Cal State University-MERLOT will sustain the SkillsCommons repository, community, and services beyond the closing of all 256 TAACCCT funded projects! Come join us in sharing and learning effective strategies for using OER.
SkillsCommons has continued to develop and deliver free and easy access to workforce development training materials and program management and support materials for workforce development programs. SkillsCommons’ IMPACTcommunities have become part of its sustaining organization enabling affordable innovations in workforce education and workforce development programs to be easily and widely adopted and adapted by teachers, learners, industries, and professional organizations. SkillsCommons services, resources, and communities will help scale the benefits of the US Department of Labor’s TAACCCT investment in workforce development programs at community colleges across America.
JOIN US THIS YEAR at the MERLOT-OLC INNOVATE 2018 conference where you can:
NOTE TO TAACCCT PROJECTS: Attendance at these meetings is not required as part of your grant. If you plan to attend any in-person events, be sure that they are consistent with your Statement of Work and with the SGA restrictions on allocable costs in the fourth year of the grant.
| 8:00am - 8:30am | Continental Breakfast Join fellow attendees for networking and a community meal. |
Ryman Hall B1- B3 |
| 8:30am - 10:00am | Creating Data-Driven Success Stories | Hermitage D, Workshop |
| 8:30am -12:00pm | Community College Summit
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Ryman A/B/D/E |
| 10:00am - 10:30am | Networking BREAK and Exhibits Build your network of resources by getting to know educators and organizations that can help provide support for your project's success. |
Ryman Hall B1-B3 |
| 12:00pm - 12:45pm | Welcome Lunch Note: All attendees are asked to RSVP for luncheon during the registration process. There is no additional fee; lunch is included in your conference registration. |
Tennessee Ballroom |
| 12:45pm - 2:00pm | Conference Exploration Time | |
| 2:00pm - 2:45pm | StoryTelling Workshop | Magnolia Boardroom B Nicolette Van der Lee and StoryTelling IMPACTcommunity Members |
| 2:45pm - 3:30pm | Networking BREAK and Exhibits Build your network of resources by getting to know educators and organizations that can help provide support for your project's success. |
Ryman Hall B1-B3 |
| 3:30pm - 4:15pm | Industry Expert to Expert Instructor Group Discussion | Magnolia Boardroom B Brenda Perea and IE2EI IMPACTcommunity members |
| 3:30pm - 4:15pm | SkillsCommons IMPACTcommunities: Solving Big Issues in Today’s Higher Ed | Magnolia Ballroom, Emerging Ideas Session Christian Lagarde |
| 4:30pm - 5:30pm | OLC Innovate Opening Keynote: Campfire Stories | Tennessee Ballroom |
| 5:30pm - 7:00pm | OLC/MERLOT INNOVATE WELCOME RECEPTION Networking and refreshments |
Ryman Hall B1-B3 |
| 7:00pm | Dinner on your own |
| 7:30am - 8:30am | OLC/MERLOT Community Breakfast | Tennessee Ballroom |
| 8:45am – 9:30am | Customizing and Scaling SkillsCommons Services | Magnolia Boardroom B Maria Fieth |
| 9:45am - 10:30am | Skills2Work (S2W) Editorial Boards Review Sessions | Magnolia Boardroom B Christian Lagarde and Editorial Board Members |
| 10:30am - 11:15am | Networking BREAK and Exhibits Build your network of resources by getting to know educators and organizations that can help provide support for your project's success. |
Ryman Hall B1-B3 |
| 11:15am - 12:00pm | SkillsCommons Partnership Strategies: Makeovers, Technology Partners, and More | Magnolia Boardroom B Gerry Hanley |
| 12:00pm - 1:20pm | OLC/MERLOT Awards Lunch (ticketed) OR Lunch on your own (Exhibit Hall closed during lunch) | Tennessee Ballroom |
| 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Celebration of Accomplishments and a Look Ahead | Magnolia Boardroom B SkillsCommons Team |
| 1:30pm - 2:15pm | Curating OER in Workforce Development | Ryman Studio MNO, Education Session Christian Lagarde |
| 2:30pm - 3:15pm | Skills2Work (S2W) Editorial Boards Review Sessions - Part 1 | Magnolia Boardroom B Editorial Board Editors, Berni Gosky and Holly Schmitt, and Board Members |
| 3:15pm - 4:00pm | Skills2Work (S2W) Editorial Boards Review Sessions - Part 2 | Magnolia Boardroom B Editorial Board Editors, Berni Gosky and Holly Schmitt, and Board Members |
| 4:15pm - 5:30pm | Innovate Keynote Address: Jordan Shapiro | Tennessee Ballroom |
| 5:30pm – 7:00pm | ProctorU Post-Keynote Party: "Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ" Happy Hour And A Half (all attendees) | Tennessee Lobby A |
| 7:00pm | Dinner on your own. We recommend you make dinner reservations in advance if eating at the hotel. Hotel shuttles to Broadway are also available. | Cascades and Magnolia Canopy (see hotel website for shuttle times/details/fees) |
| 7:30am – 9:30am | Continental Breakfast | Tennessee Ballroom |
| 8:15am – 9:30am | Innovate Keynote Address: Ruha Benjamin | Tennessee Ballroom |
| 9:45am - 10:30am | 1:1 SkillsCommons Consulting Time | Magnolia Boardroom B Rick Lumadue SkillsCommons Team |
| 10:45am - 11:15am | Final Networking BREAK and Exhibits Build your network of resources by getting to know educators and organizations that can help provide support for your project's success. |
Ryman Hall B1-B3 |
| 11:15am - 12:00pm | Final Follow-Up Sessions Scheduled as Needed | Magnolia Boardroom B |
| 12:00pm - 12:30pm | OLC/MERLOT Innovate 2018 Closing Celebration Event: Failing Forward | Tennessee Lobby A |
| 12:30pm | End of Conference |
