2020 Conference Archive
The Open Education Conference is an annual convening for sharing and learning about open educational resources, open pedagogy, and open education initiatives. The 2020 Open Education Conference was held on November 9-13 as a virtual event, drawing more than 1,600 participants from 60 countries and all 50 U.S. states.
2020 News
Featured Speakers
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Maha Bali
Associate Professor of Practice at the Center for Learning and Teaching at the American University in Cairo
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Mia Zamora
Associate Professor of English at Kean University
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Sharon Leu
Senior Policy Advisor, U.S. Department of Education Office of Educational Technology
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Harrison Keller
Commissioner of Higher Education for the State of Texas
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Jacquelyn Meshelemiah
Associate Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion, The Ohio State University
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Jessie Loyer
Librarian and Associate Professor, Mount Royal University
Theme
The theme of the 2020 Open Education Conference is “Reimagining Open Education.” This theme reflects how 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” open education as a solution to these many challenges, and also to think critically about how the current practice of open education can be more equitable and inclusive. The theme also applies to the conference itself, which is in the process of "revising" and "remixing" itself as a community-owned event as it enters its seventeenth year.
Reimagining must be an active process. It starts with critical reflection and the formulation of ideas, but it is only meaningful if concrete action follows. In choosing the theme of reimagining, our intent is to spark active efforts to reinvigorate, reinvent, and reshape open education for a more equitable future.
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
Session Types
Lightning Talk
Pre-Recorded Video With Live Viewing • 10 min
Lightning talks are short pre-recorded videos that were a popular part of last year’s program. Lightning talks will be available for on-demand viewing throughout the conference and each will also be streamed live at a specific time with simultaneous chat.
25 MIN Presentation
Pre-Recorded Video With Live Viewing • 25 min
Pre-recorded 25-minute presentations are created and submitted in advance. The presentation video will be published for on-demand viewing throughout the conference and will also be streamed live at a specific time. Presenters can join via simultaneous chat to answer questions during and after the video.
40 min Presentation
Live Session (Will Be Recorded) • 40 min
Live presentations are 40 minutes and delivered during the conference with a live audience. Proposals should address how the session will engage participants, and least 5 of the 40 minutes should be reserved for questions. A maximum of 4 presenters is recommended.
Discussion
Live Session (Not Recorded) • 40 min
Discussion sessions provide space to engage participants in an exchange of ideas or experiences during the conference. Up to 10 minutes may be used to frame the session, and the remaining time should be interactive. Proposals should address how the session will be facilitated.
Panel
Live Session (Will Be Recorded) • 55 min
Panels engage multiple speakers in a discussion about a common theme. Panel topics should be broader than presentations, and each panelist should offer a unique perspective. At least 10 of the 55 minutes should be reserved for audience questions. A maximum of 4-6 panelists is recommended.
Open Space
Live Session (Recording Varies) • 55 min
The Open Space format is an opportunity to propose activities or session types that do not fit within the categories above. Proposals should clearly specify a vision for the session, including the proposed length (10, 25, 40 or 55 min) and a plan for facilitation.
2020 supporters
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