Are you interested in learning more about open educational resources and how you might employ them in your courses? Here is your chance.
As an extension of GGC’s participation in Affordable Learning Georgia Textbook Transformation efforts, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) will provide registration assistance to a limited number of faculty interested in attending the virtual Open Education Conference Nov. 9-13.
About
The Open Education Conference (#OpenEd20) is an annual program for sharing and learning about open educational resources, open pedagogy and open education initiatives. Designed through a collaborative process that leverages the passion and expertise of the community, #OpenEd20 aims to engage diverse perspectives, facilitate connections that drive effective practice, and inspire participants to strive for a future where education is accessible, affordable, equitable and inclusive for all. Most synchronous programming will take place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Asynchronous content and recordings will be available.
Theme
“Reimagining Open Education” – The events of 2020 have underscored urgent challenges in education – both new and longstanding – from the rapid pivot online in response to a global pandemic, structural inequities including systemic racism, and barriers to the access and full participation in the exchange of knowledge.
This year’s conference seeks to inspire attendees to reimagine education as more open, equitable and inclusive – and to put those ideas into action. The theme also applies to the conference itself, which is being redesigned as a community-owned event.
Topics
- Open Education 101: The Basics and How to Get Started
- Applications of Open Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Creative, Innovative, and Effective Open Education Practices
- What Isn’t Working: Barriers, Challenges, and How to Overcome Them
- Strategies, Policies, and Best Practices for Sustainable Open Education Efforts
- Applications of Open Education in Social Justice, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism
- Exploring Intersections and Collaborations Across Borders and Contexts
- The Evolution and Study of Open Education as a Field
If you wish to attend, please email Cathy Hakes for registration assistance. Registration covers participation in the five-day, virtual conference, including plenary livestreams, synchronous and asynchronous sessions and networking opportunities. The deadline to reply for ORSP sponsorship is Friday, Oct. 16, and is space is limited.