FTTC 2024: Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference

How can you make a complicated image or graph accessible when you are limited to 120 characters of alternative text? Why can't tables have merged cells and what can you do with them? Attend this session to dive deeper into digital accessibility and learn how to address unique problems.

Join us for an engaging session aimed at fostering a culture of inclusive excellence. This session is designed to explore best practices, share experiences, cultivate awareness, and provide resources. Whether you are a seasoned educator or a new staff member, this session offers something for everyone interested in advancing diversity and inclusivity in academia. Together, we can create a more supportive and enriching environment for all members of our community. By framing the session as a collaborative opportunity to learn, share, and grow together, we can attract a diverse group of faculty and staff who are eager to contribute to a more inclusive academic environment.

This faculty panel session features award-winning faculty from FTTC sponsoring institutions who offer insights and practical examples to illustrate low-tech and high-tech ways to hold students' attention and focus on learning.

Sessions Moderators: Kella Thornton and Lindsay Meador, Washington University in St. Louis

Panelists include award-winning faculty from the following institutions:

University of Missouri--St. Louis: Zac Cairns, Associate Professor, Department of Music, College of Arts & Sciences
Washington University in St. Louis: Katie Brown, Director, English Language Programs
McKendree University: Brian Frederking, Professor of Political Science
St Charles Community College: Amanda Turner, Assistant Professor of Nursing
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Adriana "Didi" Martinez, Professor of Geography