Teaching and Learning Conference
Save the Date!
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
8:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Virtual and In-person | Zoom & Memorial Union
The conference theme for 2026 will be active and experiential learning.
Join hundreds of instructors who attend this conference each year to pick up quick teaching ideas and tips.
This annual conference is FREE and open to ANY faculty, instructor, staff, or graduate student interested in attending. Individuals from other colleges and universities are encouraged to attend, network, and present at this conference. We also welcome K-12 educators!
Future Conference Dates:
- Tuesday, May 18, 2027
Propose a Breakout Session
Proposals Due: Saturday, January 10, 2026
The sixth annual Teaching and Learning Conference sponsored by North Dakota State University’s Office of Teaching and Learning invites you to propose a breakout session.
Share your expertise in teaching with other faculty, instructors, and graduate assistants from NDSU, NDUS schools, and other regional higher education institutions. Individual or group-led session proposals may be submitted by anyone who serves in a teaching role at a regional institution of higher education.
Propose a session today!
Proposal Submission Instructions:
Complete the proposal template(You can save and return to your work.)
The proposal template will require the following:
- Platform (Zoom or in-person)
- Presenter information, short bio, and photograph (For each presenter)
- Session title
- Session short description for the program schedule
- Extended session description
- Intended attendee outcomes
If you are presenting with others, only one member of the group should submit a proposal. Submit your proposal by Saturday, January 10. You will be notified about acceptance of your breakout session by February 1. Please note: We are planning for both in-person and online participation so your presentation materials and style should consider both audiences.
Selection Process:
Proposals will be reviewed by peer reviewers using the following criteria.
Relevance of Topic
Is the topic of relevance, importance, value, and/or interest to higher education and aligned to the overall theme?
Session Outcomes Achievability
Is there alignment between the stated session outcomes and the proposal description?
Presenter Knowledge
Does the presenter or presenters have sufficient knowledge, expertise, and authority to address this topic based on evidence provided in the proposal and/or prior experience with or knowledge of the presenter?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Does the proposal show how the session will reflect or address diversity, equity, and inclusion (including subject matter, individuals of all identities, and demographic characteristics)?
Keynote Session Videos
Teaching Tips Booklet
Get tips from all of our past Teaching and Learning Conference speakers as well as tips and tricks from other learning events.
