OEP-SIG ‘Shut Up & Write

OEP SIG Shut Up & Write

You are invited to the OEP SIG’s inaugural ‘Shut Up and Write’ workshop on Wednesday 18 March at 12pm AEST (time zone conversions).

This session is designed to help you make real progress on a conference proposal for OpenEd26 or for any other abstract you need to prepare.

With OpenEd26 submissions due on 3 April, this is a great opportunity to develop an idea, start writing or refine a draft. The workshop is beginner friendly and open to anyone, including those unsure about submitting or who are considering submitting to another conference entirely – all are welcome!

What to expect

• Welcome and introductions
• Attendees briefly share their goals for the session
• A quick overview of effective conference proposal/abstract writing
• Focused quiet writing time
• Opportunities to find collaborators
• Optional group discussion on proposal ideas
• Optional temporary chat group for feedback between sessions
• Optional follow up session on Thursday 26 March at 12pm AEST to keep everyone on target

Learn more

• Find out about OpenEd26 conference themes, topics, session types and requirements and more
• Find tips on How to Write Strong Learning Outcomes for your OpenEd Proposal (we’ll be looking at this during the session)
• New this year, eligible OpenEd26 presenters can opt in to have their conference paper published in the Journal for Open Education Resources in Higher Education
• Find out about the Shut Up and Write! method

Get in the mood – Check out these writing playlists on Spotify 🎧🎼🎷

• Shut up and write by Cat Littlestraw (big and atmospheric)
• Shut up and write by Hannah (gentle and ethereal)
• Writing Music by Kate Baer (instrumentals)
• Thesis Writing by Cassidy Jungles (energetic house music)
• Everyone actually shut tf up and let me focus by Sarah Abdellatif (jazz stylings)
• Everybody shut up – I’m reading by Ava333 (classical with a twist)

Register now to join us for an inspiring and productive session!