Montgomery County Community College 30th annual Technology and Learning Conference 2024

Montgomery County Community College is proud to announce the 2024 Technology and Learning Conference returns Oct. 11– now celebrating its 30th anniversary. The annual conference will be held entirely virtually, with participants logging in from around the globe. It will center around three main topics including enhancing the learning experience, technology beyond the classroom and the classroom of today and tomorrow. The free, virtual conference, sponsored by Element 451, a next-generation AI student engagement platform, is open to the public and runs from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. EDT. Participants can register for the event via the landing page. Attendees will gain access to more than 25 sessions including “We Tried to Create Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) Jeopardy and Failed, Here's Why”; “‘Good at Math’: New Tools and Taxonomies for Aftermath Pedagogy”; “Innovative Youth Engagement at Montco: Next-Gen Learning with VR and AI”; “Implementing a Digital Accessibility Plan at Scale”; “Becoming Futures-Empowered: Being Prepared to Educate Students in Multiple Futures”; “Refreshing Experiences for Online Students: A Case Study of a Cross-Campus Partnership”; “Breaking Down Barriers: How Assistive Technology Fosters Equity, Diversity, and Belonging”; “If We Build Flexible Synchronous Spaces in Asynchronous Online Courses, Will Students Use Them?” and “Embracing Change: Technological Integration in Community College Mathematics.” This year’s keynote speaker will be Dustin York, Ed.D., an Associate Professor at Maryville University in St. Louis, and guest visiting lecturer at the University of Florida and Stanford University. York’s presentation is titled “How Curiosity can be a Roadmap to Educational Transformation.” The address will focus on the opportunities that can come from curiosity in an educational and environment. Topics will include augmented reality, AI, the Metaverse, physical spaces and changing student demographics. York will demonstrate how a curiosity-driven approach can help transform educational practices, increase student engagement and “prepare for a transformative educational future,” according to a summary. For more details about the 30th annual Technology and Learning Conference, including the events schedule, vendor and advertiser information, or to submit a proposal, visit the landing page.