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Adopting Competency-Based Nursing Education Through Course Redesign in Clinical Pharmacology
Employing alternative grading and active learning strategies can transform a learning space into an environment that encourages knowledge application and develops critical thinking skills.
Presented by:
Cheryl VerStrate, Grand Valley State University

Articulating an Authentic Teaching Philosophy Statement in the Age of AI
Developing compelling teaching statements requires deep self-reflection. Solution-focused frameworks aid in articulating core pedagogical values, while intentional prompting of GAI supports organization and audience-aligned refinement.
Presented by:
Kelly Ford, University of Georgia

Beyond Understanding: Elevating Learning Through Application and Analysis
This poster explores strategies to advance learners from understanding to application and analysis in Bloom’s Taxonomy, promoting critical thinking, real-world problem solving, and deeper cognitive engagement through active learning. Examples provided are used within an occupational therapy curriculum.
Presented by:
Aricka Schweitzer, Saginaw Valley State University

Beyond the Degree: An Interprofessional Education Student Micro Credential
The Interprofessional Education Student Badge is a micro credential with a focus on the duality of role development and demonstrated use of IPEC interprofessional competencies.
Presented by:
Denise Ludwig, Grand Valley State University
Janna Pacey, Grand Valley State University

Building Communication and Professional Identity Through Active Learning Mock Interviews
An active learning mock interview day engaged nursing students and community partners to advance communication, professionalism, and career readiness through authentic, high-impact experiences.
Presented by:
Crystal Smith, Louisiana State University of Alexandria

Chemistry Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Noticing for Equity
STEM Graduate Teaching Assistants have powerful opportunities to construct equitable learning, but experience constraints. Findings highlight opportunities to support equitable teaching through community building.
Presented by:
Dani Losinski, University of Michigan

Developing Innovative Nursing Leadership Through An AI-Assisted Project
This presentation covers the creation of an AI-assisted assignment designed to encourage graduate nursing students to use new technologies for disseminating their work.
Presented by:
David Morrow, Oakland University
Claudia Grobbel, Oakland University

Escape the Rubric Rut: Creative Strategies for Teaching Assessment Literacy
Engaging strategies like exemplars, escape rooms, and AI feedback help teacher candidates build assessment fluency and confidence in designing, analyzing, and applying effective feedback.
Presented by:
Angela D. Nagel, Western Kentucky University

Human-Centered Teaching With AI for UDL, Engagement, and Efficiency
AI can support UDL-aligned teaching by enhancing accessibility, engagement, and literacy while modeling reflection, human judgment, and responsible use for both students and faculty.
Presented by:
Sally Barton-Arwood, Belmont University

Increasing Student Involvement in Health Literacy Through Bricks by ScholarRX
By writing and publishing educational materials for enhanced health literacy using the ScholarRX BrickExchange online teaching platform students engaged in local community public health issues.
Presented by:
Kerry A. Pickin Paumi, Centre College

K–12 Teachers’ Enactments of Professional Agency During Collaborative Design
We engaged in collaborative design to co-create place-based lessons in a Northern Alaskan community. Findings suggest flexible collaborations support professional agency and transformative teaching.
Presented by:
Megan Gibas, University of Michigan

Leveraging AI To Generate High-Quality Coding Practice Questions Aligned With Learning Objectives
This poster demonstrates how to leverage AI to create high-quality coding practice questions aligned with learning objectives, reducing instructor workload while improving student learning.
Presented by:
Xiaojing Duan, University of Notre Dame

Partnering With a Community Service Agency: A Unique Pedagogy Utilizing Service-Learning for Students To Meet Course and Program Outcomes
Incorporating service learning as a pedagogy gives students a unique opportunity to meet course and program outcomes.
Presented by:
Christina Snider, University of Michigan-Flint
Georgianna Collier, University of Michigan-Flint

Planning an Interprofessional Simulation: Overcoming the Excuses and Moving Forward
Stop letting time and energy prevent you from creating the collaborative learning experiences you dream about for your students. Simulations can start small and grow.
Presented by:
Jennifer Essig, Indiana University South Bend
Maryann Oake, Indiana University South Bend

Turn Toward the Light: Coaching for Connection in the College Classroom
Resiliency coaching practices help build emotionally safe learning environments where students feel seen, supported, and empowered to persist, even through academic and personal challenges.
Presented by:
Angela D. Nagel, Western Kentucky University






