Call for Proposals: Roundtable Sessions (*deadline May 24th)

Conference Date: April 9-12, 2025

Theme: Exploring the role of Generative AI in Approaches to Writing about Writing

Overview:

The Writing about Writing (WAW) Standing Group invites educators and researchers involved in exploring and implementing generative AI technologies in Writing about Writing pedagogies. This roundtable aims to explore innovative approaches, the challenges and possibilities presented by AI technologies, and their implications for teaching, learning, and research in college-level courses taking up a WAW approach.

Presentation Format:

• Duration: Each presentation will last 5-6 minutes.
• Content: Presentations should focus on insights into the use of generative AI within the context of Writing about Writing approaches, discussing both theoretical and practical implications.

Submission Instructions:

Submit your proposal before May 24th by sending Diana Epelmbaum (depelbaum@mmm.edu) an abstract (100-200 words) that includes the following elements:

1. Presenter Information:
   • Your name(s)
   • Affiliation(s)
   • Contact information
   • A working title for your presentation
2. Content Details:
   • Description of the generative AI tools and methodologies you will address.
   • An explanation of how these tools are applied in Writing about Writing pedagogies.
   • A discussion of the impacts of generative AI on pedagogical approaches, student learning, faculty roles, and institutional practices.
3. Innovative Perspective:
   • Insights into how generative AI can transform traditional writing pedagogies.
   • Potential challenges and ethical considerations in integrating AI into writing instruction.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Alignment with Theme: Proposals should align with the focus on generative AI within Writing about Writing pedagogies.
• Innovativeness: Original insights into the integration and implications of AI in educational settings.
• Practical Impact: The potential of the proposed approach to significantly influence teaching practices and learning outcomes.

Additional Resources

• Contacts: Diana Epelbaum (depelbaum@mmm.edu), Rebecca Babcock (babcock_r@utpb.edu), or Maria Assif (maria.assif@utoronto.ca)
• CCCC2025 Conference Information