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The Academic Tech Expo 2025 at the University of Oklahoma
Sooner AI: Pioneering Educational Innovation at OU
  • January 9th ATE Virtual! All virtual presentations over Zoom.
  • January 10th ATE In-person on the Norman campus in the Oklahoma Memorial Union. 

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Thursday, January 9
 

9:00am CST

Academic Tech Expo 2025 - Virtual Day KickOff
Thursday January 9, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CST
Opening welcome address by IT Learning Spaces assistant director, Kevin Buck.
Speakers
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Kevin Buck

Assistant Director, Learning Spaces, OU Information Technology
Thursday January 9, 2025 9:00am - 9:15am CST
Virtual

9:15am CST

ChatGPT: Your Ally in Course Design and Development
Thursday January 9, 2025 9:15am - 9:40am CST
This presentation explores the innovative use of ChatGPT as a transformative tool for educators in course design. We will examine its applications in generating course content, facilitating student engagement, and providing personalized feedback. Through case studies and practical examples, I will demonstrate how ChatGPT streamlines course development and fosters an interactive learning environments. Additionally, we will address ethical considerations, including accessibility and academic integrity. Participants will gain actionable insights on integrating ChatGPT into their course design strategies, equipping them to create dynamic, responsive, and inclusive educational experiences for diverse learners.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Wheeler

Monica Wheeler

Instructional Designer, OU Education Services
At OU Education Services, my role as an Instructional Designer leverages comprehensive expertise in K-12 education, learning management, and L&D strategy. With a focused background in curriculum development, my work centers on enhancing educational experiences through cutting-edge... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 9:15am - 9:40am CST
Virtual

9:45am CST

Implementing a Custom GenAI Tool for Enhanced Course Resource Accessibility
Thursday January 9, 2025 9:45am - 10:10am CST
The proposed solution aims to enhance the learning experience by implementing a Custom GenAI tool tailored to course-specific content, including syllabus details, lecture notes, assignments, and additional resources. Designed as a virtual assistant, this tool will provide students with quick access to essential information, minimizing the need to search through various documents and resources. Intended outcomes include improved accessibility to course information, reduced time spent on administrative queries, and a more focused and engaged learning environment. This tool will support self-paced, 24/7 learning, encouraging students to prioritize mastery of course concepts.


Speakers
avatar for Samira Rahman

Samira Rahman

Graduate Student, Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences
Samira Rahman is a first year PhD student in the Department of Sociology at the University of Oklahoma. Her research explores intersections of gender, race, religion, social technology, and medical sociology, focusing on how these areas impact and shape society.
MK

Mithila Khandakar

Institute of Education & Research, University of Dhaka
Thursday January 9, 2025 9:45am - 10:10am CST
Virtual

10:15am CST

Enhancing Course Accessibility with AI: Innovations and Best Practices
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 10:40am CST
This session explores how AI technologies can be leveraged to improve web accessibility in online and hybrid educational courses. Attendees will gain insights into the latest AI-driven tools and strategies that can automate the creation of accessible content, from alt-text generation to real-time captioning. We will discuss practical approaches for integrating AI solutions that support diverse learning needs, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards such as WCAG 2.1. We will discuss use cases and potential challenges. The session will also include a brief overview of ADA Title II changes on web and app accessibility. 
Speakers
avatar for Jane Mason

Jane Mason

Course Developer, OU Education Services
As a Course Developer, Jane Mason assists faculty with course design and development. Jane is interested in promoting effective teaching strategies and accessibility. Before joining the Office of Digital Learning, she worked as an information literacy librarian at Indiana University... Read More →
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Clarissa Anderson

Manager of Course Development, OU Education Services
Clarissa Anderson is the Manager of Course Development at OU Education Services, a not-for-profit organization that partners with the University of Oklahoma. She leads a team that reviews online courses for quality assurance, conducts course and program benchmarking research, and... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:15am - 10:40am CST
Virtual

10:40am CST

BREAK
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:40am - 10:50am CST
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:40am - 10:50am CST
Virtual

10:50am CST

TDB
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:50am - 11:15am CST
Thursday January 9, 2025 10:50am - 11:15am CST
Virtual

11:20am CST

Leveraging AI in Pharmacy Education: Debating the Future and Developing Interventions
Thursday January 9, 2025 11:20am - 11:45am CST
This presentation will showcase innovative approaches to integrating AI into pharmacy education, combining interactive debates with AI-powered public health interventions. Students first engage in a debate to evaluate AI's impact on healthcare. The second component involves group assignments where students develop AI-powered interventions using ChatGPT, assessing AI responses for accuracy and alignment with evidence-based guidelines. These activities prepare students to critically engage with AI technology and its role in pharmacy practice. Attendees will learn how AI can be effectively incorporated into classroom settings to enhance learning and real-world applicability.
Speakers
RJ

Ryan Jordan

Clinical and Administrative Science
avatar for Motolani Adedipe, Ph.D., D.Ph., MSC

Motolani Adedipe, Ph.D., D.Ph., MSC

Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Clinical & Admin Sci, OU College of Pharmacy
Motolani E. Adedipe (nee Ogunsanya), DPh, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacy, Clinical and Administrative Sciences and TSET Health Promotion Research Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Dr. Adedipe's teaching philosophy is grounded... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 11:20am - 11:45am CST
Virtual

11:50am CST

Keynote: Zoom and AI
Thursday January 9, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm CST

TBA
Speakers
avatar for Lance Ford

Lance Ford

Education Advocate/Zoom Rooms Specialist EDU, Zoom
Dr Ford is a Zoom Rooms Educator/Teacher. Lance has been a classroom teacher for over 30 years. As a Zoom Room Educator, Lancehas had the opportunity to train teachers from Afghanistan to Australia and Canada to Brazil in the effective implementation of video technologies into... Read More →
Thursday January 9, 2025 11:50am - 12:50pm CST
Virtual
 
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