Celebrating Distance Teaching and Learning Symposium
In recent years, an increasing number of faculty and students at Georgia Tech have experienced the possibilities that distance teaching and learning have to offer. Whether holding classes in completely virtual environments, utilizing online to flip or supplement in-class experiences, or something in between, faculty have extended their pedagogy across time and space to reach students in new and exciting ways.
Towards an Accessible Online Future
Monday, October 27th, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (EST) | Held entirely online via Zoom
During the 2025 Celebrating Distance Teaching and Learning Symposium, we’ll celebrate educators who have forged high-quality practices for teaching at a distance. This year’s theme, Towards an Accessible Online Future, will focus on Universal Design for Learning and other practices that enrich and engage all students. By showcasing innovative methods and technologies, we’ll explore how to remove barriers to learning and empower educators to reshape online educational experiences for their students.
During the symposium, we’ll converse with:
- Inventive instructors who utilize educational and online technologies and have developed new techniques to wield their potential
- Expert online instructors who work with massive online learning courses
- Award-winning Online TAs and faculty from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
- Pedagogical specialists who work to bridge learning and technology together
- Most importantly, we’ll have opportunities for symposium participants to connect with each other and exchange thoughts and ideas
Please join us for a day full of inspiring presentations, important conversations, and innovative experiences as we work together to transform the landscape of distance teaching and learning.
Can’t commit to the whole day? No problem – we welcome you to register below and attend sessions as your schedule allows.
Register for the Symposium
Agenda
We recognize that busy academic schedules may prevent you from attending the full symposium; we welcome you to come and go as needed throughout the day.
Morning Sessions
9-9:30 a.m. – Symposium Opening
9:30-10:30 a.m. – Keynote Speaker: Tom Tobin- The Five Keys to Scaling Online Learning
10:30-11:00 a.m. – Post-keynote Breakout Room Discussions
11:00 a.m.-Noon – Serving as a TA in an Online Course: Words from the Wise(r)
Afternoon Sessions
Noon-1 p.m. – Lunch Break
1-2 p.m. – Featured Speaker: Cassie Mitchell, Winner of the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award for Online Teaching
2-3 p.m. – VIP Session: Creating Accessible Courses and Learning Materials
3-3:30 p.m. – Leveraging the Canvas Template
3:30-4 p.m. – Closing Session