MSU Educational Technology Summit
June 2 - 5, 2025
This event aims to familiarize instructors, staff, and students with campus technologies supporting teaching and learning. This year, there will be workshops and presentations on useful tips and instructor experiences using technology tools and campus resources such as: Camtasia, Packback, Eli Review, 3D Printing, Quality Matters, Crowdmark, Knowledge Commons, Online Whiteboards, Virtual Reality, D2L, AI, OneNote Class, Spartan A11y, Stable Links, Zoom, iClicker, Open Educational Resources (OER), and more!
Interested in attending? You can enroll for the MSU Educational Technology Summit on D2L now!
Zoom registration links for all virtual meetings are available by enrolling in the 2025 Educational Technology Summit on D2L. Please enroll for the D2L course and, once in the D2L course, register for each Zoom session you plan to attend. Descriptions of each session and topics covered are available on the D2L course as well. Or you can register to attend through LibCal.
Monday June 2, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Eli Review: Exploring How to Improve Feedback Across Multiple Disciplines
Presented by Casey McArdle / cmcardle@msu.edu WRAC
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Investigating the Relationship of Quality Matters (QM) on Online Student Engagement in Higher Education
Presented by David Goodrich / daveg@msu.edu CTLI
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Transforming Clinical Training with Virtual Reality: A Campus-Wide Opportunity
Presented by Andy Greger / gregeran@msu.edu College of Nursing
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Teaching with the OneNote Class Notebook and Teams
Presented by Kevin Markle / marklek2@broad.msu.edu Broad College - Accounting and Information Systems
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
From Live to Library: Enabling Inclusive, Adaptive Learning through Zoom and MediaSpace
Presented by Keith LeRoux & Stephen Elmer / lerouxk1@msu.edu, elmerst2@msu.edu Statewide Campus System College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tuesday June 3, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
3D Printing and Modeling for Everyone
Presented by Amanda Tickner / atickner@msu.edu MSU Libraries Makerspace
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Getting Started with KCWorks, the New Knowledge Commons Repository!
Presented by Larissa Babak / babaklar@msu.edu Knowledge Commons
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
D2L Checklists: A Simple Tool to Improve Course Navigation
Presented by Andrea Bierema / abierema@msu.edu Center for Integrative Studies in General Science & Dept. of Integrative Biology
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
NeuroSupport GPT: Demonstrating the Design Process of a Custom GPT for Inclusive Teaching
Presented by Min Zhuang / zhuangm2@msu.edu EDLI
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
From Classroom to Text: Leveraging SMS for Real-Time Learning and Student Support
Presented by Christina Bridges & Julia Barnes / bridgec3@msu.edu & barne454@msu.edu Strategic Retention Unit, Office of Undergraduate Education
Wednesday June 4, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Getting Started with Camtasia and Snagit
Presented by Casey Seiter / c.seiter@techsmith.com TechSmith
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Simple Tools, Big Impact: Modifying Learning Environments with Simple Tech for Non-English Speakers
Presented by Allison Peterson & Cathy Lugibihl / peter382@msu.edu & lugibihl@msu.edu Student Life & Engagement, Human Resources - Talent Development Team
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Removing Barriers to Learning: Improve D2L Course Usability and Accessibility with Ally/
Presented by Kevin Henley & Sam Abele/ henley@msu.edu & abelesam@msu.edu IT-Educational Technology
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Call Us Irresponsible: Designing Online Curricula for the AI Era
Presented by Lisa Batchelder & Sarah Freye/ schulma7@msu.edu & freyesar@msu.edu IT-Educational Technology
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
Classroom Engagement Made Simple: iClicker
Presented by David Maltby / David.Maltby@Macmillan.com iClicker
Thursday June 5, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:50 AM
AI Playground
The AI Playground is a virtual drop-in space where you can explore creative and practical ways to use AI in teaching and learning. No prep or pressure—just come as you are and see what’s possible!
Presented by MSU IT EdTech / EducationalTechnology@msu.edu
10:00 AM - 10:50 AM
Using Technology Tools to Engage Students in Extensive Reading
Presented by Wenying Zhou / zhouweny@msu.edu Dept. of Linguistics, Languages, and Cultures
11:00 AM - 11:50 AM
Online Whiteboards: Enhancing Teaching, Collaboration, and Community Building
Presented by Ellie Louson & Makena Neal / lousonel@msu.edu & mneal@msu.edu CTLI & Lyman Briggs College
1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
AI in the Classroom
Presented by Koelling / jorie.koelling@packback.co Packback
2:00 PM - 2:50 PM
Stable Links for Electronic Resources
Presented by Kristen Lee / leekrist@msu.edu MSU Libraries
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
The Best of Both Worlds: The Academic Security of In-Person Assessments and the Ease of Digital Grading
Presented by Phillip C,. Delekta / delektap@msu.edu Dept. of Microbiology, Genetics, & Immunology
