Day Two: Research in Teaching & Learning (RiTL)
Day two delves into the research side of pedagogy. UF’s RiTL community will showcase scholarly work that investigates how students learn within and across disciplines. Participants will engage with frameworks such as the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), Teaching as Research (TAR), and Discipline-Based Education Research (DBER). This day is ideal for those interested in using research methods to inform and improve teaching practices.
Who should attend: All faculty (including clinical and instructional), practitioners, department chairs, librarians, and staff interested in teaching-focused research or considering promotion—whether affiliated with UF or another institution.
Agenda Day 2
8:20AM - 8:45AM Breakfast
Catered by Palm & Pine
8:50AM - 9:00AM Welcome
Kick off the conference with our Welcome Session! Join us as we introduce the event, highlight key sessions, and provide essential information to help you make the most of your experience. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow attendees and get excited about the days ahead.
9:05AM - 9:50AM The Science of Inspired Teaching: Nurturing Faculty Development and Student Success through Research
Moderator:
Panelists: Claudia Cornejo Happel, Ph.D., Ed.S., Todd Zakrajsek, Ph.D., Rob Moore, Ph.D., Monika Oli, Ph.D., Michelle Z. Farland, PharmD
This panel continues the conference’s celebration of bold, joyful teaching by turning toward the rich insights that research‑informed pedagogy offers educators seeking deeper impact. Drawing on learning science, motivation research, and classroom‑based inquiry, panelists will illuminate the strategies that most powerfully enhance student engagement and performance—from designing cognitively aligned activities to cultivating belonging, curiosity, and persistence. Through stories of collaborative development programs, evidence‑informed interventions, and practical tools that support continuous improvement, they will explore how educators can blend curiosity, creativity, and scholarly rigor to strengthen their teaching. Together, we’ll examine how understanding the science of learning empowers educators to guide students toward the behaviors that help them thrive, and how this shared work renews our sense of purpose and possibility in teaching.
10:00AM - 11:00AM Posters Presentations
During this engaging conference poster session, we will explore a variety of posters focused on different RITL (Research in Teaching and Learning) topics.
11:05AM - 11:35AM Lightning Round #1
11:40AM - 12:30PM Lunch
12:40PM - 1:10PM Todd Zakrajsek
1:20PM - 1:50PM Lightning Round #2
2:00PM - 2:30PM Wrap
Full Day Two Details Coming Soon!