# 2025 Conference Resources ## Conference Resources at Your Fingertips! Explore resources below from this year’s HILT Conference "[Learning Now: Strategies for a Changing Landscape](/event/2025-hilt-conference "2025 HILT Conference")," including session recordings, photos from the day's event, session presentation slides, and additional supporting materials. Please visit the [2025 HILT Conference Playlist](https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_kRkvxqHjkrgc1gTf64OHem6MwZqo0SC&si=LgxMyCgRVGnC8hLo) on The Office of the Vice Provost for Advances in Learning (VPAL) YouTube Channel to view all conference recordings. Questions? Please reach out to us at **Explore Resources by Section:** - [Morning Plenary Remarks]() - [Breakout Sessions]() - [Lightning Round Showcase]() **Conference Media Coverage:** - [Harvard Magazine: Harvard’s New Playbook for Teaching with AI](https://www.harvardmagazine.com/teaching-learning/harvard-redesigning-assignments-ai) - [Harvard Magazine: Helping Harvard Students Disagree](https://www.harvardmagazine.com/teaching-learning/harvard-hilt-conference-discourse-classroom-discussion) ![HILT Conference morning plenary on stage in a room with white brick walls.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-10/YBBjiIjU.jpeg?h=b65eb18b&itok=5A5p62pz) ## Welcome remarks and Morning Plenary Dustin Tingley, Interim Vice Provost for Advances in Learning, opened this year’s HILT Conference with welcoming remarks that set the tone for a day of reflection and discovery. Following the opening, esteemed speakers from across the University led the morning plenary session, *From Grades to Growth: Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation for Learning.* The session explored how effortful learning and productive struggle foster motivation and drive transformative educational experiences. Plenary speakers included **Jal Mehta** (Professor of Education, HGSE), **Todd Rogers** (Weatherhead Professor of Public Policy, HKS), and **Karen Thornber** (Harry Tuchman Levin Professor in Literature; Professor of East Asian Languages and Civilizations; Harvard College Professor; Richard L. Menschel Faculty Director of the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning, FAS). The session was moderated by **David Deming** (Danoff Dean of Harvard College; Professor of Economics, FAS; Isabelle and Scott Black Professor of Political Economy and Professor of Economics, HKS; Professor of Education and Economics, HGSE). **Click the links below to view both session recordings.** [ Opening Remark from Dustin Tingley arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/xPg2qEnRSFw?si=yoxwKFA30mok3vyX) [ From Grades to Growth: Cultivating Intrinsic Motivation for Learning arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/-SwmRUEj-Co) ![HILT Conference attendees in a room with light gray walls and a presentation slide showing in the back of the room. ](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_21_9__1920x825/public/2025-10/OXGxBHO0.jpeg?h=6e82c0a0&itok=nTQAPRM2) ## Breakout session recordings & materials below For more details on this year's conference breakout sessions, please visit the [2025 Concurrent Breakout Sessions](https://hilt.harvard.edu/2025-concurrent-breakout-sessions) page. ### Behind the Screens: Technology in Just-In-Time Online Learning This session highlights how tools and technologies can enhance online and blended learning by balancing speed, scale, and cost. Participants will explore innovative solutions, from LXP platform features to multimedia development, offering practical insights for creating impactful learning experiences at scale. Featuring: **Mary Clarke**, Managing Director, Content Production (HBS Online); **Ian Tosh**, Director of Academic Technology Services and Operations (HUIT); **Jen Dee**, Digital Accessibility Officer (FAS); **Chris Linnane**, Senior Creative Director (HBS Online); **Alyshia Keys-Harris**, Learning Designer (HGSE). [ Video Recording arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/9wdSlUy5DLU?si=p9U5FKUzIz-MD_TL) [ Session Slides arrow\_circle\_right ](https://hu-my.sharepoint.com/:p:/g/personal/ian_tosh_harvard_edu/EfEL_EZcf19DniYrGLMeNqYBGG6QUwdIOXotqHI3CZxhsQ?e=ZsCKud) ![HILT 2025 Conference Speaker wearing a white button down shirt under a striped gray blazer.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-10/ZIupRYd8.jpeg?itok=hY7-P_wI) ### Beyond Checking the Box: From Participation to Engagement This interactive session examines the role of participation grades, exploring how common methods align with learning goals and student needs. Participants will consider the strengths and biases of participation strategies and explore ways to give students more agency in their engagement. Featuring: **Sejal Vashi**, Director of Learning Design and Instructional Support; Instructor (HSPH); **Allison Pingree**, Associate Director, Instructional Support and Development (HGSE); **Luke Miratrix**, Professor of Education (HGSE); **Aisha Yousafzai**, Professor of Child Development and Health (HSPH). [ Video recording arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/dXgjhXa0TLs?si=giT0WK5qDGyvABXe) [ Session Slides arrow\_circle\_right ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xqKGHrhn6DffeiwqEXiyYLpfz7612Qg3luC7abJh7Bs/edit?slide=id.g3667e7c74f6_3_0#slide=id.g3667e7c74f6_3_0) [ Session Handout arrow\_circle\_right ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1teXz14btUHzNH9oukGSc5gQXlvRyMM_2/edit) ![HILT 2025 Conference Speaker wearing a purple button down shirt under a gray blazer.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-10/6Hj8DeyU.jpeg?itok=65mWPyr8) ### Beyond Information: Empowering Students and Educators in an Age of Knowledge Abundance This session explores how educators can go beyond teaching content to foster discernment, agency, and creativity in today’s information-rich world. Through faculty reflections and dialogue, participants will examine how to empower students to navigate, understand, and contribute meaningfully in complex, evolving contexts. Featuring: **Gloria Tam**, Instructor (DCE); **Sarah Grafman**, Director of Short-Form Content (VPAL); **Edward Clapp**, Research Associate (HGSE); **Gloria Tam**, Instructor (DCE); **Jeff Wilson**, Director of the Harvard Law School Writing Center (HLS). [ Video Recording arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/OKcVwkiRR7U?si=7lZUD-ENbT5zw2vY) [ Session Slides arrow\_circle\_right ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ctSctdHP4bGJ1pEuAPwQWS-oWj4o-dk3F-35WHi7e7c/edit?usp=sharing) ![HILT 2025 Conference attendees talking quietly amongst themselves.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-10/bpr2_iyY.jpeg?itok=nfofjuLK) ### Debating the Future of Learning: A Session with the Harvard Debate Council This session demonstrates how debate and debate exercises can be used as active learning tools in the classroom. Participants will explore the basics of argumentation, watch a live debate, and engage in a discussion with the debaters and moderators. Featuring: **Tripp Rebrovick**, Coach of Debate; Director of the Harvard Debate Council (FAS); **Jazmine Pickens**, Assistant Director of the Harvard Debate Council (FAS); **LaTonya Starks**, Assistant Director of Administration and Assistant Coach at the Harvard Debate Council (FAS); Members of the Harvard Debate Council, **Michi Synn**, Student at Harvard College (FAS), and **Dora Chen**, Student at Harvard College (FAS) [ Video Recording arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/C2aM0BwxOZ0?si=r51SM-lZxHjLRbOT) [ Session Slides arrow\_circle\_right ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xkLKMtqkiLTAvpaJfWJWstOOGH612Zfh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=108309702646821127885&rtpof=true&sd=true) ![HILT 2025 Conference panel speakers.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-10/A7ab8ZS0.jpeg?itok=yqkzjCIF) ### Discovery and Discomfort: Facilitating Productive Disagreement This hands-on session equips participants with strategies to foster productive, respectful dialogue across differences in the classroom. Through real scenarios and small-group activities, attendees will explore ways to create inclusive norms and manage tense conversations, making civil discourse a sustainable part of teaching. Featuring: **Erin Baumann**, Senior Associate Director of Professional Pedagogy (HKS); **Matthew Sohm**, Assistant Director, Civil Discourse and Classroom Culture, Lecturer on History and Literature (FAS); **Hannah Waits**, Postdoctoral Fellow in Civil Discourse (FAS); **Anthony Foxx**, Emma Bloomberg Professor of the Practice of Public Leadership and Director, Center for Public Leadership, (HKS); **Ned Hall**, Norman E. Vuilleumier Professor of Philosophy and Director of Undergraduate Studies (FAS); **Rachel Viscomi**, Clinical Professor of Law and Director, Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinic (HLS). [ Video Recording arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/5aiKW_kOI5s?si=fUJ50d8kz5CK-Wsf) ![HILT 2025 Conference panel speakers smiling graciously at their audience.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-10/FHltXT3U.jpeg?h=fe4ebe6d&itok=tIojx4eF) ### Engaged, Not Exhausted: Active Learning That Galvanizes Attention and Energy This session explores active learning strategies that prioritize student agency while supporting educator well-being and energy. Participants will gain practical, manageable approaches to designing and facilitating engaging learning experiences that feel both effective and restorative. Featuring: **Chloe Chapin**, Assistant Director, Course Development at the Derek Bok Center for Teaching and Learning (FAS); **David Ginnings**, Associate Director of Learning Design; Instructor (HSPH); **Bonnie Blanchfield,** Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management (HSPH); **Jesse Hoffnung-Garskof**, Professor of History (FAS); **Gregg Meyer**, Professor of Medicine (HMS); **Matthew Miller**, Senior Lecturer on Education and Senior Associate Dean for Learning and Teaching (HGSE). [ Video Recording arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/Uxu1nLe35EE?si=lUkFwS4X89iZ-AGd) [ Session Slides arrow\_circle\_right ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Kwe38T98uEtUxog8reRPSenTsLI8iUnDxwHW0kiejXY/edit?slide=id.g37d982974ca_0_24#slide=id.g37d982974ca_0_24) ![HILT Conference attendees networking together in a bright sunny room.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-10/EHHyGKKI.jpeg?itok=omPcehhi) ### Fostering Community Across Learning Modalities This interactive session explores practical strategies for fostering community, connection, and psychological safety in hybrid and online learning environments. Participants will examine common barriers, engage with low-lift approaches and tools, and draft a personalized plan to strengthen social presence in their own course design. Featuring: **Victoria Quamme Rhoden**, Associate Director, Online Learning and Education (GSD); **Adrienne Phelps-Coco**, Director of the Program in General Education (FAS); **Alexandra Sedlovskaya**, Associate Director, Christensen Center for Teaching and Learning (HBS); **Natalie Slopen**, Associate Professor of Social and Behavioral Sciences (HSPH). [ Video Recording arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/OnKOBX3pQK4?si=rXIeqZPQkukjPcux) [ Session Handout arrow\_circle\_right ](https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a2cf3b0e-7af0-4889-a9f7-0d967b50a776) ![HILT 2025 Conference panel speakers talking to their breakout session audiance.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-10/qOwxy-xA.jpeg?itok=y2yEf-r7) ### Redesigning Assignments in the Age of AI This session guides participants in thoughtfully integrating Generative AI tools into assignments based on course learning goals. Through reflections and concrete examples, participants will explore how to balance AI use with academic integrity, while reimagining assignments to enhance student agency and skill development. Featuring: **Esther Kotecha**, Associate Director for Teaching and Learning Technologies (HMS); **Mae Klinger**, Associate Director of Teaching and Learning Innovation (HKS); **Teddy Svoronos**, Senior Lecturer in Public Policy(HKS); **Tari Tan**, Assistant Dean for Educational Scholarship and Innovation; Lecturer on Neurobiology (HMS). [ Video Recording arrow\_circle\_right ](https://youtu.be/fVXbfCs4poI?si=pZKgpYxgc9lZJBAA) [ Session Slides arrow\_circle\_right ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1rgO7KCNXgjVyvLzqzXwJNVNP5ne1ZjFBRrKrt9BpgWA/edit?slide=id.g384a9407664_0_2#slide=id.g384a9407664_0_2) [ Session Handouts arrow\_circle\_right ](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Tidgst-ZhdXG4rsIy02twjCQD-O9ZsBSc5LBdPRZ72Y/edit?usp=sharing) ![HILT 2025 Conference Attendees productively working together during a breakout session on AI. ](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_1_1__480x480/public/2025-10/7_hnHx8U.jpeg?itok=6TWTvx_H) ## Lightning Round Showcase This lightning round showcase offered a quick glimpse into the innovative work shaping teaching and learning at Harvard. During this afternoon session, presenters had three minutes to share a teaching and learning program, project, or resource they're working on from across the University. Click the cards below to view each presentation recording from this year's conference. [ Full slide deck from all presenters arrow\_circle\_right ](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/16-X8709DOUJg_uW5GHP6VkcxPmrdpAe1BRPG3TPutJ8/edit?usp=sharing) [### Accessible Teaching at Harvard (PAIF Grant) ](https://youtu.be/H6ZH5WZbNU4?si=rPkvkklu9l5uzyah)By **Kate Higgins**, Associate Director, University Disability Resources (CADM) and **Leora Simon**, Director, Accessibility Services Office (DCE). ![HILT Conference Speakers from left to right Kate Higgins (CADM) and Leora Simon (DCE).](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/jw-YaQmY.jpeg?h=a0b48109&itok=vFvLXE_p) [### The Bok Center AI Lab: Using AI to Build a Community of Practice ](https://youtu.be/EArcwWOJv80?si=5O72z5AH6FbZ2fi0)By **Marlon Kuzmick**, Director of the Learning Lab (FAS) and **Madeleine Woods**, Project Lead of AI Initiatives (FAS). ![HILT Conference Speakers from left to right Madeleine Woods (FAS) and Marlon Kuzmick (FAS).](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/HRkZcByo.jpeg?itok=Mzi7w0Kp) [### Convu Peer Coaching Initiatives ](https://youtu.be/QKh9wS7v6_s?si=h_RhaQdNs66Nh3Zj)By **Barbara Best**, Executive Director, Convu. ![HILT Conference Speaker Barbara Best, Executive Director, Convu.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/BV-dm6MQ.jpeg?itok=XekX9sOk) [### Co-designing Faculty Facing AI: Partnerships in Course Innovation ](https://youtu.be/5wA_IgNG3bw?si=fyYn6lEgbTQ-keH4)By **Woden Teachout**, PhD, Manager of Faculty Development (DCE). ![HILT Conference speaker Woden Teachout (DCE).](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/MMlLmF2M.jpeg?itok=0Tt0EE92) [### Making AI Thinking Visible ](https://youtu.be/ldi6Iidqnc4?si=GZPwm2482C_gm33L)By **Dan Be Kim**, Researcher, Center for Digital Thriving (HGSE). ![HILT Conference speaker Dan Be Kim (HGSE).](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/0xkLVA4.jpeg?itok=RY6L3-SJ) [### Digital Latin Project ](https://youtu.be/qboDvmzKOFo?si=l-LXMarrSBWOv3Oy)By **Katherine Porter**, Product Manager in Academic Technology (HUIT). ![HILT Conference speaker Katherine Porter (HUIT).](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/CoPDRdfk.jpeg?itok=gTItMZuP) [### HUBot ](https://youtu.be/8b9r4-ZI4KU?si=3TJKwpPuTaYS__Wk)By **David Heitmeyer**, Director of Academic Platform Development (HUIT). ![HILT Conference Speaker David Heitmeyer (HUIT).](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/_QLg39pM.jpeg?h=f6da69cb&itok=LZtY-L0Q) [### Intellectual Vitality at Harvard ](https://youtu.be/NP-FSctfLN0?si=h6Babz3JMlb5gi_R)By **Ari Kohn** '26 and **Jack Flanigan** '27. ![HILT Conference speakers from left to right Ari Kohn and Jack Flanigan.](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-10/zbf4_3Ww.jpeg?itok=wQNat-_u) [### Curating and Developing Pedagogical Resources for Fostering Civil Discourse ](https://youtu.be/Y69SLXoWm-Q?si=rYj4FZ9mUammQ6Vo)By **Tomer Perry**, Safra Center Associate Director of Pedagogy (FAS). ![Tomer Perry](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/7jyxk8Ck.jpeg?h=d56fbafe&itok=2qx4YBB4) [### Curious Kits ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgJVOdrVqow&list=PL_kRkvxqHjkqvAn6KfiGHygOuibSzaCaq&index=10&t=1s)By **Leonardo Gomez**, Director for Active Learning, Electrical Engineering (SEAS). ![Leo Gomez](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Leo%20Gomez%20Headshot%20copy.jpg?itok=02muIKwI) [### An approach to teaching comparative education policy ](https://youtu.be/_Xen47t7tKU?si=lGD5bTo92PkG3JR_)By **Fernando Reimers**, Ford Foundation Professor of Practice in International Education (HGSE). ![Fernando Reimers](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Fernando%20Reimers.jpg?itok=76xU0-4I) [### AI & Animations at the Data Wise Learning Institute ](https://youtu.be/UqucsjZiaZ0?si=Cx1EQP_z-3xDqdQQ)By **Sean Snyder**, Multimedia Producer with the HGSE Teaching and Learning Lab (HGSE) ![Sean Snyder](/sites/g/files/omnuum8856/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Sean%20Snyder.jpg?h=42adf984&itok=cXzvclwY) [**Jump to the top of this page**](/2025-conference-resources "2025 Conference Resources") ↑ ---