Upcoming webinars and events are provided below related to key topics such as teaching, learning, assessment, Artificial Intelligence (AI), instructional design, UDL, student success, and more.
August 2025
AI Enabled Search for Higher Ed Success
Sponsor: Education Dynamics
Speakers: Courtney Hill, EducationDynamics’ Vice President of Marketing & Sarah Russell, Senior Director of Performance Media
Cost: Free
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
Description:
The power of AI has foundationally changed search engine operations. Search engines don’t wait for perfect keywords, they anticipate what students want before they ever click. The higher ed institutions winning in this new environment aren’t clinging to outdated tactics like keyword matching and siloed marketing campaigns. They’re aligning strategy with how AI actually works, and they’re seeing the results:
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84% more inquiries
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24% lower cost per application.
If your institution isn’t realizing that kind of performance, it’s time to ask: Are you adapting, or are you falling behind?
You'll Learn:
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84% increase in inquiries through campaign consolidation.
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24% reduction in application costs using AI-driven personalization at scale.
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Examples demonstrating lower costs and higher conversions by leveraging AI technology.
Build Your AI Teaching Toolkit
Sponsor: Harvard Business Publishing Education
Speaker: Dan Levy, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School
Cost: Free
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time: 12-1 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
Description:
If you're ready to go beyond basic ad-hoc prompting, this webinar will show you how to use generative AI to lighten your workload by helping you focus your energy where it matters most—and by setting up systems to support your day-to-day teaching. Whether you are preparing for or already teaching in the 2025–2026 academic year, this session will help you make the most of generative AI. Join Dan Levy, senior lecturer in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and co-author of Teaching Effectively with ChatGPT, for a practical session on setting up a generative AI tool to support your teaching throughout the year.
In this webinar, you will learn how to:
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Analyze student input and feedback to identify where to focus your energy
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Set up projects to get more useful results and save time
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Build simple, customized bots your students can use for targeted support
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Create personalized learning experiences for your students
AI in the Classroom: Navigating Ethics, Pedagogy, and Practice
Sponsor: Sage Publishing
Speaker: Faculty Guest Speakers
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
Description:
AI is reshaping higher education and undergoing continuous change. Do you feel ready for the next big thing? This forward-thinking webinar will explore emerging AI trends, their impact on academic labor and institutional policies, and the future of learning. We’ll also discuss the evolution of tools like Sage Vantage and how hybrid systems—where AI and courseware co-develop—could support a future-ready academic experience. Join us to consider how AI-driven learning will shape higher education and academic work.
By the end of the session, faculty will be able to:
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Identify emerging AI trends that are shaping the future of higher education.
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Predict potential changes AI may bring to their own discipline or institution.
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Examine the broader implications of AI on academic labor, institutional policies, and student experiences.
September 2025
AI and the Future of Learning: What’s Next for Higher Ed?
Sponsor: Sage Publishing
Speaker: Faculty Guest Speakers
Cost: Free
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Time: 1-2 pm ET
Duration: 1 hour
Description:
How do we balance AI’s potential with ethical concerns and academic integrity? This webinar dives into the key debates around AI in education, helping faculty reflect on their own teaching practices and develop responsible strategies for AI integration that enhance learning while maintaining rigor and fairness. We will analyze ethical considerations in AI adoption, including algorithmic bias, student agency, and evolving academic policies. Join us to consider how faculty can guide students in using AI responsibly while fostering critical thinking and ethical decision-making.
By the end of the session, faculty will be able to:
1. Recall key ethical concerns and pedagogical debates surrounding AI in education.
2. Reflect on their own teaching practices and determine where AI could be used ethically and effectively.
3. Identify strategies for integrating AI while maintaining academic integrity and student learning outcomes.