8:30-10:00am Welcome & Opening Keynote

Discover Shelby Auditorium at the Alan and Lindsey Song Center for the Arts

Welcome

We are delighted to welcome you to Alabama Canvas User Group Conference at the University of Montevallo. Our opening session will begin at 8:30am in the Discover Shelby Auditorium at the Alan and Lindsey Song Center for the Arts Song Center, where we will introduce our keynote speakers and provide an overview of the exciting agenda we have planned. Join us as we kick off this event with inspiring words and set the stage for a day of insightful discussions and networking opportunities. This year’s theme, “Mixing It Up: Blend Your Teaching Style with Tech Savvy Skills,” invites you to become a master mixologist of teaching and technology. Get ready to embark on an exciting journey, blending traditional teaching methods with innovative digital tools to create a dynamic learning experience.

Top Shelf Sponsor Talks

We’re thrilled to raise a toast to our “Top Shelf” sponsors, the true mixologists behind this event’s success. During the opening session, we’ll hear a few spirited words from these champions of education and technology. Their support is the secret ingredient in our recipe for a dynamic and engaging conference. Let’s give a hearty cheers to our sponsors for shaking things up and making this event possible!

Opening Keynote

Leveraging AI in Education

Resources:

Dr. Lane has created a student-paced lesson: Leveraging AI as an Instructional Designer - Alabama 10-18-24. To view this lesson, enter the following CODE in the "Join Session" field: ADC9J

About Lane Freeman

Lane Freeman is a seasoned educator and educational consultant with a career spanning over two decades in both K-12 and higher education. Starting as a Computer Applications teacher and CTE Department Chair at Tarboro High School, Lane honed his skills in computer-based instruction and student engagement. His commitment to excellence led him to achieve National Boards for Professional Teacher Standards Certification and pioneer the use of Moodle, transforming traditional curriculums into interactive online courses.

In 2013, Lane transitioned to Nash Community College, where he took the helm as the Department Chair of Nash Online. Under his leadership, the department expanded from one to 38 fully online programs. Lane's focus on professional development ensured that instructors were well-prepared to maintain quality and best practices in online education.

Beyond institutional roles, Lane has contributed as a writer and staff developer for AVID for Higher Education, designing and delivering online training programs nationwide. Recognizing the need for flexible professional development for full-time faculty, Lane pursued a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, concentrating on Higher Education. His dissertation focused on asynchronous training for online adjunct faculty using high-engagement strategies.

Lane currently serves as the North Carolina Community College System's Director of Online Learning. In this role, he was the lead author in the adoption of the HyFlex delivery method, providing students with unprecedented flexibility in choosing when and where to attend class.

Lane's multifaceted experience makes him a trusted voice in educational consulting, particularly in leveraging artificial intelligence and technology to enhance instructional effectiveness and student engagement.

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Welcome

Campus Map

Top Shelf Sponsor Talks

Opening Keynote

Leveraging AI in Education

About Lane Freeman