Annual Teaching and Learning Institute
AI, Literacy, and Human-Centered Practice
Longwood University’s Teaching & Learning Institute 2026
May 12, 2026
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The Center for Faculty Enrichment (CAFE), in collaboration with the Digital Education Collaborative and Greenwood Library, will host Longwood University’s 13th annual Teaching and Learning Institute on May 12, 2026 in Blackwell Hall. Through keynote, discussions, and interactive sessions, participants will explore AI literacy, assignment and course design, writing pedagogy, academic integrity, and human-centered approaches to integrating GenAI into our courses. The Institute is free for all Longwood University, Hampden-Sydney College, and Southside Virginia Community College faculty and staff. Click here for the full program.
Keynote Address: Teaching and Learning in the Age of Generative AI: A Human-Guided Approach
The rapid rise of generative AI has generated both enthusiasm and concern across higher education. This keynote situates generative AI within the broader academic landscape, drawing on current research to outline the present state of the field. It considers documented limitations, ethical risks, and instances of misuse, while underscoring the importance of human judgment and human-in-the-loop approaches. The session concludes with research-informed examples of how generative AI can be integrated to support teaching and learning in higher education.
Dr. Helen Crompton is the Executive Director of the Research Institute for Digital Innovation in Learning and Professor of Instructional Technology at Old Dominion University. Dr. Crompton earned her Ph.D. in educational technology and mathematics education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Recognized for her outstanding contributions, Dr. Crompton is on Stanford's esteemed list of the Top 2% of Scientists in the World in artificial intelligence. She has published over 250 papers, and her work in technology integration has garnered her numerous accolades, including the SCHEV award for the Outstanding Professor of Virginia. Dr. Crompton's expertise extends beyond academia to practice, as she frequently serves as a consultant for various governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations such as the United Nations and the World Bank, leveraging her knowledge and experience to drive meaningful change in the field of educational