Save the dates: Feb. 27-28

Future of Learning Community Fest 2025

Join us for two days of intellectual jamming with friends and colleagues across the university at The Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU.

Announcing the FOLC Fest 2025 Headliners (aka Keynotes)

We are thrilled to feature two distinguished academic trailblazers, each renowned for their groundbreaking contributions and transformative insights in higher education.

Both keynotes promise to challenge assumptions, inspire new ideas and spark meaningful dialogue.

Thursday, Feb. 27

Michael J. Sorrell

Visionary leader, institutional change agent, president of Paul Quinn College

Friday, Feb. 28

Michael M. Crow

Educator, knowledge enterprise architect, science and technology policy scholar, president of Arizona State University

Agenda and Sessions

Thursday, Feb. 27

Session name	Time	Room
Check-in Attendees should make their way to the second floor lobby at the Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU for check-in where our FOLC Fest volunteers will provide your badge, FOLC Fest swag and answer any questions you may have throughout the conference. Time: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Room: Omni Lobby, second floor	3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Omni Lobby, second floor
Vendor Expo Pick-up your FOLC Fest tote bag and head over to the Vendor Expo! Attendees are encouraged to visit the expo happening throughout FOLC Fest. Exhibitors include Platinum sponsor Instructure, Silver sponsors Macmillan Learning: iClicker, Turnitin, and Amazon (AWS) along with various ASU departments. Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Room: Omni Lobby, second floor	3:00 pm - 7:00 pm	Omni Lobby, second floor
FOLC Fest 2025 Welcome with Provost Gonzales Join us as Executive Vice President and University Provost Nancy Gonzales kicks off FOLC Fest 2025 with an inspiring welcome. A proud ASU alumna and trailblazer in psychology research, Dr. Gonzales will set the stage for our exploration into the future of learning through the lens of Principled Innovation. Speaker: Nancy Gonzales Time: 4:00 pm - 4:15 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 4-5	4:00 pm - 4:15 pm	Salt River Ballroom 4-5
Keynote with Michael J. Sorrell From Chaos to Clarity: Innovation Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty When Dr. Michael J. Sorrell accepted the position of president of Paul Quinn College, the institution faced many challenges: dwindling graduation rates, eroded academic standards, and dwindling funds. Faced with uncertainty lurking at every corner, Dr. Sorrell led with empathy and integrity to bring a clear vision and inspired the community to reimagine the future of Paul Quinn College. The school is now pointed to as an example of academic excellence and innovation among HBCUs and small colleges. Drawing from his own experiences, Dr. Sorrell offers valuable strategies for managing resistance, mindful innovation, and sustaining healthy growth and transformation for diverse communities. Speakers: Michael J. Sorrell, Ed. D. Time: 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 4-5	4:15 pm - 5:15 pm	Salt River Ballroom 4-5
Welcome Reception Join the FOLC Fest 2025 kick-off celebration with networking with colleagues, live music from ASU's very own Chris Smudde and MC/DJ Matthew Robinson. Each attendee will receive one complimentary drink ticket. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available. Thank you to Canvas for sponsoring this reception. Time: 5:15 pm - 7:00 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 4-5	5:15 pm - 7:00 pm	Salt River Ballroom 4-5

Friday, Feb. 28

Session name	Time	Room
Vendor Expo Attendees are encouraged to visit the expo happening throughout FOLC Fest. Exhibitors include Platinum sponsor Instructure, Silver sponsors Macmillan Learning: iClicker, Turnitin, and Amazon (AWS) along with various ASU departments. Time: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Room: Omni Lobby, second floor	8:00 am - 5:00 pm	Omni Lobby, second floor

Session name	Time	Room
Check-in and Breakfast Arrive early and join us for continental breakfast while you visit with conference exhibitors and get settled in for a full day of engaging sessions. Time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am Room: Omni Lobby, second floor	8:00 am - 8:30 am	Omni Lobby, second floor
Welcome Remarks from FOLC Committee and Instructure We kick-off day two with opening remarks from FOLC Fest Committee Co-Chairs and a word from our Platinum sponsor, Instructure. Co-Chairs: Gemma Garcia Danielle McNamara Instructure: Ryan Lufkin Time: 8:30 am - 8:45 am Room: Salt River Ballroom 4-5	8:30 am - 8:45 am	Salt River Ballroom 4-5
Keynote Intro with Lev Gonick Lev Gonick is Enterprise Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University. Enterprise Technology at ASU leads the design and agile management of all enterprise infrastructure, applications, products, services and analytics. Join Lev for a quick check of the Enterprise Technology pulse and learn more about what's happening in their neck of the woods, where the future of learning is always top of mind. Speaker: Lev Gonick Time: 8:45 am - 9:00 am Room: Salt River Ballroom 4-5	8:45 am - 9:00 am	Salt River Ballroom 4-5
Keynote and Student Panel with Michael M. Crow In 2018, Dr. Michael Crow gave a forward-looking community address on the ever-increasing velocity of change, and his vision for ASU’s evolution as a responsive 21st Century, student-centric and technology-enabled national service university. Fast forward to 2025, and ASU has put those concepts to the test, surviving unanticipated challenges and thriving in an increasingly complex and unpredictable academic landscape. Fueled by rapid progress, proven resilience and incredible teamwork, ASU is actively expanding the frontiers of global teaching, learning, discovery and innovation, all within an institutional framework rooted in character and values, and it has no plans to slow down. In his keynote, Dr. Crow will discuss the importance of designing education for a fast-changing, technology-driven society while balancing principled decision-making that prioritizes human need, improved outcomes, and the future success of our democracy. Speaker: Michael M. Crow Panelists: Bella Faria Innovation in Society (BA) College of Global Futures Public Service and Public Policy (BS) Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions Farnaz Avarzamani Educational Policy and Evaluation (PhD) Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation Jana Vandenberg Mathematics Education (PhD) The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Kofi Wood User Experience (MS) Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering Mastercard Foundation Digital Innovation Scholar Time: 9:00 am - 10:15 am Room: Salt River Ballroom 4-5	9:00 am - 10:15 am	Salt River Ballroom 4-5

Quick break

Time: 10:15 am - 10:30 am

10:15 am - 10:30 am

Track 1: 🎶 AI & Learning Jam: Remixing Education with Innovation 🎶

Demo & Poster Session with Principled Innovation Grantees These interactive presentations showcase how Principled Innovation® drives transformative educational solutions, from AI-powered tools to flexible teaching strategies. Engage with presenters, exchange ideas, and discover bold approaches shaping the future of learning. Demo Abstracts Poster Abstracts Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Room: Salt River Ballroom 6-7	10:30 am - 11:30 am	Salt River Ballroom 6-7
AI Literacy in the Classroom: Preparing Educators to Lead Join Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Academic Strategy at Instructure, for a session on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on education. Discover how AI is transforming learning experiences, enhancing tools, and reshaping the educational landscape. Ryan will cover AI Literacy and its applications in learning management systems like Canvas. The session will also address challenges and ethical considerations of AI integration, data privacy, and bias mitigation. Ryan will explore future trends and innovations in AI for education, offering insights and actionable takeaways for leveraging AI in learning. Speaker: Ryan Lufkin Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Room: Amber	10:30 am - 11:30 am	Amber
Design Justice in Higher Education (Workshop) Join us for a dynamic workshop on design justice, where you will get a chance to collaborate in small groups to analyze OR co-design learning products or experiences that emphasize inclusive excellence. Learn from faculty, staff, and student design justice practitioners on how you can apply the framework to your educational practices. Speakers: Dr. Bea Rodriguez-Fransen Dr. RJ Millhouse Rubi Trujillo Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Room: Salt River Ballroom 3	10:30 am - 11:30 am	Salt River Ballroom 3
Innovative Ways to Use GenAI in Courses: Practical Strategies and Success Stories (Panel) A panel of faculty explore the impact of Generative AI on student learning. Panelists will discuss practical strategies, success stories, pedagogical resources, and tools for integrating Generative AI into courses. We will highlight how we have integrated Generative AI in our courses using bots, personas, prompts, and AI tools. Speakers: Jim Dunnigan Janel White-Taylor Steve Salik Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Room: Salt River Ballroom 2	10:30 am - 11:30 am	Salt River Ballroom 2
It Takes a Village: Cultivating, Innovating and Growing Social Work (Panel) This panel will explore the faculty-instructional designer partnership that drives innovation in the ASU School of Social Work. Panelists will share strategies for managing large programs, coordinating multiple instructors, scaling technology, and aligning course design with program goals. Attendees will gain insights into creating a sustainable ecosystem of support, fostering collaboration across departments, and developing scalable solutions to enhance teaching and learning outcomes in high-enrollment programs. Speakers Melanie O'Neil Jon Pratt Lindsey Donhauser Marcos Martinez Elisa Kawam Alexis Teats Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Room: Salt River Ballroom 1	10:30 am - 11:30 am	Salt River Ballroom 1
AI in Learning and Writing This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Beyond the Equation: What Archie Teaches Us About AI in Math Education Discover the origins and unique vision behind ASU’s innovative AI-enabled math learning tool, Archie! This session will explore our journey from research to creation, sharing valuable insights and lessons learned along the way. We’ll also share next steps and invite your questions in an interactive Q&A session. Co-presenters: Dara Foias Jason Denison Meg Grothman Implementing Generative AI Instruction to Support Scientific Writing This study examines how in-class generative AI instruction impacts students’ grades on empirical writing assignments. Undergraduate students enrolled in two sections of Psychology Research Methods in Fall 2024 were assigned to the business-as-usual section (n=104) or the Generative AI (GenAI) section that received GenAI instruction (n=104). Data will inform our understanding of how in-class instruction and guidance in GenAI use can enrich students’ writing self-efficacy. Co-presenters: Marissa Castellana Katerina Christhilf Megan Imundo Éva Szeli Whitney Hansen Writing Support in the 21st Century Writing support has shifted dramatically with the advent of generative AI. Along with concerns about the writing process and products, student writers face challenges in effectively collaborating with new writing tools while retaining their voice and academic integrity. In this session, ASU’s Writing Centers staff will share their initiatives and findings about teaching and promoting responsible use of generative AI as a tool for working learners and student users to engage in the writing process. Co-presenters: Tristan Rebe MJ Jebe Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Room: Salt River Ballroom 8	10:30 am - 11:30 am	Salt River Ballroom 8
Emerging Tech and Learning Innovation This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Enhancing Deeper Understanding through ICAP using VR This workshop explores how using VR for instructional purposes can be enhanced by incorporating guidelines from ICAP (Interactive, Constructive, Active, Passive), a theory that specifies what students need to do to engage in deeper generative learning, as opposed to shallower manipulative learning that is promoted by VR. Using a VR application with targeted Canvas tasks, we show that immersive tech alone doesn’t ensure deep generative engagement. Attendees will learn to design lessons moving beyond Passive observation and Active manipulations to Constructive generation and Interactive co-generation, in order to promote deeper student-centered learning experiences. Co-presenters: Sameena Hossain Michelene Chi Aradhya Dixit Yi-Chun Hong Discover and Play: Exploring AI Tools for Engagement Learning AI through reflective discussions, group brainstorming, and case study analysis. Participants will understand how learning theories support a discovery-oriented approach to AI, gaining practical strategies for enhancing teaching and learning practices. The session emphasizes Intellectual Character by using evidence-based insights and fostering an appreciation for diverse perspectives. It also encourages Performance by promoting collaboration and engagement with other AI tools and connecting back to AI Discover and Play. Co-presenters: Jennifer Werner Cameron Wiles Classrooms of the Future: Empowering K-12 Education with Emerging Technologies This panel will discuss the impact of teaching with and about emerging technologies in K-12 education. Featuring K-12 teachers and district design leaders from ASU Preparatory Academy, we’ll discuss real experiences using AI and XR in classrooms. We will examine the benefits, challenges, and strategies for ethical tech integration. Through shared insights, best practices, and audience Q&A, participants will gain practical knowledge on incorporating emerging technologies in the classroom. Co-presenters: Rachna Mathur Lisa Molloy Jill Loveall Matt Cardoza Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Room: Crimson	10:30 am - 11:30 am	Crimson
Flexible and Digital Learning Innovations This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Designing Accessible Educator Prep through Principled Innovation MLFTC uses technology to adapt curriculum and instruction to meet the needs of preservice teachers by increasing flexibility, accessibility, and opportunity for transformative learning. Technology has impacted systems which guide the field of education including Workforce Design, Program Design, Learner-Centered Curriculum, Career and Professional Experiences, Partnerships, and Technology for Learners and Learning. We will share how technology strengthened our capacity to effectively meet the needs of our students and the students they serve. Co-presenters: Jordan Causadias Tanya Pinkerton Nicole Thompson What Entertainment Teaches Us About the Future From clones to AI to bringing things back from extinction, film and television have shown prime examples of what a future of technology can look like. But what ethical complications do they present? How does it push our society forward? And what does that say about us? Inspired by the course "Moviegoer's Guide to the Future", come have a quick look at what we can learn about technology and ourselves through our favorite pieces of entertainment. Presenter: Olivia Wyatt Digital Media for Academic Advancement Come learn about the value of digital media in your online course, how it can help you achieve your academic goals. The brief session will highlight some stellar examples of media in courses and give you an understanding of how to work with the team to achieve your learning objectives. Co-presenters: Matthew Robinson Ricardo Leon Ron Carranza Neurodivergence Allyship and Advocacy Through Digital Credentials Research indicates that neurodivergent (ND) students in higher education often avoid self-disclosure due to fear of stigmatization (Brown, 2023) and discrimination (Edwards et al., 2023). This can leave ND students navigating their education without essential support. Faculty and staff signaling their understanding, allyship, and advocacy of neurodivergence may ease these burdens. This session outlines a digital credentialing system to recognize neurodivergence allyship and advocacy, with the goal of fostering a more supportive environment. Presenter: Javier Motta-Mena Building Inclusive, Relevant Learning with PI and AI This session addresses key challenges in teaching, including making content relevant to students, fostering cultural inclusivity, and supporting neurodiverse learners. Through ethical, ASU-approved AI tools, we explore practical solutions to enhance engagement and adaptability in learning, aligning with ASU's commitment to Principled Innovation and inclusive education. Presenter: Daniel Mazzola Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Room: Terracotta	10:30 am - 11:30 am	Terracotta
Innovations for Global Audiences & Lifelong Learning This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Scaffolding Generative AI for Military Learners with a Spreadsheet-Based Approach How do you encourage deeper, more critical thinking in a self-paced online learning experience for a military audience? In this session, faculty and staff from Air University will demonstrate the use of a spreadsheet methodology to encourage and scaffold student use of Generative AI tools. The spreadsheets are integrated into self-paced courses in a way that encourages a dialogic model, mitigating learning loss and preparing learners for capstone projects in follow-on instructor facilitated courses. Co-presenters: Rob Nyland Dennis Armstrong From Isolated to Empowered: Teaching Tools Transforming Remote Regions Teachers are the heart of education, guiding students through challenges and opportunities. This project empowers educators, particularly in under-resourced and technologically constrained areas, to thrive with adaptable tools and insights. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, participants explore essential teaching qualities and diverse methods tailored to various learning contexts. Embracing innovation within existing limitations and bottom-up approaches foster inclusive, engaging, and impactful learning environments. Co-presenters: Chan Lwin Arpit Chandrakar Kanak Tekwani Offline AI?? Why, Yes! How Principled Innovation Can Reach Billions How can we reach the half-the-world’s population who are still offline, build their internet-ready skills, ensure global digital inequality doesn’t continue to worsen, and save the planet at the same time? Solar-powered offline AI is one approach, already being used by the SolarSPELL Initiative at ASU—a digital library initiative that builds information literacy and internet readiness among offline communities globally. Participants will experience offline AI firsthand in this session. Presenter: Laura Hosman Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am Room: Bronze	10:30 am - 11:30 am	Bronze

Lunch and Learn Panel with Provost Teaching Awardees

Grab your lunch and join us in celebrating and learning from the recipients of the Provost Teaching Awards, faculty members who exemplify teaching excellence and a deep commitment to student success. This panel will feature awardees sharing their innovative approaches, strategies, and experiences in fostering inclusive and impactful learning environments through Principled Innovation. Panelists will discuss how they apply ethical decision-making, collaboration, and forward-thinking practices to advance student success while aligning with the ASU Charter. Through their insights, we will explore how Principled Innovation shapes their teaching philosophies, enhances student learning, and prepares learners for the future. Attendees will gain inspiration and practical takeaways for integrating Principled Innovation into their own teaching.

The panel will begin promptly at 11:55 a.m.

Moderator:

Pauline Davies

Panelists:

Gregory Broberg
Carolyn Cavanaugh Toft
Heather Bateman
Jennifer Broatch

Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Room: Salt River Ballroom 4-5

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Salt River Ballroom 4-5

Quick break

Time: 12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

12:45 pm - 1:00 pm

Track 2: 🎻 Flexible Design Jam: Crafting Learning for Everyone 🎻

Demo & Poster Session These interactive presentations showcase how Principled Innovation® drives transformative educational solutions, from AI-powered tools to flexible teaching strategies. Engage with presenters, exchange ideas, and discover bold approaches shaping the future of learning. Demo Abstracts Poster Abstracts Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 6-7	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Salt River Ballroom 6-7
Enhancing Personalized Learning with Canvas: Tools for Tailored Student Success This presentation explores how Canvas features support personalized learning by enabling tailored learning paths, differentiated assessments, and real-time feedback. Highlighting tools like MasteryPaths, New Analytics, and personalized notifications, we demonstrate how educators can create dynamic, student-centered experiences that address individual needs. Attendees will learn to effectively use Canvas to track progress, provide targeted interventions, and empower students in their unique learning journeys, fostering engagement and success in diverse educational settings. Speaker: Amanda Sessions Justice Anderson Instructure - Platinum Sponsor Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room: Amber	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Amber
Reflecting and Connecting Through Principled Innovation The vision of the ASU charter brought many of us here and is inherent in much of what we do as university faculty and staff. The practice of Principled Innovation guides us to fulfill the call of our charter as we make decisions and take actions that affect the lives and learning of other people. This session will explore what Principled Innovation looks like and feels like in practice. We'll guide you through a reflection activity to raise awareness of your own use of PI, and provide an opportunity to connect with others in an immersive activity to better understand how we are engaging Principled Innovation in our own work and practices. Speakers: Cristy Guleserian Ted Cross Enrique Borges Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room: Bronze	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Bronze
Navigating Technology Integration in Teaching and Learning (Workshop) Join ASU Online’s Master Class for Teaching Online facilitators in an interactive session addressing technology’s challenges and opportunities in online education. This faculty-centered workshop will spotlight practical strategies to improve teaching, featuring a faculty guest speaker, table discussions, and a hands-on best practices exchange. Participants will engage in collaborative exercises and leave with actionable insights for enhancing online instruction, fostering student engagement, and aligning tech tools with learning objectives. Speakers: DeAnna Soth Marisa Ruiz Dajana Radosavljevic Mary Loder Elizabeth Blythe-Lee Tamara Mitchell Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 3	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Salt River Ballroom 3
Learners to Innovators: Visions for the Future of Online Education (Panel) This student panel explores online education through the lens of principled innovation, emphasizing values-driven change, collaboration, and ethical decision-making. Panelists will share personal experiences and research, addressing accessibility, engagement, and inclusivity in online learning. By centering the voices of those directly impacted, the session offers fresh, innovative solutions and insights into how principled innovation can guide the transformation of education in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Speakers: Gregory Broberg, Moderator Luke Ehrman Juliette Strublic Olivia Thorn Kinan Cehajic Jaanki Thakrar Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 2	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Salt River Ballroom 2
AI in Higher Ed: Dilemmas and Dialogue (Panels) This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. AI Theatre: Learning Revolution or Technology’s Takeover? As generative AI becomes more prevalent, we are all navigating the implications. In education, there are mixed opinions about the role of AI, from innovative opportunities to serious concerns. Using forum theatre and AI, the hosts and audience will explore different perspectives in a playful manner through roles such as a bewildered graduate student, an overwhelmed educator, a concerned parent, a technology company salesperson, an excited student intern, and an AI chatbot. Co-presenters: Lindsey McCaleb Nicole Oster Kellie Kreiser Farah Najar Arevalo Rezwana Islam To AI or to not AI: The Graduate Student's Dilemma Graduate students are expected to bridge the knowledge gap and prepare as future scholars in different industries. The rise of Gen AI adds a new layer of complexity to their learning. Academic writing, central to their journey, becomes increasingly influenced by AI integration. This panel explores how students utilize AI or consciously avoid it in academic tasks. Panelists will share their experiences engaging with AI and its impact on their scholarly work and identity. Co-presenters: Rezwana Islam Yiwen Li Fredrick Ayirah Nicole Oster Farah Najar Arevalo Lindsey McCaleb Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 1	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Salt River Ballroom 1
Creative Collaboration in Engaged Learning This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Collaborative Learning 101: Engagement Strategies for Any Classroom Setup Discover how to implement collaborative, active learning techniques in courses with physical space constraints and gain practical strategies to increase student engagement and teamwork. This session will provide adaptable techniques for fostering collaboration in nearly any physical environment, as well as model these approaches so attendees can experience them firsthand. Presenter: Cameron Wiles Mapping Projects: Shared Cognition, Collaboration and Learning Learn how leveraging process frameworks can enhance collaboration and success on group projects. Faculty, instructional design, and multimedia experts will discuss their strategies for creating shared cognition and mental models in a Capstone course to boost engagement and performance. Participants will experience the Agile/SCRUM interactive tool, hear insights on improved student outcomes, and see how mental modeling of the process was embedded across course, offering adaptable strategies for fostering collaboration in any discipline. Co-presenters: Jonathan McMichael Helen Chavez Jake Burton The Online Study Hub's Peer Communities and Tutorbots This presentation highlights the Online Study Hub, a 24/7 digital platform designed to enhance accessibility to academic support. By combining peer communities, academic resources, and innovative tutorbots, the hub empowers students. It addresses barriers like scheduling conflicts, transportation, and discomfort with real-time meetings, offering an inclusive, flexible alternative. This unique approach provides continuous academic support, fostering a dynamic learning environment accessible to all, anywhere and anytime. Co-presenters: Regina Peebles Isabella Rousselle Adam Najem Game-Changing Education: Playful, Values-Driven Learning Experiences Explore how Game-Based Learning (GBL) engages diverse learners by fostering critical skills like collaboration, resilience, and ethical decision-making. In this concise session, aligned with ASU’s Principled Innovation, we will discuss examples of thoughtfully designed GBL opportunities that promote inclusive, character-centered learning and social impact. Participants will leave with practical insights into creating ethical, inclusive GBL frameworks that advance ASU’s mission of impactful education. Co-presenters: Megan Workmon Larsen Jennifer Werner Brittany Williams Mark Ollilia Elina Ollilia Beyond Traditional Assessment: eBook Creation as Project-Based Learning Explore how collaborative project-based learning can serve as a meaningful alternative assessment option. Through examining an eBook creation project, this session demonstrates how students can synthesize knowledge into lasting digital artifacts, from the more common "disposable" assignments. Learn implementation strategies, potential challenges, and practical solutions for designing engaging collaborative projects. Discover how to create purposeful learning experiences that foster student agency through innovative digital storytelling. Presenter: Aris Karagiorgakis Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room: Terracotta	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Terracotta
Data, Assessment and Innovation in Learning This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Responsibility and PI: Strategic Use of Data to Drive Change Action Lab harnesses vast data stores to understand how principled design impacts student success, upholding our charter to better understand and improve learner experiences. By learning about who our students are we gain nuanced insights into unique challenges and opportunities to improve student term-to-term persistence. This approach enriches the development of technologies and pedagogies that aim to support all learners. Here, we explore how this lens drives principled innovation, highlighting examples where it enhances our understanding of success for all learners. Co-presenters: Annie Hale Mike Sears Kevin Potts Awareness to Action: Student Experiences with Academic Status Reports Academic Status Reports (ASRs) are early alerts that an instructor submits to provide feedback to students on their course performance and sometimes to connect them to support staff. Our presentation describes a survey of students’ perceptions of ASRs and their responses to receiving an ASR. This survey built upon our prior exploration of ASR use by academic advisors and instructors. Our findings offer design and implementation recommendations for ASRs grounded in Principled Innovation. Co-presenters: Megan Imundo Micah Watanabe Maria Goldshtein Jiachen (Lilian) Gong We’re Better Together: Collaborating on Effective Testing Practices The prelicensure nursing programs at ASU rely on assessment protocols that are in alignment with national certification standards. Administering high-stakes tests using platforms such as Canvas New Quizzes can present logistical, technical, and learner support challenges. Collaboration between subject matter experts, instructional designers & technologists, and academic leadership offers a model for an effective assessment ecosystem. This approach also empowers an innovation-friendly environment that is poised for applicable genAI solutions. Co-presenters: Jinnette Senecal Celia Coochwytewa Aaron Kraft Matthew Keating Guillermo Rodriguez Alvarez Embedding PI and Personalization in Competency-Based Learning Discover the journey behind MLFC’s “Teaching Durable Skills” specialization, collaboratively developed with faculty, Instructional Designers, and external partners for the PELH. Through this process, PI guided course elements, fostering engagement through collaborative discussions, learner choice, and competency-based assessments, aligned with distinct performance and intellectual assets. Participants will explore a Google Site with searchable resources, offering personalized learning paths in facilitated, self-paced, and micro-credential courses. Co-presenters: Anthony Geisler Joanne Chang Gulnora Isaeva Sarah Carranza Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room: Crimson	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Crimson
Gen AI and Ethical Innovation in Learning This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Friction or Flow?: Using GenAI to Support Student Learning How can we use Generative AI in our courses while supporting the “human” core of learning? This talk explores when GenAI might hinder rather than help learning. Grounded in ASU’s Principled Innovation® framework, the session introduces a simple approach for faculty to create policies that foster critical thinking and ethical technology integration, equipping students for success in a rapidly evolving educational landscape. Presenter: Lindsey Donhauser Can Tutorials Help Students Use GenAI for Research? ASU Libraries' Fundamentals of Generative AI in Student Research tutorial is being used by students in courses throughout ASU. This session will report on a case study to assess students' confidence in using genAI for research and capacity for prompt engineering and highlight perspectives on ethical uses of genAI and ability to provide attribution for AI content used in research. Co-presenters: Lisa Kammerlocher Mary Ann Naumann Charisa Deremiah Sierra Schuman Student Success at Scale: Using Generative AI to Enhance Engagement This project aims to create a scalable model using Generative AI (GenAI) to enhance student engagement and learning in large enrollment courses. EDT 180 serves over 2,000 students annually in three different modalities (online, F2F, and ULC). As part of our ongoing research into improving engagement and learning outcomes, we see GenAI as a powerful tool to boost student satisfaction, reduce instructor workload, and establish a data-driven feedback system for continuous course improvement. Co-presenters: Janel White-Taylor Jennifer Werner Tracy Arner Technological Advances and Social Justice Artificial intelligence and other technological advances have opened opportunities for innovative approaches and solutions in higher education and social work practice. By incorporating Principled Innovation, advancing technologies and social justice may be engaged through creative strategies with an impact on our local and global communities and populations. This session will engage participants in considering technological advances from a fresh social justice perspective. Presenter: Melanie O'Neil Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 8	1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Salt River Ballroom 8

Quick break

Time: 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm

2:00 pm - 2:10 pm

Track 3: 🪕 Future of Education Jam: Collaboration, Creativity & Student Success 🪕

Demo & Poster Session These interactive presentations showcase how Principled Innovation® drives transformative educational solutions, from AI-powered tools to flexible teaching strategies. Engage with presenters, exchange ideas, and discover bold approaches shaping the future of learning. Demo Abstracts Poster Abstracts Time: 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 6-7	2:10 pm - 3:10 pm	Salt River Ballroom 6-7
Accessibility: Compliance and Beyond Web accessibility ensures that everyone, regardless of ability, can engage with digital content seamlessly. But accessibility is about more than meeting legal standards; it's about creating inclusive experiences that empower all users. Join us for this insightful session where we'll explore the "what" and "why" of web accessibility, from understanding its foundational principles to recognizing its critical role in fostering equity and how faculty can think about content creation to ensure accessible access for all learners. We’ll also share how the Instructure team is proactively addressing accessibility challenges, ensuring continued compliance with WCAG standards, and driving innovation to support inclusive education for all. Speaker: Jody Sailor Instructure - Platinum Sponsor Time: 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Room: Amber	2:10 pm - 3:10 pm	Amber
Creation to Curation: Storytelling with Adobe Express & ASU Portfolio (Workshop) Discover how Adobe Express and ASU Portfolio can work together to enhance digital storytelling. In this hands-on session, you'll learn to create visually engaging content in Adobe Express and showcase it within ASU Portfolio. Join us to explore best practices in digital portfolio curation and maximize the impact of your academic or professional work. Speakers: Michael Stordeur Brittany Williams Time: 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 3	2:10 pm - 3:10 pm	Salt River Ballroom 3
AI & Principled Innovation: Shaping Ethical Leaders for a Global World (Panel) Discover how Thunderbird is transforming global business education using AI. Faculty experts, including Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown, Dr. Sophal Ear, Dr. Denis Leclerc and Dr. Ziru Li, will discuss the benefits and challenges of AI-driven learning models in shaping principled, adaptable leaders. This session offers an inside look at the future of leadership development, equipping participants with innovative approaches to global business education. Speakers: Lena Booth, Moderator Sophal Ear Denis Leclerc Kellie Kreiser Time: 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 2	2:10 pm - 3:10 pm	Salt River Ballroom 2
Designing for Accessible Learning This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Innovating Accessible Digital Design for Inclusive Learning The student experience tells the story of their success, choosing how they engage in their learning to meet the diverse needs of their world.Accessible design benefits all. From a perspective of inclusive excellence and to prepare for multimodal digital design access, designing accessible digital environments is a crucial step in innovation and the evolution of learning. Co-presenters: Mary Loder DeAnna Soth Amy Pate Designing Accessible Digital Documents: A Practical Plan The student experience tells the story of their success, choosing how they engage in their learning to meet the diverse needs of their world.Accessible design benefits all. From a perspective of inclusive excellence and to prepare for multimodal digital design access, designing accessible digital environments is a crucial step in innovation and the evolution of learning. Co-presenters: Tapati Sen Alejandra Dashe From Flaws to Features: Learn Accessible Design by Fixing Bad Design Transform poor design by briefly stepping into learners’ shoes to experience digital barriers. In this presentation, you’ll analyze the root causes of accessibility challenges and explore quick, actionable redesign strategies. Drawing on empathy-driven, principled innovation, we’ll uncover how small changes can create inclusive solutions that benefit all learners. Presenter: Angel Morgan Considerations for Creating Accessible and Trauma Friendly Courses in Canvas This presentation examines the value and impact of accessible and trauma-friendly learning environments. The presenters will model and discuss the ability to be vulnerable while also valuing each student and what they contribute. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to support trauma and disability, how to foster authentic connection , how to improve communication, and how to support executive functioning. Co-presenters: Krista Puruhito London Skiles Time: 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Room: Terracotta	2:10 pm - 3:10 pm	Terracotta
AI Tools and Strategies for Teaching This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. AI Playground: Generative AI Tools for Teaching and Learning This presentation invites college educators, decision-makers, teachers, and students to explore the AI Playground—a curated, interactive website featuring a collection of AI tools and resources tailored for education. With eleven categories, the site simplifies AI exploration, guiding educators in navigating and integrating AI tools into courses and lessons. Participants will gain strategies to enhance teaching, enrich curriculum resources, support research, leveraging AI’s transformative potential for impactful educational practices. Co-presenters: Janel White-Taylor Samantha Clark Yushi Pan Jennifer Werner AI-Assisted Teaching:Creating Inclusive Content for First Gen Students Law school (and higher ed) is challenging for all students, but first gen students may experience challenges that are not always obvious or on the forefront of a faculty member’s teaching agenda. AI tools can be used to identify terms or concepts and help to quickly and easily revise those materials to address those potential stumbling blocks. This practice benefits all students—not just first gen students. Presenter: Kimberly Holst From AI Skeptic to Teaching Strategist: Enhancing Course Materials using AI This presentation explores practical approaches for creating AI-enhanced course materials, using diverse AI tools to streamline course preparation and content development. Through demonstrations of tested examples (videos and case studies), we'll examine implementation strategies while discussing AI's strengths and limitations. Participants will see effective AI tools in action and leave with actionable strategies they can immediately adapt to their teaching. Presenter: Aris Karagiorgakis AI Tutors: Mobile, Socratic and Embodied Physics Education Motion Visualizer, an AI-powered mobile app, will be introduced and demo-ed. The free app transforms physics learning by enabling students to visualize their movements in real-time graphs. LiDAR on the phone allows learners to see how they are walking and match their motion graphs to expert-created graphs. Position-over-time movements and learners' language are analyzed by an embedded "Socratic" AI tutor. This multimodal tutor provides personalized feedback that promotes deeper understanding. With NSF funding procured, the team hopes to scale the adaptive STEM app by the end of the year. Co-presenters: Mina Johnson Hardik Maisuria Utkarsh Ankit Rahul Kurhana Time: 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 1	2:10 pm - 3:10 pm	Salt River Ballroom 1
Innovative Teaching and Course Design This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Innovating Tradition: Transforming Community Learning with Modern Pedagogy This session explores how blending modern instructional design with traditional teaching methods can revitalize community-based learning. By empowering educators with structured, learner-centered strategies, participants will learn how to increase engagement, sustain long-term growth, and honor community traditions. Through a case study in historical martial arts education, we’ll discuss how thoughtful, values-driven innovation fosters inclusive, impactful change that strengthens both the teaching process and the community it serves. Presenter: Elizabeth Blythe-Lee Bolstering Instructor presence to facilitate student success Instructor presence is critical to student engagement and academic success. This presentation will highlight successful instructor presence strategies in synchronous and asynchronous settings and how technology reinforces those efforts. A graduate online program that utilizes a team teaching mode will be the focus; the leadership that is required with the teaching team and how to facilitate student success will be reviewed in direct connection to principled innovation. Co-presenters: Marcos Martinez Elisa Kawam, Melanie O'Neil Technology-enhanced learning in service-oriented professional programs In this interactive workshop, we will explore technology-enhanced learning in large service-oriented academic programs, such as social work, nursing, education, and law. New technologies have allowed the expansion of service-oriented academic programs to reach underserved populations and address critical workforce gaps. However, designing scaled up programs can be challenging, particularly when we are teaching interpersonal and community engagement skills. Participants will explore these challenges and brainstorm innovative design solutions. Co-presenters: Elizabeth Lightfoot Melanie O'Neill Tahnee Baker Faculty & Designers collaborate in building GPT’s and integrating AI Explore how faculty and instructional designers can co-create engaging AI-enhanced experiences within Canvas! This session delves into using ChatGPT and AI video tools to enrich course modules, promote active learning, and foster collaboration. Participants will gain practical insights into co-designing AI-driven Canvas content that enhances student engagement and ethical innovation in teaching. Co-presenters: Isley Frazier Trisha Eardley UX Your Course: Applying Web & UX Design Principles to Course Design What if your course was as intuitive to navigate as your favorite app? "UX Your Course" explores the intersection of UX design and course design, highlighting how content hierarchy, clear navigation, and error prevention enhance student engagement. Educators will gain actionable insights to create accessible, inclusive courses that prioritize student experience, ensuring seamless learning environments for all. Co-presenters: Sirrah Elliott MacKenzie Ramirez Time: 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Room: Crimson	2:10 pm - 3:10 pm	Crimson
Principled Innovation in Education and AI This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Designing Academic Courses with Principled Innovation During this lightning talk we will explore how PI can be a catalyst for student success by informing course design and technology integration. Participants will review course examples and explore strategies for utilizing PI as a framework for course design and to inform technology integration, by placing character at the core of our decisions and actions. Participants will reflect on their future course design by leveraging shared ideas and strategies from the session. Co-presenters: Gulnora Isaeva Brooke D'Adamo Janett Silvers Space For Humans: Teaching Principled Innovation in Your Course Discover "Space For Humans," a dynamic YouTube channel from ASU's Interplanetary Initiative & EdPlus, designed to teach Principled Innovation principles like empathy, equity, and ethical decision-making through the lens of space exploration. This session shares strategies for incorporating the channel’s engaging, research-backed content into K-12 and university curricula. Participants will explore ways to integrate themes of inclusivity and responsible tech design into the classroom & spark student conversations on technology's human impact. Co-presenters: Eric Stribling Matt Robinson Amanda Kehrberg Cultivating IT Culture and Talent through Principled Innovation This workshop showcases how human interaction can create a stronger, more inclusive and innovative organizations. By emphasizing the role of human interaction across all functions and levels, we can all learn to build more inclusive and innovative cultures. Presenters will share key initiatives that foster meaningful interactions, build connections across teams, and enhance a sense of belonging by encouraging collaboration and collective problem-solving. Co-presenters: Danielle B. Steele Zella Muro Shimara Mizell A GenAI Toolbox Using Principled Innovation for Transformative Dialogue in Education This presentation addresses the challenge of facilitating difficult conversations in education using Gen AI simulations that foster empathy and inclusivity. Educators often struggle with difficult conversations on complex topics without sufficient support. Using the Principled Innovation framework, our toolbox equips educators with prompt engineering techniques, interactive simulations, and reflective exercises. This promotes empathy, humility, fairness, and honesty while leveraging respect for diverse perspectives in their classrooms.This enables educators to respect diverse perspectives in their classrooms with empathy and fairness. Co-presenters: Jim Dunnigan Catheryn Reardon PI to AI: PI to Refine the Integration of GenAI into Coursework In a 30-45 minute probing interview, researchers engaged faculty and instructional designers about their integration of generative AI tools into coursework. Using Principled Innovation as the framework, questions on ethical considerations prompted participants to discover ideas for improving course design. These unexpected insights resemble outcomes from constructivist-based professional development. This process suggests the reflective questions used in the study can enhance genAI integration and support course redesign. Co-presenters: Farnaz Avarzamani Teresa S Foulger Bruce Jack Ruan Time: 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 8	2:10 pm - 3:10 pm	Salt River Ballroom 8
Empowering Student Success and Retention This 60-minute session is composed of the following presentations, each followed by a Q&A. Attendees are encouraged to stay for the full session and participate in the discussion at the end. Early Dropout Prediction Model for Student Retention This session explores using predictive analytics to enhance student retention, demonstrating how machine learning models can identify at-risk students and enable timely interventions. Attendees will learn strategies for implementing data-driven retention tools while prioritizing transparency, inclusivity, and ethical practices. Aligned with ASU’s Principled Innovation, the presentation emphasizes designing models that foster student success and trust in educational technology. Co-presenters: Dhyani Upadhyay Drashti Patel Unlocking Student Success: Exploring Strategies for Lasting Impact We examine the connection between Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and student persistence in higher education. By mapping students' journeys to Maslow's framework, we identify unmet needs contributing to drop-off rates through a robust understanding of our data, especially within basic (e.g., financial stability) and psychological (e.g., belonging) levels. Addressing these needs through targeted support —such as mental health resources, personalized learning, and community-building —can improve retention and support diverse student success. Co-presenters: Annie Hale Casey Evans Breaking Through Imposter Syndrome to Unlock Student Potential This session explores practical, research-backed strategies to help ASU faculty reduce imposter syndrome and expert bias in the classroom, especially for first-generation and minority students. Joy Griffin shares proven techniques from her own teaching experience, offering methods to create equitable learning environments that promote confidence and student success. Through real examples, participants will gain actionable insights to foster inclusive, supportive spaces where all students feel valued and capable of achieving their goals. Presenter: Joy Griffin Curriculum Lightning Round: Empowering Students as Communicators Your students develop expertise, discover new knowledge, and create impact through applied work… they deserve an audience! As part of its schoolwide curriculum revision, the Cronkite School wants to empower your students to make their work seen, read and heard. Join us in a fast-paced brainstorm and share your input. Presenter: Jessica Pucci Time: 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm Room: Bronze	2:10 pm - 3:10 pm	Bronze

Refreshments

Grab a quick snack and recharge before our final main session.

Time: 3:10 pm - 3:30 pm
Room: Omni Lobby, second floor

3:10 pm - 3:30 pm

Omni Lobby, second floor

Innovate with Intention: The PI Dice Game As we wrap up FOLC Fest 2025, let’s close the day with energy, creativity, and a little fun! The Principled Innovation Discovery Dice Game is an interactive experience that puts your ideas to the test. Principled Innovation places character and values at the heart of teaching, learning, and research, helping us shape ethical, impactful solutions. In this dynamic session, teams will roll the dice to spark meaningful reflection and creative problem-solving. Each roll presents a thought-provoking question to guide your group in exploring intentions, impacts, and values behind your work. Whether you're designing new courses, addressing student needs, or brainstorming research approaches, the PI Dice Game ensures your solutions align with shared goals and ethical decision-making. Join us to reflect on today’s insights, connect with others, and take part in a fun and energizing way to apply Principled Innovation principles. Who knows? Your next big idea might start with a roll of the dice! Presenters: Cristy Guleserian Ted Cross Amy Pate Tracy Arner Enrique Borges Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 4-5	3:30 pm - 4:30 pm	Salt River Ballroom 4-5
Closing Remarks The FOLC Fest Committee closes the conference. Time: 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Room: Salt River Ballroom 4-5	4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Salt River Ballroom 4-5

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Principled Innovation®

A focus on Principled Innovation^®

Over one year ago, ASU adopted Principled Innovation^® as our ninth design aspiration placing character and values at the center of our decisions and actions. It's time to reflect on our progress.

The Office of the University Provost invites you to join hundreds of ASU educators, technologists, students and student success professionals at FOLC Fest 2025 where we will shine a light on how principled innovation has shaped our work, guided our practices and echoed our charter commitments.

Previous conferences

FOLC Fest 2024

March 14–15, 2024
Tempe, AZ

In its inaugural year, the conference explored how ASU can realize our Charter commitment of making an ASU education accessible to all students and learners while remaining on the leading edge of technology and academic excellence. With 140 speakers, two headlining keynotes and both an ASU leadership and student panel discussing the future of teaching and learning, the 2024 conference provided the ASU community with a an opportunity to collaborate, plan and learn from one another. Learn more

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Join us for two days of intellectual jamming with friends and colleagues across the university at The Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU.

Announcing the FOLC Fest 2025 Headliners (aka Keynotes)

Thursday, Feb. 27

Michael J. Sorrell

Visionary leader, institutional change agent, president of Paul Quinn College

Friday, Feb. 28

Michael M. Crow

Educator, knowledge enterprise architect, science and technology policy scholar, president of Arizona State University

Agenda and Sessions

Thursday, Feb. 27

From Chaos to Clarity: Innovation Strategies for Leading Through Uncertainty

Friday, Feb. 28

Thank you to our sponsors:

Platinum sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsor

ASU Sponsors

Principled Innovation®

A focus on Principled Innovation®

Over one year ago, ASU adopted Principled Innovation® as our ninth design aspiration placing character and values at the center of our decisions and actions. It's time to reflect on our progress.

Previous conferences

FOLC Fest 2024

A focus on Principled Innovation^®

Over one year ago, ASU adopted Principled Innovation^® as our ninth design aspiration placing character and values at the center of our decisions and actions. It's time to reflect on our progress.