Open Horizons: Affordability and Access through Open Education

For faculty, staff, students, and advocates advancing open education in Manitoba and beyond.

How do we build an open and accessible education system that fosters digital innovation, cross-institutional collaboration, and student affordability? The Manitoba Open Education Symposium brings together educators, students and administrators to explore strategies for affordability, accessibility, and digital innovation. Sessions will provide an opportunity to hear from national leaders in open education, share about how open educational initiatives are already making an impact on Manitoba campuses, and learn about best practices in teaching and research. Join us for dynamic discussions, hands-on workshops, and networking opportunities that will drive the future of open education in the province and beyond.

Keynote speakers: Amanda Coolidge, Executive Director, BCcampus, Robert Luke, CEO, eCampusOntario, Alexandra Marcaccio, Lead, Atlantic OER, and Carley McDougall, Executive Director, Campus Manitoba

Workshop facilitators: Apurva Ashok, Executive Director, Rebus Foundation, Ariful Hoq Shanil, Instructional Designer, Manitoba Flexible Learning Hub, and Kristy Lacroix, Special Projects Coordinator, Campus Manitoba

Location: Room MPR 2, 100 Innovation Drive, University of Manitoba

The Manitoba Open Education Symposium is co-organized by Campus Manitoba, Assiniboine College, RRC Polytech, the University of Manitoba, and the University of Winnipeg.