Learning Café
Speed Networking Around OEB23 Topics Among Participants
Date Friday, Nov 24 Time – RoomTiergarten
7 topics, 7 round tables with 10 chairs. At each table: a facilitator and a number of attendees that self-selected themselves to network around the topic of their choice. After 20 minutes, a bell rings, the facilitator stays, but attendees switch table. Or not. Then another networking round of 20 minutes starts. And afther that, a third round.
This is, in a nutshell, what this speed networking session is about. No need for small talk, getting straight to business is the norm and the sole purpose is to meet people face-to-face and create meaningful connections.
If you came to OEB to network but didn’t get the chance to do so yet, this session is for you!
Plot of a 20 minutes networking round:
- 00:00-00:01: identify the table with your topic, sit down (or stand if there are not enough chairs)
- 00:01-00:02: brief introduction by the table facilitator
- 00:02-00:15: each table attendee has up to 1 minute to introduce themselves and spell out what they would like to discuss
- 00:15-00:20: the table attendees can now freely mingle and network in spontaneous smaller groups or one-to-ones
Table facilitators will include:
Inge de Waard
Learning Strategist and Connector, EIT InnoEnergy, Belgium
Inge de Waard is the learning strategist at EIT InnoEnergy, she is a longtime researcher, activist, award-winning learning innovator and (e)Learning coordinator. She developed multiple online & hybrid courses, co-designed AI tools, and embedded learning innovations. Inge coaches and co-creates international, blended curricula with engineers and teachers, and explores innovative learning formats. Her expertise is recognized by peers, resulting in additional co-authored papers, invited talks and keynotes in both academic and professional conferences, workshops and seminars. She recently founded the Power Elders initiative to spotlight role models who changed their lives at any age beyond 50. Most of all, she likes to connect with people and share stories.
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Margaret Korosec
Dean of Online and Digital Education, University of Leeds, United Kingdom
Margaret Korosec is an innovative, people-centred, and strategic leader recognised for her innovative approach, unwavering commitment to people, and strategic vision in higher education. With a blend of creativity, intentionality, and a holistic systems perspective, she pioneers new pathways for learners in the evolving landscape of education.
As Dean of Online and Digital Education at the University of Leeds in the United Kingdom, Margaret spearheads initiatives that redefine how education is accessed and experienced. She champions flexible models of education that cater to diverse learner populations and circumstances, advocating for open, online, and part-time provision to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
At the heart of Margaret’s leadership is a passion for leveraging the convergence of design, technology, and education. She navigates this intersection with finesse and thrives on witnessing how communities flourish. Under her guidance, the University of Leeds is positioned to grow its online and professional learning offer, facilitated by internal and external strategic partnerships.
Prior to her current role, Margaret made significant contributions to the expansion of online education portfolios at the University of Derby Online Learning and Western Governors University (WGU). Her experiences witnessing the transformative power of education on individuals’ lives and communities solidified her dedication to advancing online and flexible learning initiatives.
Margaret’s leadership is defined by her steadfast commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and the non-negotiable pursuit of educational opportunity. She continues to inspire and empower learners, educators, and institutions alike, shaping the future of education with vision and purpose.
Jeanne Law
Professor of English & Director of First-Year Writing Program, Kennesaw State University, United States of America
Jeanne Law is a Professor of English. Her research includes multimodal languaging and generative AI technologies for writers. She is co-author of The Writer’s Loop: A Guide to College Writing and a founding author for Multimodal Mondays blog series. She has authored chapters on information literacy in several edited collections. Her work is also regularly featured in public media, including The Chronicle of Higher Education. She has authored seven Coursera courses on gen-AI use, featuring her Rhetorical Prompt Engineering Framework. Jeanne is a mentor for AAC&U’s AI Pedagogy Institute and has chapters on gen-AI accepted by Computers & Composition and Routlege. She has presented for multiple audiences on the ethical use of gen-AI.
Brayden Milam
Programme Manager , Kennesaw State University, United States of America