TEACHx 2025: Full Schedule

1:00pm CDT

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Currently, there are vague digital accessibility requirements in Section 504 and in the Americans with Disability Act (Title II and Title III). By spring of 2026, there will be specific digital accessibility requirements for most public higher education institutions and any entity receiving funding from the Department of the Health and Human Services, under the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title II) and Section 504 respectfully. Regardless, whether these regulations happen or not, now is the time to be thinking about digital accessibility. We will be discussing the different legal frameworks, what does accessible in the digital environment mean, what content is covered and what are the small and large steps that need to be taken to improve your accessibility.

Speakers

Judith Risch

Title IX & Equity/Access Services Special Advisor, Grand River Solutions

Judith Risch, J.D., Ph.D., is the Title IX & Equity Access Services Special Advisor at Grand River Solutions. Judy brings over two decades of invaluable experience from her tenure at the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U.S. Department of Education. Judy’s role at Grand River... Read More →

Wednesday May 21, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Louis Room A

Featured Workshop

Subject Accessibility and UDL

2:45pm CDT

Innovating Higher Education: Embracing Accessibility and AI in Teaching

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT

Louis Room A

Session 1: Embracing Digital Accessibility — Why It Matters and How Instructure Builds for It
Duration: 45 minute session

Explore the importance of digital accessibility in higher education and learn about Instructure’s process and program for developing accessible applications. This session will cover the benefits of inclusive design, showcase Instructure’s approach to building accessible features, and discuss how accessible technology creates equitable learning opportunities for all students. Participate in discussions on common challenges and practical strategies for integrating accessibility into your teaching and course development.

Session 2: Unlocking AI Features for Our Platform
Duration: 45 minute session

Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, AI has rocked education and asked us all to reconsider how we teach and how students learn. In this session, learn more about the current state of AI in education and about how Canvas’ open ecosystem is promoting innovation from Instructure, its EdTech partners, and from schools like Northwestern. You’ll see the latest AI features from Canvas, get a sneak peek of what’s coming next, and learn some practical tips for safely integrating AI into your classroom today. Join us to reimagine the future of teaching through innovative AI integration and inclusive accessibility practices—empowering faculty to create engaging, equitable, and personalized learning environments with Instructure.

Speakers

Melissa Loble

Chief Academic Officer, Instructure.com

Melissa Loble serves as the Senior Vice President, Customer Success & Partnerships for Instructure. In this capacity, she leads Instructure's customer success, services, support, and partnership organizations, all of which enable customers to successfully leverage Instructure’s... Read More →

Wednesday May 21, 2025 2:45pm - 4:15pm CDT
Louis Room A

Workshop

Subject AI and Digital Innovation

TEACHx 2025

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