Fast Ideas. Big Impact. EDUCAUSE Ignite 2026

Wednesday, September 30, 2026 | 3:30PM–4:15PM MT
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Ignite Session

Join us for EDUCAUSE 2026 Ignite Talks—a fast-paced, high-energy session format designed to spark new ideas and fresh perspectives! Each presenter has just 5 minutes to share their message using 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds. You'll hear a series of concise, thought-provoking presentations on topics shaping the future of higher education and technology.

This Ignite Talk features:

  • AI, Post-Hype– Justin Vonddra, Doowii
  • Book Review: What Reading Can Teach Us About Higher Ed Leadership– Sophie White, EDUCAUSE
  • Building a Process Improvement Culture from the Ground Up– Chris Bradney, California State University, San Bernardino
  • From Quality to Impact: Reimagining Faculty as Researchers in Online Learning– Bethanne Winzeler, North Carolina State University
  • Rehumanizing Online Learning through Social Discussion Design– Bethany Smith, North Carolina State University
  • Citation Rates Are Up, but Reading Down: Is this Paradox Caused by AI?– Jesper Solheim Johansen, Keenious
     

Presenters

  • Chris Bradney

    Director, Strategic Technology Initiatives, California State University, San Bernardino

  • Bethany Smith

    Director of Instructional Support and Training, North Carolina State University

  • Jesper Solheim Johansen

    Head of research, Keenious

  • Justin Vondra

    Sales Director, Doowii

  • Sophie White

    Senior Manager, Program and Content Marketing, EDUCAUSE

  • Bethanne Winzeler

    Associate Director for Course Quality, North Carolina State University