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Virtual OER ALM Conference

Call For Proposals

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

OER/ALM Conference 2026: Meaningful Change in Education

Submission Deadline: Friday, 12/12/2025
Conference Date: Friday, 4/17/2026
Conference Date: 10 – 2pm

Conference Registration Opens: 2/06/2026

Location: Online 

This is a FREE event!

Please read the submission requirements below and Click Here to Submit a Proposal 

THEME: The Three As

We invite educators, students, administrators, researchers, and librarians to join us in exploring how we can harness the transformative power of Affordable Learning Materials (ALM) and Open Educational Resources (OER) to create meaningful change in education. Moving forward from the mantra of the three Rs (Reuse, Revise, and Redistribute) - this year's theme embraces the creation of OER and offers to reinvent the three As of OER  - "Adopt, Adapt, and Author." These concepts challenge us to examine how we can leverage innovation, community collaboration, and critical thinking to build more equitable, engaging, and quality educational materials.

Call For Proposals

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CONFERENCE TOPICS

We welcome proposals that address any aspect of affordable learning and open education, with special consideration for submissions that explore:

Leadership in Open Education and ALM/OER

  • Leading transformative change in ALM/OER adoption
  • Incorporating student-centered approaches and work
  • University retention strategies through accessible materials

Innovation & Community Collaboration

  • Innovative approaches to affordable learning
  • Cross-institutional partnerships and collaboration models
  • Community-driven OER development
  • Students involved in creating and contributing to academic resources 

Critical Thinking & Engagement

  • Developing critical digital literacy
  • Engaging diverse learners through open pedagogy
  • Assessment strategies for OER-integrated courses: Saving Labor, Amplifying Impact
  • Efficient workflows for OER adoption and adaptation
  • Sustainable practices for busy educators

Session Formats 

  • Standard Presentations 30 minutes (25 min presentation + 5 min Q&A). Structured presentations that inform and educate attendees on specific topics, research findings, or case studies.
  • Lightning Rounds: 10 minutes per presentation. Fast-paced sessions featuring multiple short presentations on related themes. Perfect for sharing quick wins, innovative tools, or emerging ideas.
  • Panel Discussions 45 minutes (35 min discussion + 10 min Q&A) Moderated conversations with 3-4 speakers representing diverse perspectives on a shared topic. 

Abstract Requirements

  • Length: 500 words maximum for all session types except workshops (1,500 characters)
  • Language: English
  • Content: Clear description of session content, learning outcomes, and relevance to conference themes

Learning Outcomes

All proposals must include two - three specific, measurable learning outcomes that attendees will achieve through participation in your session.

Presenter Information

  • Primary contact information
  • Brief bio (100 words maximum) for each presenter
  • Institution/organization affiliation

Technical Requirements

  • Specify any technology needs beyond standard A/V equipment
  • Indicate accessibility accommodations needed