Welcome to the OSU Learning Design Day: Fresh IDEAS!
Join us for an exclusive learning event designed to spark inspiration, foster collaboration, and elevate your instructional design practice.
Who is this for?
This event is exclusively designed for Instructional Designers, learning experience creators, and educational technologists looking to connect and grow.
- Note: To keep this event intimate and highly collaborative, registration is strictly limited to 45 participants. Secure your spot early!
What can you expect?
A dynamic day of professional development featuring an inspiring keynote, collaborative networking over lunch, and targeted learning tracks.
- Keynote Address: An insightful session led by an industry expert (details coming soon!).
- Two Specialized Breakout Tracks (4 sessions, 45 minutes each):
- Track 1: Learning Design Strategies and Innovation
- Track 2: Creative Educational Technology
- Catered Lunch: A complimentary boxed lunch provided by Freedom a la Cart, courtesy of CETE.
When is it?
Thursday, May 13, 2027 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Day’s Schedule
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
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9:00 AM – 9:30 AM |
Check-in & Morning Networking |
|
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
Opening Remarks |
|
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM |
Keynote Presentation |
|
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
Boxed Lunch by Freedom a la Cart |
|
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
Breakout Sessions |
Where is it held?
Hosted at CETE (Center on Education and Training for Employment) at 1900 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio.
Parking Information:
While registration and lunch are entirely free, participants are responsible for their own parking on West Campus. You can use your existing campus parking pass or pay via CampusParc. We will send out detailed parking instructions and app links to all registered attendees prior to the event.
Why should you attend?
As instructional designers, we spend our lives designing experiences for others — this day is designed for you.
- Elevate Your Skills: Dive deep into modern design strategies and cutting-edge educational technology.
- Community Connection: Engage in high-value, intimate networking with a small cohort of peers.
- Fuel Your Passion (and Yourself!): Enjoy a free, delicious lunch while investing in your professional growth.
How can you attend?
Check back for registration when it opens January 11, 2027.