Overview |  Schedule 

Overview

Arguably one of the best features of conference attendance is the ability to meet up with colleagues, old and new, from across the country. From sharing ubiquitous challenges to collaborating on solutions and innovations, or just meeting someone with similar passions, these connections allow us to scale the impact of our work supporting students and reconnect with why we love what we do. But how do you make your time networking meaningful, especially if you are a person who finds it to be awkward or overwhelming?

Welcome to the OLC Innovate Virtual Conference Speed Networking Lounge, an informal conversation space where participants can slow down to connect with fellow attendees through lightweight activities and games. All are welcome to attend these informal sessions taking place throughout the conference. We hope they inspire informal chats, co-working, reflections, and collaborative explorations of emerging digital pedagogy.

During the virtual speed networking breaks, we will have some special activities planned as well as the opportunity to win prizes. You will be able to interact with other virtual attendees from the convenience of your desk.  For each session, there will be an “expert in the field” discussing a topic related to the theme. This will be an informal opportunity to connect and discuss topics of interest with folks all around the country and the world!

Schedule

There are different activities set at different times, so take a look at the schedule below to get a sense of when you might best engage in the OLC Innovate 2020 Virtual Conference Speed Networking Lounge. 

Note: All scheduled times are listed in US Eastern Daylight Time Zone

11:00am - 11:30am US EDT Virtual Speed Networking Lounge: Equity and Inclusion Welcome

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Grab your coffee and join us for a special welcome from our Equity & Inclusion (E & I) committee. In this informal meet-up, members of the OLC Community will share some exciting updates on new initiatives around equity and inclusion in our field. We’ll have brief remarks from our sponsor, Name Coach, who will lead us in a lightweight networking opportunity to connect over a worthwhile cause.
1:00pm - 1:30pm US EDT Virtual Speed Networking Lounge - Escape Room Join OLC Escape Room designers and learn what it takes to craft these fun challenge and puzzle-based experiences that unite participants around collaboration and strategy.
3:15pm - 3:45pm US EDT Virtual Speed Networking Lounge: Virtual Bingo! Want to connect with other conference attendees while playing games and winning prizes? Plan to join the Virtual Speed Networking Lounge to take a break from all of the conference action, meet new people and play bingo!
10:45pm - 11:15am US EDT Virtual Speed Networking Lounge - The Innovation Studio Pop into our virtual breakout room and join the Co-Chairs of the Innovation Studio in fun and collaborative activities which will playfully introduce you to storytelling, get you thinking about how stories impact educational design, and onboard you to design thinking methods and process. Not only will there will be fun conversations and opportunities to network with other virtual attendees, but a prize will also be given away!
10:45pm - 11:15am US EDT Virtual Speed Networking Lounge: You Don't Know Jack! Want to connect with other conference attendees while playing games and winning prizes? Plan to join the Virtual Speed Networking Lounge to meet other attendees, play the iconic trivia game 'You Don't Know Jack' and have your name entered for a chance to win a prize!

 

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