2026 CSI Summer Conference: Teach Together: Full Schedule

9:00am MDT

Registration and Refreshments

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT

Taylor Building 1st Floor

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:00am - 10:00am MDT
Taylor Building 1st Floor

General Interest

9:15am MDT

Campus Tour for Newcomers-Tours Leave Every 15 minutes **Look for the Red Balloons**

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am MDT

Fine Arts Plaza

Tuesday June 9, 2026 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
Fine Arts Plaza

General Interest

10:00am MDT

Equip: Preparing Students for a World Already in Motion Dr. Joy Karavedas

Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT

Fine Arts Small Theater

As education continues to shift in response to emerging technologies, changing workforce needs, and an increasingly complex world, our role as educators is not simply to help students keep up—it is to help them think deeply, ask better questions, and navigate change with curiosity and wisdom. This opening keynote will invite participants to consider what students need most as they prepare for...
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Speakers

Dr. Joy Karavedas

Dr. Joy Karavedas is an experienced leader with over 25 years of executive-level leadership in independent schools and nonprofits. With a Masters in Education and a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership, Dr. Karavedas actively teaches as a Professor at Bachelors and Masters levels... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:00am - 10:50am MDT
Fine Arts Small Theater

General Interest

11:00am MDT

Arts and Humanities Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 114

Speakers

Shane Brown

Dept Chair, Assist Professor, Arts and Humanities, College of Southern Idaho

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 114

Art & Humanities

11:00am MDT

Business and Information Systems Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Hepworth 180

Speakers

Crystal Ayers

Dept Chair and Assoc Prof, Business and Information Systems, College of Southern Idaho

I have been an educator for more than 25 years. I started my career in the K-12 environment, and then took a leap of faith and accepted a position at CSI over 15 years ago. I am currently a department chair of Business & Information Systems. Though I wear many hats in my professional... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Hepworth 180

Business

11:00am MDT

GNED and Wellness Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Hepworth 135

Speakers

Tobie Helman

Department Chair, General Education and Assessment, College of Southern Idaho

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Hepworth 135

General Education & Wellness

11:00am MDT

Health Professions Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 108

Speakers

Brent Clayton

Dept Chair/Health Professions, College of Southern Idaho

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 108

Health Science

11:00am MDT

Mathematics Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 204

Speakers

Ron Cresswell

Chair / Professor of Mathematics, College of Southern Idaho

Dr. Cresswell has been teaching college mathematics for 23 years and has taught everything from remedial math to Differential Equations.

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 204

Mathematics

11:00am MDT

Biology and Allied Health Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 105

Speakers

April Bruns

Instructor, Allied Health, College of Southern Idaho

With 24 years of experience in healthcare, April Bruns has built a diverse career as a dietitian, personal trainer, and educator. She currently teaches at the College of Southern Idaho, where she instructs courses in medical terminology, health professions, and nutrition. April believes... Read More →

Julio Castaneda

Instructor, Biology, College of Southern Idaho

Dr. Julio Castañeda joined the College of Southern Idaho in the fall of 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in genetics, cell biology, and biomedical research. Prior to CSI, he spent a year teaching at the College of Idaho, where he led courses in Genetics, Human Genetics, and... Read More →

Sarah Renaldi

Dept Chair and Assoc Professor, Biology and Allied Health, College of Southern Idaho

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 105

Science

11:00am MDT

Engineering, Physical, and Computer Sciences Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 106

Speakers

Josh de Groot

Assistant Professor, Chemistry, College of Southern Idaho

Josh is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at CSI and the CSI 2019-2020 Academic Instructor of the Year. He studied actinide materials chemistry en route to his Ph.D. at the University of Iowa. His primary focus is teaching CHEM 101 Intro Chem, where he relishes the variety of... Read More →

Rosa Davila

Dept Chair, Distinguished Professor, Chemistry, College of Southern Idaho

Rosa M. Dávila Rosa is a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Chair of the Engineering, Physical and Computer Sciences Department. A native of Puerto Rico, Rosa earned her PhD in inorganic chemistry from Texas A&M University. After completing postdoctoral work at the University of Texas at Aus... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 106

Science

11:00am MDT

Social Science and Communication Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Hepworth 140

Speakers

Justin Vipperman

Assistant Professor of History, College of Southern Idaho

Justin L. Vipperman is an assistant professor of history at the College of Southern Idaho (CSI). He grew up in Wendell, Idaho and attended CSI where he received an Associate of Arts in History. Vipperman matriculated to Idaho State University where he graduated with a Bachelor of... Read More →

Shelley McEuen

Department Chair, Social Science, College of Southern Idaho

Shelley started her career at Twin Falls High School, continuing on to ESL work in the Peace Corps before landing at the College of Southern Idaho in 2001. Her interests include place-based and interdisciplinary teaching, student advising, and engaging in the ever-changing world of... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Hepworth 140

Social Science, Commumications

11:00am MDT

Trade and Industry Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Hepworth 150

Speakers

Alan Heck

Trade and Industry Department Chair, College of Southern Idaho

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Hepworth 150

Trade & Industry

11:00am MDT

English, Languages and Philosophy Department Meeting

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 113

Speakers

Clark Draney

Department Chair, English, College of Southern Idaho

Long-time fan of creativity, quirkiness, and slightly transgressive behavior.

Tuesday June 9, 2026 11:00am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 113

Written Communication

12:00pm MDT

Lunch

Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT

Taylor Building 1st Floor

Tuesday June 9, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Taylor Building 1st Floor

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

The Exquisite Zine!

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Hepworth 135

Attendees will learn about the history of Zines and be guided through a creative exercise to create their own. Creativity and collaboration are at the heart of this session using a self-published project to enrich the learning experience of our students.

Speakers

Angela Batchelor

Professor of Arts, College of Southern Idaho

Angela teaches courses at CSI in Art History, Painting, Book Arts, Printmaking and Calligraphy. She maintains an active studio practice participating in exhibitions and print exchanges. Her hobbies include hand embroidery, playing the banjo and reading historical non-fiction.

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Hepworth 135

Art & Humanities

1:00pm MDT

CSI Library Resources Beyond the Building

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Shields 103

The CSI Library’s resources are much more than just the materials housed in its Twin Falls location. Physical books are tops, but many of the library’s resources live on the internet or can be delivered to the satellite CSI campuses. In this session attendees will learn about the many ways that students, faculty and staff can take advantage of their CSI Library resources even if they...
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Speakers

Ross Sempek

Reference Librarian, College of Southern Idaho

Reference Librarian Ross Sempek has been working in libraries for seven years, three of which have been at CSI. His specialties are research, privacy literacy, and the occasional library mini-golf program. He also established the CSI Library’s Fourth Wall Gallery, an inclusive space... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Shields 103

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

Design Once, Include Everyone: Building Accessible Documents in Word & PowerPoint

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Shields 101

Accessibility is often treated as an afterthought. In practice, it is one of the most effective ways to improve clarity, usability, and learning for everyone. In this interactive 60-minute session, participants will explore how common design choices in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint can unintentionally create barriers for learners. Through guided demonstrations and hands-on practice,...
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Speakers

Bryan DeVore

Course Technologist, College of Southern Idaho

Bryan is a Course Technologist at the College of Southern Idaho who works alongside faculty to create engaging, accessible, and student-centered learning experiences. With more than 35 years of experience in education spanning K–12, instructional technology, and higher education... Read More →

Design Once Include Everyone Presentation pptx

Design Once Include Everyone Accessibility Checklist docx

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Shields 101

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

Problems Become Possibilities: Thinking With Your Students

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Hepworth 139 (d.Studio)

Dual credit teaching is a messy middle. You're asked to deliver college rigor to teenagers with jobs, family responsibilities, and uneven preparation. Do problems like inconsistency, readiness, or communication appear in your classroom? This session introduces a straightforward way of thinking about those problems: see them more clearly through your students' eyes, rephrase them into...
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Speakers

Bethany White

Learning Designer, College of Southern Idaho

Hi, I'm Bethany - a learner and a teacher, always curious and always learning. With a knack for turning big ideas into practical action, I like to support faculty, design learning experiences, and ask a lot of questions (the good kind). I thrive at the intersection of creativity... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Hepworth 139 (d.Studio)

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

Take a Little Field Trip: Practical Strategies for Real-World Learning

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Shields 106

Field trips don’t have to be expensive, complicated, or reserved for a select few programs—they just have to be worth it. In this session, Trent Van Leuven shares field-tested strategies for planning and leading meaningful student travel experiences that connect classroom learning to the real world. Drawing from over a decade of experience leading trips across 50,000 miles, participants will...
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Speakers

Trent Van Leuven

Mackay High School

I teach at a rural and remote public high school under Idaho's tallest mountain range. The high school has 65 students and I work to provide them as many opportunities as possible--from a cold water and warm water aquaculture lab with over 6000 fish to certifying students in AI.
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Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Shields 106

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

What's in a name? Using student's words to uncover linguistic relativism.

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Hepworth 180

Each student brings their own perspectives to the classroom. These are often under-utilized as educators present content pursuant to outcomes. Yet, the ability to engage in perspective taking is an essential, durable skill. This session will focus on teaching the communication concept of linguistic relativity by encouraging students to use their own words. Come learn how to...
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Speakers

Andy Orr

Associate Professor, College of Southern Idaho

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Hepworth 180

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

Lewis and Clark in Idaho: the Botanical Contributions. (Orton Botanical Garden tour optional)

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Offsite at Orton Botanical Garden

Join us for a presentation on Lewis & Clark’s contributions to our understanding of Idaho’s native plants. From ponderosa pine and Oregon grape to wild mock orange (our state flower), shrubby penstemon and camas lily, Lewis and Clark carefully documented the native flora of our state. Also an optional tour of Orton Botanical Garden is available in the hour after the session.Restrooms are...
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Speakers

Tom Schwartz

Orton Botanical Garden Board of Directors Vice President, Orton Botanical Garden

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Offsite at Orton Botanical Garden 867 File Avenue West Twin Falls, ID 83301

Science

1:00pm MDT

Instructional Design in 3D: Experiential Learning Activities with AI and 3D Printing (2 hrs)

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hepworth 140

This session introduces a practical, theory-driven process for using AI and 3D printing technologies to design experiential learning activities that promote deeper engagement and authentic application of course concepts. Participants will explore the development of a simulation-based accounting cycle activity in which students complete the full accounting cycle within a simulated business...
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Speakers

Nick Lambertsen

Instructor, Business Administration and Economics, College of Southern Idaho

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hepworth 140

Business

1:00pm MDT

The Dangers of "Insta-Research": Holistic Search in the "Age of AI(?)" (2 hrs)

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 211

This presentation attempts to present multiple search tools, including AI-enhanced search, in historical and societal context. The session addresses both the democratizing potential and inherent limitations of each technological shift, focusing on aspects such as information accessibility, critical evaluation, and responsible use. Attendees will examine how biases have evolved rather than...
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Speakers

Reed Hepler

Digital Initiatives and Copyright Librarian, College of Southern Idaho

Reed Hepler is a digital initiatives librarian, instructional designer, artificial intelligence practitioner and consultant, and PhD student at Idaho State University in the Instructional Design and Technology program, having earned a Master's degree in the same program in 2025. He... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 211

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

Using AI to Rethink Feedback: A Practical Entry Point for Teachers (2 hrs)

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hepworth 150

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? This session offers a practical entry point using NotebookLM. Teachers will explore how AI can support everyday work by refining how we evaluate and talk about student performance. We’ll begin by examining common feedback and assignment language and how it often focuses on what students are missing. From there, participants will use NotebookLM...
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Speakers

Dr. Samra Culum

Associate Professor of Education, College of Southern Idaho

Samra Culum is an assistant professor in the Education Department at the College of Southern Idaho and holds a doctorate degree in Higher Education Administration from Idaho State University.

List of Articles pdf

Asset Based Rubrics Using Notebook LM pdf

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hepworth 150

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

IDAH20 Master Water Stewards Practicum (2 hrs) **Meet at Blue Balloons Between Hepworth and Shields**

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Blue Balloons Between the Hepworth and Sheilds Building

Participants will assess the health of CSI's Perinne drain according to the U of I Extension IDAH20 Master Water Stewards Protocol. Participants will collect data on macroinvertebrates, pH, dissolved oxygen, turbidity, and temperature, and discuss ways of incorporating field learning into their curriculum for students.

Speakers

Christa Howarth

Water Educator, University of Idaho

Christa Howarth works as a Water Educator for the University of Idaho Extension and Idaho Water Resource Research Institute (IWRRI) & is stoked to get students outside! They deliver non-formal education programs, with a focus on groundwater and water resources, to youth and adults... Read More →

Water Quality Instructions pdf

Water Quality Data Sheet docx

CWRC Macro Sensitivity Sheet pdf

Macro ID Chart for Biotic Index pdf

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Blue Balloons Between the Hepworth and Sheilds Building

Science

1:00pm MDT

Making Online Chemistry Meaningful: Strategies for Engagement, Relevance, and Student Success in CHEM 100 (2 hours)

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 208

This presentation will address the ongoing challenge of maintaining meaningful student engagement in fully online introductory chemistry courses. CHEM 100 at the College of Southern Idaho serves a diverse population of students—many of whom are non‑majors, returning adults, or students completing prerequisites for health‑related programs. These students often enter the course with limited...
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Speakers

Megan Jacobson

Professor, Chemistry, College of Southern Idaho

Megan is a Professor of Chemistry and CSI's Idaho INBRE Campus Leader. She has taught at CSI for 16 years, teaching Organic Chemistry 1 and 2, Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry, CHEM 100 and Introduction to Chemistry Labs. She is passionate about helping students to experience... Read More →

Corinna Weisgerber

EPCS Laboratory Manager, College of Southern Idaho

Corinna has been the Engineering, Physical and Computer Science Laboratory Manager at CSI for the last 3 years. As an adjunct instructor, she has been teaching Chem 100 and Introduction to Chemistry labs for the last several semesters. She received an AE in Chemical Engineering from... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 208

Science

1:00pm MDT

Our changing environment & impacts: Ocean Shells & Animals (2 hrs)

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Offsite at Orton Botanical Garden

LaMar after living in Okinawa Japan for several years, as well as years collecting an extensive shell collection has developed a class that examines this collection with it's many shells, their creatures, and an educational slideshow. Class held at the Orton Botanical Garden classroom. Class is one hour, and LaMar through shell education will propose that these animals are a vital part of our...
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Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Offsite at Orton Botanical Garden 867 File Avenue West Twin Falls, ID 83301

Science

1:00pm MDT

Water Conservation Class at Orton Botanical Garden (2 hrs)

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Offsite at Orton Botanical Garden

This class will cover and understanding of our current water usage, our local climate, and an understanding of drought tolerant plants and how to get them established in the landscape. We will also take a walk through the gardens to look at the principles discussed in action.

Tuesday June 9, 2026 1:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Offsite at Orton Botanical Garden 867 File Avenue West Twin Falls, ID 83301

Science

2:00pm MDT

AI Ethics: How do we teach responsible use?

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 107

I want to present basic statistics on AI's increasing use, examples of current legislation that involves the implementation of AI in workplaces as well as schools, and then open the floor for discussion for teachers to provide examples of how they are teaching kids responsible use, as well as how to address students that are abusing AI tools.

Speakers

Christopher Ahlm

Librarian/Government Teacher, Kimberly High School

AI in Schools Presentation #1 pptx

AI in Schools with Sources #2 pptx

AI with teacher memes #3 pptx

AI with real images memes #4 pptx

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 107

General Interest

2:00pm MDT

Cards Against Campus Life

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hepworth 180

I will be facilitating a game I've titled "Cards Against Campus Life," which is a spin on Cards Against Humanity. It will be specific to CSI faculty and staff using realistic campus and workplace scenarios. The game uses humor to respond to the scenarios, the purpose will be to get people talking through difficult or awkward situations, different perspectives, and possible ways to respond in a...
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Speakers

Karla Zavala

Learning and Tutoring Coordinator, College of Southern Idaho

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hepworth 180

General Interest

2:00pm MDT

New to Dual Credit… Now What?

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 106

New to Dual Credit with CSI? This session covers the essentials—from DualEnroll and student registration to instructor pay and key expectations. Come connect, ask questions, and get set up for a successful start.

Speakers

Candice Ramsay

Senior Early College Coordinator, College of Southern Idaho

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 106

General Interest

2:00pm MDT

The Art of Perspective: Where Writing and Visual Design Meet

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hepworth 135

This session explores the role of perspective through a collaborative, cross-disciplinary project that brings writers and artists into meaningful dialogue. Presenters will showcase a dynamic exchange between students illustrating how meaning shifts as it moves between mediums. This authentic practice challenges students to consider not only what they want to say, but how their message will be...
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Speakers

Shelley McEuen

Department Chair, Social Science, College of Southern Idaho

Kimberly Jones

Professor, College of Southern Idaho

Angela Batchelor

Professor of Arts, College of Southern Idaho

Perspectives Project pptx

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hepworth 135

General Interest

2:00pm MDT

The Changemaker’s Guidebook Keynote Breakout Session

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Taylor 276/277 (Upstairs)

The Changemaker’s Guidebook is a practical and inspiring session based on the leadership principles of Dr. Joy Karavedas’ work. In a time of rapid change in education, this session explores how educators can lead meaningful change within their own schools through trust, authenticity, influence, and purposeful action. Participants will leave with strategies for building positive culture,...
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Speakers

Tobie Helman

Department Chair, General Education and Assessment, College of Southern Idaho

Dr. Joy Karavedas

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Taylor 276/277 (Upstairs)

General Interest

2:00pm MDT

MAA MATHFEST 2025 Summary

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 210

Will highlight topics covered at the conference which include the following: Curriculum in the Age of AI, Data Science Education, Challenges in Academia, Supporting New Faculty, Multimedia Storytelling in Math, Calculus Success and Rethinking Assessment.

Speakers

Ron Cresswell

Chair / Professor of Mathematics, College of Southern Idaho

Dr. Cresswell has been teaching college mathematics for 23 years and has taught everything from remedial math to Differential Equations.

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 210

Mathematics

2:00pm MDT

Parallel Line Development for Drafting, Sheet Metal, HVAC, and Fabrication Students

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 114

Parallel Line Development is a course that teaches students essential techniques for developing flat 2D patterns from 3D objects with parallel generating lines. Designed for drafting, sheet metal, HVAC, and fabrication students, this course covers the fundamental principles, step-by-step procedures, and real-world applications of parallel line development for right and oblique cylinders, prisms,...
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Speakers

Clay Wilkie

Welding Professor, College of Southern Idaho

As a dedicated welding faculty member and proud U.S. veteran, I am deeply passionate about imparting the art of welding and advanced technology training in a manner that pushes the boundaries of innovation. My commitment to excellence in welding education is rooted in my military... Read More →

Tuesday June 9, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 114

Trade & Industry

3:00pm MDT

End of Day Wrap Up

Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT

Fine Arts Small Theater

Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Fine Arts Small Theater

General Interest

3:30pm MDT

Drop-In Zip Line at the CSI Challenge Course - PLEASE PARK AT THE CSI SKIP WALKER BASEBALL FIELD

Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT

CSI Challenge Course

Would you like to try out the Zip Line at the CSI challenge course? If yes, then please drop by and take a ride. It's drop in as you would like, so please don't rush at the end of the conference.

Tuesday June 9, 2026 3:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
CSI Challenge Course Frontier Road behind the CSI Childcare Center and between the CSI Expo Center and the CSI Baseball Field

General Interest

about <br>

5:30pm MDT

After Hours Networking at 2nd Street Market

Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT

2nd Street Market in Twin Falls

Tuesday June 9, 2026 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
2nd Street Market in Twin Falls 210 2nd Ave S, Twin Falls, ID 83301

General Interest

about <br>

8:00am MDT

Registration (if needed) and Refreshments

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am MDT

Taylor Building 1st Floor

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:00am - 8:30am MDT
Taylor Building 1st Floor

General Interest

8:15am MDT

Morning Q&A with Dr. Joy Karavedas

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:15am - 8:30am MDT

Fine Arts Small Theater

Please drop in for an informal Q & A Session with the Keynote speaker

Speakers

Dr. Joy Karavedas

Wednesday June 10, 2026 8:15am - 8:30am MDT
Fine Arts Small Theater

General Interest

9:00am MDT

Assignment Charette Session for Groups 10 through 18 (please note your group number is on the back of your name badge)

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Taylor 276/277 (Upstairs)

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Taylor 276/277 (Upstairs)

9:00am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #1 Group #1

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Hepworth 140

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Hepworth 140

9:00am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #1 Group #2

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Hepworth 150

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Hepworth 150

9:00am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #1 Group #3

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Hepworth 176

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Hepworth 176

9:00am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #1 Group #4

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Hepworth 180

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Hepworth 180

9:00am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #1 Group #5

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Shields 105

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Shields 105

9:00am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #1 Group #6

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Shields 106

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Shields 106

9:00am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #1 Group #7

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Shields 107

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Shields 107

9:00am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #1 Group #8

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Shields 108

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Shields 108

9:00am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #1 Group #9

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT

Shields 113

Wednesday June 10, 2026 9:00am - 10:20am MDT
Shields 113

10:30am MDT

Assignment Charette Session for Groups 1 through 9 (Please note your group number is on the back of your name badge)

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Taylor 276/277 (Upstairs)

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Taylor 276/277 (Upstairs)

10:30am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #2 Group #10

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Hepworth 140

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Hepworth 140

10:30am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #2 Group #11

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Hepworth 150

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Hepworth 150

10:30am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #2 Group #12

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Hepworth 176

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Hepworth 176

10:30am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #2 Group #13

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Hepworth 180

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Hepworth 180

10:30am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #2 Group #14

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 105

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 105

10:30am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #2 Group #15

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 106

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 106

10:30am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #2 Group #16

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 107

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 107

10:30am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #2 Group #17

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 108

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 108

10:30am MDT

General Education Portfolio Review Session #2 Group #18

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT

Shields 113

Wednesday June 10, 2026 10:30am - 11:50am MDT
Shields 113

12:00pm MDT

Lunch

Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT

Taylor Building 1st Floor

Wednesday June 10, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Taylor Building 1st Floor

1:00pm MDT

Belonging by Design: Creating Classrooms Where Students Learn WITH Each Other

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Hepworth 140

We’ve all seen classrooms that are 'friendly.' Students know each other’s names and the atmosphere is pleasant, but there’s a missing spark: that deeper level of academic engagement. It’s the difference between students simply liking each other and actually learning with each other. In this session, we’re going to use Émile Durkheim’s ideas on community and moral regulation to bridge...
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Speakers

Matt Reynolds

Professor of Sociology, College of Southern Idaho

Matt Reynolds is a Professor of Sociology at the College of Southern Idaho, where he teaches courses in Sociology, Human Relations, Social Problems, and Race and Ethnic Diversity. He is passionate about helping students understand the world around them and, more importantly, how to... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Hepworth 140

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

Cards Against Campus Life

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Hepworth 180

Speakers

Karla Zavala

Learning and Tutoring Coordinator, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Hepworth 180

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

Creating Custom Apps for the Classroom

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Shields 107

It is now possible using AI to create web apps for any purpose that you can imagine. You don’t need any coding knowledge, just some imagination and a Google account. During the session, I’ll walk everyone through creating, publishing, and sharing a Web app with students, all while dealing with zero programming code. In the current parlance, this is called vibecoding. It’s very easy and...
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Speakers

Ben Britton

Associate Professor of Music, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Shields 107

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

CSI Library Resources Beyond the Building

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Shields 101

Speakers

Ross Sempek

Reference Librarian, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Shields 101

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

Cultivating Consistency from Course to Company: Effective AI Instruction and Training for Learners in Higher Education and the Workplace

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Shields 211

At a recent panel of a state’s most widespread and prominent employers, all three of the participants stated that they would hire no college graduates, or no new hires at all, unless the applicants had relevant and practical generative AI experience. When one of the attendees, an instructor, noted that “you cannot really do that, students will have ethical concerns and will not want to use...
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Speakers

Reed Hepler

Digital Initiatives and Copyright Librarian, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Shields 211

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

From Overwhelmed to On Track: Using Goblin.Tools to Clarify Assignments and Support Student Success

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Hepworth 150

Clear directions are one of the simplest ways to support student success, but writing them well takes time, intention, and a strong sense of where students may get stuck. In this session, we will introduce a Goblin.Tools, a simple FREE AI-powered tool that can help instructors turn assignments, activities, and expectations into clearer, more manageable directions. We will also explore how...
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Speakers

Candace Boesiger

Learning Designer, College of Southern Idaho

Terina Konrad

Learning Designer, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Hepworth 150

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

New to Dual Credit… Now What?

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Shields 106

Speakers

Candice Ramsay

Senior Early College Coordinator, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Shields 106

General Interest

1:00pm MDT

How To Kill a Superbug: Using Science Communication Lab Short Films in the Biology Classroom

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Shields 113

The Science Communication Lab (www.sciencecommunicationlab.org) is a non-profit organization that produce high quality short and feature length science documentaries. The films feature the scientists "telling the story" of their discoveries, giving students a window int the process and wonder of science. In 2025, five high school biology teachers from around the country served as ambassadors and...
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Speakers

Dan Vanden Heuvel

AP/Dual Credit Biology Teacher & Science Communication Lab Ambassador, Wood River High School

Dan Vanden Heuvel has been a Biology and AP Biology teacher at Wood River High School in Hailey, ID since 2012 and was a 2025 Teacher-Ambassador for the Science Communication Lab in Berkeley, CA (https://sciencecommunicationlab.org). He holds Bachelors degrees in English and Conservation Biology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Master of Educational Technology from Boise State University. Dan loves to “tell the story” of science and engages students with inquiry-based activities, whether the students are learning about human evolution, genetic engineering, or stem cells. He’s even known to perform original songs about the electron transport chain! His classes also participate in authentic research projects, such as the Wolbachia Project through Penn State University and Planting Science through the Botanical Society of America. Dan was also a presenter for the Science Communication Lab at... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Shields 113

Science

1:00pm MDT

Making the Invisible Visible: Using Molecular Visualizations to Reduce Chemistry Misconceptions

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Shields 105

Three VisChem Activities You Can Use Tomorrow Many chemistry students can successfully solve problems and perform calculations while still struggling to explain what is happening at the molecular level. As instructors, we often see students memorize rules and procedures without developing a strong mental picture of how atoms, molecules, and ions behave during chemical processes.This workshop...
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Speakers

Joseph Gardner

Professor of Chemistry, College of Southern Idaho

Chemistry at CSI

Wednesday June 10, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Shields 105

Science

2:00pm MDT

Implementing Durable Skills, OER, HIPs in the Fine Arts

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hepworth 140

This session will explore how to integrate durable skills, open educational resources, and high-impact practices into lessons. Through shared examples and practical strategies, participants will see how arts instruction can support creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking while making learning more accessible and engaging. Attendees will leave with adaptable ideas for...
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Speakers

Shane Brown

Dept Chair, Assist Professor, Arts and Humanities, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hepworth 140

Art & Humanities

2:00pm MDT

Business and Information Systems Dual Credit Update {CANCELLED}

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 107

Business and Information Systems Dual Credit Update

Speakers

Kory Lloyd

Instructor, Business and Economics, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 107

Business

2:00pm MDT

Tariffs through the ECON lens {CANCELLED}

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 106

Small lesson on tariffs, then possibly an example project.

Speakers

Brett Thompson

Assistant Professor, Business Administration and Economics, College of Southern Idaho

Brett Thompson is an Assistant Professor of Economics and Business at the College of Southern Idaho, where he has taught for the past five years following four years in secondary education. He is currently a doctoral candidate at Idaho State University, focusing his dissertation... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 106

Business

2:00pm MDT

Round-Table discussion for Spanish Dual Credit Instructors

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 114

This session will be a roundtable discussion with Spanish dual credit instructors. Participants will share ideas on teaching techniques, collaborate on ways to support and engage students, and hear about recent student travel experiences to Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Speakers

Adam Crofts

Professor, Spanish and Portuguese, College of Southern Idaho

Professor Adam Crofts discoverd the joy of learning languages after high school, and has been on a mission to help the world become more bilingual ever since. He has been teaching Spanish and Portuguese at The College of Southern Idaho since 2007.

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 114

Foreign Language

2:00pm MDT

Together We Thrive: Dual Credit Wellness

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hepworth 180

This engaging session is designed for Instructors that teach Dual Credit Wellness courses. Together let's ensure high quality education for all students with a focus on Wellness to help them thrive now and into the future. Opportunity for discussion and questions.

Speakers

Rita Ruhter

Associate Professor, Wellness, College of Southern Idaho

Rita Ruhter teaches in the General Education Department at CSI. She completed her Health Science degree at San Diego State University and her Master of Public Health degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Rita has worked and taught in many communities in the U.S. and... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hepworth 180

General Education & Wellness

2:00pm MDT

Problems Become Possibilities: Thinking With Your Students

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hepworth 139 (d.Studio)

Speakers

Bethany White

Learning Designer, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hepworth 139 (d.Studio)

General Interest

2:00pm MDT

Am I Doing Enough? Aligning Outcomes, Assessments, and Open Educational Resources in ALLH 100 & ALLH 101

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 201

Instructors often ask themselves, “Am I doing enough?” Enough to support student learning. Enough to meet course outcomes. Enough to ensure alignment between what is taught, what is assessed, and what students are expected to achieve. This continuing education session offers a guided tour of the Open Educational Resource (OER) courses for ALLH 100 and ALLH 101, designed to help...
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Speakers

April Bruns

Instructor, Allied Health, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 201

Health Science

2:00pm MDT

CNA Program Updates-{CANCELLED}

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 209

In this session, we will review the new updates from the state and discuss what's coming next for CNA programs.

Speakers

Eliecea Wheeler

Instructor - CNA Program Manager, College of Southern Idaho

Eliecea is a proud native of Buhl, Idaho, and has spent the last 30+ years in Pocatello, where she has become a dedicated educator. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Idaho State University in 1993 and has worked in both hospital settings and long-term care... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 209

Health Science

2:00pm MDT

Teaching Statistics with Large Data Sets

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 208

Join us in the computer lab for a hands-on dive into real-world data. In this interactive session, participants will learn how to locate and download large datasets, explore essential statistical tools in Google Sheets and Excel, and actively practice analyzing and manipulating data using the platform of their choice. We will conclude with an engaging demonstration of how Desmos can...
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Speakers

Jason Libberton

Math Instructor, American Falls High School

Elizabeth Jones

Assist Professor, Mathematics, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 208

Mathematics

2:00pm MDT

Making Discussion Boards Work For Students

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hepworth 150

By designing discussion boards with various entry points, the students are given choice in how they engage with the material leading to higher levels of self-disclosure and community.

Speakers

Tandace Crane

Assistant Professor, Communication, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hepworth 150

Oral Communication

2:00pm MDT

Brilliant Science on a Budget: Big Ideas, Small Price Tags

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 113

In an era of tightening budgets, great science teaching doesn’t have to come with a high cost. This collaborative session invites dual credit and high school science instructors to share creative, low-cost labs, activities, and teaching strategies that bring biology—and all science disciplines—to life. Participants will exchange practical ideas, explore resourceful approaches to common...
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Speakers

Julio Castaneda

Instructor, Biology, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 113

Science

2:00pm MDT

Round-Table for Agriculture Dual Credit Instructors

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 105

All instructors that teach Early College courses for the CSI Agriculture Department are invited to bring questions and ideas to share in a round table session. We will review requirements and outcomes for Agriculture Department courses and share resources and curriculum ideas.

Speakers

Jaysa Fillmore

Assistant Professor, Agriculture, College of Southern Idaho

I spent 10 years in the high school classroom before joining post-secondary world and I absolutely love what I do! I now teach in the Agriculture Department at the College of Southern Idaho as an Ag Instructor. I have two daughters in those precarious middle grades and a husband... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 105

Science

2:00pm MDT

Building an Interactive Brain: Open Hardware, AI-Assisted Design, and AI Literacy

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 210

This presentation will discuss how artificial intelligence acted as a partner to adapt open educational resources into an interactive teaching tool to design and build a physical, illuminated brain model paired with a custom control box. Online design tools such as Tinkercad were used to refine and customize 3D components.Throughout the project, AI tools supported problem-solving, debugging, and...
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Speakers

David Chambers

Associate Professor, Psychology, College of Southern Idaho

I received my Associate degree in Psychology right here at the College of Southern Idaho in 2007, and both my Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2009 (Psi Chi) and Master's Degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Student Affairs Counseling in 2011 at Idaho State University. I... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 210

Social Science

2:00pm MDT

Engaging with the American Political Science Association's Work on Dual Enrollment in Political Science

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Hepworth 176

In April 2026, the American Political Science Association hosted a 2-day working meeting on the topic of dual enrollment in the discipline. This session intends to share the ongoing work of that APSA group, engage attendees in Prof Gardner's current work to help co-create a "best practices in faculty liaison dual/credit instructor relationships", and inform attendees on APSA teaching and learning...
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Speakers

Perri Gardner

Professor, Political Science, College of Southern Idaho

Perri Gardner is a Professor of Political Science at the College of Southern Idaho. Her main research and teaching interests focus on state legislative institutions and units of local government. She is especially committed to engaging young people in civic life. Perri lives in Twin... Read More →

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Hepworth 176

Social Science

2:00pm MDT

From Access to Action: Advancing Servingness through Institutional Transformation

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 108

What does it truly mean to serve students in a time of political uncertainty, decreased funding, and growing students needs? Drawing on key insights from the 2026 Alliance for Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators (AHSIE) Conference, this session explores how institutions can move beyond enrollment metrics toward a deeply relational model of servingness. Participants will examine how...
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Speakers

Justin Vipperman

Assistant Professor of History, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 108

Social Science

2:00pm MDT

Show Me You Understand: Rethinking How We Assess Learning

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT

Shields 102

In this open discussion on assessment, Writing Program Administrator Tony Lothspeich aims to help attendees think through how to develop and refine engaging opportunities for students’ to achieve mastery of course content and outcomes. We’ll explore non-traditional models of composition, like social media content creation, that aim to engage students where their literacy is strongest. Along...
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Speakers

Tony Lothspeich

Instructor, English, College of Southern Idaho

Wednesday June 10, 2026 2:00pm - 2:50pm MDT
Shields 102

Written Communication

3:00pm MDT

End of Conferece Wrap Up and Raffle Drawing

Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT

Fine Arts Small Theater

Wednesday June 10, 2026 3:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Fine Arts Small Theater

General Interest