Time: April 9, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Speakers: Przemyslaw Bosak Since the onset of computers, they have been used to create new modes of expression, enhance creativity, and make complex artistic forms possible, always at the service to the artist, though. Is AI a threat to upset this decades-old hierarchy? If so, how? What […]
Event tag: AI
Beyond the Checkbox: Accessible Design for Humans in an AI World
Time: April 10, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Craig Boassaly Creating truly accessible digital experiences requires more than just passing a validation check; it demands a strategic shift in how we plan, design, and maintain content. This session explores the complete lifecycle of accessible content from web and documents to video, demonstrating why accessibility […]
AI in Accessibility: Where Tools End and Humans Lead
Time: April 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Michael Harshbarger Artificial intelligence is reshaping accessibility work, from automated testing to faster content checks. But AI alone can’t guarantee inclusion. This session explores the balance between automation and human leadership. Attendees will see how AI can accelerate testing and reporting, where it introduces risk, and […]
Summer of AI 2025: Promoting Hands-On Teaching and Learning Workshops focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Time: April 9, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Shenika Glover This presentation will discuss how effective strategic communication and brand marketing promoted the Summer of AI 2025 Campaign at the Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) in collaboration with University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign stakeholders. Throughout the presentation, I will highlight the goals […]
The Future of SEO: How AI Is Rewriting the Rules of Search in Higher Ed
Time: April 9, 9:45 am – 10:45 am Speakers: Beth Carron and Shaun Spence Higher ed teams have been trying to implement and refine traditional SEO methods for years, but with AI-driven search changing how students find information, it’s time to shift focus. This session will take time to break down what’s changing, what still […]
How to Prepare Your Website for the AI Search Shift
Time: April 10, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Speakers: Kate McGowan AI-driven search, from LLMs like ChatGPT and Perplexity to Google AI Mode, is reshaping how consumers discover brands, engage with website content, and convert. As search engines and generative models surface answers directly, institutions face declining brand visibility, fewer site visits, and mounting pressure […]
Washing Machines & Workflows: What My Great-Grandma Taught Me about Generative AI
Time: April 10, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speakers: Christy Moss When I asked my great-grandmother about the most influential invention of her lifetime, she didn’t say the car—she said the washing machine. It didn’t just change how she did laundry; it changed who was expected to do it, and even how well laundry had […]
Teaching Case Study: ChatGPT and Beyond – Exploring AI in Advertising
Time: April 10, 2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Speakers: Marisa Peacock Piloted in Spring 2024 and refined in 2025, AI and Advertising is a cross-disciplinary elective at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The course combines hands-on use of AI tools with critical discussions on ethics and brand trust, alongside insights from industry and guest speakers. […]
Not AI-made. Soul-made: Reimagining Learning in a Human-First Era
Time: April 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speaker: Devika Toprani AI now produces information faster than most learners can absorb it. This makes clarity one of the biggest challenges in digital education. Somagraphic Learning™ introduces a visual grammar that uses simple shapes and motion cues to explain ideas. These visuals give learners a quick […]
Beyond Chatbots: Unlocking the Future of AI & Business with Personalized, Autonomous Agents
Time: April 4, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Speaker: Marcus Finley In today’s competitive landscape, businesses need every advantage. This hands-on workshop introduces proven strategies for implementing AI and smart automations to boost efficiency and drive revenue growth, tailored for businesses’ unique needs and constraints. We’ll demystify AI and automation, demonstrating their accessibility and benefits […]