Digital Learning Summit Registration Now Open!
February 11-12th, 2025
The theme for this year’s conference is Choosing Agility: Adapting to a New Era of Innovation in Digital Learning. The event will be virtual, with an opportunity for institutions to host Idea Exchanges at their campuses using a host facilitator guide.
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Become AI EmpowerED Series

Join the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Division of Digital Learning for our AI EmpowerED webinar series. As technological advancements develop with increasing speed, we in higher education are faced with challenges for how to strategically approach adapting to innovation and how to prepare students for evolving technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) that will significantly impact how we teach, learn, do business, and live.  

AI EmpowerED is a free, virtual series of webinars, open to all interested individuals, that will demonstrate successful strategies for leveraging AI effectively and responsibly. These sessions are designed to equip participants with actionable insights to navigate the dynamic landscape of AI in higher education. 

Texas AI Integration Showcase 
Wednesday, February 19, 3:00 – 4:00 PM CST 
Discover innovative and interesting ways that Texas institutions of higher education are leveraging AI. This webinar is designed for anyone who is eager to explore how AI can be used to enhance learning, streamline operations, and drive educational excellence. Discover real-world applications and gain valuable insights from Texas peers, and get a preview of the new Adapting to Innovation hub on OERTX! 
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Agility Framework in Adapting to Innovation 
Wednesday, March 19, 3:00 – 4:00 PM CST 
Dive deep into the Agility Framework, a structure developed by the THECB Division of Digital Learning for guiding action in adapting to emerging technologies and innovation. Members of the Learning Technology Advisory Committee’s Adapting to Innovation Subcommittee will discuss resources that can be used for institutional landscape analysis and stakeholder engagement, as well as practical strategies for implementing AI solutions and fostering a culture of innovation. 
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AI for Student Wellbeing: Tutoring, Advising, and Beyond 
Wednesday, April 16, 3:00 – 4:00 PM CST 
Learn from a panel of experts about innovative AI-driven solutions they are using to enhance student success and wellbeing. Whether you are an administrator, staff member, or faculty, this session will provide valuable knowledge and practical strategies to integrate AI into a wide range of student support services. 
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Digital Learning Horizons: Next Gen Higher Ed Innovations 
Wednesday, May 21, 3:00 – 4:00 PM CST 
Join this exciting series of lightning talks, showcasing how emerging technologies beyond AI are transforming the landscape of higher education: enhancing research capabilities, improving student success, and revolutionizing operations. 
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 Should you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Dr. Kylah Torre, Senior Director, at digitallearning@highered.texas.gov.