Annual Meeting and Conference
March 24-26, 2025
Orlando, FL
SOUTHERN REGIONAL FACULTY AND INSTRUCTIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSORTIUM
"Harnessing Magic and Creativity in Higher Education"
"Harnessing Magic and Creativity in Higher Education"
CONFERENCE THEME
The 2025 annual gathering of the Southern Regional Faculty and Instructional Designer Consortium will take place March 24-26 in Orlando, with the University of Central Florida as your hosts. Our Embassy Suites hotel, in fact, is located on the famous International Drive tourist area, close to all major theme parks. Since we’re meeting in the land of magic and fantasy, we are going to embrace these fun themes.
The 2025 annual gathering of the Southern Regional Faculty and Instructional Designer Consortium will take place March 24-26 in Orlando, with the University of Central Florida as your hosts. Our Embassy Suites hotel, in fact, is located on the famous International Drive tourist area, close to all major theme parks. Since we’re meeting in the land of magic and fantasy, we are going to embrace these fun themes.
REGISTRATION
Conference registration ($195) is open. The cost includes two lunches.
Conference registration ($195) is open. The cost includes two lunches.
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Our keynote speakers are Lon Smart, a Disney animator and Imagineer, and Jason Surrell, Senior Creative Director at Universal Creative, as well as a former senior Imagineer with Disney. Our speakers will address creativity from various angles, creating opportunities for us to reflect on our own work and how we can benefit from creative approaches as well.
Our keynote speakers are Lon Smart, a Disney animator and Imagineer, and Jason Surrell, Senior Creative Director at Universal Creative, as well as a former senior Imagineer with Disney. Our speakers will address creativity from various angles, creating opportunities for us to reflect on our own work and how we can benefit from creative approaches as well.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive Convention
8978 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-352-1400
Google Maps Location
The group code is SRP 90N.
Reservations may be online on the designated event website
Reservations may also be made by phone by calling 1-800-340-2494.
Reservations will be accepted until February 21st, 2025 or until the block is full, whichever occurs first. Any individual cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to arrival.
The Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando International Drive Convention
8978 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
407-352-1400
Google Maps Location
The group code is SRP 90N.
Reservations may be online on the designated event website
Reservations may also be made by phone by calling 1-800-340-2494.
Reservations will be accepted until February 21st, 2025 or until the block is full, whichever occurs first. Any individual cancellations must be received 72 hours prior to arrival.
AGENDA & TOPICS
In an effort to foster deeper connections and to maximize networking, our agenda this year will be a little different. We will mostly be in plenary rather than in breakouts, which is meant to provide more of a retreat feeling. Much of the time in plenary will be spent in small groups that will rotate occasionally. Since we aren’t having traditional conference breakout presentations, everyone is invited to present a poster. Joint presentations are encouraged. The categories for presentation are broad, and lean in to our fun theme of fantasy and magic:
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Monday, March 24
Tuesday, March 25
Wednesday, March 26
In an effort to foster deeper connections and to maximize networking, our agenda this year will be a little different. We will mostly be in plenary rather than in breakouts, which is meant to provide more of a retreat feeling. Much of the time in plenary will be spent in small groups that will rotate occasionally. Since we aren’t having traditional conference breakout presentations, everyone is invited to present a poster. Joint presentations are encouraged. The categories for presentation are broad, and lean in to our fun theme of fantasy and magic:
- Let it go: faculty burnout, pandemic hangover, and other crises
- At last I see the light: artificial intelligence and tech tools
- Dig a little deeper: grit and other elements of student success
- We know the way: supporting faculty with events, resources, and programs
- You’ve got a friend in me: relatedness and connection
- Tale as old as time: active learning strategies
- Part of your world: online education and instructional design
- We don’t talk about Bruno: wellness and mental health
- Remember me: reflection and mindfulness
- Circle of life: educational research and SoTL
- Anyone can cook!: Inclusive education and accessibility
AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Monday, March 24
- 9:00 – Mad Libs Introductions
- 9:30 – Event Logistics and Outcomes
- 9:45 – Speed Dating Your Top Teaching/Ed Dev Tip
- 10:15 – Cards Against Pedagogy
- 10:55 – Sticky Hands Activity
- 11:00 – Keynote: Lon Smart
- 12:00 – Lunch Buffet and Poster Set Up
- 1:00 – Sticky Hand Debrief in Groups
- 1:30 – Teaching Application in Groups
- 2:15 – World Café: Table Topics
- 3:00 – Poster Session #1
- 4:00 – Adjourn
- 4:15 – Hotel reception
- 6:00 – Optional Outing: Ale House and/or And ICON attractions
Tuesday, March 25
- 9:00 – Morning Games
- 10:00 – Post-It Note Brainstorming and Gallery Walk
- 10:55 – Sticky Note Activity
- 11:00 – Keynote: Jason Surrell
- 12:00 - Lunch Buffet and Poster Set Up
- 1:00 – Sticky Hand Debrief in Groups
- 1:30 – Teaching Applications in Groups
- 2:00 – SRFIDC Business meeting
- 2:30 – Poster Session #2
- 3:30 – Blackout Poetry Activity
- 4:00 – Adjourn
- 4:15 – Hotel Reception
- 6:00 – Optional Outing: Cafe Tu Tu Tango and/or Pirates mini golf
Wednesday, March 26
- 9:00 – Morning Games
- 10:00 – Escape Room
- 10:20 – Debrief of Escape Room
- 10:40 – iRat and Team-Based Learning Demo
- 11:40 – Final Debrief and Raffle
- 12:00 – Adjourn