SIDLIT 2026: Full Schedule

10:40am CDT

Session 1E: NotebookLM in Education: Transforming Studying and Content Delivery

Friday July 31, 2026 10:40am - 3:40pm CDT

This session explores how NotebookLM can transform both studying and content delivery in higher education. Participants will see a demonstration of how NotebookLM can be used to create and manage Open Educational Resources (OER). The session will also highlight its value as a student learning tool, including features such as interactive chat, AI-generated podcasts, quizzes, slides, flashcards, infographics, study guides, and mind maps. Because NotebookLM is grounded in user-provided materials, it offers a reliable and focused AI experience for both instructors and students.

Speakers

Arrica Braun

Assistant Professor of Allied Health, Fort Hays State University

Arrica Braun is an Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator in the Allied Health Department at Fort Hays State University. She obtained an Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees from FHSU. She also attended Washburn University to complete a radiation therapy certificate... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 10:40am - 3:40pm CDT
VH 111 1701 Morse Drive, Emporia, KS 66801

Educational Technologies, Virtual

Skill Level Novice, Intermediate, Advanced
Audience Higher Education
Keywords Emerging Technologies, Instructional Technology, Open Educational Resources
Role Faculty/Instructors, Instructional Designers, Librarians, Technologists

1:50pm CDT

Session 3D: Personalizing Educational Materials with AI

Friday July 31, 2026 1:50pm - 3:40pm CDT

VH 126

Personalizing materials for students can make a big difference in the way students receive, interact and accept information (Binhammad, 2024). Using these personalized materials with your students can enhance learning and motivate students to learn (Tasleden & Bodemer, 2025) Creating materials that students can connect with is not only easy but also quick and useful. In this session you will learn how to use apps such as Google Gemini, Suno, Padlet and other AI tools to create materials for your classes. You will learn through a quick tutorial and practice by creating a sample for each app presented. The session will be interactive and personalized to your teaching needs.

Speakers

Soledad Suarez

Education and Spanish Instructor, The University of New Mexico Valencia Campus

Dr. Soledad Suarez has a Doctorate degree in Educational Technology. She currently works at the University of New Mexico Valencia Campus teaching Education and Spanish classes. She a former Peace Corps Volunteer and is currently also working as an English Language Fellow for the Department... Read More →

Friday July 31, 2026 1:50pm - 3:40pm CDT
VH 126 1701 Morse Drive, Emporia, KS 66801

Educational Technologies, Virtual

SIDLIT 2026

10:40am CDT

Arrica Braun

1:50pm CDT

Soledad Suarez

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