Plater-Moore Conference on Teaching and Learning

The Plater-Moore Conference on Teaching and Learning is an annual day of learning and professional development that is free for IU instructors, staff, and graduate students from all academic units. In addition to a nationally recognized keynote presentation, concurrent sessions—in a variety of engaging formats—seek to disseminate best practices and innovation in teaching and learning within higher education. The conference aims to enhance campus collaboration, ignite curiosity, and highlight educational excellence within our learning community.

Building upon the legacy of the William M. Plater Institute on the Future of Learning and the Edward C. Moore Symposium, the Plater-Moore Conference seeks to:

  • Promote a culture of teaching and learning that values inclusion, collegiality/belonging, equity, and continuous improvement
  • Provide opportunities for educators to share best practices and innovative ideas for teaching and learning
  • Promote collaboration and/or interprofessional dialogue among educators from diverse departments and disciplines
  • Provide opportunities for professional development and networking

In addition, the spring 2025 conference will contribute to advancing IU’s strategic commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment shapes student success and is undergirded by a focus on faculty excellence and cutting-edge curricula.

The 2025 Plater-Moore Conference on Teaching and Learning will be held on Friday, April 4. The conference aims to enhance campus collaboration, ignite curiosity, and highlight educational excellence within our learning community.

About the Interactive Keynote Workshop

In this interactive keynote, we explore how AI is reshaping education, challenging expectations around assignments, grading, and creativity. As AI produces consistent "C" work, we must rethink policies, grading, and the definition of quality. Together, we'll examine the skills and curriculum that matter in this AI-driven era, and explore practical strategies to design future-proof, inclusive classrooms. Attendees will learn techniques to transform assignments, foster motivation, and reduce cheating, all while navigating the evolving role of AI in education.

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About Edward C. Moore and William M. Plater

Edward C. Moore served as IU Indianapolis’s Dean of the Faculties from 1973-1982. He was a prolific author and editor who was highly regarded by his IU Indianapolis colleagues. William M. Plater served IU Indianapolis’s Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs from 1987-2006. He was committed to excellence in teaching and learning. The Plater-Moore Conference on Teaching and Learning seeks to honor the commitment of these outstanding educator-scholars to teaching and learning in Indiana and beyond. 

The conference is open to all IU faculty and instructional staff, regardless of appointment type. Professional staff who provide support for the teaching and learning mission (e.g., instructional designers, IT professionals) are also welcome to attend.