IDI
Joy, Purpose
& Possibility
Conference Date: January 12, 2027
The 2027 Instructional Development Institute invites educators to explore Joy, Purpose and Possibility in teaching and learning. Join colleagues from across the university for a day of inspiration, practical ideas and meaningful conversations.
Apply
Share your ideas and expertise with your colleagues. Submit a proposal that speaks to this year's theme!
Attend
This year's IDI is Tuesday, January 12, 2027. We come together virtually, and participants can engage both synchronously and asynchronously.
FAQs
Have questions about specific sessions, who can attend and how to access the sessions? We've got the answers.
2027 Keynote Speaker
Flower Darby
Flower Darby celebrates and promotes effective teaching online and in person to advance learning outcomes for all students. She serves as the Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at Estrella (Es-TRAY-a) Mountain Community College and has formerly been an Assistant Dean of Online and Innovative Pedagogies and Director of Teaching for Student Success. These roles have allowed her to build on her experience teaching in person and online for over 30 years in a range of subjects including Psychology, English, Technology, Education, Dance and Pilates. Flower has written several books including The Joyful Online Teacher: Finding Our Fizz in Asynchronous Classes (2026), The Norton Guide to Equity-Minded Teaching (2023) and Small Teaching Online: Applying Learning Science in Online Classes (2019).
Past Highlights
In case you missed them, you can explore previous years' themes, keynote speakers and IDI highlights.
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