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Innovations in Education Conference 2025 – "Evolution or Revolution: Teaching on the Edge"

McMaster University (Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching)
🇨🇦Canada
Application Deadline:10 Dec 2025

Innovations in Education Conference 2025 – "Evolution or Revolution: Teaching on the Edge"

Dear Students, Faculty, and Educators,

We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to participate in the 2025 Innovations in Education Conference, hosted virtually by McMaster University and the Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching.

Key Details

  • Conference Name: Innovations in Education Conference 2025 – "Evolution or Revolution: Teaching on the Edge"
  • Dates: December 9–10, 2025 (Tuesday & Wednesday)
  • Time: Full-day programming on both days
  • Venue: Virtual (Zoom Events Platform)
  • Registration Fee: $50 CAD for general admission | FREE for students with valid student ID
  • Virtual Lobby Opens: December 2, 2025 (one week before conference)

Conference Theme

Educators in 2025 are navigating rapidly advancing technologies, shifting political landscapes, and evolving student needs. This conference explores how instructors understand themselves within changing professional identities, what transformations are being embraced and resisted, and how institutions can support educators as both people and professionals.

Eligibility

  • Open to educators, faculty members, researchers, administrators, graduate students, undergraduate students, and anyone interested in teaching and learning innovation in higher education.

Conference Highlights

  • Keynote Speaker: Dr. Erin Aspenlieder, Director, Office of Teaching and Learning at the University of Guelph
  • Short papers and research presentations
  • Interactive workshops on teaching innovations
  • Panel discussions on AI literacy, generative AI in education, and evidence-informed teaching
  • Topics include equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, student engagement, and technology integration
  • Networking opportunities with educators worldwide

Key Takeaways

  • Gain insights into cutting-edge teaching innovations and evidence-informed practices
  • Learn strategies for navigating technological change, including AI integration in education
  • Explore solutions for maintaining equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
  • Develop skills in assessment design and pedagogical innovation
  • Network globally with educators and thought leaders
  • Earn a certificate of attendance for professional development

How to Register

Complete your registration through Zoom Events: Register Here

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