OpenCon Ohio Conference Schedule (May 22, 2025)

Our 8th Annual OpenCon Ohio 2025 Conference is slated for May 19-22, 2025

The theme of our event this year is Empowerment, Care, and Community. Below, you can find our schedule of live presentations and speakers on May 22, 2025.

If you use social media, please feel free to tag the event using the hashtag #openconohio2025.

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Schedule
2025
Thursday, May 22nd
10:30 AM

Welcoming Remarks

Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University
Amy Pawlowski, OhioLink

Via Zoom

10:30 AM

10:45 AM

Keynote Session: Learning to Dream Again: Finding Solace in Unimaginable Futures

Apurva Aschok, Rebus Foundation

Via Zoom

10:45 AM

11:45 AM

Break

All Attendees

Via Zoom

11:45 AM

12:00 PM

Plenary #1: Care + Open Practices = Hope

Elaine Kaye, James Madison University
Nicole Wilson, James Madison University

Via Zoom

12:00 PM

12:45 PM

Break

All Attendees

Via Zoom

12:45 PM

1:30 PM

Plenary #2: From Passive Learners to Co-Creators: A Case Study on Open Pedagogy in First-Year Writing

Melanie Gagich, Cleveland State University
Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University

Via Zoom

1:30 PM

2:15 PM

Break

All Attendees

Via Zoom

2:15 PM

2:30 PM

Plenary #3: Open RN & WisTech Open: Leveraging AI for a More Inclusive Open Education

Vince Mussehl, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Sam Rubenzer, Chippewa Valley Technical College
Kim Ernstmeyer, Chippewa Valley Technical College

Via Zoom

2:30 PM

3:15 PM

Birds of a Feather Discussion

OpenCon Ohio Committee

Via Zoom

3:15 PM

4:00 PM

Conference Closing

Heather Caprette, Cleveland State University

Via Zoom

4:00 PM - 4:10 PM