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We are very excited to invite you to the Summer Institute for Distance Learning and Instructional Technology (SIDLIT “Side Light”) 2024 Annual Conference, which will be held on July 29-31, 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas. This year marks the 25th anniversary of SIDLIT, and we have prepared a special program to celebrate this milestone. For the first time ever, our physical location this year is: The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), 3901 Rainbow Blvd., Kansas City, KS, 66160 – or join us virtually!

The theme of SIDLIT 2024 is “Lensing the Past, Zooming In on the Present, Developing Future Passions for Learning.” We will explore together how we can use the lessons learned from the past, the challenges, opportunities, and innovations of the present, and the emerging trends of the future to enhance our online learning and instructional design practices. We will also collaborate on how we can foster and activate a passion for lifelong learning among ourselves and our students.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility 

C2C aims to host SIDLIT 2024—in-person and virtually—in a mutually respectful environment. SIDLIT 2024 is inclusive of people from all backgrounds: ethnicities, races, countries of origin, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, body sizes, economic backgrounds, educational backgrounds, professional backgrounds, employment statuses, abilities, and other dimensions. We are getting together, staying together, and building the future together, with all of our strengths together.


Host Institution

KU Med Center - 3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160
Tuesday July 30, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
This session will examine how recent advancements in Artificial Intelligence are improving accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. AI tools have been a mainstay of accessibility for several years, but many new advancements in this space - especially since the release of ChatGPT and other Large Language Models - have accelerated the development of tools and resources. This session will explore recent advancements in this space and forecast how AI will likely impact accessibility and the development of accessible course content.
Speakers
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Rob Gibson

Dean, WSU Tech
Robert is currently the Dean of Academic Technology and the Director of Instructional Design at WSUTech. In this role, he and his team provide a variety of learning technology support for the campus. He has served in this capacity since 2022. Robert also teaches several graduate courses... Read More →
Tuesday July 30, 2024 3:45pm - 4:30pm CDT
HEB 2249

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