Interested in Presenting?

The University of Alabama Teaching Academy invites you to join us for this year’s On-Site and Online Learning Innovation Summit . Veterans of OLIS will notice the addition of onsite teaching to this year’s conference as we expand the scope to include those who teach in person as well as virtually. The purpose of O²LIS remains unchanged. The conference serves as a space to bring together passionate educators from the state of Alabama and beyond to share new and innovative teaching practices to engage students. This year’s theme, “Teach to Inspire,” highlights the importance of motivating students in a time when distractions and challenges are greater than ever. We invite you to explore how innovative course design, engaged in-person and online teaching, experiential learning, and emerging technologies like generative AI can empower students and connect learning to their current and future goals. O²LIS is your opportunity to share, learn, and grow with a vibrant community of educators. Presenters and attendees will leave with fresh ideas and renewed energy for inspiring the next generation of learners.

The 2026 summit will take place Thursday-Friday, March 5-6, 2026, at the Bryant Conference Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Call for Proposals

  • Please be prepared to submit presenter/co-presenter contact information, a brief biography, the proposed session title, a short description and at least one learning objective.
  • If you are submitting multiple topic proposals, please submit the form for each proposed topic.

A variety of session types will be hosted. As part of the proposal, you will be asked to select the session type (up to two selections) that best fits the proposal. A description of each session type is listed below for reference:

Session Types

    • Presentation: A structured talk where a speaker shares research, insights, or findings with minimal audience interaction.
    • Workshop: An interactive session focused on building specific skills or knowledge through hands-on activities and participation.
    • Demonstration: A session where the presenter shows how a tool, technique, or process works, often with live examples.
    • Expert Panel: A moderated discussion featuring multiple experts who share diverse perspectives on a common topic.
    • Facilitated Discussion: A guided conversation where the facilitator prompts dialogue among participants to explore ideas collaboratively.
    • Poster: A visual display summarizing a teaching innovation or research study.

 

Topic Tracks

In addition to selecting a session type, you may also select up to two topic tracks that best fit your proposal. Topic tracks help attendees quickly identify sessions most relevant to their interests. The available tracks are:

      • Course Design

      • Online Teaching

      • Onsite Teaching

      • Experiential Education

      • K–12 Education

      • Leveraging Technology

 SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL

***All proposals must be submitted by the close of business day November 10.***