OER 2011

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The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation's 2011 Open Educational Resources Grantees Meeting, OER 2011: The Impact of Open on Teaching and Learning

The meeting is a deep dive into the "O" of the OER movement and will explore issues around shifting OER from the niche to the mainstream in the years ahead. Spanning two and a half days, the convening will highlight accomplishments by OER grantees and provide a unique opportunity for collaboration on how OER can go further to make a significant and positive impact on teachers and learners worldwide.

The meeting will take place at the historic Cavallo Point Lodge, Fort Baker, in Sausalito, California and is hosted by the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME).

WHEN: Tuesday, March 29 through Thursday, March 31, 2011

Meeting Logistics

Program Agenda:

OER 2011 Program Agenda

Further information on program components:

• Hike Descriptions *Remember to pack some sturdy shoes, warm/comfortable clothes, and a rain jacket (just in case) if you plan on taking a hike. It is also suggested that you bring some water with you on the hike. Please note that some hikes will be modified to allow participants to be back in time for dinner.
  
• Poster Gallery (space limited, grantees given preference)
  
• Optional Communications Workshop Description (space limited, attendance by RSVP only. Contact shen@iskme.org for attendance confirmation):
  

Your Communications GAME Plan

You know you need a strategic approach to communications, but where to begin? This workshop guides you along the first steps in developing an effective communications plan for your organization. Being clear about what you’re trying to accomplish and who can help you achieve your goals is key to effective communications. From there, we’ll explore a wide range of approaches you can explore to engage your audiences and move them to action on behalf of your organization and the issues you care about. You’ll leave this session with a working GAME (Goals, Audience, Message, Engagement) Plan you can put to work immediately to jump-start your communications efforts.

View full agenda for the Communications Workshop

• Artwork from the Artist In Residence Program at Recology San Francisco will be on display during OER 2011. Check out the artists and their innovative program here: Art at the Dump
  

Speakers:

OER 2011 Speaker Bios

Keynote, Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 9:00am – 10:00am

• Dr. Louise Bay Waters, Superintendent and CEO, Leadership Public Schools
  

Rapid-Fire Presentations, Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 10:00am – 11:00 am
Mainstreaming OER: Creating the Conditions for Change

• Ralph Wolff, President, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
  
• Jim Shelton, Assistant Deputy Secretary for Innovation and Improvement, U.S. Department of Education
  
• Karien Bezuidenhout, Chief Operating Officer, Shuttleworth Foundation
  
• Dale Dougherty, Founder/General Manager, Maker Media/O'Reilly Media
  

Rapid-Fire Presentations, Thursday, March 31, 2011, 9:15am – 10:30 am
Scale and Spread Accelerants

• Jutta Treviranus, Director and Professor, Inclusive Design Institute, OCAD University
  
• Chris Blow, Director of User Experience, Meedan
  
• Steve Midgley, Deputy Director of Education Technology, U.S. Department of Education
  
• Sara Crouse, Head of Partnerships and Foundation Relations, Wikimedia Foundation

Panel: OER in Action, Thursday, March 31, 2011, 10:45am – 11:45am

• Carrie Bisgard, Coordinator of Online Learning (Teacher on Special Assignment), Whittier Union High School District
  
• Deborah Cowden, Teacher, Cunha Intermediate School
  
• Emily Morrison, Programs Manager, California Shakespeare Theater
  
• DeLaina Tonks, Director, Open High School of Utah
  
• Lisa Petrides (Moderator), President and Founder, Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME)
  

Meeting Location & Hotel Information:

Picture taken by Kodiak Greenwood


The meeting will take place at the historic Cavallo Point Lodge, Fort Baker, in Sausalito, California (601 Murray Circle, Fort Baker, Sausalito, CA 94965). Room rate is $214.00 per night (includes tax). All reservations must be made individually through the Lodge's Reservation Department by calling 1-888-651-2003 or by emailing (reservations@cavallopoint.com). Hotel reservations must be made by March 7 (depending on capacity, rooms may still be available after March 7. Please call to inquire. Please reference “ISKME Hewlett OER Grantee Meeting” when making your reservation. We encourage you to request and early check in if you would like to try to get into your room before 4:00 pm. The Lodge's main number is 415-339-4700

List of alternative hotel options

Airport and Transportation Directions:

Please fly into either San Francisco International Airport (SFO) or Oakland International Airport (OAK)

For airport transportation suggestions to the hotel, please visit Airport Transportations Suggestions to Cavallo Point Lodge

• If you are scheduling a cab or towncar pick-up at the hotel, please note that you will need at least 2 hours notice to ensure pick-up on time. Estimated cost of a cab or towncar from hotel to SFO is approximately $75 (one way).
  
• As noted in information provided in the link above, you can also use the Marin Airporter to arrive and depart from the hotel. The hotel provides transport to and from the bus stop where the Marin Airporter stops. Please consult the link above for directions for using the Marin Airporter for arrival to the hotel (about $20 each way). To use the Marin Airporter to get back to the airport, you will need to request a shuttle ride from the Front Desk to the Center Ave bus stop at least 2 hours before you want to depart the hotel. The Marin Airporter picks up at the Center Ave bus stop twice every hour (10 past the hour, 40 past the hour)
  
• If you need help coordinating transportation back to the airport after the meeting, the Lodge suggests that you stop by the front desk to make reservations the day before your departure. The front desk can help arrange cabs, towncars and shuttle services. To reach the front desk, call 415-339-4700
  
• The OER 2011 registration desk will also have a ride share board displayed to help participants self-organize rides shares amongst themselves.
  

For driving directions, please visit Directions to Cavallo Point Lodge

Parking

• Overnight parking is $20/night (valet or self-park, cost is the same). For both valet and self-park, please pull up the valet stand in front of the main building (Building A on the map link below). Upon check-in, the front desk will direct you where to park your car (if self-parking).
  
• Day parking is free, you can either self-park or have your car valet parked. For both valet and self-park, please pull up the valet stand in front of the main building (Building A on the map link below). If self-parking, the valet stand will direct you where to park your car.
  

For a map of the hotel grounds, please visit Cavallo Point Map

Connect with Participants

• Meeting Hashtag: oer2011 Follow the twitter stream
• Check out the OER 2011 Participant List
• Connect with other participants through the LinkedIn Event Page
• Learn about grantee projects by downloading OER 2011 Flashcards

SlideShare Contributions

• Access a playlist of speaker presentations from the event  *To download a presentation file, select the "View on Slideshare" option located on the bottom of the playlist. When viewing the presentation on the SlideShare site, the download option appears underneath the title of the presentation (note: you must have a SlideShare account to be able to download). The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation recommends downloading their presentation to gain access to the presenter notes for each slide.
• Access a playlist of presentations from participants to familiarize yourself with participant's latest OER initiatives
• Participants: Tag SlideShare presentations with oer2011 and we'll add them to the playlist.
• SlideShare sharing suggestions and uploading instructions

Photo and Video Sharing Space

• Access a playlist of meeting videos
• Access a playlist of videos from participants to familiarize yourself with participant's latest OER initiatives
• Participants: Tag YouTube videos and flickr photos with oer2011 and we'll add them to the playlist
• Check out OER2011 Photo streams: ISKME stream, OER 2011 stream
• Grantee participants: Please contribute to a fun, impromptu media compilation of messages from OER grantees

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