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Tuesday, October 8
 

11:00am EDT

Higher Education for Good Voices: Building an Open, Collaborative Authoring Community
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
V2
This interactive panel will feature authors of three diverse chapters from the open collection, Higher Education for Good: Teaching and Learning Futures. Collectively, the panel will share insights on their authoring processes, open collaboration, participation in the authors’ community, and the value of coalition-building with diverse voices across global higher education to create more hopeful futures. The discussion will draw upon common themes across the chapters: reimagining teaching and learning, critical approaches, and open practice as a force for change. The three chapters represented in the panel draw on lived experience from North American, European, and African perspectives, mirroring the global breadth of the wider collection. This session is designed as a discursive space for the panelists to share their unique experiences as authors, collaborators, and community-members in the hopes of inspiring others to adopt similar methods of open collaboration and authoring.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Reflect on open authoring, collaboration, and the peer review process from a variety of diverse perspectives
  • Compare and contrast the common themes and challenges that prevail in higher education across the globe
  • Assess the challenges and opportunities of openly collaborating within wider networks
  • Appreciate the value of accomplishments in open scholarship and authoring
Speakers
avatar for Jim Luke

Jim Luke

Professor of Economics, Lansing Community College
Commons, Open Learning, Domains of One's Own, Community Colleges, global, connections, scale, scope, economics
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Kate Molloy

Instructional Designer, Atlantic Technological University
CT

Clare Thomson

Heriot-Watt University
DM

David Monk

Gulu University
FF

Flora Fabian-Mbatia

Mwanza 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 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

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 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

*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
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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

11:45am EDT

Opening Assessment in Problem-Based Courses: A WeBWorK Pilot Case Study
Tuesday October 8, 2024 11:45am - 12:25pm EDT
V2
Large-enrollment courses tend to produce assessment headaches for instructors in nearly any discipline. And when courses depart from testing and grading by hand, assessment can become even more complex. These assessment challenges can reduce the likelihood that an instructor chooses an open textbook. While subject matter experts have begun to generate human created and/or AI-written/human edited test banks for their topics, these testbanks typically align to QTI formats, which are multiple choice, lack graphics, and don’t meet the needs of some courses especially those in math-intensive disciplines. In 2023, Departments of Mathematics and Statistics at Virginia Tech, with support from the University Libraries Open Education Initiative began piloting WeBWorK, an open-source hosted software solution already used at many institutions. We present a case study of this pilot project, discuss project framing, decisions, impact, WeBWorK and OER adoption, and our hopes for the future.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Describe approaches of three different groups - LibreText, BCCampus, and our WeBWorK pilot.
  • Meet other people dealing with math assessment and mathematically-rich homework software issues.
  • Be able to articulate the use case for a system like WeBWorK.
  • Summarize our programmatic efforts, reflecting on decisions made, the capacities of our team members, barriers and lessons learned, and results part-way through year two.
Speakers
avatar for Anita Walz

Anita Walz

Associate Professor, Assistant Director of Open Education and Scholarly Communication Librarian, University Libraries at Virginia Tech
Anita Walz is Associate Professor and the Assistant Director of Open Education and Scholarly Communication Librarian at the University Libraries at Virginia Tech where she founded and oversees the Open Education Initiative and OER grant program. She holds a masters in Library and... Read More →
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Heath Hart

Virginia Tech
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
V2
  Session: Virtual

1:30pm EDT

Empowering Collaborative OER Development and Undergraduate Research
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:30pm - 2:10pm EDT
V1
In this session, attendees will engage in dialogue about the fundamental challenges encountered in collaborative OER development. We'll delve into a faculty member's experience using open pedagogy to guide a student through undergraduate research, resulting in a remixed OER textbook for Animal Physiology. We will describe how faculty's expertise, the student's perspective, and foundational support of an OER Librarian converge to create a multi-pronged approach to course transformation, integrating adoption, adaptation, and creation of course materials. Additionally, we'll discuss barriers students face in OER involvement, reasons to involve students as OER project partners, strategies for student funding and training, and mutual benefits for faculty-student collaboration in educational development.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Recognize the essential components of successful collaborative OER projects, including faculty expertise, student perspective, and OER principles.
  • Evaluate barriers faced by students in OER involvement, including creation, adaptation, and adoption.
  • Develop strategies for gauging student readiness for OER projects.
  • Navigate the complexity and scope of collaborative OER initiatives.
Speakers
avatar for Rachael Hannah

Rachael Hannah

Associate Professor, University of Alaska Anchorage
Building a Pressbook on Animal Physiology with an undergraduate student as an educational research project.
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Edward Joo

University of Alaska Anchorage
DH

D'Arcy Hutchins

University of Alaska Anchorage
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
V1
  Session: Virtual

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

2:15pm EDT

Symbiotic Creation of an Open Textbook That Fosters the Next Generation of Open Education Leaders
Tuesday October 8, 2024 2:15pm - 2:40pm EDT
V1
Background: Open education resources (OER) textbooks can benefit courses, but are often unavailable for niche topics. Creation of novel OER is worthwhile but may require more effort than is feasible for a professor. Methods: We describe a novel process for engaging undergraduates (UG) in OER creation, including the strategy, roles, instructions, and potential impact of this experiential learning project. Results: Currently, 16 UG are collaborating on 7 chapters, using 7 SOPs covering source curation, citation, hyperlinks, content writing, and auditing. A modular database facilitates task sign up and monitoring. Discussion: Our approach is effective and can be refined to further serve our team and others. Engaging UG in OER creation is symbiotic and fosters future OER leaders by increasing awareness and skill-building.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Describe obstacles to finding OER for some academic courses.
  • Discuss the substantial effort needed to create novel OER.
  • Apply novel process for involving UG in OER textbook creation, including relevant organizational systems.
  • Create accessible OER textbook using SOPs and monitoring systems to guide the team in strategic content writing, editing, image creation, and attributions.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of OER textbook processes utilized by our team.
Speakers
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Nico Osier

Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin
KB

Kylie Bui

Osier Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin
AH

Amaniya Hayat

Osier Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin
YY

Yoori Yoon

Osier Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin
VB

Vedin Barve

Osier Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin
SK

Sunwoo Kim

Osier Laboratory, The University of Texas at Austin
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
V1
  Session: Virtual

4:00pm EDT

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Critical and Open Perspectives
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
H3
This presentation delves into the ethical, legal, and societal dilemmas posed by AI technologies in the context of open education. Open education approaches are often associated with related concepts (critical pedagogy, OER, OEP, open science). There are exciting visions for leveraging AI technologies but an authentically “open” approach to AIED is nascent. 'Explicable AI' (XAI) attempts to address AI's opaqueness, advocating for systemic, environmental and socio technical transparency. However, most XAI understates the complexity of finding language and concepts that are explainable and interpretable to all stakeholders. There are also unresolved legal questions regarding the use of AI to produce OER: is it an interesting subversion of copyright, or a mechanism for ‘stealing’ copyrighted content and transferring it to the public domain? It’s essential that we enculture transparency if we are to understand the full social and environmental impact of AI.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Nuanced understanding of the relationship between open education and AI
  • Exploration of the impact of generative AI on The Commons
  • Reflection on the relevance of AI for open practice
  • Refinement of concepts relevant to open education and AI in education
Speakers
avatar for Robert Farrow

Robert Farrow

Senior Research Fellow, The Open University
Senior Research Fellow @openuniversity / Open Education through a philosophical lens / Projects: @oer_hub @gogn_oer Project URLS:https://encoreproject.eu/http://go-gn.net/https://emc.eadtu.eu/emc-lm/http://oerhub.net/
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 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
H3
  Session: Virtual

4:00pm EDT

Reclaiming Our Social Networks for Open Edtech
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
V2
How do you make innovation work when the day job as an educator gets ever busier? Where do you find inspiration and solutions to practical problems on fragmented social networks? Over the past 10 years, our organization has built a growing community of practice on the back of our day-to-day business activities, and we have experimented with moving these activities to social spaces that are run and owned by and for educators. In this presentation, we will share lessons learned from two such transitions: our move to Mastodon, a self-hostable, decentralized social networking platform, and Ghost, an open source blogging platform. During the sessions, we’ll use White’s Visitors/Residents foundational model and a "pre-mortem" evaluation to share our perspectives on the current state of social media and discuss the practical setup on new social platforms and highlight common pitfalls. We think it’s about time to assert your digital identity and reclaim your socials!

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Use federated social networks such as Mastodon for professional development, dissemination and networking;
  • Evaluate how engaging with different social networks aligns with their values and competencies;
  • Explore belonging and engagement via a visitors/residents model;
  • Carry out a ‘pre-mortem’ reflective exercise about social media for professional development;
  • Apply lessons learnt and practical know how to their own personal, professional or institutional social media use.
Speakers
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Taylor Jadin

Reclaim Hosting
PI

Pilot Irwin

Reclaim Hosting
MH

Meredith Huffman

Reclaim Hosting
MD

Maren Deepwell

Reclaim Hosting
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 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

4:00pm EDT

Scaling and Sustaining Implementation of OER Materials in K-12 Settings
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
V1
Digital Promise worked closely with community members to co-design and develop OER professional development and classroom resources for engaging secondary students in racial equity and social justice discourse. Now, these OER materials are being scaled to three districts through a cohort model in conjunction with Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to support implementation. The resources are designed to increase cultural competency, community-school connections, and feelings of belonging. This session will focus on learnings from scaling the OER materials. The presenters will share what they have learned about the supporting factors needed to use these materials and facilitate conversations around racial equity. Educators will walk away with a deeper understanding of the OER resources and the support needed to increase the adoptability and scalability of the resources in secondary schools.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the OER material “Socratic Circles to Engage in Racial Equity Discourse” and understand the support needed to implement this resource.
  • Identify the conditions that support the facilitation and implementation of OER materials in a K-12 setting.
  • Identify the ways they can implement this OER resource in their educational setting.
Speakers
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Kristian Lenderman

Digital Promise
LW

Latia White

Digital Promise
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 4:00pm - 4:25pm EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

4:30pm EDT

Empowering K-12 Education: Leveraging AI with OER for Enhanced Learning Outcomes
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
V1
In the contemporary digital landscape, the integration of Artificial Intelligence with Open Educational Resources is catalyzing a revolution in K-12 education. This session will delve into how AI enhances the educational experience by providing personalized learning pathways that enhance learning outcomes for students. AI's capability to analyze vast datasets allows for the optimization of learning resources, ensuring that they meet the unique needs of each student. The presentation will not only highlight current trends and practical applications but will also engage with the future possibilities of AI in expanding the reach and impact of OER. By harnessing AI, educators can significantly enrich the learning experience, making education more accessible, personalized, and effective for every K-12 student.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • After participating in this session, attendees will be able to understand how AI and OER can be integrated into K-12 classroom instruction to personalize learning.
  • After participating in this session, attendees will be able to explore the use of AI in developing and curating tailored OER for their students.
  • After participating in this session, attendees will be able to understand the importance of evaluating the impact of AI- and OER-driven instruction and assessments and feedback mechanisms.
  • After participating in this session, attendees will be able to consider the future of K-12 education with AI-enhanced open educational resources.
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca M. Henderson, Ed.D

Rebecca M. Henderson, Ed.D

Curriculum Services Supervisor, Westmoreland Intermediate Unit
I am excited to assist organizations as they develop student-centered instructional strategies that are designed to support the learning styles of today's learner.  I believe in innovation, disruption, and strategic thinking to promote continuous improvement and am dedicated to developing... 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.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

4:30pm EDT

It's Literally About Time: Managing Urgency and Wrangling Calendar Culture in Open Education Labor
Tuesday October 8, 2024 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
V2
Open education requires slow, sustained relationship-building and creative thinking, but this work is often built around funding deadlines, or crammed into the small spaces between other projects. Taking the theme of the conference literally, this session explores what it means to “manage” and "spend" time in open education work. Through group discussion, we will connect our personal experiences to concepts like calendar culture, precarity, urgency, and slow movements. We will reflect on how to balance different approaches in our work and organizations, and hopefully come away with renewed self-compassion and a few practical strategies to try. This session is designed for open education practitioners at every experience level and organization type, although the presenter comes from a U.S. higher education context.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Approach the challenges of time-bound open education work with more clarity and self-compassion.
  • Implement 1-2 new strategies for navigating time in open education work, such as a calendar practice, software/app, or self-care and boundary-setting approach.
Speakers
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Sarah Clinton-McCausland

University of Maryland
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 4:30pm - 4:55pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual
 
Wednesday, October 9
 

9:00am EDT

Embracing the Benefits of Digitally Interactive Open Math Resources for Instruction w/ GeoGebra
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:00am - 9:25am EDT
V1
This interactive session will explore the potential of technology and open educational resources to create new, exciting approaches to math instruction. Through demonstrations, walkthroughs, discussions and group activities, attendees will gain insight into how to use digital interactive math OER, initiate stimulating conversations with students, distribute lessons, customize lessons with animations and simulations, and leverage technology to engage with innovative mathematics content.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Navigate collections of OER math resources.
  • Customize and curate math resources for an interactive class experience.
  • Learn how to facilitate classroom discussions through dynamic experiences.
Speakers 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 9:00am - 9:25am EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

9:30am EDT

Choosing Open Access for Books: An Author's Perspective
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
V1
The Open Book Collective brings together libraries and small-to-medium OA scholarly books publishers from across the world via a unique consortial funding model to enable the publication of OA books with no fee. As an author, I decided in 2023 to publish my third monograph open access. This paper explores and explains how I came to this decision, and why I would urge other academics to do the same. Academics cannot be asked to bear all of the risk of transition to a sustainable open access landscape for scholarly books – but, as we stand to benefit from this transition as educators, readers, authors and human beings , I contend that we must bear some. I briefly introduce the range of small-to-medium scholarly publishers who are currently members of the OBC, and encourage authors, librarians educators to explore these high quality publishers as options to work with and support.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Select a suitable OA scholarly publisher for future work, without the necessity of a fee.
  • Explore the range of OA books and publishers currently supported by the OBC.
Speakers
avatar for Judith Fathallah

Judith Fathallah

Research and Outreach Associate, Lancaster 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.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

9:30am EDT

Integrating Open Educational Resources in Online Courses
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
V2
Open Educational Resources(OER) represent a paradigm shift in educational access, offering a wealth of learning materials that are freely available for use, modification, and sharing. Organizations like UNESCO endorse OER to bridge educational gaps and foster an inclusive learning environment. The core attributes of OER—free access, reusability, flexibility, and redistribution—support a collaborative and adaptable educational framework. Integrating OER into curricula involves a systematic process of sourcing, assessing, customizing, and implementing these resources to align with specific educational goals. Creative Commons licenses facilitate the legal sharing and adaptation of OER. The integration of OER across various media formats is pivotal for advancing global education. These resources underscore the commitment to universal access, co-creation, and the democratization of education through OER, reflecting a collective movement towards inclusive and adaptable learning environments.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Recognize OERs purpose and importance in education.
  • Analyze and differentiate Creative Commons licenses with traditional copyright, highlighting the advantages they offer.
  • Learn how to mix and match CC-licensed works for adaptation and remixing, ensuring legal and ethical use.
  • Find OER (text, video, image, open textbook, open course)
  • Publish OER on platforms dedicated to Creative Commons or own institution’s repository.
Speakers
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Dr.Kishore Mendam

Department of Zoology, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open University
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Prof. G. Pushpa Chakrapani

Department of Physics, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Open 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.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

10:00am EDT

Connecting Open Science and Open Education for an Open Europe
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
V1
In our journey towards fostering a more open and equitable Europe, SPARC Europe is embarking on a mission to intertwine the realms of OS and OE to support and build more equitable access to Open knowledge across scores of universities across Europe. We are keen to share the first step in this process. This presentation will allow us to discuss how to lead this change, leveraging strategic planning and capacity building to bridge existing divides and unlock synergies between these two crucial domains. We will do this by mapping stakeholders, documenting similarities and differences between the Opens at universities across Europe to also craft a compelling narrative and business case, and action plan, for a more connected open agenda in the area of Higher Education. We are laying the groundwork for a more integrated future, looking at how we can link bottom-up and top-down initiatives and action in a strategic and operational way.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Participants will be able to understand the intrinsic relationship between Open Science and Open Education, recognizing how their integration can amplify accessibility and collaboration in higher education.
  • Participants will acquire skills in effective strategic planning methodologies and capacity-building techniques essential for advancing the open agenda within their respective organizations.
  • Participants will develop the ability to identify and address organizational barriers hindering the collaboration between Open Science and Open Education, equipping them with practical strategies for fostering integration.
  • Participants will gain expertise in stakeholder mapping, enabling them to identify key stakeholders and networks crucial for driving forward the open agenda, and enhancing their ability to navigate diverse institutional landscapes.
Speakers
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Vanessa Proudman

Director, SPARC Europe
Vanessa Proudman is Director of SPARC Europe where she is working to make Open the default in Europe. Vanessa has 20 years’ international experience working with many leading university libraries worldwide as well as research institutions, foundations, international policymakers... Read More →
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Paola Corti

Oe Community Manager, SPARC_EU
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 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
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  Session: Virtual

10:00am EDT

How to Catalyse Open Education in South African Schools
Wednesday October 9, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
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South Africa not only suffers from a paucity of OER aligned to the curriculum in K-12 education, but the educational context is that of deep poverty, inequality, unemployment, crowded classes, intermittent electricity, and expensive internet data. We will focus on what processes are required to enable open learning, with a specific focus on CPTD. Using a human-centered design thinking approach enables reflections on how learning design content has to be sensitive to context in both offline and online environments, support teachers who may lack content knowledge and pedagogical skills, especially in out-of-subject teaching, note that a scaffolded approach is required as well as the risks of using AI within this context. We will address the policy and legislative changes required to enable more OER LTSM and advocate for the amendment of outdated copyright laws, and changes to tax donation laws which would be catalytic in enabling the production of OER.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Have insight into the challenges facing those implementing Open Education in contexts of poverty, unemployment and inequality.
  • Be exposed to ideas of specific catalytic actions that, despite seeming to be small, could transform an educational landscape at no further cost to the fiscus, through more effective policy and tax strategy.
  • Be inspired to find and encourage legislative changes that could lead to catalytic transformation in their own teaching and learning contexts.
  • Reflect on what processes must be enabled in overcrowded, poorly equipped classrooms with challenges in internet data access and cost.
  • Consider the issues of inequity in implementation of Generative AI in countries with a small number of mother-tongue texts and the implications of wholesale adoption that this would have in terms of culture and language.
Speakers
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Kathryn Kure

Founder, Data Myna
As Chapter Lead of Creative Commons South Africa, she has been deeply engaged in recommendations to Parliament regarding sorely-needed Copyright reform in terms of the Copyright Amendment Bill, and she actively advocates for tax policy changes in order to enable more open educational... Read More →
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Nomvuyo Mgoqi

Khulisani Development Academy
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Andrew Rens

Research ICT Africa
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 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

11:00am EDT

The Open Paradox: Keeping the Committee Closed to Keep the Textbooks Open
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
V1
If the spirit of open education is to create meaningful educational opportunities and materials that promote inclusivity, how does a single department at a small, midwestern university justify choosing to keep a small, closed committee of library and CETL staff rather than pursuing the formation of a university-wide committee to work on open initiatives such as textbook creation? In this session we will discuss the experiences, justifications, and emotions that led our committee to choose to remain agile and select. As a result of our work, we have found that a closed framework, if done with integrity, can be just as if not more effective by many standards than a university-wide committee. While unable to directly affect policy through shared governance, this small, agile group can create a movement that starts at the roots of the university and permeates in a way that top-down movements cannot.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Examine the roles and intentions of workers in an open education program
  • Describe the benefits of establishing a grassroots open education program
  • Identify the challenges of cultivating relationships on an academic campus
Speakers
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Emily Moran

Instructional Designer, University of Wisconsin-Superior
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Natasha Schumacher

University of Wisconsin - Superior
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Stephanie Warden

University of Wisconsin - Superior
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 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

11:00am EDT

Open Pedagogy and AI: Creating Open Pedagogy-Based Assignments with AI
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
V2
Instructors and students using AI in their coursework raises both positive and negative issues. The negative include concerns over academic integrity, data privacy, and bias. The positive include access, collaboration, interactivity, and personalized learning. Protecting both instructors and students from such negative while promoting such positive outcomes also are at issue with open pedagogy. This session will consider how instructors may use AI to convert traditional assignments to open pedagogy-based assignments in ways that promote student access, collaboration, and personalized learning while also protecting students’, and their own, privacy rights, academic integrity, and critical thinking. The “what” (traditional assignments), “how” (publication/open access), and “who” (knowledge creators) of such conversions are critical cruxes for both AI-use and open pedagogy. Defining rubrics, voice, context, and audience for open pedagogy via AI prompts works toward resolving them.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Use AI to create open-enabled instructional materials while protecting academic integrity
  • Use AI to support student learning while protecting students’ privacy
  • Develop AI prompts to create open pedagogy-based assignments that are objective, appropriate for their context, and protect students’ privacy
Speakers
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Bonnie Robinson

Director, University of North Georgia Press
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Corey Parson

Managing Editor, University of North Georgia Press
Session Type
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Virtual (55 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 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

11:30am EDT

Partner or Problem? Library-Led Affordability Services and Open Educational Resources
Wednesday October 9, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am EDT
V1
Academic librarians have historically steered clear of using collections budgets to purchase textbooks. Within the last decade that has changed. Academic librarians now willingly leverage their collections to provide no-cost solutions for required materials. These programs take on various shapes and are sometimes managed alongside OER programs and strategically employed to deliver texts when no OER options are available or used by librarians in environments where OER has no foothold. Regardless of the specifics, these programs can be seen as conflicting with the goals of OER; instead of challenging the status quo of commercial textbooks, they allow for it to continue in a new form. In this presentation, we will share survey and interview data from a recent national study on library-led affordability programs and discuss the interplay between library-led initiatives and OER efforts, advocating for a partnered, holistic approach to equity and affordability.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Attendees will understand the evolving role of academic libraries in providing affordable solutions for required course materials.
  • Participants will understand and assess the effectiveness of library collection based affordability programs.
  • Participants will be able to identify conflicts and harmonies between library collection based affordability programs and OER initiatives.
  • Attendees can evaluate strategies for starting or integrating library led affordability programs with OER initiatives to create a more wholistic and systemic approach to equitable access and affordability.
  • Attendees will come away with actionable insights into collaborative approaches to equity and affordability.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Scott

Rachel Scott

associate dean, illinois state university
Rachel E. Scott is associate dean for information assets at Illinois State University’s Milner Library, where she oversees the library’s access and technical services, collection development, scholarly communication initiatives, and cultural heritage activities. Scott conducts... Read More →
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Mitchell Scott

Coordinator of Collection Strategies, University of Kentucky
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 11:30am - 11:55am EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

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

12:00pm EDT

Time Will Tell: Innovative Approaches to OER Student Savings Over Time
Wednesday October 9, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
V1
Library programs aimed at promoting the use of open educational resources (OER) can significantly enhance student affordability. Research shows that 70% of universities use standardized methods to determine cost savings, typically through before-and-after comparisons of course material adoption. However, these methods do not address long-term benefits, such as improved grades and dropout rates associated with OER. Additionally, quantifying OER's impact on fostering justice-oriented and student-centered teaching can be challenging. This session will explore how sustained savings fit into the greater landscape of assessment of OER/affordability programs. Presenters will share findings from an informal institution survey, as well as invite attendees to contribute their assessment practices. The aim of this presentation is to reframe the conversation around student savings, challenging both university administrators and OER practitioners to go beyond established categories.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand and explain the difference between before-and-after and sustained/compounded savings
  • Evaluate the assessment needs of OER and affordability programs at their own institutions
  • Engage in a discussion about student savings, which considers innovations and new perspectives
Speakers
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Lily Todorinova

Open Educational Research Librarian, Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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Julia Maxwell

Rutgers University-New Brunswick
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Zara Wilkinson

Rutgers University-Camden
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
V1
  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

Tracking OER Awareness and Adoption in US Higher Ed and K-12 Classrooms
Wednesday October 9, 2024 2:30pm - 2:55pm EDT
V1
Digital classroom materials are ubiquitous across classrooms. Faculty and teachers are regularly using digital versions of textbooks, homework, quizzes and more, and the levels of use are high even for fully in-person courses. Open educational resources (OER) have become a major source for many of these digital materials, especially textbooks. This presentation reviews the level of awareness of openly licensed course materials demonstrated by teachers, faculty, and administrators using data collected from surveys conducted from 2012 through 2024. The results will be compared by grade level, from elementary school, middle school, high school, and through college. The factors associated with the growth of open licensing awareness and sentiments of the respondents will be reviewed. This project is supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. The responses come from nationally representative samples of Higher Education and K-12 administrators and teachers from all fifty states.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand how awareness of open licensing has grown over time among US education
  • Recognize factors that have impacted this growth of open licensing awareness
  • Draw connections between awareness of open licensing and awareness and adoption of Open Educational Resources
  • Contextualize OER within broader digital course material adoption, including digital textbooks
  • Compare OER awareness and adoption across grade levels
Speakers
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Jeff Seaman

Director, Bay View Analytics
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Julia Seaman

Director, Bay View Analytics
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
V1
  Session: Virtual

3:00pm EDT

Course Design on the Fly: How to Design a Role-Playing Game in 1 Hour or Less
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
V1
Role-playing games can be a great way to get students engaged in class. Games make learning fun, promote deep learning, and can be done with OER materials. And, it's actually quite easy to write your own role-playing game(s) that is tailored to your courses and topics. In this session, we will show you the process for how to write a game, and provide with you a a game-design template. Once you know the basic process and design, you will be able to write a game on any topic in 1 hour or less. Additionally, you can teach this game-design process to students and have them write games as assignments.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Write a role-playing game on any topic, using OER materials.
  • Create game-design assignments for students.
Speakers
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Donald Slone

Georgia Southern University, GA, USA
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 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

3:00pm EDT

Students’ Experiences With Open & Culturally Responsive Teaching: Findings From TN’s OER Initiative
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
V2
OER proponents hypothesize that OER may facilitate student-centered and culturally responsive practices, leading to gains in students’ academic and social-emotional outcomes. However, there is limited evidence documenting how professional development can support faculty in using open and culturally responsive educational practices and whether use of these practices leads to changes in students' experiences in these courses. SRI partnered with Achieving the Dream and the Tennessee Board of Regents to conduct a two-year, mixed-methods study to understand how 2- and 4-year college instructors use open and culturally responsive practices and how students experience them.

In this presentation, researchers will discuss the study framework and design. We will also share findings on how instructors implemented open and culturally responsive practices in their courses and how students experienced these practices.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand the impact and return on investment that front-end support for OER-enabled open and culturally responsive practices can have on instructors’ pedagogy.
  • Learn about students’ educational experiences in courses using OER-enabled open and culturally responsive practices as compared to courses using traditional materials and pedagogies.
  • Learn about the changes in instructors' practices that may explain differences in students' social-emotional outcomes in courses using OER-enabled open and culturally responsive educational practices. 
Speakers
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Jodie Lawrence

SRI Education
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Ela Joshi

SRI Education
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Rebecca Griffiths

SRI Education
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Judy Westley

Columbia State Community 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 3:00pm - 3:25pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

3:30pm EDT

AI for Access: Ideas to Boost Open Learning and OER through Artificial Intelligence
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
V1
This session will explore how artificial intelligence can be applied to enhance access to open educational resources and advance equitable learning opportunities globally. Leaders in the fields of OER, AI, and accessibility will discuss innovative proposals for leveraging technologies like machine translation, personalized recommendation systems, and automated content curation to make open education available to all. Attendees will gain insight into cutting-edge approaches for using artificial intelligence to increase the discoverability, adaptation, and inclusive design of open content. They'll learn about projects aimed at reducing barriers and expanding the reach of OER through technical solutions. Examples of work piloting AI for translation, personalized pathways, and automated alternative media generation will be shared. This session presents an opportunity to engage with experts developing strategies that apply AI's potential to spread open knowledge and narrow digital divides.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Analyze how AI technologies such as machine learning, natural language processing and adaptive systems can be leveraged to enhance access to OER.
  • Develop innovative ideas and proposals for using AI to increase the discoverability, accessibility, inclusiveness and interoperability of OER on a global scale.
  • Evaluate the ethical considerations and technical feasibility of proposed AI solutions for advancing equitable learning opportunities through OER.
  • Understand how AI can be applied to reduce barriers to OER such as language translation, personalized recommendations and accessibility features.
  • Collaborate with others to refine proposal concepts that maximize the potential of AI to spread open education worldwide in an open and interoperable manner.
Speakers
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Robbie Melton

Tennessee State University
Dr. Robbie Melton, Associate Vice President for the SMART Global Technology Innovation Center and Graduate Dean and tenured professor at Tennessee State University, serves as a global researcher and international consultant for Emerging IOE (“The Internet of Everything”) Smart... Read More →
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Nicole Arrighi

Tennessee State 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.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
V1

3:30pm EDT

Enhancing Education Through Targeted Professional Development: A Case Study on OER Implementation
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
IP2
This session explores a structured professional development approach designed to enhance Open Educational Resources (OER) implementation in higher education. It focuses on a model developed by Achieving the Dream, The Tennessee Board of Regents, and SRI Education, featuring a Summer Institute and a facilitated Community of Practice. This initiative supports faculty new to OER by pairing them with OER champions, fostering a collaborative environment for sustainable course design and teaching innovations while also providing sustained support throughout the lifecycle of their projects.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand the structure and benefits of a Summer Institute as a professional development model for implementing OER in higher education settings.
  • Recognize the role of experienced OER champions in mentoring faculty new to OER and how this can enhance the adoption and integration of open resources.
  • Identify effective strategies for sustaining a Community of Practice to support ongoing development and problem-solving among faculty implementing OER.
  • Gain insights into overcoming common challenges in OER course design through collaborative learning and peer support.
  • Apply lessons learned from case studies and peer experiences to plan and execute OER initiatives within their own institutions.
Speakers
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Susan Adams

Achieving the Dream
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Nancy Stano

Austin Community College
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April Crenshaw

Associate Professor, Chattanooga State Community College
April Crenshaw is an Associate Professor of Mathematics with two decades of combined experience in K-12 and higher education. An award-winning educator and sought-after conference speaker, she has gained national recognition for her innovative and inclusive teaching methods. Professor... 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 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
IP2
  Session: Virtual

3:30pm EDT

Let Us ROER: Radical OER-Reframing OER
Wednesday October 9, 2024 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
V2
In our modern political landscape, the library is an inherently radical space and this is especially true for OER. Time and time again, OER is framed as a cost-effective solution. While this is one of the ways we can advocate for OER support, it can be a limitor in how we think about OER. Instead, we can understand the theoretical framework that makes OER radical and thus be better equipt to build OER departments that are sustainable, welcoming, and uplifting. In this presentation, I will discuss how to reframe OER as a radical act and how that translates into practice and action.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand the library as a radical space
  • Understand how to advocate for more OER support
Speakers
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Jeanne Kambara

University of Delaware
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Anukruti Pulimi

University of Delaware
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 3:30pm - 3:55pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

5:30pm EDT

Empowering Global Citizens: Integrating UN Sustainable Development Goals and K-12 Open Lessons
Wednesday October 9, 2024 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
V1
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals urge global action for a sustainable future for all. These goals are interdisciplinary and require collaboration within and across countries. They offer a framework for tangible progress and relevant context for developing global competence in our interconnected and interdependent world. Join us in this overview of openly licensed global competence modules from the World Affairs Council – Seattle. Lessons focused on the Sustainable Development Goals target local and global issues ranging from ensuring quality education for all to mitigating climate change. Available in multiple languages, these resources support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that will prepare them for college, career, and civic life. Resources are located on the Washington OER Hub - Washington's platform for sharing K-12 OER and providing equitable access to standards-aligned, high-quality instructional materials.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Explore some examples of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) OER lessons.
  • Locate resources on the Washington OER Hub.
  • See what’s on the horizon for future SDG lesson development
Speakers
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Barbara Soots

Assistant Director, Open Education & Instructional Material, Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
In her role as Open Educational Resources (OER) Program Manager at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington, Barbara Soots implements state legislation directing collection of K–12 OER resources aligned to state learning standards and promotion of... Read More →
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Ryan Hauck

Director, Global Classroom, World Affairs Council, Seattle
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Michele Anciaux-Aoki

International Education and World Languages Advocate
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 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

5:30pm EDT

Enhance Student-Centered Learning: Boost Engagement and Alleviate Anxiety by Using H5P-rich OER
Wednesday October 9, 2024 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
V2
In today's educational landscape, student-centered learning has become imperative for enhancing outcomes by catering to individual needs and interests. This proposal focuses on the transformative potential of H5P (HTML5 Package), an interactive content creation platform, in fostering personalized, engaging learning environments. Our presentation delves into how educators can utilize H5P to design interactive learning experiences, thereby boosting student motivation. Furthermore, we explore H5P's role in alleviating anxiety among students by applying multimedia principles using H5P in digital textbooks. Join us as we discuss practical strategies for increasing engagement and reducing anxiety in educational settings through H5P-enhanced student-centered learning approaches. Our presentation aims to share qualitative and quantitative research findings, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive, engaging, and effective learning experiences for all students.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand the Impact of H5P-rich OER on Learner Engagement
  • Identify Strategies to Reduce Anxiety in Online Learning Environments
  • Evaluate the Effectiveness of H5P Activities in Promoting Active Learning
  • Optimize OER Materials for Enhanced Learning Outcomes
Speakers
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Theresa Huff

OER Instructional Designer, Loyola Marymount University
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Daphne Tseng

University of North Texas
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 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

5:30pm EDT

Getting to ZERO from Textbook to Homework: A Collaborative Journey in Developing Spanish OER
Wednesday October 9, 2024 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
V4
Four instructors from California community colleges share their transition from commercial textbooks to OER and innovative homework solutions in Spanish language instruction. They will focus on their collaborative projects, supported by the Academic Senate of California Community Colleges Open Educational Resources Initiative and LibreTexts: Entrada Libre (2020), Tarea Libre (2022), and Tarea Libre 2 (Summer 2024). Attendees will learn about the collaborative process, from conception to implementation, and the challenges faced during the development of the materials. The presentation aims to renew enthusiasm for reshaping the future of Spanish language education through innovative solutions. Emphasis will be placed on the creation of open and accessible resources that align with the ASCCC OERI IDEA framework of inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism. While accessibility is implied in the IDEA framework, we wish to increase visibility of accessibility issues.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Gain insights into the collaborative strategies used in the development of language learning OER.
  • Learn practical lessons from the Entrada Libre, Tarea Libre, and Tarea Libre 2 projects.
  • Leave with useful strategies and tools needed to start your own OER development.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Harmon

Sarah Harmon

OER/ZTC Coordinator, Adj Prof Spanish/Linguistics, Cañada College
I'm an Adjunct Professor of Spanish and Linguistics and serve as the OER/ZTC Coordinator at Cañada College, which is part of the San Mateo County Community College District. As the OER/ZTC Coordinator, I work with colleagues and students to implement the use of OER, open pedagogy... Read More →
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Alejandro Lee

Professor of Spanish, Santa Monica College
I teach second-year Spanish and Spanish for heritage speakers (first and second-year) at a HSI community college.I am interested in learning more about assessments, addressing special needs of students with learning disabilities (ADHD, dyslexia, etc.), and proficiency-based curri... Read More →
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Cristina Moon

Professor and OER/ZTC Coordinator, Chabot College
Dr. Cristina Moon is Professor of Spanish at Chabot College. She joined the college in 2006. She earned a BA in Spanish from UC Berkeley, and a MA and Ph. D. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures from UCLA.  She has developed online courses for first and second-year Spanish which... Read More →
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Hugo Díaz-Rodil

Sierra 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 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
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  Session: Virtual

5:30pm EDT

Roleplaying and Case Studies: OER STEAM Education Beyond the OER Textbook
Wednesday October 9, 2024 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
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Education is more than what we teach. More memorable than the content of various textbooks is the interaction between students and their peers guided by their instructors. It is high time that Open Educational Resources evolve to support holistic teaching and learning experiences, in addition to providing accessible textbooks for content acquisition. This presentation invites participants to immerse themselves in an interactive, scenario-based activity, equipping them with the confidence to establish collaborative learning environments within their STEAM courses. Additional role-playing and case studies will be introduced, and participants will have the opportunity to create tailored activities that cater to their unique instructional needs. The activities presented will explore the concept of providing appropriate support for students with diverse abilities, levels of preparation and participation, and facilitate collaborative learning experiences that resonate with all students.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Implement a case-study activity in their classrooms with confidence.
  • Select and customize a scenario-based activity suitable for their purposes.
  • Appreciate the value of using scenario-based activities to foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment.
  • Better appreciate their role as a facilitator in the classroom.
Speakers
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Eszter Trufan

Associate Professor of Chemistry, University of Houston-Downtown
I love to experiment! That passion extends to all areas of my life from the lab to the classroom and course design. I continually work on designing classes that invite all students to experience diverse activities that help foster interest and enthusiasm for learning and science with... Read More →
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Elene Bouhoutsos-Brown

lecturer, University of Houtson-Downtown
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 5:30pm - 5:55pm EDT
V3
  Session: Virtual

6:00pm EDT

Marking the Trail for OER/ZTC: Cañada College's Journey in the ZTC Landscape, Spring 2021-Fall 2023
Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 6:25pm EDT
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Cañada College started its OER/ZTC journey in Spring 2019, when the ASCCC OERI Liaison being named. Soon afterwards, the College and its District (San Mateo County CCD) delved into equity and anti-racism work, which included the expansion of OER adoption and use of other sustainable ZTC methods. Reliable accounting of ZTC and LTC courses started in Spring 2021. So much has changed in the world and in education since then—so what trends can be seen? Cañada has collected enrollment, success, and retention data on ZTC and LTC courses since Spring 2021. This presentation will discuss those findings, including demographic data, cohort data, and more. The presentation will also showcase data on disproportionately impacted groups; these results are helping the college identify new gaps and address previously known ones. What has Cañada already done to address some of these gaps, and what are some ideas for the future?

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Gain insights on social impacts of OER and other sustainable ZTC methods at a community college.
  • Identify key data points to track the impact of OER and other sustainable ZTC methods.
  • Leave with useful strategies and resources on how to track data on OER and other sustainable ZTC methods.
Speakers
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Sarah Harmon

OER/ZTC Coordinator, Adj Prof Spanish/Linguistics, Cañada College
I'm an Adjunct Professor of Spanish and Linguistics and serve as the OER/ZTC Coordinator at Cañada College, which is part of the San Mateo County Community College District. As the OER/ZTC Coordinator, I work with colleagues and students to implement the use of OER, open pedagogy... 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 6:00pm - 6:25pm EDT
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  Session: Virtual

6:00pm EDT

OER Champions: A Model for Building an Open Pedagogy Culture at an Open Access Community College
Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 6:25pm EDT
V2
How can institutions leverage OER adopters to promote wider adoption across programs? At a two-year community college, instructors, deans, and librarians collaborated to create an OER Champion model to promote awareness and adoption of OER across the college. The presenters share openly licensed resources, success stories, and challenges for institutions who want to create dynamic communities of practice to promote open pedagogy across departments. We include the resources and processes we developed for promoting Z-degrees, providing internal marketing for faculty, and assisting faculty in our OER adoption process. We also note the positive effects of institutional and legislative supports that have funded and supported our initiatives and discuss ongoing advocacy for these initiatives. Our goal is to help similarly situated institutions save time and adopt best practices as they cultivate the next generation of open education leaders and advocates.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Appreciate a diverse community model in promoting open education resources.
  • Recognize the unique contributions of librarians, academic deans, and instructors in OER adoption.
  • Discuss common challenges: faculty buy-in, resource curation/hosting, course marking, and sustainability.
  • Share practical tips for overcoming obstacles and celebrating victories.
  • Showcase the OER Champions Learning Community
  • Discover ways to engage faculty, librarians, and administrators to advance OER adoption.
  • Inspire attendees to become OER advocates within their institutions.
  • Leave with actionable steps to champion OER adoption.
Speakers
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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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Susan Aydelotte

Professor, College of Western Idaho
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Greg Wilson

Open Education Coordinator, College of Western Idaho
Starting up a digital navigator program at our school and also working on other digital equity efforts such as getting devices into the hands of our students. I would appreciate any tips, experiences, links with organizations that are already doing this especially in the community... Read More →
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Jason Roach

College of Western Idaho
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 6:00pm - 6:25pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

6:00pm EDT

The Wikipedia Assignment: Where Open Pedagogy Meets Open Knowledge
Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 6:25pm EDT
V3
Almost 25 years since its inception, Wikipedia remains a timely and relevant part of the “open movement.” In 2010, The Wikipedia Student Program came onto the scene, bringing together Wikipedia’s drive for open access and open knowledge with the emerging world of open pedagogy. A simple yet powerful concept: Students at postsecondary institutions contribute to Wikipedia as a course assignment. Guided by their professors, they update critical information on Wikipedia by opening up knowledge typically behind paywalls. In this panel, you’ll hear from three faculty (in the fields of Geography, Computer Information Systems, and Composition) who are running Wikipedia-based assignments in their courses. We’ll explore how Wiki Education is supporting thousands of students each term in this open pedagogical practice. We’ll cover the critical role students can play in opening up knowledge and what they learn from engaging in this essential work.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Recognize the pedagogical value of running a Wikipedia assignment.
  • Summarize how to implement a Wikipedia assignment into a course.
  • Assess the role Wikipedia can play in open pedagogy.
  • Identify the role students can play in filling in critical knowledge equity gaps.
  • Appraise how the Wikipedia assignment can foster digital literacy and digital citizenship.
Speakers
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Debby Kurti

Professor, Victor Valley College
teaching and learning!
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Helaine Blumenthal

Senior Program Manager, Wiki Education
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Gretchen Sneegas

University of Washington
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Caroline Smith

George Washington 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.
Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 6:25pm EDT
V3
  Session: Virtual

6:00pm EDT

Time Well Spent: Crafting OER to Create High Quality ELA Materials for Underserved Students
Wednesday October 9, 2024 6:00pm - 6:25pm EDT
V1
Just as introducing OER increased the success of students in higher education who didn't have access to textbooks, OER materials have the potential to deliver high quality materials into the hands of K-12 students who otherwise would not have them. However, if we don't learn lessons from the past, OER could be another effort that tries and fails to mitigate educational inequities. This presentation recounts lessons learned from a study of the implementation of teacher created OER resources in a 10th grade English Language Arts (ELA) classroom in a rural, high-poverty high school in spring 2024. Student and teacher voices demonstrate the importance of providing materials that have been specifically adapted by the teacher for the context of her classroom and students. In this presentation, attendees will hear from both the researcher and the 10th grade ELA teacher.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Explain the importance of teacher adaptation in the use of OER.
  • Explain how teacher creation and adaptation of materials for their specific contexts can benefit both teachers and students.
  • Implement strategies for providing support to teachers in K-12 districts who create/adapt resources for their contexts.
Speakers
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Karen Palmer

Yavapai College
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Brianne Buckley

Camp Verde High School
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 6:00pm - 6:25pm EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual
 
Thursday, October 10
 

9:30am EDT

Campus Reads: Harnessing Open Access Resources in a Digital Book Club Setting
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
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Based off viral internet book clubs like Dracula Daily and Letters from Watson, ECU’s Joyner library recently started our own digital book club. Using public domain literature and open access photos we divided each story into bit-sized sections and emailed them out to students, faculty, and staff on campus who signed up for the newsletter. Our program hoped to not only promote access to knowledge but also encourage active participation and dialogue. Each semester we tried a different technique to incorporate more campus voices including partnering with the Gender Studies Program for one semester and using a magnet wall to allow students to vote on short stories. This session will share successes and failures from our first year running this program as well as detail how we navigated logistics, marketed the program, and continue to work to ensure diverse and inclusive voices while using 100+ year old texts.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Plan a virtual book club at their own institution
  • Reflect on successes and failures from our first year of this program and hopefully anticipate how similar issues might arise in their virtual book clubs
  • Understand how we prioritized diversity and inclusion when primarily using 100+ year old texts and images
Speakers
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Allison Kaefring

Open Access Publishing Support Librarian, ECU- Joyner
Hello, I am the open access librarian for East Carolina University. We have been hosting a few journals for several years and are at the begining stages of creating a publishing ecosystem for open access monographs or textbooks in our library
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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

9:30am EDT

Development of a Low-Cost, Interactive Histology Atlas for Anatomy and Physiology
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
V2
As faculty, we consistently look for student-centered resources that allow students to excel without incurring a high financial cost. Lab manuals available from current publishers are typically not cost-effective and contain content unrelated to commonly adopted learning objectives (HAPS). One area of current lab manuals that consistently results in poor student success is related to histology. We hypothesized that this is due, in part, to misalignment of the high-resolution images in the publisher’s lab manuals with the appearance of student tissue slides using light microscopy. For this reason, we used Pressbooks to create the online open-access Anatomy and Physiology I: An Interactive Histology Atlas. The atlas, which currently has over 9000 views, includes hand-sketch illustrations and provides highly engaging interactive materials. Early data suggests that student exam performance using the interactive histology atlas is comparable with performance using publisher resources.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Attendees will be introduced to the use of Pressbooks to create open-access online resources.
  • Attendees will learn how to leverage interactive media elements (H5P) to maximize student success including overlayed illustrations and histological images.
  • Attendees will be introduced to best practices on how to utilize Anatomy and Physiology I: An Interactive Histology Atlas for their own student engagement and success.
  • Attendees will participate in the discussion of the merits of open access materials in comparison with high-cost publisher resources in supporting student success.
Speakers
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Soma Mukhopadhyay

Augusta University
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Christina Wilson

Assistant Professor, Augusta University
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Karen Wiles

Augusta University
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Juan Ramiro Diaz

Augusta University
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Georgios Kallifatidis

Augusta 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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 9:30am - 9:55am EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

10:00am EDT

Literature in Context: A Student-Centered OER at the Intersection of Digital Humanities
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
V2
This session introduces an NEH-funded project, Literature in Context: An Open Anthology of Literature in English 1400-1925. Available through any web browser or mobile device, LiC offers teachers free, reliable, citable (and even printable!) digital texts for classroom use, potentially replacing many British or American literature print anthologies. Unlike many print-based OERs, LiC also makes use of the interactive affordances of a digital platform: searchability, images, multimedia, collaborative annotation, dynamic mapping, social networking, and multiple reading options. We'll work with session attendees to create custom anthologies developed from database resources and demonstrate how and why we work with students as visible collaborators on a project that's at once an OER and a large-scale digital humanities project. By editing texts for inclusion in an infinitely-expandable resource, student collaborators learn how this work intersects with the construction of knowledge as a practice.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Identify the significant issues with OERs in humanities fields, particularly those that retain the legacy of their origins in print
  • Identify the affordances of born-digital resources
  • Understand central aspects of the fraught relationship between OER and DH
  • Begin to collaborate with students on the build-out of Literature in Context
  • Create personalized, theme-driven digital anthologies from Literature in Context for use in the teaching of British and American literature
Speakers
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John O'Brien

The University of Virginia
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Christine Ruotolo

The University of Virginia
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Tonya Howe

Instructional Designer & Technologist, George Mason University
Tonya is a longtime university teacher-turned-instructional-technologist with a master’s in Data Analytics and Visualization from Maryland Institute, College of Art, and a doctorate in Literature from the University of Michigan. Currently, she is working with colleagues on a f... 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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

10:00am EDT

Sharing Experiences from an Open Pedagogy Faculty Fellowship
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
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Are you an instructional designer, librarian or faculty partner looking to move open pedagogy forward in your community? This panel presentation is meant to share the experiences, design process, and reflections of the facilitators and faculty participants from James Madison University (Virginia, USA) after concluding a multi-semester Faculty Fellowship focused on Open Pedagogy and Social Justice. Faculty participants teach in a range of disciplines and levels from large undergraduate courses to small doctoral cohorts. During the session, Fellowship facilitators will share context on the fellowship and an openly-licensed Pressbook with information about the design model for the program. Fellowship participants will then showcase their projects and reflect on their experiences in the Fellowship and with implementing open pedagogy into their courses, including observations of student experiences.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Understand the context and community needs specific to this Fellowship
  • Explore the logistics, design choices, and materials, including the applications, MOUs, funding model, and participant materials.
  • Engage with faculty panelists as they share their experiences, projects, and insights from participating in the Fellowship
Speakers
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Elaine Kaye

Instructional Designer, James Madison University
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Nicole Wilson

Instructional Designer, James Madison University
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Liz Chenevey

James Madison University
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Brian Leventhal

James Madison University
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Cara Meixner

James Madison University
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Kristen McCleary

James Madison University
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Christine Robinson

James Madison University
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Pam Sullivan

James Madison 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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 10:00am - 10:25am EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

11:00am EDT

How to Become a Student Whisperer: A Student-Centered Design Thinking Approach to OER Development
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
V2
In the context of course enhancement for hybrid and flexible learning at a university in Namibia, the need was identified to enhance courses to be student-responsive open educational resources. To address this problem, a student-centered design thinking approach was undertaken with a specific focus on gamification, microlearning, cooperative learning and psychological safety. This paper involves qualitative action research of a process in which course enhancements were done drawing on selected theoretical principles and the expertise of the participating lecturing staff. The paper provides an overview of selected educational affordances utilized within an under-resourced environment, and on the deep reflections undertaken in order to focus upon empathizing with and prioritizing students’ needs in the context of cognitive neuroscience. Finally, the paper concludes with recommendations in terms of collaboration, content, communication, critical thinking, and creative innovation.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Be sensitized to the challenges of implementing open education in areas of poverty where internet data access cannot be guaranteed and is costly for students.
  • Reflect deeply on how one can best enable open education in such a context.
  • Understand the various educational affordances within a framework that incorporates gamification, microlearning, cooperative learning and the need to enable psychological safety.
  • Consider research findings in social cognitive neuroscience and the implications these have in how best to structure online distance education to best cater for our social brains.
Speakers
avatar for Kathryn Kure

Kathryn Kure

Founder, Data Myna
As Chapter Lead of Creative Commons South Africa, she has been deeply engaged in recommendations to Parliament regarding sorely-needed Copyright reform in terms of the Copyright Amendment Bill, and she actively advocates for tax policy changes in order to enable more open educational... Read More →
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Jacqueline Bock

Namibia University of Science and Technology
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Jako Olivier

Adviser: Higher Education, Commonwealth of Learning
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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:25am EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

11:00am EDT

Open Education and Open Pedagogy: Measuring impacts of Course Based Undergraduate Research (CURES)
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
H1
Measuring impacts both of faculty and students involved in Course Based Undergraduate Research (CUREs) is important to being culturally responsive in communicating the value added of programs. Ensuring that CURE materials are both open sourced and inclusive of students, by infusing open pedagogies increases the broader impacts of these research projects. In this interactive session attendees will engage with real world examples from three currently funded National Science Foundation CUREs projects at the community college, four-year institution, and from a national research center. Ways to design and assess the value and impacts of open-sourced and open pedagogy CURE curriculums will be discussed. Participants will engage with strategies for considering the design and assessment of their own curriculum and leave with resources to enhance the assessment and design of their own programs.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • To identify the value of Course Based Undergraduate Research (CUREs) as examples of open pedagogical course materials.
  • To examine real-world examples of three CURE programs and articulate the similarities and differences between them and their applications and approach to OER and Open Pedagogies and the evaluation elements.
  • To engage in the draft development (program mapping) of their own assessment design for a current or future OER/Open Pedagogy project.
Speakers
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Dr. Sondra LoRe

Director & Evaluation/Education Consultant, STEM Program Evaluation, Assessment, & Research (SPEAR)
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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
H1
  Session: Virtual

11:00am EDT

Open Pedagogy in Action: Students' Perspectives on Authoring a Textbook on Language Learning
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
This session is pre-recorded and will not be held live. The pre-recorded video will be available for logged-in attendees to view at any time during the conference.

This presentation showcases an Open Pedagogy project in which students wrote an open-source textbook from start to finish. Five diverse University of Oregon undergraduate students and one graduate student project manager created ten multimedia, interactive textbook chapters for LING 144, Learning How to Learn Languages. This text focuses on the theory, research, and strategies for learning languages, including heritage languages and indigenous languages in danger of disappearing. Team members collaborated weekly for six months, dividing up work on writing, illustration, case studies, and multimedia elements. This book will become the main text for LING 144 (serving 200 students per year) and will be a living document that future students can annotate and update for course credit. In the presentation, team members will tell the story of their process, highlighting the purpose and content of the project and its Pressbooks platform.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Identify the successes and challenges of an example of a student-created Open Pedagogy project.
  • Identify the timeline and resources necessary for a project of this scope.
  • Identify the roles and processes of a student team.
  • Appreciate the benefits to students of leadership and agency in Open Pedagogy.
  • Appreciate the benefits to faculty in facilitating student-led work.
  • Appreciate the value of contributing to open educational resources.
Speakers
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Faith Adler

University of Oregon
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Logan Fisher

University of Oregon
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Bibi Halima

University of Oregon
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Cameron Keaton

University of Oregon
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Addy Orsi

University of Oregon
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Abhay Pawar

University of Oregon
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Keli Yerian

University of Oregon
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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:40am EDT
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  Session: Virtual

11:00am EDT

Open Education at a Crossroads
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
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This session is designed to identify an agenda for action and research for the open education community which, we argue, is at a crossroads – building on a critical conversation begun at OER24 in March: “The future isn’t what it used to be: open education at a crossroads” (Cronin & Czerniewicz, 2024). The purpose of the session is to enable globally diverse conversations about the future of open education. In the context of the current global polycrisis, it is clear that the assumptions and foundations of open education are under threat. This moment –a crossroads– requires all parts of the open education movement to work together. In alliance with those who believe that open education is central to fighting for human rights, democracy, justice and sustainability, we (i) propose a framework of ideas for moving closer to realising those ideas, a “manifesto for open education for good”, and (ii) facilitate groupwork so that participants can collaborate to identify specific next steps.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Recognise at least some of the ways that wider global crises emerge within, impact on, and intersect with open education.
  • Articulate the five tenets of the Manifesto for Open Education for Good.
  • Take first steps in developing an agenda to take forward after the session, to work towards creating better open education and social futures.
Speakers
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Catherine Cronin

Independent open scholar, self-employed
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Laura Czerniewicz

University of Cape Town
Session Type
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Virtual (55 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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:00am - 11:55am EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual

11:30am EDT

Exploring the Transformative Potential of Tabletop Roleplaying Games in Higher Education
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am EDT
V2
This presentation explores the transformative potential of Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPGs), particularly Dungeons & Dragons, in higher education. Tabletop roleplaying games offer a widely accessible and open tool for education due to a large number of free resources readily available to interested consumers. From TTRPGs' inception in 1974 to their current surge in popularity, we examine their practical applications in a collegiate setting. Drawing on personal experiences, we connect TTRPGs to advising and coaching efforts, culminating in a theoretical framework for creating and implementing TTRPG game sessions with specific outcomes. Attendees will gain insights into how educational roleplaying games contribute to student development. The presentation offers practical tools for programmatic design.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Develop a deep understanding of educational roleplay games as a tool for student development.
  • Understand a theoretical framework for developing one-time educational roleplaying experiences that target specific identifiable development outcomes.
  • Use coaching skills to enhance student learning outcomes through educational role-playing.
  • Articulate how inclusive and diverse viewpoints can be lifted through educational roleplay games.
  • Explore open-access software available to engage in tabletop roleplay games.
Speakers
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Anthony Kurza

College Life Coach | Adjunct Professor, Florida State University
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Corbin Nall

Florida State University
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Rolando Torres

Florida State 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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:30am - 11:55am EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

11:45am EDT

Exploring Pedagogical Strategies: Interacting with AI in Case Studies-Based OER Classes
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:10pm EDT
H1
This presentation delves into pedagogical methodologies for integrating AI within case studies-based courses relying exclusively on OER. Focusing on student interaction with AI prompts, the session showcases strategies for fostering critical thinking and analytical skills. This model requires students to write and engage with AI prompts, they identify logical gaps and enhance AI responses. Emphasizing quality response development, students are challenged to delve deeply into AI interactions, honing their ability to articulate complex concepts and refine logical reasoning. The presentation underscores the significance of scaffolding student learning through structured AI interactions, promoting active engagement and higher-order thinking skills. Participants will gain insights into effective pedagogical approaches for leveraging AI in OER-based classrooms, empowering students to navigate and critically evaluate AI-generated content.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Participants will gain an understanding of pedagogical methodologies for integrating AI technology into case studies-based courses relying exclusively on OER.
  • Attendees will learn effective strategies for fostering critical thinking and analytical skills in students through structured interaction with AI prompts, enabling them to identify logical gaps and enhance AI-generated responses.
  • Participants will acquire practical techniques for scaffolding student learning and promoting active engagement with AI interactions, thereby empowering students to articulate complex concepts, refine logical reasoning, and critically evaluate AI-generated content within OER-based classrooms.
Speakers
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Chelsea Slack

Assistant Professor of Communication and Media Studies, Southeastern Louisiana 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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 11:45am - 12:10pm EDT
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  Session: Virtual

12:00pm EDT

An Open Pedagogy Toolkit: A Multi-Institutional Collaboration Centered on Care and Community
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
V2
In this session, presenters will showcase a new resource, the Open Pedagogy Toolkit, and provide critical context that highlights the labor and care required to develop and produce such a resource. The Open Pedagogy Toolkit aims to highlight relevant literature, resources, projects, and research in the area of open pedagogy. This toolkit was developed by a multi-institutional group. Our purpose was to focus on building relationships that support us as we create, share, and collaborate on various projects that support the Open movement. During the session, participants will have the opportunity to hear from a variety of perspectives and experiences as we reflect on: the labor required to facilitate Open work, who takes on Open work at their own institutions, and what we can learn about building equitable and caring spaces that create meaningful progress in the Open movement.

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Consider how to leverage values and care to do collaborative, cross-institutional work around Open topics.
  • Reflect on the voices, experiences, and spaces in which we engaged to facilitate Open work.
  • Explore a new and comprehensive resource for designing, implementing, and researching your own Open Pedagogy projects and work.
Speakers
avatar for Cheryl Casey

Cheryl Casey

Open Education Librarian, University of Arizona
avatar for Elaine Kaye

Elaine Kaye

Instructional Designer, James Madison University
avatar for Jeanne Hoover

Jeanne Hoover

Head, Scholarly Communication, East Carolina University
avatar for Nicole Wilson

Nicole Wilson

Instructional Designer, James Madison University
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 Mandi Goodsett

Mandi Goodsett

OER & Copyright Advisor / Perf Arts & Humanities L, Cleveland State University
I am the OER & Copyright Advisor at Cleveland State University in Ohio. I would love to chat with others about incentive programs, publishing, professional development, and course markings.
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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
V2
  Session: Virtual

12:00pm EDT

Unleashing the Global Youth Impact of the IFMSA through Open Educational Resources
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
V1
The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) leverages Open Access to empower medical and science education worldwide. IFMSA is transforming its organizational approach towards OER and Open Access, through freely available platforms, sharing educational materials with students worldwide, extending and promoting open principles. Specifically, IFMSA works on OpenEd in: (a) Developing & Sharing resources for medical students worldwide to get educated. (b) Gathering and sharing resources, open to the public and built by other organizations. (c) Students access this knowledge and gain skills to tutor their peers, supporting open learning models globally. Data and feedback collected on resources’ usage strengthens our materials through continuous updating and improvements, ensuring ongoing sustainability and relevance for medical students. This session aims to highlight IFMSA initiatives and show how your organization can transform towards OpenEd!

Attendees of this session will be able to:
  • Highlight the efforts of students, especially medical students in advocating and supporting open education values by meaningfully engaging in various areas of open education.
  • Understand and familiarize themselves with the components of IFMSA's strategy to raise awareness about open education topics.
  • Understand the different approaches in the development and usage of educational toolkits to contribute to open pedagogy.
  • Access, use, and follow up on various open education resources developed by the IFMSA.
  • Outline methodologies used in IFMSA and plan similar strategies to utilize in their organizations.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Liakopoulou

Anna Liakopoulou

SCORE External Affairs Assistant IFMSA, International Federation of Medical Students Associations IFMSA
Sanae Majdouli is currently a 6th-year medical student from Morocco and serving as the Standing Committee on Research Exchange (SCORE) External Affairs Assistant of the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA). Since her early days in Medical School, Sanae... Read More →
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Kana Halić Kordić

International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations
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Amr Ali

International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations
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.
Thursday October 10, 2024 12:00pm - 12:25pm EDT
V1
  Session: Virtual
 
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