Join us for the 2025 Upper Peninsula Teaching Conference (UP-TLC) hosted by Michigan Technological University. The UP-TLC is a regional conference focused on the practice and scholarship of teaching and learning in higher education. The UP-TLC creates a space for educators to connect, learn, share, and continue growing skills for teaching and learning.
The conference features preconference speakers Thursday afternoon, May 8, 2025, an evening social activity that same day, and a full day of conference sessions Friday, May 9, 2025.
This year's conference tracks are:
- AI in Education – Explore the integration of generative AI tools and other machine learning applications to enhance the teaching and learning process. Topics may include leveraging AI for course design optimization, AI-driven student tutoring (such as custom GPT systems), and AI-assisted grading and feedback systems. Presenters might also explore AI’s role in adaptive learning technologies and predictive analytics for student success.
- Inclusive Teaching – Learn about strategies and tools for creating more inclusive learning environments. Topics may include the accessibility of course materials, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) strategies, and the use of EdTech tools that help ensure all students have equal opportunities to succeed. Presenters can highlight practices that promote equity, remove barriers, and enhance the overall student experience for learners from diverse backgrounds and abilities.
- Active Learning and Student Engagement – Learn about strategies and tools that foster active participation in face-to-face and online environments. Topic areas may include active learning techniques like interactive lectures, or team-based and problem-based learning. Additional strategies like case studies, peer teaching, and the flipped classroom model are also appropriate. Presenters may also highlight digital tools that encourage collaboration, real-time feedback, and dynamic student participation in diverse learning settings.
- Innovative Strategies in Education – Discover forward-thinking teaching practices and pedagogical approaches designed to enhance learning. Topics may include mastery-based learning, the use of learning portfolios, gamification, and the integration of emerging technologies such as virtual and augmented reality. Presenters may showcase strategies that support improved learning outcomes and foster critical thinking in all teaching modalities.
Tickets for the event are separated into three categories:
- Preconference Speakers ($45.00/ticket)
- Preconference Evening Activity (included in the Preconference speakers ticket)
- Conference Day Sessions ($95.00/ticket)
*Schedule is subject to change
Please note, this website is only used for registration and conference sessions selections. Payment for the event MUST be made at the Michigan Tech payment portal.