On July 9–11, Carroll College hosted the annual Mountain Moot Conference. Conceived and created by Dan Case ‘88, Carroll’s Director of Academic Technology, the conference was originally designed to bring nationally-ranked pedagogy and technology training to Carroll faculty. Now in its 15th year, all of which have been proudly hosted by Carroll, the Mountain Moot has grown into a vibrant community of returning presenters, vendors, and educators.
This year, more than 130 participants attended 44 sessions on topics ranging from active learning and teaching for neurodivergence to best practices for online education, innovative grading methods, and the evolving role of AI in the classroom.
In addition to workshops and interactive sessions, this year’s Mountain Moot featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Jason Neiffer ‘97 of the Montana Digital Academy. The Mountain Moot encourages collaboration, with built-in social activities and layers of traditions, gamification, and coffee breaks. Bringing together a diverse audience, from developers, to instructional design specialists, to classroom instructors, approximately a third of attendees were first time “Mootineers.” As education faces fast-paced changes and rapidly evolving technologies have led to existential questions about the role that educational institutions serve, the Mountain Moot community provides a mix of Monday-ready solutions and supportive collaboration. As always, Carroll College faculty and staff attend for free. To learn more about Mountain Moot, feel free to reach out to Dan Case, dcase@carroll.edu or Rachel Martin, Academic Instructional Technologist, rmartin@carroll.edu.
Carroll College is proud to open its doors and campus to individuals from across the country for this annual event. The college’s reputation, coupled with the natural beauty and vibrant recreational opportunities surrounding Helena, Montana, continues to draw a strong cohort of attendees year after year. The Mountain Moot is just one of many conferences Carroll hosts throughout the year, showcasing our commitment to lifelong learning and community engagement.
Our dedicated Conference Services staff is eager to assist organizations of all sizes in hosting gatherings on our campus. With a peaceful atmosphere and access to all that a Montana summer has to offer, the summer months are the perfect time to plan an event at Carroll College. Reach out to Conference Services at conferencing@carroll.edu.