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Welina Mai (Welcome)!

Calendar Icon   Register for the 2026 UH Online Unconference taking place on April 15 & 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to noon! The positive feedback in 2024 confirmed that the event should continue. Therefore, we will be hosting an unconference in 2026.

Mahalo to those who participated in the 2026 UH Online Unconference: Aʻo Aku, Aʻo Mai! Participants actively shared and collaborated on a range of topics, from AI, online teaching and learning, workforce development, etc. throughout the sessions. Select the buttons below to view the 2026 Unconference sketchnotes and resources. 

In the meantime, check out the valuable takeaways from the archived 2024 Unconference page. In addition to helpful links and resources shared, visual summaries for every session were created using a creative note-taking strategy called “sketchnoting.”

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Word cloud of participant reflections on their 2026 unconference experience.

What's an Unconference?

You may be wondering, “What's an unconference?” In short, an unconference can be described as a participant-driven learning experience where the attendees decide on the agenda, session, and discussion topics. 

While an unconference is meant to be more unstructured and free-flowing, we’re taking a “hybrid” approach where each high-level session topic has been pre-determined and each session will begin with a short “sharing” portion by the moderators before jumping into the participant-driven conversations. 

Theme and Intentions

Visit the Unconference Intentions graphic (Canva) directly to access the graphic.

2026 Unconference Schedule

Take a look at the preview (accessible PDF) below of the unconference schedule with the session topics (Last updated 3/31/2026).

Visit the 2026 Unconference Miro Journey Map (Miro) directly to access the board.

The Unconference is always a highlight and unique way to connect with and learn from amazing teachers that I wouldn't have access to otherwise. Very thought-provoking discussions and practical information to improve my teaching skills and help my students.

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Attendee 2024 UH Online Unconference

The structure of the unconference is just so conducive to maintaining a focus on what participants care about and engaging everyone who wishes to participate in the event. Love it!

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Attendee 2024 UH Online Unconference

It was a great way to meet folks from Mānoa, West Oahu and Hilo, which we do not get too many opportunities to do. Hearing that they have similar challenges and opportunities was refreshing.

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Attendee 2023 UH Online Unconference

I wasn't sure what to expect but I LOVE the format of talk story. It's a wonderful change from conferences where we sit and listen unless we are presenting. It's a powerful way to exchange ideas and learn from one another, plus support one another by relating our experiences.

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Attendee 2023 UH Online Unconference

Please continue hosting this unconference. The relaxed and casual conversations are SO beneficial!

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Attendee 2023 UH Online Unconference

This was well organized and I love all the dynamic discussions we had in our breakout sessions. I also very much appreciate the additional resources you all provided.

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Attendee 2022 UH Online Unconference

All the collaborative brainstorming with colleagues! Sharing experience, strength and hope! With some laughs sprinkled in.

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Attendee 2022 UH Online Unconference

I just wanted to say that this "unconference" was very informative and useful. I learned a lot! (I'm already incorporating some of the tips I learned in my online class.) Mahalo nui! And I hope there's another unconference in our future!

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Attendee 2022 UH Online Unconference

Volunteer Moderators & Notetakers

Mahalo to the Unconference volunteers for their kōkua (help)! 

Güneş Aytaç

Güneş Aytaç

Faculty
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Anatomy, Biochemistry & Physiology

Cara Chang

Instructor
Leeward Community College
Language Arts

Laura Chuang George

Laura Chuang George

Faculty Development Specialist
University of Hawaiʻi System
Information Technology Services (ITS)
UH Online Innovation Center (UHOIC)

Jennifer Corpion

Hawaiʻi Department of Education

Marisa Dionne

Marisa Dionne

Instructional Designer
University of Hawaiʻi System
Information Technology Services (ITS)
UH Online Innovation Center (UHOIC)

Dorothy So Hirata

Instructional Design Manager
University of Hawaiʻi System
Information Technology Services (ITS)
UH Online Innovation Center (UHOIC)

Shane Jackson

Undergraduate Program Advisor
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene

Christy Jersin Woods

Christy Jersin Woods

Director, AI Acceleration
Colorado School of Mines

Udi Mandel

Udi Mandel

Climate Commission Program Manager
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
UH Sea Grant College Program

Matt Parcon

Instructional Designer
University of Hawaiʻi System
Information Technology Services (ITS)
UH Online Innovation Center (UHOIC)

Amy Rozek

Amy Rozek

University of Hawaiʻi System
Information Technology Services (ITS)
UH Online

Jamie Sickel

Instructional Designer
Kapiʻolani Community College
Center for Excellence in Learning, Teaching & Technology (CELTT)

Alice Swift

Alice Swift

Multimedia Instructional Designer
University of Hawaiʻi System
Information Technology Services (ITS)
UH Online Innovation Center (UHOIC)

Syreeta Washington

Syreeta Washington

Instructor and Counselor
Leeward Community College
Student Services

Marnelli Joy Ulep

Pamantasan Director
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Office of the Vice Provost for Student Success

Peter Young

Peter Young

Instructor
Kapi'olani Community College
Political Science

Johnny Zhou

Johnny Zhou

Instructional Designer
University of Hawaiʻi System
Information Technology Services (ITS)
UH Online Innovation Center (UHOIC)

Unconference Resources

2026 UH Online Unconference_ Aʻo Aku, Aʻo Mai Opening_Closing Presentation (Google Slides)

Opening-Closing Slides (Google Slides)

Hoʻolauna (Introductions) Miro

Stay connected with your colleagues!

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Unconference Session Notes

Zoom Background Set (Makana or Gift)

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Past Unconference Events

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Questions?

Contact uhoic@hawaii.edu if you have any questions.