2024 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 2024 Open Education Conference was held on October 8-10 as a hybrid event in Providence, RI and online, drawing more than 1,600 participants from 60 countries and all 50 U.S. states.

2024 News

Keynote Speakers

  • James Glapa-Grossklag

    Dean of Educational Technology, Learning Resources, and Distance Learning at College of the Canyons

  • Joy Shoemate

    Director of Online Education at College of the Canyons

  • Richard Baraniuk

    Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rice University and founder and director of OpenStax

  • Student Panel

    Pictured left to right: Michael Hannigan, Jennifer Croughwell, Niki Nguyen, and Andrew Whitcomb

Theme

This year’s theme “It’s About Time” captures the essence of open education's dynamic evolution, a cycle of learning from the past, seizing the present, and aiming for a more open future. In an era marked by emerging technologies and shifting educational landscapes, this conference serves as a nexus for igniting discussions, forging partnerships, and sparking new ideas. It’s about time to empower learners everywhere to be creators, contributors, and critical thinkers in their educational journeys. It’s about time to challenge conventional boundaries and explore new horizons to build a future where education is truly open, inclusive, and transformative for all. It’s about time for #OpenEd24.

Program Topics

  • Student Centered Practice, Pedagogy, and Resources

  • Challenging Power Dynamics by Leading with Justice & Equity 

  • The Workers of Open Education: Labor, Care, and Recognition

  • Open Education in Primary & Secondary (K-12) Education

  • Open Education in Workforce Training and Lifelong Learning

  • The Intersections of Open Education and Other Open Movements

  • Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies

  • Highlighting Bold Innovations and Fresh Perspectives

  • Cultivating Next Generation Open Education Leaders and Advocates

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