The summer is now in full swing, and with the free time that comes with the end of the spring semester, it’s the perfect season to get involved in some professional development opportunities. Here’s a quick list of some upcoming events and workshops you might be interested in if you’re looking to brush up on your teaching and learning knowledge in the next few months!

June

• Drive in Conference on Higher Education Values, Identity, Belonging, and Purpose 
  • Sponsor: UMKC 
  • Date: June 9, 2025 
  • Location: UMKC campus 
  • Listen to a keynote speaker and six interactive sessions exploring research and discussing important aspects of higher education.

• Assessment Strategies that Engage Students 
  • Sponsor: OLC-Online Learning Consortium 
  • Dates: June 9-15, 2025 
  • Location: Online Workshop 
  • Discover a multitude of formative and summative assessment techniques used in online education, including both traditional and alternative assessments, and how to find an appropriate balance between them. 

• Optimizing Online Learning: Bridging UDL, Cognitive Load Theory, and Usability 
  • Sponsor: Quality Matters 
  • Dates: June 17, 2025 
  • Location: Free Webinar 
  • Explore how integrating Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) principles enhance the usability and effectiveness of online lectures, promoting inclusive and engaging learning experiences. 

• USDLA National Conference 
  • Sponsor: USDLA-United States Distance Learning Association 
  • Dates: June 23-26, 2025 
  • Location: St. Louis, Missouri 
  • Mingle, discuss E-learning technology, and learn from an audience broader than your own.

July

• D2L Fusion Conference 
  • Sponsor: Desire 2 Learn-Brightspace 
  • Dates: July 21-23, 2025 
  • Location: Savannah, Georgia 
  • Join experts and educators from around the world to see and discuss the latest innovations in learning and EdTech.

• Summit for Online Leadership & Administration (SOLAR) Conference 
  • Sponsor: UPCEA 
  • Dates: July 22-24, 2025 
  • Location: Portland, Oregon 
  • Experience a unique opportunity to explore strategies and best practices that are crucial to navigating the dynamic landscape of online education.

• AI-Powered Course Design 
  • Sponsor: OLC-Online Learning Consortium 
  • Dates: July 21-27, 2025 
  • Location: Online Workshop 
  • Explore generative AI tools that can augment the course building process and increase productivity for faculty and instructional support.

• Teaching Professor Online Conference 
  • Sponsor: Magna Publications 
  • Dates: July 22-24, 2025 
  • Location: Live Virtual Conference 
  • Invest in your teaching and enhance your professional development. As educational challenges evolve, this conference gives you the tools and insights to stay ahead of the curve. 

August

• 40th Showcase on Teaching and Learning 
  • Sponsor: Missouri State University FCTL 
  • Dates: August 13, 2025 
  • Location: Plaster Student Union, 3rd Floor 
  • Join the FCTL at the Showcase listen to presentations from a renowned keynote speaker, as well as presentations from our MSU faculty members on their discoveries and research. The Showcase is a place for our campus community to come together to connect, collaborate, and share knowledge about teaching and learning practices.