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The Lincoln Legacy Teaching and Learning Conference 2026

The Lincoln Legacy Teaching and Learning Community is hosting its annual conference for educators and instructional technology professionals on Monday, May 18, and Tuesday, May 19.

Presentation topics focus on issues of Applied Innovations in Teaching and Learning, Designing for Student Engagement and Accessibility, Supporting Student Learning, Enhancing Teaching and Learning with AI, and Emerging Issues in Higher Education.

The early bird registration rate of $145 per attendee will be honored through Friday, May 1, 2026. After May 1, the registration rate will increase to $170. We encourage you to register soon to take advantage of this great rate! For additional information about the conference, please visit the conference website.

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Registration for the 2026 Lincoln Legacy Teaching and Learning Community (LLTLC) is open!

You are invited to attend this annual conference this summer to join educators and learn more about Emerging Issues in Higher Education.

LLTLC (fka FSI) Home The "Lincoln Legacy Teaching and Learning Community" (or LLTLC) is the successor to the "Faculty Summer Institute" (or FSI), which for a quarter century hosted an annual conference of educators and instructional-technology professionals. Each May, participants came to the University of Illinois at U...

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Enroll today in AI Literacy for Educators

The course introduces higher education faculty to the foundational concepts and ethical considerations of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. Through hands-on exploration of accessible tools like ChatGPT, Canva, and Lumen5, participants will learn how to thoughtfully integrate AI into their teaching practices. The course emphasizes responsible use, practical application, and student-centered design, with opportunities for reflection, collaboration, and content creation.

ION Professional eLearning Programs | University of Illinois Springfield Enroll in a Certificate Program or Course ION Professional eLearning Programs prepare you to become a leader in online learning. ION offers professional certificates, microcredentials, and courses in online teaching best practices, accessibility, learning technology, artificial intelligence, open ed...

Enroll today in AI Ethics and Responsible Innovation

The course explores the ethical principles, dilemmas, and real-world implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies. Learners will examine ethical frameworks and apply them to case studies involving bias, surveillance, privacy, and responsibility. The course emphasizes critical thinking, discussion, and application to professional contexts. Learners will practice identifying ethical risks and proposing strategies for more responsible innovation.

ION Professional eLearning Programs | University of Illinois Springfield Enroll in a Certificate Program or Course ION Professional eLearning Programs prepare you to become a leader in online learning. ION offers professional certificates, microcredentials, and courses in online teaching best practices, accessibility, learning technology, artificial intelligence, open ed...

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