MI OER Mini-Conference
MI OER Mini-Conference: Gather, Network, Learn
October 6, 2023 at Wayne State University
Held October 6, 2023 at Wayne State University. This one day in-person mini-conference brought together OER advocates, users, and policy makers to dive into timely topics, network, and learn from one another, discussing 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.
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: The Wide Open Future. Justin Bruno, Michigan Virtual
1:45-2:45pm Presenter Session: OER Course Marking Landscape Analysis and Institutional Perspectives. Jenny Parks, Midwest Higher Education Compact; Julia Rodriguez, Oakland University; Molly Ledermann, Washtenaw Community College
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.
Amy Dirlam (she/her/hers)
Technology & Innovation Consultant, Berrien RESA
President, MACUL (Michigan Association for Computer Users in Learning)
Kaylynn Mortensen (she/her/hers)
Instructional Designer, Schoolcraft College
Arlene Weismantel (she/her)
Senior Associate Dean for Scholarly Communications and Faculty Affairs,
Michigan State University Libraries
Lauren Woolsey (she/her)
Assistant Professor
Grand Rapids Community College
Presenter Session: The Wide Open Future, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Artificial intelligence has the potential to transform education by enabling more adaptive, personalized, and accessible teaching and learning experiences. This session will explore how recent developments in artificial intelligence might impact the development and use of open educational resources and explore possible challenges and areas for opportunity.
Justin Bruno
Assistant Director of District Programming, Michigan Virtual
Presenter Session: OER Course Marking Landscape Analysis and Institutional Perspectives, 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Jenny Parks (she/her/Ms.)
Vice President, Policy and Analysis, Midwest Higher Education Compact (MHEC)
Julia Rodriguez
Associate Professor
Health Sciences & Scholarly Communications Librarian, Oakland University
Molly Ledermann
Faculty Librarian, Washtenaw Community College
