Teaching and Learning Conference: Thrive
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Enduring Practice, Emerging Possibility: How Strong Pedagogical Practice Endures and Evolves in Changing Learning Environments
Mark your calendar for a day of shared ideas, meaningful dialogue, and practical strategies for teaching and learning!
Meet our Plenary Speaker
Norma Hollebeke
Every Learner Everywhere
Associate Director, Innovation and Programs
Recognized for her systems thinking and passion for innovation, Norma Hollebeke鈥檚 work continues to shape national conversations about digital learning, AI adoption, and equitable access in higher education.
Norma Hollebeke is a nationally recognized leader in educational innovation, digital learning strategy, and equitable student success. As Associate Director for Innovation and Programs at , she guides network-wide initiatives that empower institutions to leverage emerging technologies and evidence-based digital learning practices to advance equity and transform teaching and learning.
With more than 25 years of experience in higher education鈥攁nd over 15 years focused on digital learning鈥擭orma leads strategic partnerships, program design, and innovation strategies that bridge technology, pedagogy, and institutional transformation. Her work centers on supporting educators and leaders in creating data-informed, AI-literate, and human-centered approaches to learning design.
Before joining Every Learner Everywhere, Norma鈥檚 career spanned faculty, administrative, and industry leadership roles. She served as Associate Dean for CCCOnline within the Colorado Community College System, a tenured associate professor at Sinclair Community College, and Director of the Dayton Urban STEM Academy. She also established a successful distance learning division in the science education sector and served as Associate Director for PLTW Biomedical Sciences in Ohio.
Plenary Session
The Evolution of Learning: How Pedagogy, Like Life, Thrives Through Adaptive Change
In an era defined by rapid technological acceleration and shifting student expectations, higher education faces a profound question: How do we help learners and ourselves thrive amid continuous change? In this presentation, digital learning expert Norma Hollebeke invites participants on an inspiring journey across the evolving landscape of teaching and learning, weaving together insights from the natural world, creative leadership, and educational transformation.
Drawing on scientific thinkers and the patterns they uncovered, this presentation connects adaptation, resilience, and curiosity to the evolution of digital learning itself – from the early days of online lab kits to immersive virtual environments and the transformative rise of AI. Inspiration from innovators and tech visionaries further anchors the session in creativity, purpose, and bold experimentation.
Grounded in evidence-based teaching practices and the accelerating transformation of digital learning in higher education, the session highlights practical, student-centered strategies institutions can use to enhance quality and drive equitable student success.
Ultimately, participants will leave with renewed optimism and a deeper understanding of how enduring pedagogical wisdom and emerging digital possibilities can work together to help both educators and learners truly thrive.
This event is for 51动漫 faculty.
Please reach out to Karen Fassenfeld Kolb, Director of FCPE, with any questions.