Beach Bytes Teaching Exchange

The Beach Bytes Faculty Showcase is back under a new name: the Beach Bytes Teaching Exchange! This virtual event on November 13, 2026 will feature 40-minute mini sessions about various teaching, learning, technology, and well-being topics led by YOU, the amazing instructors of ºÚÁÏÍø! 

Call for Proposals

Proposal submission period:  Monday, August 31-September 21, 2026, @11:45pm

  • Is there a teaching strategy that has worked well for engaging students?
  • Is there a tech tool that you’ve found useful for teaching and learning?
  • Are there practices that you’ve found helpful for managing the demands of teaching and maintaining your personal well-being?

If so, consider submitting a proposal for an opportunity to share practices you’ve found effective in the classroom and beyond with colleagues! All speakers will receive a certificate of recognition, celebrating their contribution to the event. ºÚÁÏÍø instructors are invited to submit up to two proposals for the event. 

You will be notified of the status of your proposal(s) around September 28, 2026.

  • Active learning techniques
  • Digital tools for teaching and learning
  • Making the most of Canvas
  • Generative AI use or non-use
  • Teaching asynchronous online courses
  • Inclusive teaching practices
  • Strategies for building classroom community
  • Strategies for designing effective group projects
  • Student engagement techniques
  • Assessing student learning
  • Gamified learning approaches
  • Creative assignment ideas
  • Grading approaches
  • Discussion & group work strategies
  • Reflection strategies
  • Student communication techniques (e.g., syllabus, office hours, email)
  • Community engagement ideas
  • Classroom management
  • Strategies for supporting neurodivergent students
  • Instructor wellbeing
  • Organizational tips and tricks
  • [Your idea here!]

"Beach Bytes is a fantastic way of learning about new platforms and strategies for teaching and learning, and a wonderful way to meet, interact with, and learn from colleagues whom we would not meet otherwise!"

"Beach Bytes was an incredibly informative and enjoyable experience. The event was thoughtfully organized, and the built-in breaks made it easy to stay engaged throughout the day. I especially appreciated being introduced to new teaching tools like Gradescope and Course CoPilot, which I’m excited to explore and incorporate into my work...Overall, this was a well-executed event that provided valuable takeaways in a collaborative and energizing environment. I would absolutely attend again and look forward to future showcases."

"No matter how long I've been teaching, my colleagues always have cool things to teach me!"

Event Schedule 

The event schedule and registration instructions will be posted here in mid-October 2026.