This poster session brings together representatives from three institutions to explore barriers neurodivergent students face in online learning, digital equity challenges associated with AI tools, and strategies for reducing cognitive load to help students demonstrate their knowledge on assessments. Learn more about each 15-minute poster presentation and its presenters below.
IOHES Event Category: 2026
Student Success in Asynchronous Online Graduate Programs
Session Format: Session Tracks: Session Description: Students enrolled in asynchronous online engineering master’s programs frequently balance full-time employment with family responsibilities, military service, and other personal commitments while pursuing graduate education. These competing demands can present significant barriers to persistence and degree completion. Supporting student success requires a holistic approach that recognizes the unique needs […]
Small Steps-Big Impact: Simple ways to make digital content easier for everyone to use
Affiliated Institution/Organization(s): Eastern Illinois University Session Format: Presentation Session Tracks: AEA – Accessibility, Equity & AccessTT – Technology & ToolsLS – Leadership & Strategy Session Description This presentation will introduce what digital accessibility is, what the ADA title II WCAG 2.1 AA compliance is and what faculty and staff can do. it covers common barriers, […]
Accessibility by Design: The Role of Quality Assurance
Affiliated Institution/Organization(s): University of Illinois Springfield Session Format: Presentation Session Tracks: IT – Innovation & TrendsLS – Leadership & Strategy Session Description Digital accessibility is the practice of designing websites, documents, applications, videos, and other digital resources so they are accessible to everyone. A cultural shift is taking place as institutions move toward an accessibility-first […]
Access, Agency, and AI: Rethinking Digital Equity in Teaching
Affiliated Institution/Organization(s): Northern Illinois University Session Format: Poster Session Tracks: AEA – Accessibility, Equity & AccessOP – Online Pedagogy & Instructional StrategiesSS – Student SuccessTT – Technology & ToolsIT – Innovation & Trends Session Description Generative AI is reshaping college teaching, student writing, and expectations for workplace readiness, but access to these tools and the […]
Building an Agentic AI Workflow to Automate Online Discussions
Affiliated Institution/Organization(s): Moraine Valley Community College Session Format: Workshop Session Tracks: OP – Online Pedagogy & Instructional StrategiesTT – Technology & ToolsIT – Innovation & Trends Session Description Generative AI has transformed how educators create content, but the next evolution is Agentic AI-intelligent workflows that connect multiple tools to automate repetitive tasks while keeping educators […]
Reimagining Pedagogy with AI-Fluent Learning Design
Affiliated Institution/Organization(s): University of Illinois Urbana Champaign College of ACES Session Format: Presentation Session Tracks: OP – Online Pedagogy & Instructional StrategiesIT – Innovation & Trends Session Description As AI tools increasingly pre-digest information for students, higher education faces a critical design challenge: how do we build courses that harness AI’s potential while preserving the […]
Turning Student Feedback into Action: A Scalable Dashboard and AI Framework for Continuous Course Improvement
Session Format: Session Tracks: Session Description: As online programs expand, many institutions struggle to build student evaluation systems that go beyond collecting feedback. Questions often arise about what to measure, which tools to use, and how to transform large volumes of student responses into meaningful, actionable insights for continuous course improvement. This session presents a […]
Leveraging AI to Cultivate Human Skills AI Can’t Replace
Affiliated Institution/Organization(s): University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Session Format: Presentation Session Tracks: OP – Online Pedagogy & Instructional StrategiesTT – Technology & ToolsIT – Innovation & Trends Session Description Generative AI presents both opportunities and challenges for higher education, particularly in preserving academic integrity while fostering career-ready communication skills. This study introduces an AI-powered video […]
Small Campus, Big Lift: Building Sustainable Digital Accessibility Infrastructure
Affiliated Institution/Organization(s): University of Illinois Springfield Session Format: Presentation Session Tracks: AEA – Accessibility, Equity & AccessLS – Leadership & Strategy Session Description Digital accessibility at small and mid-sized institutions is often treated as a one-office issue, creating bottlenecks and gaps in coverage. When one team is expected to carry the full weight of campus-wide […]