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The 2024 Upper Peninsula Teaching and Learning Conference (UPTLC) will be hosted by Bay College in Escanaba, Michigan, May 13-14, 2024. This year’s theme is Embracing Change: Meeting the Needs of Modern Learners. This theme captures the ongoing challenges wrought by the pandemic, the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and increased awareness of the diverse academic and mental health needs of today’s learners. This conference will create a community of educators invested in honing human and technological skills for successful, sustainable teaching and learning. 

The conference includes pre-conference interactive workshops, optional social activities, and a full conference day of concurrent sessions, poster sessions, and “Birds of a Feather” gathering time. We’re excited to share four timely conference tracks:

  • Teaching techniques for online, hybrid, or virtual learning 

  • Teaching and learning in the age of AI 

  • Engaging modern learners 

  • Self-care for college students and/or college employees

The UPTLC is a regional conference focused on the practice and scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education and K-12 education. The UPTLC creates a space for educators to connect, learn, share, and continue growing skills for teaching and learning. We invite educators and educational staff/administration to submit presentation proposals and/ or attend this conference.

5/7 - Registration is now closed; we can’t wait to see you at UPTLC 2024!

**schedule subject to change**
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Tuesday, May 14 • 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Embracing change: Shifting from artifacts to process-oriented learning.

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, where technology constantly reshapes the learning process, it is imperative for educators to adapt their approaches to meet the needs of modern learners. This presentation delves into the paradigm shift from focusing solely on artifacts to prioritizing the process in teaching and assessing students, particularly in the domain of introductory programming assignments.

We explore how Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools have transformed the creation of artifacts. In fall 2023, for the first time, AI apps were able to generate acceptable solutions to all of our introductory computing assignments. This prompted a reevaluation of our educational strategies. By emphasizing the questions and processes involved in problem-solving rather than solely assessing final products, we aim to foster deeper engagement and critical thinking skills among students.

Drawing from recent research and practical experiences (Bettin, Jarvie-Eggart, Steelman, and Wallace 2022, Ureel II, Brown, Sticklen, Jarvie-Eggart, and Benjamin 2022), we advocate for a pedagogical approach that encourages self-questioning, reflection, and a deeper understanding of problem structures. Such an approach develops critical thinking skills, enhances students’ autonomy and depth of knowledge and encourages students to dissect problems, consider design choices, and reflect on solutions. By embracing this change in strategies, educators can better meet the needs of modern learners in the field of computing education.
Speakers
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Leo Ureel

Assistant Professor Computer Science / Cognitive & Learning Sciences, Michigan Technological University

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Tuesday May 14, 2024 1:30pm - 2:15pm EDT
JHUC 903
  Interactive Session, Teaching techniques for online/hybrid/virtual learning

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