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UPTLC 2026 at NMU

Upper Peninsula Teaching and Learning Conference

UPTLC 2026

We’re excited to announce that the Call for Proposals is now closed for the 2026 Upper Peninsula Teaching and Learning Conference (UPTLC)!  We have received many exciting submissions and are in the process of reviewing them.  The selected presenters will be notified and a full schedule will be available in early April.

This year’s conference will be hosted at Northern Michigan University on May 28–29, 2026. 

The UPTLC brings together educators from across the Upper Peninsula to share effective teaching practices, innovative ideas, and strategies that enhance student learning.

Conference Tracks

  • Teaching with Technology - Explore innovative technologies that enhance teaching and learning. Topics in this track may include the use of generative AI, digital tools that improve engagement and learning, or technologies that transform instruction and support student success. Presenters will showcase creative applications of generative AI, simulation, virtual or augmented reality, and other technologies that foster collaboration and skill development.
  • High-Impact Practices and Experiences - Examine how High-Impact Practices (HIPs) create meaningful learning experiences for students. Sessions in this track will highlight HIPs as defined by AAC&U, such as undergraduate research, service learning, internships, learning communities, ePortfolios, capstone projects, and writing-intensive courses. Presenters are encouraged to share their approaches, case studies, or research on the implementation and effectiveness of HIPs in their courses or programs.
  • Supporting Accessibility and Belonging - Learn about strategies for creating equitable, accessible, and inclusive learning environments. Topics will include Universal Design for Learning (UDL), accessible course materials, culturally responsive teaching, and approaches that promote belonging and academic success. Presenters will share methods to reduce barriers, celebrate diversity, and strengthen student support.
  • Innovations in Teaching and Learning - Discover creative and novel teaching practices that elevate student learning and performance. Sessions may feature new approaches to course design, assessment, gamification, mastery-based learning, or interdisciplinary instruction that boost engagement, skill development, or workplace readiness. Presenters are encouraged to share emerging ideas and classroom-tested strategies that push the boundaries of traditional teaching.