2026 Showcase

Welcome to the 12th Annual Faculty Technology Showcase, where we challenge you to Amplify your teaching impact! Join your colleagues to Educate, Discover, Innovate, and Collaborate through actionable strategies exploring Artificial Intelligence, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and fresh engagement techniques that empower every learner to succeed.

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Schedule
2026
Thursday, September 3rd
8:00 AM

Registration & Breakfast

Cone Chapel Entrance & Founders Room

8:00 AM

8:50 AM

Welcome & Prayer

Ryan Schasteen, Harding University
Mike Chalenburg, Harding University

Founders Room

8:50 AM

9:00 AM

Access by Design: Building Courses Where Every Student Can Show Up and Succeed

Laura Romeo Ph.D.

Founders Room

9:00 AM

10:15 AM

Adapting Without Surrendering: Assignments That Work in the AI Era

Melanie Meeker Ph.D., Harding University

Heritage Room 210

10:15 AM

10:15 AM

Cybersecurity: A sit-down with IT nerds

Eric Bond, Harding University
Richard Schneider, Harding University
Brock Hinerman, Harding University

Regions Room

10:15 AM

10:15 AM

Using Peerceptiv Beyond Grading - Tools for Practical Skills and Teamwork

Hunter Finney, Harding University
Don Wilcox, Harding University

Heritage Room 209

10:15 AM

11:15 AM

Nexus Point: The Tech & Strategy Hub

Cone Chapel

11:15 AM

12:00 PM

Panel & Lunch

Cathy Acre Ph.D., Harding University
Melodie Mauney M.S., Harding University
Paige Spillman Ph.D., Harding University
Jill Knight PP-OTD, Harding University
Bradley Hardin M.O.T., Harding University

Founders Room

12:00 PM

1:15 PM

Nexus Point: The Tech & Strategy Hub

Cone Chapel

1:15 PM

2:00 PM

Cybersecurity: A sit-down with IT nerds

Eric Bond, Harding University
Richard Schneider, Harding University
Brock Hinerman, Harding University

Heritage Room 209

2:00 PM

2:00 PM

Humanizing the Online Classroom: Intentional Practices for Student Engagement

Steve Cloer D.Min., Harding University

Heritage Room 210

2:00 PM

2:00 PM

The Cognitive Shift: Engineering Institutional AI Fluency for Faculty and Staff

Joe Faith Ph.D., Harding University
John Boone M.S.I.S., Harding University

Regions Room

2:00 PM

3:00 PM

Accessible by Default: Designing Course Materials That Work the First Time

Laura Romeo Ph.D.

Founders Room

3:00 PM

3:50 PM

Prizes & Closing

Founders Room

3:50 PM

Friday, September 4th
8:00 AM

Breakfast & Welcome

Founders Room

8:00 AM

9:00 AM

Knot Your Course Design

Josh Plant, Harding University

Heritage Room 209

9:00 AM

10:15 AM

Turn Up the Volume: Canvas Shortcuts for Efficiency in Minutes

Naomi Valentine, Harding University
Allison Case, Harding University

Regions Room

10:15 AM

11:15 AM

Student Panel & Lunch -- The Heart of the Classroom: Journeys in Engagement & Growth

Founders Room

11:15 AM

12:30 PM

Closing Remarks

Naomi Valentine, Harding University

Founders Room

12:30 PM