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Tuesday, October 8
 

11:00am EDT

“What Do You Do Again?” Connecting the Dots from Your Role to Open Education
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
H3
Open Education work is typically categorized in one of two ways: either it's not explicitly outlined in your job description, yet you recognize its relevance across all roles, or it constitutes the primary focus of your job, necessitating communication with leaders, boards, and community partners to ensure its value and sustainability. In either case, how do you convey how open education functions within your position? Join us for a facilitated discussion where the presenters will share their experiences integrating open education effectively within their roles. Learn strategies for marketing open education to your department, organization, or community, and discover how to build connections that highlight its value in your specific context. These connections serve as a form of self- advocacy and self care, fostering understanding and community engagement with open education.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Discuss approaches to explicitly make connections between the value of open education and your role for relevant parties
  • Identify strategies to advocate for your open education work
  • Reflect on your current workload and consider where open education fits most effectively with your role
Speakers
AE

Abbey Elder

Iowa State University
SS

Shannon Smith

University of Wyoming
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Amber Hoye

Director, World Languages Resource Center, Boise State University
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Amanda Larson

Affordable Learning Instructional Consultant, The Ohio State University
Session Type
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Hybrid (40 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
H3
  Session: Hybrid

11:00am EDT

Just In Time: Creating Dynamic Open Learning Resources Using GAI
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
V1
Historically, the development of open learning resources has been based on creating a library of static open learning resources (SOLR) that can be discovered, adapted and applied in a learning environment. This approach has suffered from numerous well-documented weaknesses: out-of-date content, obsolete technology, discoverability, context-sensitivity, localization and accessibility, up-front cost and storage overhead, and a general failure to adapt and reuse the learning materials. With the recent development of broadly effective generative artificial intelligence (GAI) this has led some to suggest that open learning resources can and should be developed at the time and point of need. The GAI could address each of the issues with SOLR by addressing it based on the learning need at the time of that need, as described by the specific prompt and the context of application. This presentation will provide an overview of the technology required to support such an approach.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Identify weaknesses in static open learning resources (SOLR)
  • Create dynamic open learning resources using GAI
  • Identify and address issues related to the use of GAI in open learning
Speakers
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Session Type
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Virtual (40 min)

Virtual sessions take place in Zoom. If you've attended the OpenEd conference before, this format will be familiar! Virtual sessions are recorded and posted by the next day. All attendees (including those in Providence) are welcome to join virtual sessions.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

11:45am EDT

Open Educational Practices and Epistemic Justice
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:45am - 12:25pm EDT
H1
How can educators use their power in pedagogically just and effective ways? How does this relate to the aims and history of pedagogy and educational institutions? Epistemic injustice refers to someone being wronged specifically in their capacity as a knower, often in ways that correspond to broader power structures within their social context (Miranda Fricker, 2007). I argue that our inherited pedagogical norms, epitomized in Freire's discussion of the "banking method" (1970), constitute epistemic injustice in the form of epistemic dispossession. This works by selectively withholding the material, cognitive, existential, cultural, historical, and social resources required for effective learning. In a system that hopes to use institutions of learning to manufacture docility under oppression, I believe that Open Educational Practices offer a well of resources for epistemically reparative teaching. My conclusion will discuss some of the strategies I have used to "open" my teaching.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Define and explain epistemic injustice and epistemic justice
  • Explain the connection between epistemic justice, pedagogy, and Open Educational Practices
  • Relate epistemically just pedagogy and Open Educational Practices to figures in the critical/liberation pedagogy movement, such as Paolo Freire and bell hooks
  • Conceptualize more "open" course design and classroom facilitation techniques
  • Design and implement a renewable assignment
Speakers
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Justin Leuba

Illinois Central College
Session Type
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Hybrid (40 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:45am - 12:25pm EDT
H1
  Session: Hybrid

11:45am EDT

*OER to Accelerate Access to Workforce Credentials
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:45am - 12:25pm EDT
V1
In this session we will consider the unique ways in which OER can support and drive workforce credentialing programs. We will discuss OER’s adaptability and flexibility in relation to localization and customization, and also showcase the ways in which OER can be continuously improved and updated to meet changing learner and industry needs. We will focus on two exemplar categories of OER in workforce programs: (1) Durable, multi-industry skills that support student achievement; (2) industry-specific competencies required for certification and/or degrees in technical and similar fields. Finally, we will discuss practical ways that institutions, governments, industry entities, and OER producers can collaborate to create relevant and equity-centered programs accessible to all.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Develop knowledge related to microcredentials and workforce development.
  • Align the 5Rs and other OER characteristics with microcredential and workforce needs.
  • Evaluate workforce development opportunities (e.g. programs or grants) to determine if an OER solution or proposal will meet the intended outcomes.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities for industry-institutional collaboration.
  • Plan and implement productive project structures and approaches to incorporate OER into workforce development programs.
Speakers
AP

Anthony Palmiotto

Director of Products, OpenStax
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Lisa Young

Maricopa Community College District
Session Type
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Virtual (40 min)

Virtual sessions take place in Zoom. If you've attended the OpenEd conference before, this format will be familiar! Virtual sessions are recorded and posted by the next day. All attendees (including those in Providence) are welcome to join virtual sessions.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:45am - 12:25pm EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

1:30pm EDT

The Future of Open: A Positive Agenda for Access to Knowledge in a World with AI
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 2:10pm EDT
H1
* As the shift to subscription models accelerates and as platforms, tools, and content are tied together, how do we prevent open educational resources from being excluded? * How can institutions committed to equity and open education offer tools, platforms and models from within the open community to compete with closed models? * What is the positive agenda for members in the open educational community in the context of the growth and adoption of big tech artificial intelligence tools? What policies and implementation choices matter to enable openness and advocate for an equitable system of access to knowledge?

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand what policy and implementation choices are available to mitigate the impact of subscription models and to support existing OER programs
  • What are the opportunities for an barriers to the creation of tools, including specific purpose AI tools within the open community to provide for an alternative to commercial tools.
  • What are the policies and advocacy opportunities for members of the open community to support more equitable access to knowledge from their specific professional communities within education, research and librarianship?
Speakers
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Meredith Jacob

Project Director - Copyright, Education, and Open Licensing, PIJIP/CC USA
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Apurva Ashok

Executive Director, The Rebus Foundation, https://twitter.com/RebusCommunity
Apurva leads The Rebus Foundation and brings a tireless determination for systemic change in education at Rebus and through collaborative partnerships. She helps educational institutions build human capacity in OER publishing through professional development offerings such as the... Read More →
WC
avatar for Hugh McGuire

Hugh McGuire

Founder and CEO, Pressbooks
Would love to connect about: system-level OER strategy, the power of creating new resources, open pedagogy, instructional design and AI. Pressbooks is an online content & courseware development platform.For years, Pressbooks has supported the authoring and adaptation of open educational... Read More →
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Karen Lauritsen

Open Education Network
Session Type
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Hybrid (40 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 2:10pm EDT
H1
  Session: Hybrid

1:30pm EDT

Finding the Rght Words: Co-creating Metadata for OER Repository
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 2:10pm EDT
V2
The Salish Sea Curriculum Repository is a collaboration among educators at Whatcom Community College, Western Washington University, and other bioregional institutions to make available materials for use in developing and teaching lessons and courses about the Salish Sea. The repository includes original OER as well as an index of curated resources. Built in WCC’s Omeka S installation, the repository uses Dublin Core metadata standards, linked data, and submitter-generated metadata to support discoverability of learning objects. Through a short-term work opportunity lasting 35-40 hours total, three students have contributed to improving resource discovery within the repository. Hear from all three students about the work of and lessons from learning to write concise, keyword-rich, plain-language resource summaries and cleaning up item metadata to facilitate curriculum-sharing among an interdisciplinary, cross-institutional faculty group engaged in place- and land-based teaching.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Write a strong resource description for an interdisciplinary user group following a student-created human algorithm
  • Structure transformative work/learning opportunities for students
  • Collaborate with students and librarians on using Omeka S as an open source tool for resource discovery
  • Understand the value of the Salish Sea Curriculum Repository and land- and place-based learning more generally
Speakers
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Neah Ingram-Monteiro

Western Washington University
RM

Roe McKernan

Whatcom Community College
BC

Bianca Custer

Western Washington University
LJ

Leo Joyce

Western Washington University
HB

Heather Bergeson

Western Washington University
Session Type
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Virtual (40 min)

Virtual sessions take place in Zoom. If you've attended the OpenEd conference before, this format will be familiar! Virtual sessions are recorded and posted by the next day. All attendees (including those in Providence) are welcome to join virtual sessions.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 2:10pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

2:15pm EDT

An eBook of One's Own: Creating Open ePortfolio Templates
Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:15pm - 2:40pm EDT
V2
E-portfolios serve as important tools for students, aiding reflection and presenting samples of work to potential employers and graduate schools. However, ensuring accessibility for students with varying digital literacy levels remains a challenge. Join Terry from Trent University and Amber from Boise State University as they discuss this pressing issue. Drawing from Terry's project, “An e-Book of One’s Own: My Learning Journey,” and its influence on Amber's creation of “An ePortfolio Template for Language Majors,” we'll explore the development of openly licensed portfolio templates using tools like Pressbooks. Together, we’ll reflect on our experiences and discuss how these templates empower students from every skill level, working to ensure all students feel confident and comfortable showcasing and reflecting on their work with ease and inclusivity.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Identify challenges related to accessibility for students with a wide range of digital literacy levels.
  • Explain the concept of openly licensed portfolio templates and their potential benefits for student engagement.
  • Explore practical strategies for developing and implementing openly licensed portfolio templates using tools like Pressbooks.
  • Apply insights gained from the session to promote inclusivity and empower students of all skill levels in showcasing and reflecting on their work.
Speakers
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Amber Hoye

Director, World Languages Resource Center, Boise State University
TG

Terry Greene

Trent University
Session Type
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Virtual (25 min)

Virtual sessions take place in Zoom. If you've attended the OpenEd conference before, this format will be familiar! Virtual sessions are recorded and posted by the next day. All attendees (including those in Providence) are welcome to join virtual sessions.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:15pm - 2:40pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

4:00pm EDT

Adapting Generative Learning to Open Pedagogy in a Literary Research Course
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
H4
The presenters have created a Pressbooks-based research skills course called Strategies for Conducting Literary Research. This course was awarded an MLA-EBSCO Collaboration Prize for Information Literacy. In this presentation, the creators discuss how they incorporate generative learning strategies such as motivational design and concept mapping to support the scaffolding of skills throughout the course. The presenters explore how the scalable and adaptable nature of OERs will allow students to participate in the development of the course in real time and chart their progress by implementing the active learning techniques discussed here.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Use OER to support the development of iterative processes for student revision.
  • Adapt OER toward research in the humanities.
  • Build scaffolded assignments in an OER.
  • Use motivational design to keep students on track.
  • Include students as collaborators in building an OER.
Speakers
RM

Rebecca McNulty

Instructional Designer, University of Central FLorida
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Barry Mauer

University of Central Florida
Session Type
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Hybrid (25 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
H4
  Session: Hybrid

4:30pm EDT

Leveraging Generative AI for Interactive and Culturally Responsive Open
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
H3
In this presentation, we will explore the potential of generative AI in creating interactive and culturally responsive Open Educational Resources (OER). Drawing from the experience of developing the "Culturally Responsive Computing" textbook through the ROTEL grant, which teaches computer science and information technology through a cultural lens, we will discuss strategies for building traditional OER content and interactive tools using generative AI. Attendees will gain insights into the current possibilities of AI-assisted OER development and witness demonstrations of interactive AI-powered activities designed to support the textbook. Join us to discover how generative AI can revolutionize the creation and delivery of engaging, inclusive, and culturally relevant educational materials.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Identify the potential applications of generative AI in creating interactive and culturally responsive OER content.
  • Understand strategies for building traditional OER content using generative AI.
  • Recognize the importance of incorporating cultural perspectives in computer science and information technology education.
  • Explore interactive AI-powered tools and activities that support engaging and inclusive learning experiences.
Speakers
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Sue Tashjian

Coordinator, Instructional Technology, Northern Essex Community College
Sue Tashjian is the Coordinator of Instructional Technology and Online Learning at Northern Essex Community College where she provides leadership for NECC’s Adopt Open project. She is co-chair of the Massachusetts DHE’s OER Advisory Council and is a member of the core planning... Read More →
DW

Devan Walton

Northern Essex Community College
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Marilyn Billings

Coordinator, Publishing Support Team, ROTEL Project
Please talk with me about the ROTEL (Remixing Open Textbooks with an Equity Lens) grant-funded program. As one of the consultants, I coordinate the ROTEL Publishing Support Team and serve as the faculty advisor & advocate. This program is funded by a U.S. Dept. of Education Textbook... Read More →
Session Type
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Hybrid (25 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
H3
  Session: Hybrid

5:30pm EDT

BCcampus OER Equity Rubric
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
IP1
The BCcampus OER Equity Rubric is a tool to help identify opportunities to adapt and improve the equity of an open educational resource (OER). It is organized around five areas of focus: access and usability, student engagement, language, representation, and ways of knowing and sources of authority. It breaks down each area of focus into a set of criteria that can be used to evaluate an OER. This rubric is a remix of the following: BCcampus open textbook review questions, Improving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Course Materials by OpenStax, BranchED Equity Rubric for OER Evaluation, and Framework for Reviewing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility in Open Educational Resources by University of Southern Queensland; content has been edited, reformatted, and combined to create something that works for a BCcampus context and adapting open textbooks.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Identify the concrete ways that "equity" can show up in an OER.
  • Use the rubric in evaluating their own OER or OER created by others.
Speakers
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Josie Gray

Manager, Production and Publishing, BCcampus
Josie is the manager of production and publishing at BCcampus. She oversees OER creation work at BCcampus and manages a project looking at sustaining shared educational resources and technologies in the B.C. post-secondary system. Josie has been learning about and teaching accessibility... Read More →
Session Type
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Poster

Posters take many forms, but each captures a presentation's information in a static format. Posters can be viewed live on Tuesday, October 8th, or they can be browsed online in Sched anytime.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
IP1
  Poster

5:30pm EDT

Generative AI in OER: Uses, Considerations, and Best Practices
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
IP1
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to make the work of creating OER a lot less labour-intensive. From generating images or multiple-choice questions to translating OER into local languages, the possibilities are endless. However, generative AI also has significant flaws and ethical issues that need to be considered carefully before deciding to use generative AI in OER projects. This includes things like bias and closed training data, copyright violations and uncertainties, and environmental impacts. This poster provides OER creators with a list of key things to keep in mind when deciding if and how they want to use generative AI in their OER projects. The poster lists ideas of how generative AI could contribute, considerations and risks to keep in mind, and guidelines and recommendations for those who decide to move forward.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • List ways that generative AI could be used when creating or adapting OER.
  • Understand the limitations, flaws, and harms that are found with generative AI.
  • Critically reflect on why you might or might not use generative AI for specific purposes.
  • Identify practices to put in place to ensure your use of generative AI in an OER is transparent and results in accurate and equitable content.
Speakers
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Clint Lalonde

Director, Open Education, BCcampus
Clint is an educational technologist and advocate for the use of open educational resources and open education practices in higher education. Clint has worked in the British Columbia post-secondary system for 25 years and is currently the Director of Open Education for BCcampus... Read More →
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Lauri Aesoph

Operations Specialist, Open Education, BCcampus
Lauri Aesoph designs, implements and manages the operational elements of Open Education at BCcampus. As a natural organizer,  she finds joy in writing procedural documents and support guides, building tools such as the Adoption Finder, administering the OE helpdesk, and counting... Read More →
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Arianna Cheveldave

Coordinator, Open Education, BCcampus
I am looking to connect with people relatively early in their careers and chat with them about what they do in post-secondary education and how they ended up there. If this sounds like you and you also want to chat with other people in a similar position, feel free to contact me... Read More →
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Harper Friedman

Coordinator, Open Textbook Publishing, BCcampus
Session Type
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Poster

Posters take many forms, but each captures a presentation's information in a static format. Posters can be viewed live on Tuesday, October 8th, or they can be browsed online in Sched anytime.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
IP1
  Poster

5:30pm EDT

Keeping the AI Playing Field Level
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
IP1
The introduction and continued evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has brought numerous advantages and challenges. In addition to teaching students to use AI tools responsibly, it is imperative that students who can pay for enhanced AI products do not gain an advantage over students who cannot afford to purchase subscriptions. The Google AI Platform offers free tools, but there is a monthly limit. ChatGPT is free, but a subscription is also available for ChatGPT Plus that gives access to the GPT-4 platform and promotes itself as providing more accurate responses. The free version of Grammarly is limited to basic grammar, punctuation, and spell checking while the Premium version offers a writing assistant. This poster session will provide lessons learned about how to structure writing assignments and digital projects on the college level that are limited to free AI tools. The session will also give examples of how to check to see what tools were used.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Show students how to use AI responsibly.
  • Develop writing assignments and digital projects that restrict the use of AI to tools that are free.
  • Detect use of AI, including subscription products.
Speakers
KH

Karen Holley

Associate Professor, Georgia State University - Perimeter College
I am an Associate Professor of English with 40 years of experience.
Session Type
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Poster

Posters take many forms, but each captures a presentation's information in a static format. Posters can be viewed live on Tuesday, October 8th, or they can be browsed online in Sched anytime.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
IP1
  Poster
 
Wednesday, October 9
 

9:45am EDT

Reflections from Leadership: What It Really Takes To Run An Equitable Educational Organization
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:25am EDT
H1
This session intentionally spotlights the often-overlooked aspect of embedding equity within the organizational fabric. Creating sustainable work environments is critical to the success of open initiatives and the people running and benefiting from them. Join organizational leaders and Board Directors as they share their reflections on running an equitable organization and how it manifests in team dynamics, Board interactions, strategic planning, goal setting, programming, and resource allocation. Speakers will share the lessons they learned from actively participating in and preserving cultures of care. They will reflect on their experiences participating in equity-focused strategic planning processes. What unexpected challenges and surprises have speakers encountered? Where does equity show up in leadership? Listen to this diverse and thoughtful group of leaders reflect on the business of equity and how truly embodying it can be rewarding beyond imagination.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Gain insight into the multifaceted nature of equity within educational organizations
  • Identify key principles of equity that are critical to the long-term success and sustainability of educational organizations
  • Discuss common challenges and barriers to implementing equitable practices within educational organizations and explore potential solutions and strategies for overcoming these obstacles
  • Be encouraged to reflect on their own practices, share insights from their professional experiences, and collaborate on actionable steps for advancing equity within their workflows and organizational settings
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Coolidge

Amanda Coolidge

Executive Director, BCcampus
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Apurva Ashok

Executive Director, The Rebus Foundation, https://twitter.com/RebusCommunity
Apurva leads The Rebus Foundation and brings a tireless determination for systemic change in education at Rebus and through collaborative partnerships. She helps educational institutions build human capacity in OER publishing through professional development offerings such as the... Read More →
avatar for Hugh McGuire

Hugh McGuire

Founder and CEO, Pressbooks
Would love to connect about: system-level OER strategy, the power of creating new resources, open pedagogy, instructional design and AI. Pressbooks is an online content & courseware development platform.For years, Pressbooks has supported the authoring and adaptation of open educational... Read More →
CG

Caitlin Gunn

Georgetown University
Session Type
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Hybrid (40 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:25am EDT
H1
  Session: Hybrid

9:45am EDT

The Cost of Doing Homework: Access Codes from a Social Justice Perspective
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:25am EDT
H2
The purpose of this study is to examine student experiences with and perceptions of online homework systems with access code costs. Postsecondary students (N = 966) completed a survey about online homework systems. Most students (79.5%) indicated that they had been required to purchase an access code for an online homework system and 29.4% reported their grade was hurt because they could not afford an access code. Black students reported more courses with required access codes for homework and reported that online homework systems were more helpful than other students. Latino/a/x students were more likely to report their grades were hurt by not affording access codes than other students. First-generation students reported they avoided courses with online homework systems (36.9%) more than continuing-generation students (23.9%). Overall, the findings indicate that the cost of online homework systems is a barrier to education, and alternatives should be further developed and promoted.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand the financial burden of online homework systems with purchased access codes
  • Report the inequitable requirements of purchasing access to online homework systems across racial and ethnic groups.
  • Analyze the perceived benefits of online homework systems relative to the financial cost.
  • Evaluate the need for no/low cost open online homework systems in higher education.
Speakers
avatar for Virginia Clinton-Lisell

Virginia Clinton-Lisell

Associate Professor in Educational Foundations and Research, University of North Dakota
Virginia Clinton-Lisell, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Educational Foundations and Research at the University of North Dakota where she is a Rose Isabella Kelly Fischer Professor. She holds a masters’ degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from New York University... Read More →
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Alison Kelly

University of North Dakota
Session Type
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Hybrid (40 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:25am EDT
H2
  Session: Hybrid

9:45am EDT

They Won't Wait: Teaching AI Best Practices Within an Open Pedagogy Framework
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:25am EDT
IP1
Artificial Intelligence (AI) made a definite splash in higher education over the past two years providing opportunities to transform how we teach students. We’ve noticed that students don’t wait to learn about ethics, privacy concerns, or best practices of AI use before incorporating it into their lives. This gap presents a place to intervene and teach AI literacy in our courses. In this presentation, we share how we designed our course “Arts&Sci 3120: Information, Citizenship, & Social Justice” using open pedagogy for a semester-long Pressbooks project and how we incorporate two scaffolded AI assignments that students might use for the content they create for their chapter. Our course assignments use several tools throughout the semester like H5P, Hypothes.is, goblin.tools, AI generative tools, and Pressbooks. Attendees leave equipped with ideas for integrating AI and Open Pedagogy into their teaching practices and templates for replicating our AI assignments at their institutions.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Cultivate strategies that embrace open pedagogy when integrating AI tools into assignments, fostering critical thinking and responsible engagement with AI technologies within teaching practices.
  • Reflect on personal teaching practices and pedagogical approaches to effectively integrate AI literacy into instruction.
  • Understand how to scaffold an open pedagogy project throughout a course while using AI as an option for students to complete course components ethically
Speakers
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Amanda Larson

Affordable Learning Instructional Consultant, The Ohio State University
HP

Hanna Primeau

The Ohio State University
Session Type
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In Person (40 min)

In person sessions are presented live in Providence, RI. These sessions are not available to join virtually, and they are not recorded. However, speakers will post their slides and other materials in Sched for all attendees to access.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:25am EDT
IP1
  Session: In Person

11:00am EDT

Using Open to Create Innovative Curricula
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
H4
OER provides the toolbox for modernizing higher education while curriculum improvements provide the design. Since 2016 Prince George's Community College and LibreTexts have used this synergy to build new STEM courses attracting significant external support. PGCC created new engineering OER in collaboration with LibreTexts. This was the basis for a NASA grant which also modernized teaching labs. PGCC then became one of the partner institutions in the inaugural Open Textbook Pilot program. The college provided additional support. To date, there are over 60 custom textbooks which have been used by over 1000 sections and by over 15,000 students. A second NASA sponsored grant is developing STEM majors at PGCC that are coordinated with the curriculum at the University of Maryland. Relieving the textbook cost burden on students has driven OER creation, but support of new, better and up-to-date curricula is where OER really shines.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • The benefits of refocusing the OER creation on curriculum improvement.
  • How the creation and use of OER can be used to support grant proposals attracting new external funding
  • How innovative OER improves and spreads the reputation of the authors and their institution
Speakers
avatar for Joshua Halpern

Joshua Halpern

Member, LibreTexts
Josh Halpern has been developing new STEM curricula with Prince George's Community College colleagues for over 18 years, first as a faculty member at Howard University and since 2017 as part of the LibreTexts OER team. Originally attracted to OER to limit costs to my students, over... Read More →
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Neeharika Thakur

Prince George's Community College
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Nadine Houser-Archield

Prince George's Community College
Session Type
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Hybrid (25 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
H4
  Session: Hybrid

11:00am EDT

Chattering Openly: Talking about Open Access in an Increasingly Fragmented Social Media Landscape
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
IP1
In this talk, I will explore the process of developing social media campaigns on X (formerly Twitter), Mastodon, and LinkedIn to encourage platform users to engage with open access texts and provide visibility to those who choose to make their work publicly accessible. In my role on the community team for Knowledge Commons, I've collaborated with both students and full-time team members to develop campaigns highlighting the works our users have added to our open access repository. The session will delve into the creation process for developing such campaigns, which have included a regular monthly spotlight as well as special virtual event features. Topics covered will include the pros and cons of various social media platforms, suggestions for managing workflows in a small team, and creative ways to celebrate openly published texts. This presentation is suitable for anyone interested in learning more about using social media to reach a wider audience for their open work.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Explain the connections between the current social media landscape and open education
  • Describe the challenges of identifying a suitable platform for making connections with social media users
  • Develop a social media campaign highlighting open publishing
  • Implement basic and recurring social media campaigns to promote the values of open publishing
Speakers
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Larissa Babak

Michigan State University
Session Type
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In Person (25 min)

In person sessions are presented live in Providence, RI. These sessions are not available to join virtually, and they are not recorded. However, speakers will post their slides and other materials in Sched for all attendees to access.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
IP1
  Session: In Person

11:00am EDT

Building Advocacy Capacity for OER
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
H1
Since it's inception, the open education movement has spread worldwide and recruited countless advocates to it's cause. However, new textbook sales models such as "Inclusive Access" programs stand to compromise the progress these advocates have made over the past several years. In order to ensure that this progress can continue, it is critical that advocates are equipped with the skills they need to drive forward open education initiatives in their local context. This session will equip attendees with foundational advocacy skills that can be used to drive change at their institutions and beyond. Attendees will learn how to "think like an advocate", including how to frame problems, set goals, develop strategies, and pitch solutions. While the skills taught can be applied to advocacy on any topic, this session will specifically center the issue of “Inclusive Access” programs and the threat these model presents to the goals of open education initiatives.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Use problem and solution frameworks to set advocacy goals.
  • Assess stakeholders and understand their motivations with respect to an issue.
  • Analyze decision-making processes and develop strategies to influence decision-makers.
  • Effectively pitch an “ask” to decision-makers and respond to challenging questions.
  • Start an advocacy plan on an issue of importance to capacity building efforts in their local context.
Speakers
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Hailey Babb

Open Education Project Manager, SPARC
Session Type
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Hybrid (55 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
H1
  Session: Hybrid

11:00am EDT

Governing Boards and Trustees: How to Engage High-Level Decision Makers in OER
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
H2
College and University Governing Boards and Trustees have fiduciary responsibility for the institutions they serve. What are the responsibilities of college and university trustees and governing boards? What is the best way to communicate and educate them about open educational resources, textbooks, and the impact high-level decisions have on the success of students? Join Dr. Tanya Spilovoy, Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges and Jeff Seaman, PhD, Researcher with Bayview Research, to explore the intersection of trusteeship and high-level decision makers’ impact on course materials. How can we work with College and University Governing Boards and Trustees to have a greater impact on awareness and use of open resources? Multiple factors are critical in an approach to Boards and Trustees, and you will be asked to create a strategic plan for board engagement.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Talk confidently about the role of governing boards and trustees of a college and/or university.
  • Plan an approach and/or communication strategy to inform board members about open educational resources, course materials, textbooks, and the impact on students.
  • Understand the data and research regarding board and trustees’ oversight regarding course materials, publishing contracts, funding, or initiatives.
  • Engage efficiently and effectively with trustees to communicate about OER
Speakers
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Jeff Seaman

Director, Bay View Analytics
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Tanya Spilovoy

Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
Session Type
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Hybrid (55 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
H2
  Session: Hybrid

12:00pm EDT

Building Sustainable Futures: Exploring Open Business Models in Education
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
H2
In 2017 Paul Stacey and Sarah Hinchliff Pearson co-authored “Made with Creative Commons.” They introduced the open education world to the concept of open business models and shared case studies of businesses sharing to make the world a better place, generating revenue not for unlimited growth but to sustain the operation. Since 2017 the conversation on sustainability and open business models seems to have dissipated, and it’s a vital conversation for open education advocates to continue to have and to learn from each other. In this presentation we will share examples of sustainable open business models and share key questions to ask when developing a sustainability model. In addition, participants will actively engage in brainstorming and ideation to analyze past sustainability efforts, identify challenges encountered, and envision future possibilities.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Gain knowledge about the concept of open business models and how they differ from traditional models.
  • Participants will be introduced to case studies of businesses that have implemented open business models, demonstrating how sharing can contribute to making the world a better place.
  • Learn about the necessity of sustainability for the long-term operation of businesses in the context of open education.
  • The presentation will provide attendees with key questions to consider when developing sustainable open business models. This could include questions about revenue generation, community engagement, and impact assessment.
  • Attendees will be encouraged to continue the conversation on sustainability and open business models within the open education community. This involves learning from each other's experiences and sharing knowledge to further advance sustainable practices.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Coolidge

Amanda Coolidge

Executive Director, BCcampus
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Josie Gray

Manager, Production and Publishing, BCcampus
Josie is the manager of production and publishing at BCcampus. She oversees OER creation work at BCcampus and manages a project looking at sustaining shared educational resources and technologies in the B.C. post-secondary system. Josie has been learning about and teaching accessibility... Read More →
avatar for Amanda Grey

Amanda Grey

Open Education Strategist, Kwantlen Polytechnic University
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Chris Fernlund

eCampusOntario
Session Type
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Hybrid (25 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
H2
  Session: Hybrid

12:00pm EDT

Open Education Recognition: A Long Time Coming
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
V2
Camosun College has been engaging in Open Education for many years with no formal support and faculty working off the sides of their desk with little to no recognition, and certainly no recognition at the institutional level. In 2023, we awarded one faculty member with a certificate for his work developing an Open Textbook. But that was not enough. This year, during Open Education Week and with the support of BCcampus, we decided to highlight Open Education work in an Open Education Recognition Awards ceremony. The concept was simple: recognize faculty members who have made profound contributions to open education at Camosun College and demonstrated an impact on student learning and student costs by utilizing, designing, or adapting open resources in their instruction. This presentation will tell the story of why we chose recognition over achievement, how we chose the faculty we recognized, as well as give you some ideas of how you could do the same at your own institutions.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Explore how one small institution with no formal Open Education office recognized 41 faculty members for their work in Open Education
  • Learn how you can also initiate similar recognition opportunities at your own institution
  • Gather tips from lessons learned around how to make such an event a success
Speakers
avatar for Emily Schudel

Emily Schudel

Instructional Designer, Camosun College
I am an Instructional Designer in the eLearning unit of the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. I have worked as an instructional designer for 20 years, and have worked with faculty enhancing their courses with technology, faculty teaching blended courses (combining face-to-face... Read More →
Session Type
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Virtual (25 min)

Virtual sessions take place in Zoom. If you've attended the OpenEd conference before, this format will be familiar! Virtual sessions are recorded and posted by the next day. All attendees (including those in Providence) are welcome to join virtual sessions.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

2:30pm EDT

The Hope Project: Using OER to Shared Lived Experiences With Students
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:30pm - 2:55pm EDT
V2
I am a historian, a professor, a developer of curriculum and I also happen to have Multiple Sclerosis. In my journey, I have experienced many reasons why hope was all I had left. And I decided that I wanted to write my story as a means to help others deal with times they felt hopeless. As such, I published my story through OER. I then went on to develop the first Disability minor in any Ontario college, at the degree level. As part of the mandate of this program, it was essential that we include the lived experiences of people who have disabilities of all kinds. And thus, my story (and others) were combined into what I loosely refer to as the Hope Project. In this session, I would like to share how I have learned from the past, while teaching students about the present, and giving them hope for the future. And through the disability minor, I am helping develop disability advocates in my students. The joy in this privileged experience is worth sharing here.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Foster collaboration and innovative solutions for disability-related issues
  • Promote inclusive thinking, advocacy for social inclusion and help empower students to challenge societal norms
  • Advocate for accessibility and equal opportunities for individuals with disabilities
  • Assist students in understanding the importance of sharing the lived experiences of others
Speakers
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Laura Quirk

Conestoga College
Session Type
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Virtual (25 min)

Virtual sessions take place in Zoom. If you've attended the OpenEd conference before, this format will be familiar! Virtual sessions are recorded and posted by the next day. All attendees (including those in Providence) are welcome to join virtual sessions.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:30pm - 2:55pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

2:30pm EDT

Mind the Overlap: The Power of Open UDL
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:25pm EDT
H2
Join us in this interactive workshop for a hands-on exploration of Open UDL, a new pedagogical approach at the intersection of Open Educational Practices (OEP) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) that we developed for one of our advanced faculty workshops. After a short introduction to the ways UDL and OEP complement each other, we will dive into interactive group activities to map the overlap of the principles of both approaches, review assessments from various disciplines through the Open UDL lens, and develop next steps for your own Open UDL practice. There will be plenty of time for discussion, plus we will provide a digital swagbag of resources, hoping you will leave feeling inspired and equipped to explore Open UDL and apply it to your courses, programs, or instructional design practice. This workshop is designed to benefit instructors, course developers, program directors, instructional designers, and CTL staff.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Define Open UDL; ie., identifying how UDL guidelines overlap with the attributes of OER and Open Pedagogy.
  • Critique sample assignments and assessments through the lens of Open UDL.
  • Articulate one achievable next step for implementing Open UDL in their courses, their programs, or their instructional design practice.
Speakers
avatar for Antonia Levy

Antonia Levy

Associate Director, Instructional Technology and Faculty Development, CUNY School of Professional Studies
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Kelly Hammond

OER Assistant, Scholastic
Session Type
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Hybrid (55 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:30pm - 3:25pm EDT
H2
  Session: Hybrid

3:00pm EDT

Fostering OER Leadership through Facilitation Pathways
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
H4
Emerging OER leaders play a pivotal role in shaping the development of newcomers to open. Despite the plethora of professional development opportunities available, facilitation methods are not often recognized as a critical leadership skill. Presenters will reflect on 3 years of a Facilitator Pathway program, announced during the 2021 Open Education Conference, and how this skill set has affirmed their growth and standing as leaders. This session will delve into the creation and implementation of a professional development facilitator program tailored for faculty, librarians, technologists, and staff. Speakers will describe how increased training in facilitation methods empowered them to integrate their experiences into pedagogy, establish meaningful connections with students, and improve outcomes. We’ll also share the benefits of establishing a virtual community of practice amongst facilitators to improve their teaching practice, strengthen networks, and improve the pathway program.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Learn from emerging leaders who have intentionally embarked on year-long professional development programs to enhance their potential
  • Gain insight into the unique skill sets, responsibilities, and impact of emerging OER leaders as they influence faculty or contribute to capacity building initiatives
  • Understand how facilitation prepares individuals for leadership roles
  • Understand the critical role of facilitation in supporting OER initiatives, fostering collaboration, driving project success, and establishing OER champions
  • Explore practical strategies for integrating facilitation methods into their own practice as emerging OER leaders
Speakers
avatar for Stacy Katz

Stacy Katz

Open Resources Librarian, Lehman College, CUNY
I am an Associate Professor and Open Resources Librarian-STEM Liaison at Lehman College, CUNY. I initiated, developed, and oversee the Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative for the college. My research to date has focused on OER, particularly how librarians develop and support... Read More →
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Apurva Ashok

Executive Director, The Rebus Foundation, https://twitter.com/RebusCommunity
Apurva leads The Rebus Foundation and brings a tireless determination for systemic change in education at Rebus and through collaborative partnerships. She helps educational institutions build human capacity in OER publishing through professional development offerings such as the... Read More →
avatar for Bryan McGeary

Bryan McGeary

Learning Design & Open Education Engagement Librarian, Penn State University
avatar for Liza Long

Liza Long

Associate Professor of English, College of Western Idaho
I'm an associate professor of English at the College of Western Idaho. I am one of two 2024-2025 Idaho State Board of Education Generative AI Fellows. I blog about teaching and writing with generative AI at Artisanal Intelligence. 
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Joel Gladd

College of Western Idaho
Session Type
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Hybrid (25 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
H4
  Session: Hybrid

3:30pm EDT

Behind the Book: Learnings and Reflections from an Open Textbook Equity Adaptation Project
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
H2
One of the benefits of open licenses is the ability for others to take an OER and adapt it to make it more inclusive. But what does that mean? What is involved in that process? Where do you begin? In this session, we share our reflections on a 10-month collaborative, multi-institutional project to adapt an Introduction to Psychology open textbook through the lenses of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will share our process, successes, and insights we gained through this project. We will talk about collaboration, roles, how students contributed to the adaptation, and our one-day sprint to get all the content into Pressbooks. We will also share the challenges we experienced and explore the question: “If we could do it all again, what would we do differently?”

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Define what an equity, diversity, and inclusion OER adaptation project involves (or could involve).
  • Describe the roles people can play in a collaborative OER adaptation project focused on equity.
  • Critically consider the limitations of adaptation when wanting to create an OER that centres equity, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Reflect on your own OER projects to identify opportunities to make them more inclusive and collaborative.
Speakers
avatar for Krista Lambert

Krista Lambert

Designer: Learning or Instructional, Justice Institute of British Columbia
avatar for Josie Gray

Josie Gray

Manager, Production and Publishing, BCcampus
Josie is the manager of production and publishing at BCcampus. She oversees OER creation work at BCcampus and manages a project looking at sustaining shared educational resources and technologies in the B.C. post-secondary system. Josie has been learning about and teaching accessibility... Read More →
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Harper Friedman

Coordinator, Open Textbook Publishing, BCcampus
Session Type
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Hybrid (25 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
H2
  Session: Hybrid

4:15pm EDT

Breakout: Canada
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
IP1
Session Type
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Hybrid

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Wednesday October 9, 2024 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
IP1
  Breakout Groups
 
Thursday, October 10
 

9:30am EDT

The Intersection of OER & Community Engagement: Increasing Equity Through the PCC Ready Bag Project
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
H4
In the Pacific Northwest, we are faced with a 1 in 3 chance that a large earthquake will hit our community within the next 50 years. At Portland Community College, most of our students are not prepared for a disaster of this magnitude. The PCC Ready Bag & Community Resilience Project was created in order to increase equity on our campus through education, community building, and free “Ready Bag" starter kits. This project utilized community engagement and OER to create a truly student-centered project where students created openly-licensed materials to share with their community (and beyond). Asking students to become the educators positions them as change makers in their communities. In this session, the OER resources that were created by PCC students will be shared. We will discuss the process, the takeaways, and the lessons learned along the way. Participants will be encouraged to reflect on disaster preparedness resources for their own community.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand how community-based learning can be used to engage students in creating culturally relevant OER content
  • Identify ways that student-created OER content can be adapted to be used in your local communities to increase preparedness and community building
Speakers
avatar for Taryn Oakley

Taryn Oakley

Environmental Studies & Resources Faculty, Portland Community College
I teach environmental science and I help to coordinate the Community-Based Learning program at Portland Community College. I love all things nature and I am interested in teaching about the environmental through a justice lens.
Session Type
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Hybrid (25 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
H4
  Session: Hybrid

10:00am EDT

Students' Perceptions of a Course Syllabus Designed to Foreground Open Educational Practices
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
H4
The current study utilized Lambert's 3R framework of social justice (redistributive, recognitive, and representational) to investigate the impact of justice frames and open educational practices in syllabus design on undergraduate students' perceptions. Participants (N=207) viewed several versions of a hypothetical syllabus, with each version increasing in social justice focus. Participants then answered questionnaires on their intent to take the course, student sense of belonging, and instructor evaluation. We hypothesized that increased social justice focus in syllabi would enhance student belonging, improve evaluations, and boost course registration intent, especially for those with more marginalized identities. This study underscores the importance of incorporating social justice frameworks into syllabus design to enhance student engagement and perceptions of inclusivity.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand the principles of Lambert's 3R framework of social justice (redistributive, recognitive, and representational) and its application in syllabus design.
  • Identify the effects of justice frames and open educational practices on undergraduate students' sense of belonging, motivation to learn, and instructor evaluations.
  • Apply knowledge of how different justice frames in syllabus design can influence student outcomes, including intent to register for courses.
  • Evaluate the role of educators in promoting social justice and inclusivity through syllabus design, informed by empirical evidence from the study.
Speakers
avatar for Rajiv Jhangiani

Rajiv Jhangiani

Vice-Provost, Teaching & Learning, Brock University
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Lindsey Gwozdz

Assistant Dean of Library, Community College of Rhode Island
Lindsey Gwozdz joined CCRI in 2024 as the Assistant Dean of the Library, having spent 11 years prior as an Associate Professor and the Scholarly Communications Librarian at Roger Williams University. She also serves as the Fellow for Open Education at the New England Board of H... Read More →
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Oya Pakkal

Brock University
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Anita Twele

Brock University
Session Type
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Hybrid (25 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
H4
  Session: Hybrid

11:00am EDT

Student Advocacy: Fighting Against Automatic Textbook Billing
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
H4
The growing adoption of automatic textbook billing programs, often labeled as “Inclusive” or “Equitable” Access, poses a significant threat to textbook affordability and student autonomy. In response, a dedicated committee of students has collaborated with student governments across the U.S. and Canada to craft a unified student statement addressing these concerns. This statement critically examines the pitfalls of such programs and offers actionable recommendations for institutional adoption. In this session, the student committee members will illuminate their process, providing insights into student perspectives on this pressing issue. Attendees will gain valuable strategies to safeguard their institutions and advocate for student interests against the presence of these programs. They will also share how to effectively collaborate with the students on your campus and ensure their needs are being centered.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Identify the main ways students are negatively impacted by automatic textbook billing
  • Learn about the student recommendations when it comes to these programs
  • Learn how to engage and work with students on this issue
Speakers
avatar for Aishah Abdullah

Aishah Abdullah

Open Education Coordinator, SPARC
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Elizabeth Braatz

Portland State Univeristy
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Pedro Almeida

University of Alberta
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Katie Wagman

Michelson 20MM Foundation
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Graceanne Hoback

Florida State University
Session Type
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Hybrid (40 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
H4
  Session: Hybrid

11:00am EDT

Valuing OER in the Tenure, Promotion, and Reappointment Process
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
H2
This session will address the question: How can we include OER work into the standards of tenure, promotion, and reappointment? Building off the OER Contributions Matrix created 2021, Driving OER Sustainability for Student Success (DOERS) recently published a volume of case studies, Valuing OER in the Tenure, Promotion, and Reappointment Process. This session will include authors of the various case studies detailing their personal experiences in utilizing their work in open education to gain tenure, promotion, or reappointment, their lessons learned, and their advice for others in the field.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Identify what types of contributions might apply to the three categories of tenure, promotion, and reappointment (teaching, research, and service).
  • Discuss what strategies that have been successfully utilized to get open education work recognized for tenure, promotion, and/or reappointment.
  • Discuss the barriers to recognition of open education work in tenure, promotion, and reappointment.
  • Network with colleagues in the field who have successfully utilized these strategies and overcome barriers.
Speakers
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Andrew McKinney

Open Education Coordinator, City University of New York
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Craig Finlay

OER Librarian, Criss Library, University of Nebraska Omaha
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Elaine Correa

Professor and Chair, Special Assistant to the Provost, California State University, Bakersfield
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Emily Carlisle-Johnson

Research and Scholarly Communication Librarian, Western University
avatar for Annika Many

Annika Many

President & CEO, EDU-PM, LLC
Chief Strategist & Program Executive with 20 years’ experience in Higher Education, K-12, and P-20 Systems. Experienced in organizational leadership, program management, and consulting. Highly collaborative and skilled in ensuring the successful execution of mission-critical work... Read More →
Session Type
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Hybrid (40 min)

Hybrid sessions can be joined in person and online by attendees and speakers. The session will be held live in a meeting room at the conference venue and connected to Zoom through a webcam and microphones. Virtual attendees will be able to submit questions and comments through the... Read More →
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
H2
  Session: Hybrid

11:00am EDT

You Gotta Organize to Maximize: Emergent Strategy and Future Plans at DOERS
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
IP2
Organizations often start as a group of folks with a great idea getting together, and Driving OER Sustainability for Student Success (DOERS) Collaborative was one of these organizations. After a couple of years, the members knew that it was about time for this organization to grow and mature! Join a panel of the 2024 DOERS Steering Committee as they share stories from a growing organization: collaboratively building a set of bylaws, incorporating theories of emergence and equity into strategic planning sessions, reassessing the entire identity of a workgroup, balancing an on-the-ground mission with a birds’-eye-view audience, and what DOERS will do next!

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Incorporate new ideas into their strategic planning processes
  • Demystify and distribute the process of creating guidelines and bylaws
  • Understand how open education organizations can grow and mature
Speakers
avatar for Leslie Reynolds

Leslie Reynolds

Senior Associate Dean of Libraries, University of Colorado Boulder
avatar for Amanda Coolidge

Amanda Coolidge

Executive Director, BCcampus
avatar for Jeff Gallant

Jeff Gallant

Program Director, GALILEO/Affordable Learning Georgia
avatar for Kathy Essmiller

Kathy Essmiller

Assistant Professor, OER Librarian, Coordinstor OpenOKState, Oklahoma State University
I have grown two kids, a pack of dogs, and I love to camp in the mountains. Also happy to talk about Open Educational Resources, the arts (I am a former MS/HS band director), educational technology and instructional design, and how amazing it is to get to work in a Library.
avatar for Brad Griffith

Brad Griffith

Associate Vice Chancellor of Innovation, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
I work with public colleges and universities in Oklahoma and we have built an initiative called UpskillOK which now features over 350 micro-credentials offered by 25 of our institutions, including 120+ industry partnerships. I'm an open book and will happily share what works, what... Read More →
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Liliana Diaz

Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE)
Session Type
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In Person (40 min)

In person sessions are presented live in Providence, RI. These sessions are not available to join virtually, and they are not recorded. However, speakers will post their slides and other materials in Sched for all attendees to access.
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
IP2
  Session: In Person

11:45am EDT

Leading with Purpose: Cultivating Self-Awareness and Values-Driven Leadership in Open Education
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:25pm EDT
IP2
Open Education leaders often adopt Servant Leadership, prioritizing serving others. Despite its fulfillment, this commitment can be draining. Leaders may neglect self-care. To empower current and future leaders, cultivating self-awareness is crucial. This involves understanding personal values and leadership identity. Participants will engage in exercises exploring values, vocational aspirations, and strategies for maintaining well-being while supporting others. The session will address financial sustainability and supporting team members in resource-constrained environments. Above all, it will guide leaders to align their practices with their values, fostering ethical leadership in open education.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Participants will assess and articulate their leadership values in open education through reflective exercises and group discussions, gaining clarity on how these values shape their leadership style and decision-making processes.
  • Participants will acquire practical strategies for maintaining personal well-being and supporting their team members and organizations. Techniques for managing emotional labor, avoiding burnout, and fostering resilience will be explored, particularly in challenging or low-resourced environments.
  • Participants will develop insights into leading authentically and aligning with their values. They will learn to integrate personal values into decision-making, communication, and team management. Through interactive activities and case studies, they will enhance their understanding of providing effective and ethically grounded leadership in service to others and the organization.
Speakers
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Amanda Coolidge

Executive Director, BCcampus
Session Type
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In Person (40 min)

In person sessions are presented live in Providence, RI. These sessions are not available to join virtually, and they are not recorded. However, speakers will post their slides and other materials in Sched for all attendees to access.
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:25pm EDT
IP2
  Session: In Person

4:00pm EDT

Enhancing Accessibility by Integrating Support for Color Vision Deficiency into Your OER
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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Chemistry is notable for its use of colour; designing experiments that use colour as a guide to let students know how they are doing is both: inexpensive and informs the student of their progress. This creates barriers for students with colour vision deficiency (CVD, often referred to as colour blindness), as they will not receive the same reassurance as their peers, and may feel they are performing the experiment incorrectly. CVD affects ~8.5% the world's population: protanopia (~2%), deuteranopia (~6.5%), and tritanopia (~0.01%). This session aims to highlight first-hand experiences of students/instructors with CVD and how a students-as-partners approach created optimal conditions to navigate these difficulties without the need for drastic changes to course content. While the presentation will feature concrete examples from the chemistry laboratory; the strategies and ideas presented for navigating CVD are applicable to any classroom or workplace open educational resource.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Recall the types of colour vision deficiency, including the most common type found.
  • Identify common challenges individuals with colour vision deficiency may encounter in the classroom or workplace.
  • Describe concepts, tools, modifications, and solutions which can be integrated into open educational resources to improve accessibility with respect to colour vision deficiency.
Speakers
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Katlyn Near

Dalhousie University
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Jennifer MacDonald

Dalhousie University
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Nicholas Roberts

University of Victoria
Session Type
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Lightning Talk (View Anytime)

Lightning talks are short, pre-recorded videos that can be viewed anytime during the conference. Most lightning talks will be released a week early and will remain available after the conference. Don't miss this incredible collection of quick takes!
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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4:00pm EDT

Feedback in Open Textbooks: What Kind and Where Is Best?
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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The licensing of open educational resources allows for interactive questions with immediate feedback to be added to open textbooks. However, it is not clear what type and placement of feedback is most effective. In this study, 390 college and high school students were randomly assigned either correct-answer only feedback or elaborative feedback (with explanations for why the answer is correct). The questions with the feedback were either in the middle-and-end of the textbook excerpt or the end of the excerpt only. Student learning from the textbook excerpt was highest with elaborative feedback that was only at the end of the textbook excerpt. The findings were similar across groups traditionally underserved in higher education such as first-generation college students and racially-minoritized students. In addition, elaborative feedback at the end of the textbook excerpt appeared to be the most helpful across a range of students’ socioeconomic backgrounds.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Describe how experimental research may contribute to open education knowledge.
  • Explain the differences between correct-response only and elaborative feedback.
  • Prepare questions and feedback for revising open textbooks.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of different types and placements of feedback in open textbooks
Speakers
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Virginia Clinton-Lisell

Associate Professor in Educational Foundations and Research, University of North Dakota
Virginia Clinton-Lisell, PhD, is an Associate Professor in Educational Foundations and Research at the University of North Dakota where she is a Rose Isabella Kelly Fischer Professor. She holds a masters’ degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from New York University... Read More →
Session Type
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Lightning Talk (View Anytime)

Lightning talks are short, pre-recorded videos that can be viewed anytime during the conference. Most lightning talks will be released a week early and will remain available after the conference. Don't miss this incredible collection of quick takes!
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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4:00pm EDT

New to OER? Lessons Learned as an Early Career Academic
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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While many academics express a desire to create open educational resources (OERs), few do. A key barrier academics report preventing them from engaging in OER creation is a lack of in-depth understanding of the development process at an individual level. This presentation outlines individual level lessons learned about OER development from a case study of one early career academic’s experience creating OER for the first time. Analysis of the academic’s journals, critical friend meetings, and stakeholder evaluation of the OER she created, reveal barriers and facilitators encountered. Examples include: (mis)understandings about OER and how to learn about them; technology options, costs, and decisions; institutional supports; and tensions with other academic priorities. While some generic ‘how-to’ guides and macro-level analyses of OER issues exist, these contextualized first-hand lessons offer novel individual-level support for educators navigating OER creation for the first-time.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand the barriers and facilitators they may likely encounter as individuals developing OER for the first time.
  • Develop a detailed and realistic plan for the development of their first OER.
Speakers
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Jenna Lorusso

University of Limerick
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Ann MacPhail

University of Limerick
Session Type
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Lightning Talk (View Anytime)

Lightning talks are short, pre-recorded videos that can be viewed anytime during the conference. Most lightning talks will be released a week early and will remain available after the conference. Don't miss this incredible collection of quick takes!
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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4:00pm EDT

Using the ISAT2 to Assess the Capacity to Support Open Educational Practices Across Ontario
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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The ISAT2 is an institutional self-assessment tool to assess capacity to support open educational practices. This multidimensional instrument builds on earlier research in British Columbia Morgan et al. (2021) and the Netherlands (van Rossum & Schuwer, 2022) and assesses capacity and maturity related to: vision and implementation; partnerships, policies, and incentives; professional development; institutional supports; leadership and advocacy; and culture change. The ISAT2 is openly licensed and available in English and French. This presentation will introduce the ISAT2 while sharing preliminary findings from a survey of colleges, universities, and Indigenous institutes in Ontario, Canada.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand the evolution of the ISAT & the dimensions and maturity levels of open educational practices.
  • Learn how Open Educational Practices can potentially transform aspects of post-secondary institutions, as evidenced by the themes assessed by the ISAT.
  • Identify specific strategies within each dimension of practice and maturity level for advancing support for OEP within their institutions, as illustrated by the ISAT2.
  • Access and utilize the openly licensed ISAT2: Attendees will learn how to access the ISAT2, which is openly licensed and available in English and French, for their own or their institution’s use
Speakers
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Rajiv Jhangiani

Vice-Provost, Teaching & Learning, Brock University
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Oya Pakkal

Brock University
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Robert Luke

eCampusOntario
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Catherine Lachaine

University of Ottawa
Session Type
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Lightning Talk (View Anytime)

Lightning talks are short, pre-recorded videos that can be viewed anytime during the conference. Most lightning talks will be released a week early and will remain available after the conference. Don't miss this incredible collection of quick takes!
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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4:00pm EDT

Writing Place: An Inclusive and Decolonial Open Online Textbook
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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This poster presentation focuses on the creation and impact of Writing Place, an open online textbook for a multi-section first-year undergraduate scholarly writing course taught in the Faculties of Land & Food Systems and Forestry at the University of British Columbia (UBC). The overall goal of Writing Place is to support students in making meaningful contributions to scholarly conversations in their disciplines, and to consider how to share their research beyond the university. The objectives are to provide an accessible, interactive and free resource to increase equity among diverse learners; to support a decolonial approach to scholarly writing by including Indigenous Ways of Knowing, and questions for reflection about the connections between writing and place; to weave in student and marginalized voices throughout each chapter; and to support student self-efficacy and persistence.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Reflect on how they might create an open online textbook for use in their own context
  • Consider how they might integrate or adapt Writing Place: A Scholarly Writing Open Online Textbook for use in their scholarly writing classrooms
  • Consider the important process of reconciliation and decolonization through the creation and use of open education resources that challenge colonial norms and practices.
Speakers
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Lindsay Cuff

University of British Columbia
Session Type
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Poster

Posters take many forms, but each captures a presentation's information in a static format. Posters can be viewed live on Tuesday, October 8th, or they can be browsed online in Sched anytime.
Thursday October 10, 2024 4:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
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