Tech Ed 2025
Tech Ed is an exclusive, invite-only event for forward-thinking instructors who are transforming education. Hosted by Macmillan Learning, this two-day experience brings educators together for dynamic keynotes, peer-led sessions, and interactive workshops focused on the most pressing topics in higher ed: Student Engagement, AI in Education, Authentic Assessment, and Mental Well-being & Belonging.
Attendees will enjoy meaningful discussions, hands-on learning, and community-building activities—all with travel, hotel, and meals covered.
June 11 - June 13, 2025
Austin, TX
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September 24 - 28th, 2022
Austin, Texas
Hello, Welcome to Tech Ed: Where Innovative Educators Come Together
Join a select group of instructors from across the country to explore bold ideas, share classroom-tested strategies, and shape the future of teaching and learning. Whether you're passionate about student engagement, AI, authentic assessment, or creating a more inclusive classroom—you’ll find inspiration and practical tools you can bring back to your campus.
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Highlights from 2024
Keynote Speaker: Kate Murphy, Author of You're Not Listening
Real Talk from Real Educators
Join fellow instructors as they share smart, creative ways to tackle the big stuff in teaching—like getting students to actually engage, using AI without the overwhelm, designing assessments that matter, and building a classroom where everyone feels like they belong.
These sessions are packed with real strategies, honest insights, and ideas you’ll actually want to try.
Flipped Friday: A Fresh Approach to Engagement and Well-Being
Dr. Charlotte de Araujo, Biochemistry, York University
Explore a creative, student-centered strategy designed to boost engagement, support well-being, and build community. This session introduces the “Flipped Friday” model through interactive examples, student perspectives, and iClicker activities—including a little friendly Jeopardy-style fun.
Rethinking Assessment: Preparing Students for the Real World
Dr. Troy Joseph, Economics, Carleton University
Our assessments don’t measure learning that endures. In a world where information is at our fingertips, does it still make sense to prioritize recall over critical thinking? We no longer solve a complex problem without access to resources or collaboration with colleagues. The disconnect between our assessment methods and the realities of professional life is becoming more glaring. What will matter is how our students think, how they solve problems, and how they adapt to new challenges.
Are we preparing our students for the world they’ll inherit — or are we clinging to outdated methods that no longer serve them?
Achieve as a Teaching Tool: Adaptive Learning and Real-World Data in Statistics Class
Vera Ioudina, Statistics, Texas State University
This presentation examines strategies for integrating adaptive learning systems, Achieve, and real-world data into a statistics course to enhance student engagement, comprehension, and performance. The research focuses on how adaptive learning's personalized paths and tailored feedback, combined with real-world datasets to create a dynamic, data-driven learning experience sharpens critical thinking skills and boosts overall course satisfaction.
Creating Connection: Building Collaborative and Supportive Learning Communities
Dr. Katrina Overby, Communication, Rochester Institute of Technology
Discover practical, relationship-centered strategies to turn your classroom into a true community. This session shares values and approaches that help foster trust, belonging, and meaningful collaboration among students— and between students and instructors.
Smarter Course Design: Strategies for Online and Large-Enrollment Classes
Dr. Éva Szeli, Psychology, Arizona State University
Explore best practices for designing engaging, effective courses at scale— whether online or in large-enrollment settings. This session also highlights how AI can be thoughtfully integrated to support instruction, streamline assessment, and enhance the student learning experience.
Subject to change - full session details coming soon!
Join us for three days of connection, inspiration, and practical strategies focused on teaching, technology, and student success.
Wednesday, June 11
6:30 PM
Welcome Dinner
Join fellow instructors and Macmillan team members for a relaxed evening of food, conversation, and connection before the full event begins.
Thursday, June 12
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Welcome Breakfast & Introductions
Morning Sessions
Keynote address, breakout discussions, and peer-led presentations focused on innovation in teaching and learning.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Afternoon Sessions
Rotating peer talks, a product team showcase, and guided exploration of AI tools for the classroom.
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Wrap-Up & Reflection
Followed by the evening reception.
6:30 PM
Dinner & Evening Reception
Relax and unwind with dinner and informal conversation after a full day of learning and collaboration.
Friday, June 13
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
Breakfast
Morning Sessions
More peer-led presentations, research-driven insights, and collaborative problem-solving.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Closing Lunch & Thank You