I’d love a crash course in Python. Many of my students seem more likely to have Python skills than other programming language skills. Too bad I don’t! Time to fix this problem. Let’s hack at Python together and try to come up with 3 cool digital humanities coding examples for the complete Python newbie.

I’d like to propose a talk session about makerspaces on our campuses and in our communities. I’m part of a group working to establish a makerspace on the UA Tuscaloosa campus. I’ll share information about our project and would love to hear from others about how we can work together more effectively.

Alabama has great potential when it comes to education, but lags behind other states in execution and results. What should we do right now to improve digital access to classes and instructors? What should we stop doing?

Consultant Wade Kwon leads the discussion that will generate ideas, debate and questions for our future. Join in and help to build the state’s educational roadmap.

• What digital resources do educators have to reach more students?
• What areas should policy makers focus on in the next 3 years to improve digital outreach?
• What types of professional development are needed to help educators with digital learning?
• What are the most effective digital education programs in other states?
• What should Alabama stop doing in digital education?