8:00 - 9:00

Registration check-in

11:15 - 12:30

Keynote speaker
Artificial Intelligence: Education's Hero or Villain?
Bill Conran, Head of Sales at Open LMS

ChatGPT, Azure, and Gemini have captured headlines all over the globe. These technologies have the potential to completely revolutionize the way we work, but when it comes to education do we really have that much to worry about? In this presentation Bill Conran examines how we can leverage large language model (LLM) AI to enhance student learning. He also discusses some tools teachers can use to review student assignments for AI-generated content.

12:30 - 13:45

Lunch

14:55 - 15:15

Coffee Break

9:00 - 9:15

Welcome
Ms. Jennifer D. Tucpi, Officer-in-Charge for Vice President for Academic Affairs at Lyceum of the Philippines University

Morning tea and refreshments will be served.

9:55 - 11:10

Keynote speaker
From Good to Great: Creating Quality User Prompts for AI-generated Content
Mr. Shane Alexander Y. Laong, LPT, MLT, Board of Trustees and Regional Area Coordinator - NCR and Luzon of the Philippine eLearning Society

Learn to create user prompts that enhance the quality of AI-generated outputs. The session will explore the principles and best practices for crafting prompts that result in engaging and relevant content. Through interactive exercises and discussions, participants will gain practical skills to elevate one’s content creation process. Teachers and AI enthusiasts will appreciate the session as it will provide knowledge and tools to transform content from good to great.

9:20 - 9:50

Session
How machine learning can advance higher education and support  institutions and students to achieve greater Outcomes?
Nicolas Elton, Director of Strategic Initiatives at uPlanner

The adoption of machine learning for data analysis by higher education has become a game changer for the sector as a whole.  Yet, a lot of higher education institutions are still on the fence about taking the last step to go past predictive analytics and traditional data modelling and into the world of machine learning.
Machine learning is based on the idea that computer software can develop consistently better analysis by learning from new data without the need for human intervention.  Machine learning can automate and streamline higher education processes and operations.  It is fascinating to see how machine learning can advance higher education and help institutions and students all over the world.
With its ability to capture, organize, and analyze educational data, uPlanner empowers institutions to plan smarter, improve performance, and make a positive impact on countless lives.

14:20 - 14:50

Session
AI in 2024: Navigating the Challenges for Live Online Classrooms
Alan Lam, Solutions Engineer at Class Technologies

Our session will focus on the intersection of AI and live online education. Attendees will gain insights into the potential impacts of AI on the authenticity and effectiveness of real-time online learning. We'll discuss strategies for leveraging AI to enrich learning while preserving the essential human touch in education. Join us to explore how educators and technologists can collaborate to harness AI's potential responsibly.

15:50 - 16:50

Closing Address
eLearning Trends and Open LMS Product Roadmap
Liam Liddicoat, Senior Director of Sales at Open LMS

In this presentation on 'eLearning Trends and Open LMS Product Roadmap', we'll explore the latest global trends in eLearning across higher education and workplace learning, highlighting policy and innovative practices from different countries. The talk will culminate with a look at the future direction of Open LMS, demonstrating how it aligns with and advances these emerging trends.

15:15 - 15:45

Session
AI Tools for Teachers: Reduce Workload and Elevate Teaching and Learning!
Peter Kilcoyne, Managing Director at TeacherMatic

Teaching is more than just a profession; it is a passion and an art. As educators, we are responsible for disseminating knowledge, igniting curiosity, fostering creativity, and encouraging critical thinking, juggling a million tasks at once.  Fear not; the AI revolution has arrived.  With the dawn of the Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) era, we can now delegate some of these tasks to intelligent tools and focus on our core mission: teaching.

Afternoon tea and refreshments will be served.

13:45 - 14:15

Remarks
President of the Philippines eLearning Society and Introduction of the Board of Trustees

16:55 - 17:25

Post-Event Workshop
Best Adult Learning Methods to Boost Engagement
Jale Nonan, Principal Consultant at BEENET

Adult learning theories provide insight into how adults learn, and can help instructors be more effective in their practice and more responsive to the needs of the learners they serve.  The workshop will share some of the principles that underpin this, and some tips and examples of how you can put this into practice for adult learners, such as ourselves.

8:30

Welcome Coffee & Badge Pickup

9:00 - 10:00

Official Welcome & Opening Keynote
Wired to Grow: The Neuroscience of Learning & Wired to Become: The Neuroscience of Purpose | Dr. Britt Andreatta
The not-to-be-missed opening keynote of Connected brings you Dr. Britt Andreatta, internationally recognized thought leader in leadership development and workplace learning strategy, experienced senior manager and top educational influencer for over a decade. Let this be the start of a journey, paved and walked together.

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee

10:00 - 10:45

Break-through Sessions
Using Video Content To Enhance Learning Inside The LMS | Rollin Guyden 
We’re all doing video nowadays, but probably not the way it’s done at Columbia Theology Seminary. This customer showcase recounts the journey and efforts to develop a unique learning experience with video on the LMS, crystalized in a modern, engaging, effective and measurable digital environment.

My Favorite Moodle Hacks | Hart Wilson 
Pick up handy tips and tricks for making Moodle work for you — and save yourself time and effort! Besides sharing shortcuts for course set-up and management, learn about the plugins we’ve added to our site that make Moodling a breeze: Batch update due dates, let students enroll themselves in groups, and take attendance. Along the way, we’ll talk about managing multiple sections in one course shell and the value of using completion tracking to measure learner engagement, among other cool things.

12:00 - 13:30

Lunch begins

11:00 - 12:00

Break-through Sessions
Integrations, SSO, LTI: Technical Connections
Maximizing Teacher and Student Engagement with LMS Tools
What We’ve Learned From The Pandemic
Claire Kruse, Stephen Ladek, Jesse Safran, Amy Tessitore, & Michael Vaughn
A unique opportunity for a one-on-one with Open LMS top talent on technical and leadership issues

Lunch with Open LMS
Open LMS EDU & WORK Roadmap | Laura Martin & Jeremy Schweitzer
Learn what we have in store to suit your education and corporate learning needs. We will cover the latest and upcoming features and capabilities, and what we have in store for you in 2023.

12:30 - 13:30

15:00 - 15:30

Coffee

17:00 - 18:00

Charity Stories: Fundraising, Tech & Skills | Cindy Gattorna & Michael Phillips
Open LMS, both as a company (part of LTG) and a team, has always been privileged to support various charities, not just financially but with technology and our people’s time and talent. And as a client, you made this possible. In this special activity around gratitude and impact, to learn how your relationship with us is helping learners worldwide.

19:00

Poolside Networking Night
The actual reason we came to Phoenix, right? As a company born in the middle of a global pandemic, we’re thrilled to finally get to know you, in person—hopefully you are too! Let’s take a break from the conference structure so we can actually “Connect,” relax and have fun together.

14:15 - 15:00

Learning Trends Panel: Stand On The Horizon! Global Experts Spot & Predict 2023
Joti Balani, Phil Hill, Dale Johnson, Brad Koch, & Stephen Ladek.
Stay ahead of the curve as this high-octane, multidisciplinary group of experts and leaders exchanges views, developments and trends in technology and learning; to later share their forecasts exclusively for the Connected audience.

13:30 - 14:15

Break-through Sessions
LMS's & Inclusion: Developing a Framework for Campus Wide Inclusivity | Kevin Barhydt
Kevin will present a framework for creating a campus-wide inclusive eLearning environment using your LMS. You'll learn how to overcome common barriers to inclusivity and create a more equitable and accessible eLearning experience for all learners.

Digital Care for Your Cat Herd: Course Technology Support for Independent Personalities | Mark Henderson
Mark will guide you through the complex world of technology support for diverse personalities in eLearning. From IT administrators to instructional designers, this session will provide valuable insights and tips on how to best support and meet the needs of your learners.

15:30 - 16:00

Break-through Sessions
Getting Moodle™ Right For Everyone | Paul Tannahill
Paul leads a deep-dive into LMS administration, sharing techniques and strategies for maximizing the potential of your learning management platform. Learn how to stay ahead of the curve and improve your LMS performance.

What It Takes To Make 50K Students Life & Work-Ready | Prof. Hayato Yamana
Professor Yamana shares the story of how he and his team prepared nearly 50K students at Waseda University for the beginning of their professional careers. From using technology to enhancing employability skills, you'll learn about the practical strategies and techniques used to create a successful eLearning program for the career-minded.

16:00 - 16:45

Spark Talks
Integrity, Trust and Transparency in Online Learning | Using Data to Drive Quality in Higher Education | Open LMS Academy Razzle-Dazzle  | Shelley Constant, Jaslyn Hughes, & Stephen Ladek.
The Connected 2023 sponsors invite you to check out their booths, talk about the latest releases and consider incorporating them into your supercharged 2023 strategy!

8:30 - 9:00

Morning coffee

9:00 - 9:15

Phill's Reflections | Phill Miller
The Managing Director of Open LMS, an experienced educator and industry leader, shares his thoughts on the conference so far along with his take on the current state of the industry.

9:15 - 10:00

Higher Ed and Corporate Alignment Panel: Bridging the Gap
Lisa Avery, Phil Hill, Brad Koch, Phill Miller, Dr. Kumkum Singh, Adrianna Ivonne Cárdenas, & Dr. Karie Willyerd.
Leaders at the top of academia and the corporate sector get together to explore real and clear avenues of collaboration towards common, sustainable goals.

10:00 - 10:45

Break-through Sessions
Drive Action from Your Data | Elizabeth Dalton
In this session, learn how "Big Data" from educational technology can be transformed into holistic views of students and programs and used to strengthen connections and drive powerful interventions to improve student outcomes and promote institutional success.

Class Has Re-Imagined The ₳synchronous Experience | Spencer Lawson
The asynchronous, live, in-class experience continues to be an important challenge for instructors and institutions in today's new normal - with many still delivering teaching using basic Zoom calls or similar. Class has re-imagined the asynchronous experience in partnership with Open LMS, to provide seamless access to teaching and learning tools that promote and retain active learning engagement.

6:30 - 7:45

Sunrise Yoga | Kara Conger
Seize the final day of the conference by starting up with Kara, one of the company’s fitness enthusiasts —by no means the only one— with a session focused on your mindfulness and body awareness. The choice to go gentle or hard is always yours.

10:45 - 11:00

Coffee

11:45 - 12:30

Break-through Sessions 
Open LMS Community's Most Challenging Question Bank & Quiz Issues [Solved] | Michael Vaughn
Learn how to solve the nagging Question Bank and Quiz issues you run into more often. This workshop with hands-on demonstrations —hopefully on your LMS— will leave you with a wealth of practical knowledge and experience to enhance your practice.

A New Era Of Personalized Learning & Personalized Design Tools | Amy Tessitore
Learn how to revolutionize your eLearning experience with the latest personalized learning tools and techniques. Leave empowered to design truly personalized and impactful online learning programs.

13:45 - 14:45

Closing Keynote
How To Be A Futurist | Dr. Karie Willyerd
In our closing keynote, Chief Customer Strategy Officer, GP Strategies will help you synthesize the Connected 2023 experience, learnings and reflections into a cohesive strategy for 2023 and beyond.

14:45 - 15:15

Closing Ceremony, Awards, and Farewell | Phill Miller & Stephen Ladek
The company’s leadership comes together to bid farewell to Connected 2023, which in reality is a new start for us. We’ll discuss what comes next, and take the opportunity to publicly recognize the efforts and accomplishments of attendees.

12:30 - 13:15

Lunch

11:00 - 11:45

Break-through Sessions
UoB's Shake-Up: A Pandemic Response that Retools University of Boyacá towards Sustainability, Innovation in Colombia's Higher Ed | Rodrigo Correal
Rodrigo shares the story of the University of Boyacá's shake-up during the pandemic. From rethinking their approach to innovation and sustainability, to improving their eLearning programs, you'll learn how this university is setting a precedent for Latin America and beyond.

Massive, Open Online... Conversations: How to Immediately Create Empathy and Give Learners Voice in Your Learning| Sean Gilligan
Are we making sure we're delivering empathy? Discover how to create empowering experiences on a massive scale and make nobody feel unheard or left out.

13:15 - 13:45

How Will ChatGPT Change… Everything? The AI Readiness Session | Joti Balani
Join Joti Balani in the AI Revolution in eLearning through a fascinating discussion on how AI and chatbots, like ChatGPT, are changing the eLearning landscape. You'll learn about the potential impact of AI in eLearning and discover how you can leverage this technology to deliver better experiences for your learners.