Beginning Monday, May 11, 2026, OpenCon Ohio 2026 attendees will have access to pre-recorded lightning talks and join the asynchronous discussions and more in Discord. The OpenCon Ohio 2026 Discord page information and links to the pre-recorded lightning talks will be provided to all registrants.

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Recordings of the lightning talks will be available here in the OpenCon Ohio 2026 website after the conference.

If you use social media, please feel free to tag the event using the hashtag #openconohio2026.

Accepted Lightning Talks
2026
Monday, May 11th
8:00 AM

AI as Co-Designer: Reimagining Open Pedagogy Through Transparent, Ethical AI Integration

Jennifer Seyler, Elmhurst University

8:00 AM

Champions of Affordability: Designing a Library-Led OER Recognition Program

Paul C. Campbell, Kent State University

8:00 AM

Development of an AI information literacy module for an OER geography course

Stephen Finlay, University of Nebraska at Omaha

8:00 AM

From Curation to Creation: Reimagining Open Education with AI

Vince Granito, Lorain County Community College

8:00 AM

From Static to Dynamic: Reimaging how OERs can Enhance Student Learning

John D. Shank, Penn State University

8:00 AM

Lessons from an Accessibility Audit of 100 LibGuides

Eleanor Ball, University of Northern Iowa

8:00 AM

Narrating and Illustrating Early American Literature with Generative AI to Engage Students

Heather Caprette, Cleveland State University

8:00 AM

Strategic Success: Applying the DOERS Student Success Through OER Rubric

Mandi Goodsett, Cleveland State University

8:00 AM

The Future Is Collaborative: Reciprocal Promotion with OER and Special Collections

Melissa Moreau, University of Cincinnati

8:00 AM

Using Social Annotation Tools with Open Textbooks

Partick D. Anderson, Central State University

8:00 AM

You Can Read This, But It’s Not Yours: Reconsidering the Adaptability Requirement for OER

Haley Norris, Indiana University

8:00 AM

You Matter: Supporting Our Community through Reading, Writing, and More Success Strategies

Rachel Brooks-Pannell, Columbus State Community College

8:00 AM