The 27th Colorado Learning and Teaching with Technology (COLTT) conference is themed “Classic COLTT: Forward Into the Past” and will be held at CU Boulder’s Wolf Law Building. Pre-conference workshops on July 31 will address in-demand topics, such as the new Colorado ADA compliance laws and the latest in AI technology for the classroom. A full day of sessions and the keynote will follow on August 1 that dive deeply into how we blend timeless experience and wisdom with modern agility in navigating the ed tech landscape.
Participants will connect with education innovators from over thirty Colorado higher education institutions through exchange and collaboration, to prepare for what lies ahead. Schedule and program content details are available here.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Deborah Keyek-Franssen
Keyek-Franssen, a trailblazer in the field of technology and higher education, will deliver the keynote address. With over two decades of experience, Keyek-Franssen has shaped policies, championed equity, and transformed classrooms through innovative tech integration. The insights provided in her keynote —There Should Have Been Hoverboards. We Got AI Instead — will inspire and challenge the audience to think critically about the future.
According to Keyek-Franssen, “It’s hard not to be nostalgic for a future that never materialized when we are living a present defined by technological disruption occurring at a rate that feels beyond human scale. Realizing that the forecasts of our past are not our current reality can help us replace the effort of prediction-making to one of preparation. Let’s call on the past to hoverboard smoothly forward.” Check out her complete bio and description here.
Media Archaeology Lab Pop-Up
COLTT is also thrilled to host a collaboratively curated pop-up at COLTT 2024 with the Media Archaeology Lab (MAL). MAL is a community-driven hub for preserving and exploring the history of technology. The pop-up will include “cross-disciplinary, experimental research, teaching, and creative practice converge, using one of the largest collections in the world of still functioning obsolete media.”
Explore pathways through the history of technology, and imagine an alternative present and future.
Registration now open
Register here. Early bird discounts are available until July 17.
Curious if your institution provides sponsored registration? Send your inquiry to [email protected].