MI OER Mini-Conference

MI OER Mini-Conference: Gather, Network, Learn

October 6, 2023 at Wayne State University

Join the MI OER Network on October 6, 2023 at Wayne State University for an opportunity to connect with other preK-12, and higher education educators to learn more about OER. This one day in-person mini-conference aims to bring together OER advocates, users, and policy makers to dive into timely topics, network, and learn from one another. We will discuss topics such as AI, course markings, and other current, notable projects taking place in Michigan.

Registration is $50, and includes continental breakfast and lunch.

Registration has closed - we look forward to seeing you Oct 6th.

Event Details

Date: Friday, October 6th, 2023 from 8:30am-4:00pm

Location: Wayne State University, Adamany Undergraduate Library, 5155 Gullen Mall, Detroit, MI

Parking: Using Parking Structure #1 is recommended. Parking is $9, credit card only (no cash option)

Registration Information: You will receive an email confirmation immediately upon successfully registering. You will receive an event reminder email prior to the mini-conference that will include the link to the event page

Payment for registration is by credit card only. No credit card refunds will be processed. If you end up being unable to attend, you can transfer your registration to someone else at your institution by requesting that via training@mcls.org.

The MI OER Summit code of conduct can be found here: https://www.mioer.org/events/code-of-conduct

For questions about the event, email info@mioer.org

Agenda

8:30-8:50am Registration/Check-In; Continental Breakfast
8:50am Welcome & Housekeeping
9:00-10:15am Keynote Panel: New and Notable in Michigan OER
10:30-11:30am Unconference (15 min brainstorm, 45 min to talk)
11:30am-12:30pm Lunch
12:30-1:30pm Presenter Session: AI & OER. Justin Bruno, Michigan Virtual
1:45-2:45pm Presenter Session: OER Course Marking Landscape Analysis and Institutional Perspectives. Jenny Parks, Vice President, Policy and Research, Midwest Higher Education Compact; Julia Rodriguez, Health Sciences & Scholarly Communication Librarian; Molly Ledermann, Professional Librarian
- - 2:45-3:15pm Planning the next MI OER Conference, Wrap up

Keynote Panel: New and Notable in Michigan OER , 9:00am - 10:15am

A panel discussion highlighting some important and exciting initiatives across the state. Hear from open education practitioners in Michigan - ranging from K-12 through university speak about what’s exciting, what’s challenging, and what’s next.