Curious about the Open Education Association’s Research Working Group? Join us for an introductory session!

This session will introduce the goals and scope of the Research Working Group, which will help shape the association’s efforts regarding open education research. This includes exploring collaboration with the fields’s existing research-focused initiatives, identifying research gaps or opportunities, and developing recommendations about where the association can have the greatest impact. We’ll walk through what the group plans to accomplish, what participation looks like, and how members can get involved before the work officially begins.

During the session, we’ll cover:

• The purpose of the Research Working Group

• Planned focus areas and example activities

• Working group schedule

• Expectations for participation

• Q&A

Audience: All are welcome at this session, but note that membership is required to join the working group

Want to learn more about the Open Education Association’s Professional Development Working Group? Join us for an introductory session!

This session will provide an overview of the Professional Development Working Group’s goals and planned areas of focus. The group will help shape the association’s approach to professional development, including how to highlight existing programs offered by the field, how to develop new programming that addresses key gaps or opportunities, and ways to support professional recognition for practitioners at different stages of their careers. We’ll discuss what the group aims to work on, what participation looks like, and what members can expect before the work officially begins.

During the session, we’ll cover:

• The purpose of the Professional Development Working Group

• Planned focus areas and example activities

• Expectations for participation

• Working group schedule

• Q&A

Audience: All are welcome at this session, but note that membership is required to join the working group

Interested in learning more about the Open Education Association’s Outreach Working Group? Join us for an introductory session!

This session provides an opportunity to learn more about the Outreach Working Group’s purpose, objectives, and how it supports the broader mission of the Open Education Association. The group focuses on expanding the reach of open education by engaging new audiences and elevating open education in spaces beyond the existing community. We’ll walk through what the group plans to accomplish, what participation looks like, and how members can get involved before the work officially begins.

During the session, we’ll cover:

• The purpose of the Outreach Working Group

• Planned focus areas and example activities

• Expectations for participation

• Working group schedule

• Q&A

Audience: All are welcome at this session, but note that membership is required to join the working group