Keynote
Abbey Elder is the Open Access & Scholarly Communication Librarian at Iowa State University. In this role, she manages Iowa State University's Open Education program and supports scholars who are interested in sharing their work, from articles and book chapters to textbooks and conference presentations. In addition to their role at ISU, Abbey also serves as the Statewide Open Education Coordinator for the Iowa Open Education Action Team, where they collaborate with colleagues across Iowa to advance the use of open educational resources.
Abbey will be presenting the keynote:
There’s no Blueprint? Recognizing Paths Forward to Support Open Education
from 12:00 pm - 1:20 pm CST.
In this engaging keynote presentation, our speaker will explore the dynamic and evolving landscape of open education and Open Educational Resources (OER). Drawing from her own experiences, she will share insights and practical guidance on fostering collaboration, overcoming challenges, and creating sustainable practices in open education. Attendees will gain valuable perspectives on open practices and envisioning new blueprints for collaboration to enhance educational access and affordability. Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and equipped to support open education initiatives at your own institution and/or at the state level.