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Join us for Tri-C’s third annual unconference — a collaborative, participant-centered event focused on reimagining how we engage students in today’s diverse learning environments.
You’ll help shape the agenda for the day. The unconference format emphasizes open dialogue, collaboration and co-creation.
Unconference 2026:It’sAbout the Students
Date: Friday, April 17 Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Western Campus (WSC D103), Cuyahoga Community College
Are you passionate about or interested in online learning and educational technology? Whether you’re a full-time or part-time faculty member, an administrator, or a staff member, this unconference is your opportunity to connect, collaborate, and co-create.
What’s an Unconference?
An unconference is a participant-driven event where YOU determine the agenda. Come ready to share ideas, lead discussions, and or learn about topics that matter to you. There are no pre-set presentations—only meaningful conversations and innovative brainstorming.
To helpensure a meaningful and engagingunconference, please keep the following in mind:
Honor the lived experiences of your colleagues, engage respectfully
Recognize everyone is an expert, share your expertise
Accept everyone is a learner, ask questions
Be flexible, go with the flow
Connect with your colleagues, have fun!
Faculty receive two service credits for presenting and two for attending.
Presentations about pedagogy, assignments, technology, student services and support
Opportunities to connect with colleagues in a face-to-face environment
Participants walk away with practical ready to implement practices
"It’s about the students” means recognizing the diverse experiences, backgrounds, skills, and goals that students bring into the classroom. The unconference invites faculty, staff,and other stakeholders to examine how we can design learning experiences and student interactions that recognize the intellectual diversity and needs of our students.
This can include topics such as:
Alternative assessments
Supporting students’ mental health and well-being
Bridging digital divides and technology gaps
Supporting intellectual diversity through varied pedagogies
Creating pathways for student agency and ownership in learning
Preparing students for the future of work
Encouraging a sense of belonging and community
Share and learn from peers in online learning and edtech.
Explore cutting-edge tools, trends, and challenges in digital education.
Network with like-minded professionals and enthusiasts.
Get inspired with new ideas for your department, classroom, and teams.
