Connect, Share, and Collaborate: NYU’s Open Education Series
Concurrent Session 8
Brief Abstract
How do we connect thousands of people from across the world at our open education events? Blood, sweat and tears (and streaming video). Creating open education that connects students, faculty, industry experts and the general population is not for the faint of heart, but is unlike any other learning experience.
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Extended Abstract
At one time, the concept of open education was anathema to many in Higher Education. The idea of giving away free education was unthinkable. However, in recent years, the open education revolution has lead to millions learning with an eye toward self-improvement and not just degree programs. Creating free or affordable education allows for universities to expand to a population they might not otherwise afford full degrees. In addition, open education creates marketing opportunities to specific groups as a pipeline for full degree programs. Finally, open education allows for collaboration and connection with the general population, faculty, students and industry experts when the education is targeted toward specific industries.
In 2012, New York University began a lecture series that provided student’s access to top professionals in Cyber Security. The goal was to host bi-annual events that were part lecture, part open discussion, with a live stream and social media. These events would allow for collaboration and awareness on fundamental security concerns. Funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, these Cyber Lecture events provided a unique opportunity open to general population, industry experts and the faculty and student population of NYU.
This presentation will focus mainly on the above mentioned Sloan-funded Cyber Lecture Series. However, we will provide other examples of other Open Education events, such as Organizational Behavior and Human Capital Innovation Series. These events provide similar opportunities for students, faculty and industry experts collaborate and learn together.
This presentation’s learning objectives include:
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Describing NYU’s Open Education Experience, specifically the Sloan Cyber Lecture Series and Organization Behavior Series.
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Outlining the goals and target audience for NYU’s open education
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Illustrating data outcomes, including learner demographics and interesting surprises.
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Analyzing post-event outcomes and discuss with audience members how they can apply to their programs.
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Formulating plans for future open education programs.
The outline for this presentation will specifically include:
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History and Origin of Open Education at NYU, specifically the Alfred P. Sloan funded Cyber Lecture Series.
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Format of Series (including online and in-person attendance)
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Marketing and branding opportunities
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Unique presenter targets
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3-years of data outcome
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Stream data (numbers, unique users, audience questions, locations, etc.)
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In-Person Data (attendees, registered, vendors, locations, companies, etc.)
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Surprises
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Post-Events Outcomes
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Future session for Cyber and other programs
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Q&A
Learners will be able to discuss their own experience with open education, if any. In addition, samples of the lecture site and other materials will be made available including hand summaries of data from the 3-year program.
It is our ultimate intention that audience members consider hosting similar events or at least consider offering open education lectures, workshops or other similar programs.