(via Kenneth Carriveau, Baylor University)
Register today for Open Texas 2024, a free, virtual OER conference that will take place from Wednesday, September 25, to Friday, September 27. Jointly organized by the Texas Digital Library (TDL) and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), this year’s theme, “Global Horizons of Open Education: The View from Texas”, promises to broaden your perspective and ignite your passion for open educational resources (OER).
The conference committees, led by conference co-chairs Niki Whiteside, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Instructional Innovation and Support, and Dr. Tonja Conerly, Professor of Sociology at San Jacinto College, are working together to create an engaging program. The full conference schedule and keynote speakers will be announced early in the fall.
Additional details on the schedule:
- Session Formats: Keynote speakers, pre-conference workshops, town hall with THECB and the Texas OER community, and innovative sessions
- Session Tracks: Global Collaboration and Partnerships, Technology and Open Education, Policy and Advocacy in Open Education, Student Voices in Open Education, and Sustainability Models for OER
Participants can register today for this no-cost professional development opportunity, and we invite you to forward this information to your campus community. Visit the Open Texas 2024 website to learn more about this year’s committees and conference.
Please contact Open Texas, at open.ed.texas@gmail.com, if you have any questions.