I am fresh off Day 2 of ATI 2019, and as is common after a day of learning and networking, my brain is fatigued, my introvert batteries are seriously drained, and I forgot to eat dinner. BUT, I can’t emphasize enough how much today’s revelations are worth a little discomfort. My decade-old career in higher education has provided consistent opportunities to attend workshops and conferences and while I always leave with at least a little something new to think about, I am often frustrated by their structure and underwhelmed by their content. But not today. I spent my entire day with an elevated heart rate and a constant wiggle in…

I’ve had a night’s rest at home to let all the delicious brain food from the Northeast OER Summit digest, and wow, what a nourishing two days I spent connecting with other Open Education enthusiasts! The conference began with a keynote conversation between OERockstars, Robin DeRosa and Rajiv Jhangiani. I have heard these two present before, but this format felt so authentic to the spirit of Open–rather than lecture, Drs. DeRosa and Jhangiani modeled dynamic exchange of ideas, while demonstrating their commitment to revolutionizing the way we teach and learn. Unlike traditional keynotes, the audience was central to the experience and much of what they shared was driven by the…