Schedule

All Day

Computer Vendor Showcase

Room 2116 - Microsoft
Room 2126 - Dell
Outside Room 2128 - Apple
Room 2138 & 2140 - Lenovo

Computer Ordering

Lobby
Facilitator: Nikki Edwards

Partner Alley

Outside the POD
Partners from the Library and Hokie Wellness will be available for consultations.

TLOS Consultations

Room 2102

9 to 9:30 a.m.

Networking

Lobby

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 

Partner/Vendor Showcase

Refreshments will be served in the lobby beginning at 10 a.m.

10:45 a.m. to Noon - Keynote

Experiential Learning for Everyone

Room 2104
Facilitator: Jill Sible

In this presentation, Jill Sible will provide updates on university initiatives to provide access to experiential learning for all Virginia Tech students. She will share resources available to faculty to help them embed experiential learning into their courses and degree programs and will facilitate a discussion about what is working for faculty and where additional support is needed.

Noon to 1:00 p.m. 

Lunch

Lobby

1 to 1:45 p.m. 

Improv for Engaging Teaching

Room 2104
Facilitator: Sarah Dreier

This interactive workshop introduces faculty to improv-based activities that build collaborative, psychologically safe learning environments across all disciplines. Through hands-on games and structured reflection, participants will experience the core tenets of improv—yes, and; take risks; make mistakes; and have each other’s backs—and discover how these principles translate directly to classroom facilitation, group work, and creative problem-solving. You’ll leave with ready-to-use activities and debrief techniques that deepen student thinking and engagement, regardless of your subject matter.

2 to 2:45 p.m. - Concurrent Sessions

Canvas State of the Union

Room 2104
Facilitator: Danielle Thacker

Senior Learning Technologies Specialist, Danielle Thacker will share new Canvas features, expected updates, and what’s on the road map for the future. Participants will have the opportunity to share their experiences and ask questions.

3 to 3:45 p.m.

Enhancing Instruction and Professional Growth with LinkedIn Learning

Room 2104
Facilitator: Jenny O’Malley

Discover how LinkedIn Learning (LiL) can be a powerful tool for designing learning environments that foster meaningful participation and academic success. This 45-minute session will demonstrate how LiL supports diverse learning needs through Multiple Learning Modalities, Self-Paced Learning, Micro-Learning Opportunities, and Differentiated Instruction. The presentation will also highlight how students can showcase their achievements by adding LiL certificates to their LinkedIn profiles to boost visibility and employability in today’s competitive job market, and how faculty can use LiL for their own growth—enhancing teaching practices, staying current in their fields, and building in-demand digital skills.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact the TLOS Professional Development Network at 540-231-8993 or tlos-pdn@vt.edu during regular business hours at least five business days prior to the event.