Andrews University
Teaching and Learning Conference 2025
You are invited to attend the 22nd annual Andrews University Teaching and Learning Conference (AUTLC) on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
Attend in-person or through the virtual event platform.
Attend the conference to discover innovations and insights for educators at all levels.
Walk away with practical understandings of generative AI and timely applications within the education field.
The conference will feature dozens of informative and practical research presentations, posters and best practice sessions
from PreK-12 teachers, graduate and undergraduate education students, higher education faculty and other education professionals.
Conference attendance is free.
AUTLC Keynote Speaker
Fred Nwanganga, Ph.D.
Enhancing Student Engagement with Generative AI
Interested in unlocking the potential of Generative AI in your classroom? This session explores how AI tools can enhance student engagement across all grade levels. We’ll demystify Generative AI, breaking down complex concepts in an accessible way, and discuss the benefits, pitfalls and crucial ethical considerations surrounding its use, including bias. The session will also showcase practical applications of Generative AI in various domains, from creative writing and research to coding and personalized learning. Participants will also learn how to effectively integrate AI into lesson plans, address concerns about academic integrity, and prepare students for the future of learning in an AI-driven world.
Breakout Session Highlights
AUTLC 2025 features over 50 impactful presentations and break out sessions. Here are some highlights:
Perceptions of Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education—Flor Ontiveros
The Art of Resting in God: Embracing a Rest Ethic—Janine Lim
Creating with Confidence: How We Built an AI Chatbot and You Can Too—Sheralee Thomas, Lileen Coulloudon, Stephanie Wilczynski, Lea Danihelova
Generative AI in Academia: Student Perspectives on ChatGPT’s Impact—Tim Buttler
Whole Person Education: Nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit—Angela Sampson, Leana Goncalves Araujo, Oleg Kostyuk, Ivonne Catala-Beauchamp, Ali Amirkhosravi, Neal Smith Jr, Janice Lowden-Stokley
Beyond the Page: Creative Literacy for Mental Health and Emotional Resilience—Roen Higgins
AUTLC 2025 Conference Schedule
10:30–11:30—Poster Sessions [Howard Performing Arts Center Lobby]
11:30–12:20—Chapel: Nicole Mattson [Howard Performing Arts Center and virtual]
12:30-2:00—Lunch
2:00-2:30—Breakout sessions [Bell Hall and virtual]
2:45-3:15—Breakout sessions [Bell Hall and virtual]
3:30-4:00—Breakout sessions [Bell Hall and virtual]
5:00–7:00—Dinner and Keynote: Frederick Nwanganga [Lincoln Room, Student Center and virtual]
