OTESSA
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OTESSA is a non-profit association founded in June 2019 to provide an inviting community to drive innovation, research, and practice in areas where either technology or openness intersect with education, research, and, more broadly, within society.
The most successful teams don't avoid difficult conversations—they plan for them. A simple team charter can help groups navigate conflict, communicate more effectively, and collaborate with greater confidence: doi.org/10.18357/ote... #HigherEd #Practice #Research #OTESSA
This practice article, co-authored by @vsvihla.bsky.social , explores how creativity, community, and "radical hope" can sustain justice-oriented work—even in challenging times: doi.org/10.18357/ote... #HigherEd #Research #Practice #PSE #OTESSA
Who are we designing for? And just as importantly: who are we designing with? doi.org/10.18357/ote... #EduSky #OTESSA
Responding to a crisis is only part of the challenge. How do we support learners, educators, and institutions after the immediate emergency has passed? Co-authored by @hodgesc.bsky.social. doi.org/10.18357/ote... #EduSky #OTESSAJournal #OTESSA
What contributes to mental fatigue in online learning? This review of 17 studies points to a mix of health, learning habits, personal circumstances, and support systems. doi.org/10.18357/ote... #EduSky #OTESSAJournal #OTESSA
Can education be treated like a living ecosystem? Rather than carefully controlling every learning experience, this article asks what becomes possible when educators intentionally create space for the unexpected: doi.org/10.18357/ote... #OpenPedagogy #HigherEd #Practice #PSE #OTESSA
Great teamwork starts before the first meeting. This one-hour teaming protocol helps new groups build trust, set shared expectations, and collaborate more inclusively. Co-authored by @vsvihla.bsky.social. doi.org/10.18357/ote... #EduSky #OTESSA
Sometimes the biggest learning barrier isn't the content. It’s how the content is presented. This article explores how thoughtful multimedia design can reduce anxiety in online learning. doi.org/10.18357/ote... #EduSky #OTESSA
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What makes an innovative designer? It’s not following the process perfectly. It’s questioning the process itself. Read more: doi.org/10.18357/ote... #EduSky #OTESSA
Technology changes quickly. Human needs don't. This report argues that instructional design research should focus less on individual tools and more on long-term challenges. doi.org/10.18357/ote... #EduSky #OTESSA
This OTESSA Journal special issue asks how research, design and policy can address the field’s most urgent, enduring challenges. journal.otessa.org/index.php/oj... #EdTech #EduSky #OpenEd #HigherEd
One Day Left! Proposals of 300 Words on Research or Practice for OTESSA 2026 (Online Site). Due Tomorrow MAY 6, 2026 - Click through for details! createsend.com/t/y-B9794F1F... #BCPSE #HigherEd #OTESSA26 #K12 #EdTech #EducationalTechnology #BCcampus #eCampusOntario #OTESSAJournal
OTESSA26: Only One Day Left!
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Interested in the impacts of technology on Education, Society, or Scholarship? OTESSA invites you to submit a proposal to our Online Conference. We only need a 300-word proposal for a practice or research-oriented presentation. otessa.org/news/final-c... #HigherEd #EduSky #K12 #EdTech #Research
Final Call for Proposals – OTESSA Online
This is the Final Call for Proposals for the Online OTESSA Conference Proposals Due MAY 6, 2026 Online Conference, June 8-9, 2026 OTESSA invites you to share your research and innovation as part…
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Time is running out to submit your proposal for #OTESSA25. This global conference will unite educators, researchers, and innovators to explore how #EdTech and #OEP transform education, society, and scholarship. Submit now --> otessa.org/2025/ #OpenEducation #BCPSE #YYJ #YVR #DigitalLearning
The latest OTESSA newsletter has some exciting updates! Registration for #OTESSA25 is now open, and we’re welcoming proposal submissions for this year’s conference. otessa.createsend1.com/t/y-e-cjtoik... #EdTech #Online #Hybrid #MultiAccess #DigPed #DigitalPedagogy #OnlineLearning #OpenEd
Call for Proposals: #OTESSA25 – Final Deadline March 1, 2025 Bringing together global innovators to explore the impact of tech & open practices on education and society. Join us online or in person in Victoria, Santa Fe, Toronto, or beyond! Submit your proposal today! otessa.org/2025/cfp/
Call for Proposals – OTESSA 2025
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