critical Care at Paoli Hospital where he still practices weekly. Prior to WCU, he served as adjunct faculty at Arcadia University and as a clinical preceptor. He has been teaching at WCU since the PA program’s inaugural class beginning in the fall of 2021 and has significant interest in the development and use of simulation and interprofessional education.

PRESENTER: Alexa Moran, BS, RRT, CHSE, Director of Clinical Education
West Chester University
amoran@wcupa.edu

Alexa graduated from WCU in 2016 with a BS in respiratory care. Following graduation, Alexa worked as a respiratory therapist at Christiana Hospital working in the neonatal and surgical/trauma ICU. Alexa began teaching for the respiratory program in 2018 and transitioned to the Director of Clinical Education role in 2022. In her current role, she oversees all clinical rotations and experiences. She also has a passion for developing and implementing simulation into the core curriculum of the program.

PRESENTER: Sarah Moreau, MA., CCC-SLP, Director of Clinical Services for the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders
West Chester University
SMoreau@wcupa.edu

After graduating from WCU with her BA and MA, Sarah began her clinical work serving families and their children who struggle with Pediatric Feeding Disorders. Sarah has dedicated her clinical practice to building a bridge of advocacy for interprofessional practice. Once again at West Chester University, Sarah is proud to be serving her alma mater with her clinical expertise to teach students about the complexities of people, but also to support their flourishing.

EXPONENTIAL COMMITMENT

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION TIME: 10:30am - 12:00pm

KEYNOTE LOCATION: Room 108, 1st Floor

KEYNOTE PRESENTER: Manley Feinberg, Founder, Vertical Lessons
https://verticallessons.com/

Manley brings a unique blend of edge-of-your-seat storytelling and actionable lessons in life and leadership, inspired by his experiences scaling some of the world's most challenging peaks and leading teams as a senior executive at Build-A-Bear Workshop. His insights will empower RECAP attendees to ignite their full commitment and achieve breakthrough momentum in both their personal and professional lives.

INTENTIONAL COURSE MAPPING: DESIGN DECISIONS TO ADDRESS EQUITY GAPS

ABSTRACT: This session explores how mapping a college course along the Taxonomy Table is a necessary first step to building learning environments that foster student ways of thinking, promoting individual student success within an equitable framework.

PRESENTATION TIME: 2:45pm - 3:30pm

ROOM: Room 107, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Dr. A Nicole Pfannenstiel, Associate Professor
Millersville University
ambernicole.pfannenstiel@millersville.edu

Dr. A Nicole Pfannenstiel is an Associate Professor of Digital Writing at Millersville University. She is a scholar of digital rhetoric studying digital writing, videogames, play and literacy development, and composition theory and transfer theory.

PRESENTER: Dr. Leonora Foels, Professor
Millersville University
Leonora.Foels@millersville.edu

Dr. Leonora Foels is a Professor at Millersville University. A licensed clinical social worker, Dr. Foels has a wealth of experience in school social work, working with individuals, families and communities. She teaches in the BASW, MSW, and DSW programs and joins colleagues in her interest in Scholarship of Teaching and Learning.

PRESENTER: Marie Firestone, Instructional Support Specialist
Millersville University
Marie.Firestone@millersville.edu

Marie Firestone, M.Ed. is an Instructional Support Specialist with over a decade's experience supporting higher education professionals in the design and facilitation of learning experiences and environments based on proven pedagogical practices.

MICROSOFT: COPILOT PROMPT-A-THON

PRESENTATION TIME: 12:45pm - 1:05pm

LOCATION: Video Wall, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Andrea Palyok, Senior Solutions Engineer, D2L

PRESENTER: Claire Kozar, Senior Client Sales Representative, D2L

NORM-REFERENCED TESTING IN EDUCATION: ALTERNATIVES AND HISTORY

ABSTRACT: How do you normally grade? This question often challenges educators at all levels. In this talk, I will explore the history of various grading traditions and their connection to broader developments in educational assessment.

PRESENTATION TIME: 1:45pm - 2:30pm

ROOM: Room 101C, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Dr. Benjamin Brumley , Assistant Professor of Education
West Chester University
bbrumley@wcupa.edu
https://www.wcupa.edu/education-socialWork/edFoundations/bBrumley.aspx

Dr. Brumley's research focuses on promoting culturally responsive and equitable assessment. He is currently at work on scholarly articles concerning the history of eugenics and its relations to West Chester Normal School via Henry Goddard as well as an article on democratic educational assessment. His research seeks to identify and address the pervasiveness of "assessor variance" in educational assessments and the bias that is typically associated with that variance.

PROVIDE A RICHER STUDENT EXPERIENCE WITH LINKEDIN LEARNING

PRESENTATION TIME: 1:10pm - 1:30pm

LOCATION: Video Wall, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Kim Luegers, Academic Account Director, LinkedIn Learning

SETTING A PROJECT UP FOR SUCCESS - THE REQUIREMENTS ASSESSMENT PROCESS

ABSTRACT: Have you ever needed to run/drive a project, and all you had to start with was 1-2 sentences of information? Where do you start? This session provides participants with a proven process to define project objectives and requirements to enable project SUCCESS!

PRESENTATION TIME: 10:00am - 10:20am

ROOM: Room 106, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Audrey Wilson, IT Project/Relationship Manager
West Chester University
awilson@wcupa.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreyjwilson/

Multi-disciplined IT Project Manager with 25+ years of experience managing IT infrastructure, applications development, and global cybersecurity projects/portfolios. Currently working within a talented higher education IS&T team at WCU to deliver technology solutions, Audrey enjoys collaborating with others to achieve project/portfolio goals and is interested in PM efficiencies and best practices to address the challenge of "so much work to do, but not enough time!"

SIX DEGREES OF AI ASSIGNMENTS: REBUILDING INSTRUCTION TO INCORPORATE AI

ABSTRACT: Join our conversation about a method for identifying relevant essential skills and content in our AI world. Then, see the method applied as we hear from different West Chester University professors as they share six practical AI learning activities. You will leave with at least one idea for an AI learning activity you can implement.  

PRESENTATION TIME: 9:00am - 9:50am

LOCATION: Room 108, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Dr. Tom Pantazes, Instructional Designer
West Chester University
tpantazes@wcupa.edu

Tom Pantazes, Ed.D. is an Instructional Designer with the Teaching & Learning Center at West Chester University who loves helping instructors integrate technology and robust learning pedagogy. His research explores the intersection of digital content such as instructional video, extended reality, and simulations with pedagogical practices of higher education faculty. If he is not cheering on Philly sports teams, camping or building Legos, he is cohosting the ODLI on Air podcast.

PRESENTER: Dr. Adam Rainear, Associate Professor, Department of Communication and Media
West Chester University
arainear@wcupa.edu

Adam M. Rainear is an Associate Professor of Media and Culture and the Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Communication & Media, at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. His research utilizes technology - such as social media, robotics, and artificial intelligence - to understand how individuals access information and communicate about risks such as weather, climate, and environmental hazards. He is the co-editor of a forthcoming book entitled Evolving Journalism Research Methods: Applications, Trends, Analyses, to be published in the Routledge Research in Journalism Series. He often teaches courses in media campaigns, media literacy, and digital production.

PRESENTATION GUESTS:

Dr. Margaret Ervin, Professor, English Department
West Chester University
MErvin@wcupa.edu

Dr. Sandy Sarcona, Professor, Nutrition Department
West Chester University
ASarcona@wcupa.edu

Dr. Eryn Travis, Assistant Professor, Communication & Media
West Chester University
ETravis@wcupa.edu

SOUND WAVES AND SYLLABI: THE PEDAGOGICAL POSSIBILITIES OF PODCASTING

ABSTRACT: Join us for a live ODLI on Air podcast exploring the breadth of podcast possibilities with 6 WCU faculty. Whether it is using them as course texts or for assessment, creating podcasts for teaching or scholarship, or preparing students to be podcast professionals, this panel has something for everyone.

PRESENTATION TIME:1:45pm - 2:30pm

ROOM: Room 112, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Dr. Tom Pantazes , Instructional Designer
West Chester University
tpantazes@wcupa.edu

Tom Pantazes, Ed.D. is an Instructional Designer with the Teaching & Learning Center at West Chester University who loves helping instructors integrate technology and robust learning pedagogy. His research explores the intersection of digital content such as instructional video, extended reality, and simulations with pedagogical practices of higher education faculty. If he is not cheering on Philly sports teams, camping or building Legos, he is cohosting the ODLI on Air podcast.

PRESENTER: Dr. Anne Gill, Assistant Professor, Secondary Education
West Chester University
agill@wcupa.edu

Dr. Anne Gill is an Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education at West Chester University, where she is part of the Secondary Education and K-12 Health and Physical Education Department. Dr. Gill works closely with pre-service social studies teachers to prepare them for effective, culturally responsive, and impactful instruction at the secondary level. Dr. Gill's research interests center on critical literacy and innovative teaching methods, particularly integrating podcasts into classroom instruction.

PRESENTER: Dr. Michael Rosario, Associate Professor, Biology
West Chester University
mrosario@wcupa.edu

Mike Rosario is an Associate Professor of Biology, where he teaches large lecture courses such as General Biology and Human Anatomy and Physiology. His academic expertise lies in the field of computational biomechanics of tendons, with a focus on understanding the complex mechanical interactions within tissues. Outside of the classroom, Mike enjoys exploring new board games and expanding his gaming knowledge.

PRESENTER: Dr. David Barry , Assistant Professor, Early and Middle Grades
West Chester University
dbarry@wcupa.edu

Prior to becoming an assistant professor at WCU, Dave was a Kindergarten teacher in the Boston Public Schools, a Teaching Fellow at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, and a Master Teacher (Pre-K) and lab instructor at UT Austin's laboratory school. His research interests include early childhood teacher education, self-compassion, and centering accurate depictions of diverse characters in books. His interview/gameshow podcast "I Still Believe in School" is available wherever you listen to podcasts.

PRESENTER: Dr. Jeremy McCool, Assistant Professor, Communication and Media
West Chester University
jmccool@wcupa.edu

Jeremy C. McCool joined the faculty at West Chester University in 2021, after previously teaching at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. McCool is currently an Assistant Professor of Digital/Global Media in the department of Communication and Media. With a background in radio and entertainment, McCool's research and writing revolves around media technology, socially conscious hip-hop, and cultural studies.

PRESENTER: Dr. Pauline Schmidt, Professor of English Education and Director, West Chester Writing Project
West Chester University
pschmidt@wcupa.edu

Pauline Skowron Schmidt, Ph.D. is a Professor of English Education in the Department of Secondary Education and K-12 Health & Physical Education at WCUPA. She is also the Director of the West Chester Writing Project. Her teaching and research interests include the infusion of the arts in English Education, Place-Based and Arts-Based excursions for Preservice and Inservice teachers.

WE TRIED TO CREATE GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE JEOPARDY AND FAILED, HERE'S WHY

ABSTRACT: Two instructional designers recount their failure in creating a jeopardy game that focused on assessments and their susceptibility to generative artificial intelligence. Ultimately, what began as an excitable goal ended in disaster, but the lessons learned are important for every classroom interested in moving higher education forward in our new post-AI world.

PRESENTATION TIME: 2:45pm - 3:30pm

ROOM: Room 101C, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Matt Kilbride, Academic Technology Innovation Specialist
Montgomery County Community College
mkilbride@mc3.edu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattkilbride/

Matt Kilbride has a B.A in Secondary Education, M.A in Teaching and Learning with Technologies, and has been in higher education for almost 10 years at private and public institutions. His work focuses on how new and immersive technologies like virtual, augmented, and mixed reality can support student learning and academic achievement in the classroom. With the arrival of generative AI, he is fascinated by prompt engineering and its potential applications for teachers and students.

PRESENTER: Kimberly Springfield, Instructional Designer - Technologist
Montgomery County Community College Montgomery County Community College
kspringfield@mc3.edu

Kimberly Springfield has over ten years of experience in instructional design, working at various institutions. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and Speech Communication from Shippensburg University and an M.S. in Higher Education from Drexel University. Kimberly managed the Quality Matters program at a public university, which was a rewarding experience. She is interested in instructor presence in online classrooms and has taught first-year experience courses at MC3 and SNHU.

WHAT DOES THE ADA UPDATE MEAN FOR HIGHER EDUCATION?

ABSTRACT: In April 2024, the Department of Justice updated the ADA Title II regulations to ensure that web content and mobile apps are accessible to people with disabilities. Join us to discuss what the new regulations mean for faculty & staff and how you can get help navigating the next steps. 

PRESENTATION TIME: 10:00am - 10:20am

ROOM: Room 101C, 1st Floor

PRESENTER: Connor Goyne, Associate Instructional Designer
West Chester University of PA
cgoyne@wcupa.edu

Connor Goyne is an Associate Instructional Designer with West Chester University's Teaching & Learning Center. In this role, he partners with faculty to design online courses and integrate best practices in teaching, and alongside experts from West Chester's Office of Educational Accessibility and the Dub-C Autism Program, he works to provide faculty with tools and support that will enable them to create inclusive and accessible learning experiences.

PRESENTER: Dr. Meg Hazel, Esq., Assistant Director/Investigator
West Chester University of PA
mhazel@wcupa.edu

Dr. Meg Hazel, Esq. is an Assistant Director for Equity and Compliance and an investigator for West Chester University in Pennsylvania. In this role, she uses her legal skills and experience in higher education to conduct compliance investigations, train students and employees, and create and revise policies. Previously, she served as an adjunct professor for Wharton College and as Deputy General Counsel for South Carolina's Department of Education.