Join us at the Digital Learning Equity and Innovation (DLEI) Summit, set against the backdrop of the magnificent Colorado Rockies on April 9-10, 2024. This event precedes the OLC Innovate 2024 conference (April 10-13, 2024 at the Gaylord Rockies) and brings together leading minds to explore the intersection of digital innovation and educational equity. Engage in active, experiential sessions focused on creating inclusive, actionable strategies that address the unique needs and goals of our learners, particularly BIPOC, poverty-affected, and first-generation learners. Whether you’re an educator, designer, administrator, or student, this summit is an essential platform for those dedicated to reimagining education through equitable digital learning.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 ↓
Time (MDT) General Session Room (Summit 6-7) Breakout Room 1
(Summit 2)
Breakout Room 2
(Summit 3)
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Registration and Check-in – Summit 6/7 Foyer
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Welcome and Opening Session

Angela Gunder, Ph.D.,
Kathe Pelletier,
Norma Hollebeke,
Valora Richardson, Ph.D.,
H. Ray Keith,
Remi Kalir, Ph.D.
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Break
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM It’s the End of the World as We Know It (But I Feel Fine): Transforming Curriculum and Pedagogy in the Age of Generative AI

Melissa Vito, Ed.D.
Diverse Pathways: Crafting Equitable Leadership in Digital Learning

Angela Gunder, Ph.D.,
Katie Fife Schuster
Yes, They’ll Read—and Improve—the Syllabus: Welcoming Learner Agency Using an Annotated Syllabus

Remi Kalir, Ph.D.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch On Your Own (90 min)
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Student Panel on Equity and AI

Norma Hollebeke
Lessons Learned in the Provost Office: What Faculty Told Us

Laura Niesen,
Connie Johnson, Ed.D.
The Role of Tailored Assessment Tools in Fostering Equity and Excellence in Education

Valora Richardson, Ph.D.
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM Break
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Advancing Culturally Responsive, Social Justice, and Open Education: Introducing a Series of Equity Minded Digital Learning Strategy Guides

H.Ray Keith,
Ayse Durmus
How to Implement Digital Learning Infrastructure to Support Equitable Outcomes (And Where to Target AI Technologies)

Karen Vignare, Ph.D.
Students Transforming Higher Education to Economic Bridges and Beltways: From Learning to Earning to Leadership to Impact

Carol Carter (moderator),
Amelia Mawlawi,
Elsa Yehdego,
Kevin Agyemang,
Sean Breeze
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM Break
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Collaborating for Equity: How to Empower Educational Technologies with Faculty and Student Perspectives

Karen Vignare, Ph.D.,
Kim Thanos,
Norman Bier
The 2024 EDUCAUSE AI Landscape Study: Current Sentiments and Experiences

Jenay Robert
AI, Imagination, and Student Innovation

Meacie Fairfax
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Break
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM Bridging the Digital Divide: A Fireside Chat on Digital Learning Equity and Innovation in Personal Education Journeys – Part 1

Kathe Pelletier (moderator),
Chawtana Edwards

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 ↓
Time (MDT) General Session Room (Summit 6-7) Breakout Room 1
(Summit 2)
Breakout Room 2
(Summit 3)
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM Registration and Check-in – Summit 6/7 Foyer
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM Prioritizing Equity: How to Get Started in Your Classroom

Norma Hollebeke
Equity Beyond Completion: How can Digital Innovations Empower College Students for the 21st Century Workforce?

Megan Tesene, Ph.D.,
Shannon LaCount Ed.D,
David Fitzgerald, MA
The Digital Equity Act: Immediate Opportunities for MSIs to Address Long-Standing Barriers

Gerry Hanley, Ph.D.
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Break
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM Frontiers: Intersection of AI, Open Pedagogy, and Inclusion

Hugh McGuire
Equity for Multilingual Learners in Online STEM Courses

Ayse Durmus,
H. Ray Keith
HBCU Summit – Sustaining Open Cultures in MSIs (Part 1)

Gerry Hanley, Ph.D.,
Angela Gunder, Ph.D.,
Audie Black, Ed.D.,
Quinetta Crawford-Bartley, Ph.D.,
Maria Fieth,
Robbie Melton. Ph.D. (virtual)
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM Lunch On Your Own (75 min)
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Flipping the Microphone: Academic leaders and faculty answer student questions

Norma Hollebeke
Can Courseware Designed for Equity Improve Instructor Practice?

Barbara Means, Ph.D.
HBCU Summit – Sustaining Open Cultures in MSIs (Part 2)

Gerry Hanley, Ph.D.,
Angela Gunder, Ph.D.
Audie Black, Ed.D.,
Quinetta Crawford-Bartley, Ph.D.,
Maria Fieth,
Robbie Melton. Ph.D. (virtual)
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM Break
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Leading Change: Shaping an Inclusive Culture of Educational Innovation

Cristi Ford, Ph.D.
Vybotsky?: Social Learning in the Age of AI

Jeremy Dean, Ph.D.
HBCU Summit – Sustaining Open Cultures in MSIs (Part 3)

Gerry Hanley, Ph.D.,
Angela Gunder, Ph.D.,
Audie Black, Ed.D.,
Quinetta Crawford-Bartley, Ph.D.,
Maria Fieth,
Robbie Melton. Ph.D. (virtual)
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM Break
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Bridging the Digital Divide: A Fireside Chat on Digital Learning Equity and Innovation in Personal Education Journeys – Part 2

Angela Gunder (moderator),
Angela Martinez,
Elsa Yehdego
Kelvin Agyemang

Elevate your OLC Innovate 2024 experience by joining the Digital Learning Equity and Innovation Summit for free! Simply select the box for the DLEI Summit during your OLC Innovate registration and unlock access to this groundbreaking event. To encourage active dialogue and actionable next steps, registration will be limited to no more than 200 participants.

Your conference registration includes full access to the onsite conference, as well as the HBCU Summit (onsite April 10, virtual April 23), ID Summit (April 12), K-12 Summit (April 12-13), and the Virtual Conference (April 23-25). Act fast for early bird benefits on your conference registration, available through February 21, 2024.

Already registered for OLC Innovate 2024 and want to add a free registration for the DLEI Summit? No problem! Sign in to your OLC user account, and from the registration page, select “Manage My Registration.” From there, you can check the box for the DLEI Summit to add a ticket to your conference registration.

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Imagine a world where the expertise and audiences of both EDUCAUSE and OLC unite, two global communities of practice with a shared passion for quality and equitable teaching and learning in digital realms. Our collaboration amplifies our commitment to this mission, drawing our audiences together and harnessing the unique capabilities each of us brings. By intertwining our expertise, we not only elevate the quality of our events and engagement opportunities but also champion the cause of driving excellence in digital education. Together, we’re poised to shape an era where every digital learning experience is empowering, inclusive, and transformative. Joining OLC and EDUCAUSE in this endeavor are key organizations working to advance digital learning equity, including APLU, Achieving the Dream, Complete College America, MERLOT, Tennessee State University, and WCET, further enriching our collective expertise and impact.