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Conference schedule and sessions

Day 1 schedule and sessions

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Day 2 schedule and sessions

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Day 3 schedule and sessions

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60-minute interactive sessions

These 60-minute sessions provide an in-depth opportunity for delegates to interactively present and facilitate dialogue and discussion on a topic or issue related to the conference theme. For example, presenters could share highlights of research findings or explore how innovative approaches to assessment have supported student learning in their courses or field. Other ideas include sharing insights on how to design meaningful assessments that acknowledge the importance of student and instructor wellbeing, include student choice and voice, or use technology in creative ways.  We also welcome sessions that explore how conventional methods and processes of grading, standardized testing and exams are being re-imagined. 

30-minute research presentations

These presentations are focused on a 20-minute overview and discussion of a particular research topic, methodology, or project related to the conference theme, including an additional 10-minute opportunity for guided Q&A from conference attendees. 

25-minute roundtable discussions

These 25-minute roundtable sessions provide opportunities for presenters to lead a discussion focused on a particular research topic, innovative strategy, or work-in-progress related to the conference theme. These sessions are intended to be interactive conversations rather than presentations. No audio-visual equipment will be provided. 

Mixed-media presentation or poster presentation sessions

Mixed-media presentations provide an opportunity to visually communicate and share practices, research findings or early-stage research projects relevant to the conference theme. Presenters are encouraged to choose digital media or a physical poster and determine the style, format and approach that best suits their topic. 


Day 1 | Monday, April 28, 2025

Conference offerings on day 1 begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m.


Day 1 | Schedule overview

08:30 - 09:00Registration
09:00 - 09:30Opening remarks and Elder blessing
09:30 - 10:50Keynote
10:50 - 11:05Break
11:05 - 11:3025-minute round-table discussions
11:30 - 11:40Break
11:40 - 12:0525-minute round-table discussions
12:05 - 13:30Lunch - on own
13:30 - 14:45Workshop - Cate Denial
14:45 - 15:00Break
15:00 - 16:30Mixed-media presentation and reception

Day 1 | 25-minute round-table discussions

Session TimeSession titleLead presenterLocation
11:05 - 11:30Assessing Assessment : Crip Lessons & Bodymind Practices Ada JaarsmaTI 148
11:05 - 11:30Activating adult learners’ agency through assessmentAngela FergusonTI 118
11:05 - 11:30Podcast as an Instrument for Inclusive AccessEmmanuel AmaechiTI 140
11:05 - 11:30Academic Writing at the Confluence of Indigenous and Western WorldviewsMarlyn BennettTI 120
11:05 - 11:30Assessing conflict resolution skills: dilemmas and strategiesMarnie JullTI 100
11:05 - 11:30The “Lazy Genius” Guide to Meaningful and Manageable Program Evaluation Rachel StewartTI 110
11:40 - 12:05Magic mixings: shared learnings from an undergraduate support teamCaitlin McClurgTI 110
11:40 - 12:05Decolonizing Assessment in Experiential Learning: Reimagining Social Work PracticumsJane SlessorTI 148
11:40 - 12:05SIM Video-Novel: Enhancing Simulation Preparation for Nursing StudentsJustin BurkettTI 120
11:40 - 12:05Assessing a Lived Experience to Foster Impactful Outdoor Field ExperiencesPaul KelbaTI 118
11:40 - 12:05Decolonizing Writing AssessmentRobin MuellerTI 100
11:40 - 12:05Beyond the Ivory Tower: Adapting Pedagogy in Northern CommunitiesVladimir KabanovTI 140

Day 1 | Mixed-media presentations

Mixed-media sessions take place in the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning Atrium from 15:00-16:30.

Presentation titleLead presenter
Assessments in Large Enrollment Courses: Designing iterations of formative assessment and feedback to engage learnersBrianne Burkinshaw
Cheat Sheets - Are they a best-kept secret weapon for student success?Carol A. Gibbons Kroeker
Fostering Intrinsic Motivation with Place-Based Authentic AssessmentJanis Cunningham
Integrating Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Research-Creation. Parallel Practices in Assessment Towards Whole Self Educational JourneysKristine Thoreson
Redesigning Assessment in Engineering Design through Specifications GradingLaura Curiel
Exploring AI Tools for Team-Based Projects in EngineeringMcKenna Sperry
Personal Responsibility in Undergraduate Science: A Conceptual FrameworkMegan Lochhead
How social belonging and performance varies across demographic groups in first year students in science courses.Parinaz Abbasi
Innovative transdisciplinary field practice models: A New RealityPatricia Samson
Effective IPE Facilitation for Health Professions StudentsSondra Pederson

Day 2 | Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Conference offerings on day 2 begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m.


Day 2 | Schedule overview

08:30 - 09:00Registration
09:00 - 10:0060-minute interactive sessions
10:00 - 10:15Break
10:15 - 10:30Opening remarks
10:30 - 12:00Keynote
12:00 - 13:30Lunch - provided
13:30 - 14:3060-minute interactive sessions
14:30 - 14:45Break
14:45 - 15:1530-minute research presentation
15:15  - 15:30Break
15:30 - 16:0030-minute research presentation

Day 2 | 60-minute interactive conference sessions

Session TimeSession titleLead presenterLocation
09:00 - 10:00"To Sit Beside": Reclaiming Assessment for Epistemic JusticeAbigail WilliamsTI 140
09:00 - 10:00Exploring the Influence of Targeted Professional Development in Authentic Assessment Institutes on Faculty Adoption of Authentic Assessment PracticesAllison FieldbergTI 118
09:00 - 10:00“Why Aren’t My Students Engaged?”: Incorporating Meaningful Participation AssessmentBrittany LindsayTI 160
09:00 - 10:00Embracing Creativity to Assess Deep Student LearningChelsea RozanskiTI 100
09:00 - 10:00Future-Ready Classrooms: Transforming Learning with Asynchronous Skill-Building ModulesGillian RobertsonTI 110
09:00 - 10:00AI-Driven Assessments & Reflections: Supporting Well-Being Through Two-Eyed SeeingJanis CunninghamTI 120
09:00 - 10:00Mapping the Hidden Curriculum of an Entrepreneurial UniversityJessy CheungTI 230
09:00 - 10:00Lessons learned transitioning from closed to remote open book examsJohn RemnantTI 148
09:00 - 10:00A walk-through of innovative assessment practices Lorelei AnselmoTI 250
13:30 - 14:30Assessment as Learning: Reimagining Experiential Learning AssessmentAlice de KoningTI 100
13:30 - 14:30Rethinking Clinical Skills AssessmentJean-Yin TanTI 230
13:30 - 14:30Storytelling assessments in an AI-powered world Karen HoTI 148
13:30 - 14:30Assessing at Scale: A Panel Discussion on Innovative Strategies for Large Enrolment CoursesLorelei AnselmoTI 250
13:30 - 14:30Demonstrating Learning through Indigenous Ways of Knowing: A Story RobeMichelle Scott Paul TI 110
13:30 - 14:30Structured Controversy: Inquiry-Focused Assessment of LearningRobin MuellerTI 118
13:30 - 14:30Using Exemplars to Transform Formative Assessment Practices in Higher Education Rose BeneTI 120
13:30 - 14:30Using Gradescope to Improve Assessment Workflow and Improve FeedbackTyson KendonTI 160
13:30 - 14:30Enhancing Engagement in Online Asynchronous Discussion: Instructor Strategies and PracticesWan Qi (Belinda) JinTI 140

Day 2 | 30-minute research presentation

Session TimeSession titleLead presenterLocation
14:45 - 15:15GLOW-UP: Gamifying Learning Objectives Within Undergraduate PedagogiesAlex KentTI 160
14:45 - 15:15Assignment Quizzes - A Win-Win?Carol A. Gibbons KroekerTI 148
14:45 - 15:15The Role of Metacognition within Undergraduate Nursing Education: A Scoping ReviewCathy LeeTI 230
14:45 - 15:15Rethinking Assessment: Exploring Alternatives in Higher EducationColleen AndjelicTI 120
14:45 - 15:15Addressing Food Waste: A Case for Integrated Learning and Transdisciplinary Education Erin Creegan-DoughertyTI 100
14:45 - 15:15Rethinking Competence: Deep Learning through Self and Peer AssessmentKristen BirdTI 250
14:45 - 15:15EDIA Lab Toolkit: Empowering Self-Assessment and Inclusivity in ResearchSara Hassanpour TamrinTI 118
14:45 - 15:15Incorporating career & civic engagement in the Bachelor of Arts & Sciences program Sobia IqbalTI 110
14:45 - 15:15Embedding impactful pedagogy into professional training programs Stephen EllenbogenTI 140
15:30 - 16:00Collaborations in Project-Based Transdisciplinary Learning DesignAllison FieldbergTI 100
15:30 - 16:00Learning Portfolios: A Multifaceted Document for Growth and AssessmentAngela GeorgeTI 160
15:30 - 16:00Flipped Classrooms in First-Year Engineering: Effects on Workload, Stress & WellbeingEstacio PereiraTI 118
15:30 - 16:00Fostering equitable instruction: Learnings from university allyship groupsJordan KeoughTI 148
15:30 - 16:00Reassessing Mathematics Education Using Contextual Learning for Greater RelevancePlacida DassanayakeTI 110
15:30 - 16:00Generating Thoughts: Rethinking Learning Outcomes in the HumanitiesQuentin HolbertTI 250
15:30 - 16:00Flipping the Classroom: Transforming Biological Sciences with InnovationTemiloluwa FatokunTI 120
15:30 - 16:00Recognizing your voice as an educator through reflection and feedbackNicole SandblomTI 140

Day 3 | Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Conference offerings on day 3 begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4:30 p.m.


Day 3 | Schedule overview

08:30 - 09:00Registration
09:00 - 09:15Opening remarks
09:15 - 10:45Keynote
10:45 - 11:00Break
11:00 - 12:0060-minute interactive sessions
12:00 - 13:15Lunch - provided
13:15 - 13:4530-minute research presentation
13:45 - 13:55Break
13:55 - 14:2530-minute research presentation
14:25 - 14:40Break
14:40 - 15:00Closing remarks and Elder blessing

Day 3 | 60-minute interactive sessions

Session TimeSession titleLead presenterLocation
11:00 - 12:00Introducing Specifications Grading in Large and Quantitative Science CoursesAmanda MusgroveTI 160
11:00 - 12:00Don’t judge: Learning through practicing, partnerships, and reflection.Cari DinTI 100
11:00 - 12:00Reassessing Assessment: Let's think about ungradingClaire HayTI 110
11:00 - 12:00Elevating Learner Values in the GenAI Curriculum Weaving ProjectConstance BlomgrenTI 118
11:00 - 12:00Blending Indigenous and post-secondary approaches to assessmentFrances SobolakTI 120
11:00 - 12:00Subtractive Design: Towards A Pedagogy of Health, Wellness, and MeaningJenny McKenneyTI 250
11:00 - 12:00Beyond the Grade: Agile-Based Assessment for Growth and EquityLaleh BehjatTI 148
11:00 - 12:00Experiential Learning to Promote Sustainability: The Transformative Impact of PRMELeighton WilksTI 230
11:00 - 12:00Supporting multimodal assignments and other emerging assessment needs through flexible and agile grassroots collaborations with academic support units.Sara SharunTI 140
11:00 - 12:00The Art of Multiple Choice: Crafting Effective Questions for Blended and Online LearningTyson KendonTI 250

Day 3 | 30-minute research presentations

Session TimeSession titleLead presenterLocation
13:15 - 13:45Assessing the Impact of Undergraduate Research: A Scoping Review: Assessments used to Measure the Impact of Undergraduate Research Experiences: a Cross-Disciplinary Scoping ReviewCatherine DobblerTI 120
13:15 - 13:45Transferable Skills in Higher Education: Beyond EmployabilityChristine MishraTI 148
13:15 - 13:45Considerations for institutional adoption of new (and existing) learning technologies.Corey FlynnTI 118
13:15 - 13:45Practices and Perceptions of Critical Reflection at "Our University" Eda PitkaTI 100
13:15 - 13:45Adopting Engaging Pedagogy for Creative Assessment: A Personal ReflectionGbenga AdejareTI 140
13:15 - 13:45Game-based learning as a tool for assessment in CSJanet LeahyTI 230
13:15 - 13:45I’ve never done anything like it before…beats the pants off of writing essays and tests all semester – A phenomenological look at students’ experiences of ungrading Michael CormanTI 110
13:15 - 14:15Assessment Strategies for Indigenous Experiential Learning (This is a 60 minute interactive session)Jessica BekkerTI 160
13:15 - 13:45Building Relationships for Program Improvement: A PLO Development Case StudyMegan LochheadTI 100
14:00 - 14:30Enhancing AI Literacy through Experiential Learning: The Impact of Chatbot Prototyping on Students in Non-technical Programs Leslie Salgado ArzuagaTI 110
14:00 - 14:30AI in post-secondary and northern rural communities: Exploring ethics Mahnoor FatimaTI 118
14:00 - 14:30Enhancing French Proficiency with Equitable and Personalized AssessmentMiao LiTI 120
14:00 - 14:30Building Beyond Outcomes: Innovations in Playful Process-Oriented AssessmentMatthew ParkerTI 230
14:00 - 14:30Exploring Neurodivergent Engineering Students’ Teamwork ExperiencesMcKenna SperryTI 100
14:00 - 14:30The state of online undergraduate research experiences: A scoping reviewOlivia FultonTI 148

Travel information


Conference venue

The conference will take place entirely in the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning building.

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Airport information

The Calgary International Airport (YYC) is a 30-minute drive (depending on traffic) from the hotel. Transport information from the airport can be found at the link below. 

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Transit to the conference venue

If you are staying elsewhere in the city, the University of Calgary campus is well-served by multiple bus and light rail train connections.

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Parking at the conference

Parking (flat rate) is available in lots 10 and 11 – approximately a 5-minute walk from the conference venue.

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Nearby Hotel

Our recommended conference hotel is the Alt Hotel Calgary University District. The hotel is a 16-minute (flat terrain) walk or a 5-minute drive (1.5 km) to the conference venue at the University of Calgary. It is located within the new University District neighbourhood which includes a grocery store, pharmacy and multiple eateries. The hotel is also a 15-minute walk to Market Mall indoor shopping centre.

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2025 Conference Pricing

Registration typeEarly Bird fee
(until March 17 at 11:59 pm)
Regular fee
(until April 25)
Students, Postdocs and Sessional Instructors$175.00$200.00
General population $400.00$450.00

All prices are listed in Canadian (CAD dollars).