Join us at OLC Accelerate in a unique opportunity to lead the way in shaping the future of online learning through community engagement. The Engagement Call for Proposals is now closed. Notifications were emailed July 30.
Presenter notifications were emailed July 30.
Please check your email for your notification if you submitted a proposal.
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One of our main goals at OLC is to create spaces where community members can work together and think critically about our field’s practices and methods, focusing on creating positive change. Within our conferences, these collaborative spaces often sit outside the program of traditional presentations, taking the form of engagement activities. From networking breaks to evening socials to early morning mindfulness sessions, we offer a unique take on how we connect, collaborate, and innovate our practices within digital learning (and have a good time in the process). Our conferences are not just about sharing knowledge— they’re also about building connections amongst the participants. Through our Engagement Call for Proposals (CFP), we’re looking for facilitated activities that weave together fun, collaboration, and innovation, enhancing our understanding of digital learning in new and exciting ways.
We’re thrilled to extend an invitation for proposals to lead engaging activities at this year’s Accelerate 2024 conference, where we’re not just focused on sharing knowledge but also on fostering networking opportunities, building new connections, and having a great time while exploring innovative practices that support digital learning.
We’re seeking dynamic facilitators with insights into creative networking strategies, fun approaches to team-building, or expertise in using technology to bring people together through ideation and camaraderie. Join us in contributing to our engagement programming with an activity that not only imparts knowledge but also creates a vibrant community atmosphere. Submit your proposal and be a part of shaping an event that combines learning, networking, and fun, making it an unforgettable experience for all participants.
What are we looking for?
Your proposal should breathe life into the spaces between our scheduled events (i.e. during networking breaks, lunches, evening events). Whether it’s an early morning mindfulness session, an engaging activity during the breaks between concurrent session blocks, or a lively evening social, we’re seeking proposals that break the mold. Think unconventional: networking games and icebreakers, quick design sprints, meditation sessions—all are welcome here. If you’re submitting an activity that feels like it could be a presentation at your standard educational conference, it’s probably a better fit for our regular CFP and not an engagement session.
Ultimately, your session should be a catalyst for conversation, collaboration, and community-building in a format that sits outside of the usual education session format, adding a memorable dimension to the OLC Accelerate experience.
We are particularly interested in proposals that showcase innovative methods for building connections, fostering meaningful collaborations, and encouraging participants to interact beyond attending sessions at the conference. Whether you have successfully implemented unique icebreakers, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to enhance networking, or have a love of playing games, you are what we are looking for! The ideal engagement session should feature an activity that serves as a platform for forging lasting connections and promoting a sense of camaraderie among our diverse community of online learning professionals. We invite you to bring your creativity, expertise, and passion for fostering connections to our conference.
Have a question as to whether your session concept is a good fit? Reach out to Dorothy Loftin or Adam Davi who would be more than happy to help you craft your session proposal.
What is the submission process?
Feel free to contact our Engagement Co-Chairs for support.
Adam Davi, adavi@arizona.edu
Dorthy Loftin, dorothy.loftin@oregonstate.edu
