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# Digital Teaching Symposium
# Teaching and Learning
# Pedagogy
# EdTech
# Future of Higher Education
# Blackboard
# Accessibility

Get ready for an inspiring day of learning, collaboration, and innovation at the Anthology Digital Teaching Symposium 2025. Join us virtually on November 13, 2025, for this free, one-day event that brings together higher education faculty and teaching professionals from around the world to explore the latest insights and strategies shaping the future of digital teaching and learning. 

Now in its ninth year, the Digital Teaching Symposium (DTS) is designed to connect educators, spark ideas, and showcase innovative practices in today’s ever-evolving teaching environment. Through peer-led sessions, you’ll discover how colleagues across the globe are harnessing technology to create engaging, inclusive, and personalized learning experiences that meet the expectations of today’s students. 

Whether you’re looking for practical strategies, fresh perspectives, or opportunities to connect with peers, DTS offers a full day of interactive sessions to help you navigate, excel, and thrive in higher education today—and in the years ahead. 

Key learning outcomes 

  1. New approaches for feedback, assessment, and student-centered course design 
  2. Actionable teaching strategies you can use right away 
  3. Techniques to make courses more inclusive and accessible for every learner 
  4. Insights on how AI tools are shaping digital pedagogy and the student experience 
  5. Opportunities for reflection, discussion, and connection that support both professional growth and well-being 

Stay tuned as we unveil our two keynote speakers and full agenda in the coming weeks! 

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Speakers

Katie Grennell
Strategic Consultant @ Anthology, Inc.
Wendolyn (Wendy) Velez-Torres
Senior Instructional & Accessibility Specialist @ Coppin State University
Dustin York
Associate Professor of Communication @ Maryville University of Saint Louis
Rob Howe
Head of Learning Technology @ University of Northampton
Retshegofaditswe Ree Diswane
Junior Learning Designer @ University of the Free State
Kelly Lea
Learning Technologist @ University of Northampton
Cira Montoya Olson
Director @ The University of Texas at El Paso
Rademes Gomez
Manager @ The University of Texas at El Paso
Johan Alexander Fernandez Montes de Oca
Encargado del departamento de Tecnología y Comunicación @ Unisorte
Milton Reyes
CEO @ Himalayai Academic
Heidi Reed
Professor @ Audencia Business School
Johanna Fenton
Faculty Digital Education Manager @ University of Leeds
Jenny Brady
Inclusive Learning and Teaching Manager @ University of Leeds
Matthew Carl
Head of Digital Education @ The University of Law
Arely Anabel Martínez Presas
Dirección de Academia @ Universidad Virtual CNCI
Nidia G. Cantú Bazaldúa
Directora de la Universidad Virtual CNCI @ Universidad Virtual CNCI
Claudia Carrone
Digital Learning Manager @ EDHEC Business School
Emmanuelle Houet
PILab Director @ EDHEC Business School
Noorhan Abbas
Lecturer in AI @ University of Leeds
Luke Miller
Digital Learning Adviser @ The University of Sheffield
Heather Driscoll
Digital Learning Adviser @ University of Sheffield
Adlin Iraola-Villegas
Decana Auxiliar de Asuntos Académicos @ Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
Heather Breittholz
Instructional Designer @ University of Connecticut
Valarie Artigas
Associate Clinical Professor @ UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing
Jake Martar
eLearning Coordinator / Assistant Professor @ University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Barb Haines
Associate Dean of Academic Technology and Digital Innovation @ University of Hartford
Stephanie Richter
Director of Teaching Excellence and Support @ Northern Illinois University
Rachel Bastian
Instructional Designer @ Wichita State University
Catie Weaver
Instructional Designer II @ Western Kentucky University
Kelly Hambel
Course Developer @ Bryant & Stratton College
Alex Burchett
Instructional Technologist @ Bryant & Stratton College
Bevin Rainwater
Assistant Director of Academic Technology @ University of Hartford
Wendy Karina Medina Moreta
Docente @ Universidad Santo Domingo Norte
Ellis Reeves
Director of Online Learning and Support @ USC Aiken
Meredith Huynh
Assistant Director @ USC Aiken
Sarah Brown
Director of Online Learning @ Carl Albert State College
Guillermo Romero-Meléndez
Retired Professor and Consultant @ Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Mayra Fabiana Ángeles Sánchez
Director of Digital Support for Postgraduate Studies @ Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Lino Gizeh Román Padilla
Head of Instructional Design @ Universidad de las Américas Puebla
Amy Madewell
Full Professor @ Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Lisa Clark
Associate Vice President, Academic Transformation @ Anthology
Justin Louder
Associate Vice President of Academic Innovation @ Anthology
Chris O'Neal
Manager, Educational Services @ Anthology
Rebecca Schkade
Customer Success and Training Specialist @ Respondus
Julia McCarty
Customer Success and Training Specialist @ Respondus
Cindy York
Associate Professor, Educational Technology, Research &Assessment @ Northern Illinois University
Ann Dzuranin
KPMG Endowed Professor of Accountancy @ Northern Illinois University

Agenda

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Anthology: Fix It Forward: Building Inclusive Content for All 

Too often, accessibility is viewed as a compliance afterthought—something to “fix” once barriers appear. This session reframes accessibility as design choices faculty can make from the start. Together, we’ll explore how Anthology Ally supports faculty in building more inclusive course content by providing real-time guidance, alternative formats, and clear feedback. You’ll learn practical strategies for applying accessibility best practices without requiring extra technical expertise, and see how small changes can make a big impact on student success. The best part? You’ll be learning directly from Ally administrator/digital accessibility extraordinaire, Wendy Velez-Torres, of Coppin State University.

We’ll also highlight Fix Your Content Day 2025, a global event that gamifies accessibility by encouraging friendly competition among institutions to improve the accessibility of course materials. You’ll leave with actionable steps you can take right away—and a new way to engage your colleagues in the journey toward more inclusive teaching.

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RESPONDUS: Innovations in Online Proctoring: New Features for Respondus Monitor

Respondus is at the forefront of online proctoring innovation, with new features being released each quarter. Don't miss this session where you'll see the latest enhancements for Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser, including using MS Word and Excel during a secure exam, recording only the screen during an assessment, flagging handheld devices, and much more. You will also learn how LockDown Browser and Respondus Monitor support the many ways online testing occurs across campus, including Blackboard exams delivered in classrooms, testing centers, remote environments, and hybrid courses.

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KEYNOTE: Supercharge Your Academic Personal Brand

In today’s academic landscape, your personal brand is your reputation, voice, and value that helps promote your school or program, as well as open doors for media interviews, grants, speaking opportunities, books, and more. This highly engaging keynote will guide you through actionable strategies, tactics, and tools to enhance your visibility and credibility.

Participants will explore a step-by-step framework for building their brand by completing a custom workbook that will guide them well beyond the keynote. This session will be highly engaging with micro exercises spread out throughout the session.

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