RECAP 2027 | Thursday, May 13, 2027
Innovation with Purpose: Leading Change in Higher Education Conference Proposal Guidelines
Submission Deadline Friday, February 12, 2027
Submit your proposal online by visiting RECAP 2027
SESSION TOPIC - Based on Selected Session Theme (Select Up to 2)
| Session Topic | Session Topic |
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Assessment & Academic Integrity Course-based Assessments • Academic Integrity Authentic assessment design, clear policies, and practices that uphold integrity. |
Inclusive Design & Accessibility Accessibility • Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Designing courses and technologies so all learners can engage from the start. |
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Data & Analytics for Student Success Data Analytics and Trends Using learning data to spot trends, target supports and improve outcomes (including equity analytics). |
Learning Spaces & Classroom Technologies Flexible Learning Spaces • Classroom Technologies Space design and instructional tools that support hybrid, collaborative, and accessible experiences. |
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Emerging & Immersive Technologies Generative AI • Immersive Learning Exploring AI-enhanced teaching and XR/VR/AR experiences, with evidence-based use and guardrails. |
Responsible Digital Stewardship Cybersecurity • Sustainability Protecting information and systems while advancing environmentally sustainable practices. |
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Equity & Access Equitable Access (hardware and software) • Equity Gaps Ensuring students have the devices, software, connectivity, and support they need—and using interventions to close opportunity gaps. |
Teaching & Learning Strategies Active Learning • Learning Activities High-impact pedagogy and activity design that drive participation, practice, and feedback. |
PRESENTATION STYLE Presentation Styles to select (Select 1).
- 45 Minute Hands-On Workshop (30 minutes workshop with 15 Q&A)
- 45 Minute Lecture (30 minutes lecture with 15 Q&A)
- 20 Minute Spark Session (20 min. including Q&A - Designed to Spark New Ideas)
- 45 Minute Panel Discussion (30 minutes panel discussion with 15 Q&A)
SESSION TITLE (Limit 12 Words) A descriptive title that can stand alone and gives a clear idea of what the session is about.
SESSION ABSTRACT (Limit 50 words) An enticing, concise session description to appear exactly as submitted on the conference website and program.
LEARNING OUTCOMES (Limit 30 words) State what the audience will gain from this presentation. This information will be published with the abstract.
PRESENTATION PROPOSAL SUMMARY (Limit 400 words) A summary of your presentation, to be used for a blind peer-review conference session selection process. Elaborate on the content of your session, its purpose, significance to the selected theme, relevance to educational technology.
- For small group discussion sessions include a description of the topic, issue, or innovative idea to be discussed.
- For sharing/demonstration sessions, describe the innovative practice to be exemplified.
ATTENDEE ENGAGEMENT (Limit to 50 words) Describe how you will engage the audience. Include your activity plan and any interactive, participatory components.
DO YOU AGREE TO YOUR PRESENTATION RECORDED? Yes/No
WILL YOU BE USING YOUR OWN LAPTOP? Yes/No
WHAT SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT WILL YOU BE BRINGING? (Laptop/Room Display provided)
PRESENTER & COPRESENTER DETAILS Include your primary presenter and co-presenter(s) details (Including Professional Title, Name, Email, Pronouns, Bio (Limit 75 words), Photograph (min. 200x200 pixels, .jpg, .png or .gif formats)
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING PROPOSALS
Presentation Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria during a blind review process.
- The session aligns with the scope of one of the conference session themes.
- Clearly stated objective(s) of the session and description of what will be presented or discussed.
- Clearly stated participant learning outcomes.
- Relevance of the session to the conference's purpose.
Thank you for your interest in submitting a presentation proposal for RECAP 2027
RECAP 2027: A Technology Conference for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education Conference Proposal Guidelines - Proposals due Friday, February 12, 2027