Open Ed Live is a free online event aimed at bringing Higher Ed faculty, librarians, and instructional designers together to explore the boundless opportunities of open education. It consists of three half-day, virtual events with drop-in sessions for extended conversation on key topics.
Hosted by the Division of Digital Learning at the University of Central Florida along with members of UCF Libraries, UCF Bookstore, and the UCF Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs seeks to bring together Higher Ed professionals interested in learning more about open education.
Speakers representing all levels of colleges and universities will present informational sessions, participate in panel discussions, and lead interactive workshops for attendees.
You’ll receive actionable advice on how to best incorporate open education materials and resources into your courses.
This inaugural event acts as a prelude to Open Ed Week which takes place March 4-8, 2024. Open Ed Weeks is an annual, global celebration where educators can actively share and learn about the latest achievements in open education. (Source: Open Education Week, https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/)
What is Open Education?
Open education encompasses resources, tools, and practices that are free of legal, financial, and technical barriers. They can be fully used, shared, and adapted in the digital environment.
The foundation of open education is Open Educational Resources (OER). OER are teaching, learning, and research resources free of cost and access barriers and carry legal permission for open use.
Generally, this permission is granted by use of an open license (for example, Creative Commons licenses) which allows anyone to freely use, adapt, and share the resource—anytime, anywhere.
“Open” permissions are typically defined in terms of the “5Rs”: users are free to Retain, Reuse, Revise, Remix, and Redistribute these educational materials.
Open Education Resources Examples
- Open Pedagogy
- Open Access
- Open Journals
- Open Data
- Open Science
Who should attend Open Ed Live?
All faculty, librarians, and instructional designers in Higher Ed institutions across the country are welcome to attend this free event. OER advocates are also encouraged to attend.
This new event seeks to educate all attendees on emerging trends and issues within open education. It will also highlight the University of Central Florida’s efforts in this field as we work to remove barriers and improve learning for students everywhere.
Why should I attend Open Ed Live?
Higher education faculty, librarians, and instructional designers that attend Open Ed Live will be able to have deep conversations about the trajectory of open education for learners everywhere. By participating, you’ll join the national conversation regarding OER.
At Open Ed Live, you’ll learn about both the basic information and the emerging trends of open education surrounding the curriculum of higher education. There will be sessions for all levels of knowledge and awareness around OER. So, whether you’re new or well-versed in this subject, there will be something for you to engage with.
This event will also highlight national issues such as artificial intelligence (AI) and Inclusive Access regarding open education. Attendees will learn how to use AI for Open Ed in their courses and the event will address how UCF can be a model for Inclusive Access in open education.
A student panel will be present at the event to discuss the importance of using Open Ed not only for their academic success, but also its financial impact. OER can be more affordable for students and provide academic freedom and creativity for faculty.
Finally, UCF faculty will showcase the innovative work they are pursuing in their fields of expertise as they use OER.
Watch the Recorded Sessions
Couldn’t join us live for our exploration into the transformative world of OER? No worries! You can still access the recorded sessions online. Immerse yourself in enlightening presentations about the power and potential of OER and how to best incorporate open education materials and resources into your courses.
Watch the RecordingsMeet the 2024 Speakers
Discover the insights of leading experts in open education. Our speakers include pioneers like Kevin Corcoran in digital learning, Nicole Allen in educational equity, and Dr. Callaghan in Mesoamerican archaeology, along with award-winning librarians, innovative instructors, and dedicated researchers all committed to expanding access to educational resources. Connect with these trailblazers as they share their experiences and strategies for fostering learning and affordability in education.
Future Workshops
If you’re interested in learning more about open educational resources (OER), please consider also attending the Florida Virtual College OER Bootcamp happening online from March 27-29, 2024. It will be three days of afternoon webinars covering topics in OER from basic to more advanced.
Event Committee
- Kevin Corcoran, Assistant Vice Provost of the Center for Distributed Learning
- Kevin Yee, Director of the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning
- Lily Dubach, Assistant Librarian
- Kristine Shrauger, Librarian
- Wendy Howard, Director of the Pegasus Innovation Lab
- Samantha Morgan, UCF Barnes and Noble Campus Store Operations Manager
- Sarah Norris, Associate Librarian
- Amanda Major, Assistant Program Director of the Pegasus Innovation Lab
- Rocco Fazzalari, Project Coordinator I
- Rebecca McNulty, Assistant Instructional Designer
- Rachel Vacek, Associate Dean for Technology & Digital Strategies
And a special thanks to the following for preparing and promoting Open Ed Live.
- Jon Pizzo, Manager Multimedia Services, iDev at the Center for Distributed Learning
- Samantha Richardson, Communication Specialist I, iLab at the Center for Distributed Learning
- Bren Bedford, Web Project Analyst II, iDev at the Center for Distributed Learning
- Ailin LeBellot, Web Content Specialist I, iDev at the Center for Distributed Learning