Open Apereo 2019
The Higher Education Open Source Conference
June 2nd to 6th | Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
Overview
Open Apereo 2019 is an international, inclusive event offered by the Apereo Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and sustaining innovative open-source software solutions for education. Learn how higher education is using open-source software to help deliver the academic mission, control costs, and retain the capacity to innovate.
Team-building. Collaboration. Inspiration. Institutional Experience. Networking.
Keynotes
The Future of Ed Tech in Higher Education When Open Source is a Radical Solution
There is no shortage of futurists speculating about innovation, disruption, and the future of educational technology in higher education. Yet, those responsible for leading edtech strategies and academic innovation are often faced with institutional realities and considerations that don't align with the visions being pitched by futurists and vendors.
In this talk I will take us through some examples of ed tech absurdities from the perspective of a public college administrator responsible for the academic innovation strategy. I will dive into the importance of institutional control in an environment where it is increasingly critical to understand issues of privacy, surveillance, and big tech business models; our tendency to recreate problematic structures rather than rethink the models; and the need for alternative visions of NGDLEs driven by teaching and learning and not tech. I will suggest that open source educational technology is critical to a future where open education practices and flexible teaching and learning are established, and the importance of models such as Apereo, Domains of One's Own, and OpenETC in shaping that future.
Tannis Morgan is the Director of the Centre for Teaching, Learning, & Innovation at the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC). She is a key champion of OER at the JIBC, including conceiving their Zed Cred initiative several years ago and systematically working towards it even before BCcampus put out a call for grants. Tannis has helped steer the Justice Institute towards leveraging open source tools such as WordPress and Learn Dash to create affordable and open resources used by students and by the community. Click Here to read more about Tannis.
Platforms and Privacy - Open Approaches
Privacy is currently a big deal in higher education IT. The topic entered the EDUCAUSE “Top Ten IT Issues” list this year at number 3. So what’s new? High profile legislation such as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) has both upped the compliance ante, and done much to generate awareness. These developments have been accompanied by high profile data breaches with international ramifications affecting millions of users at British Airways, Cathay Pacific and Starwood, amongst others, and a daily diet press stories of egregious misuse of user data by large technology platforms. Higher education is in danger of being caught in a web of multiple conflicting agendas. Ian Dolphin will survey the privacy landscape, and draw some preliminary conclusions about the location of open source software in relation to privacy.
Ian Dolphin is Executive Director of the Apereo Foundation, and has been involved with open source software in higher education for almost twenty years. He is former Heady of eStrategy at the University of Hull, in the UK, and worked for the Jisc for two years.
What is all the Fuss About Python?
The Python programming language has been around for over 20 years but recently it feels like it's an overnight sensation. Python has moved from being a fringe language for beginners, biologists, and natural language analysis to being the go-to language in nearly every domain of computing. While there is a lot of inertia in the choice of a programming language for a project, the adoption pattern of Python is quite different than "that cool new language that came out a few years ago". While most new programming languages are exciting for early adopters, by the time they are a few years old, many early adopters have moved on to the next big thing and the languages never find their way into the mainstream. Python seems different - Python seems to have a solid and continuously growing market share - and in particular Python seems to invade and take over application areas previously dominated by well-established technologies. We will look at some of the inherent aspects of Python that make it "sticky" - once you go Python you rarely go back or go anywhere else. This presentation will also look at the world's largest programming course (in Python) and how the course fits into the Python movement and how the course benefits from Apereo Open Source Software, Open Educational Resources, and the Open Course Enrollment (a.k.a the MOOC movement).
Charles Severance is a Clinical Professor and teaches in the School of Information at the University of Michigan. He is the Chair of the Sakai Project Management Committee (PMC). Previously he was the Executive Director of the Sakai Foundation and the Chief Architect of the Sakai Project and worked with the IMS Global Learning Consortium promoting and developing standards for teaching and learning technology. Charles teaches ten popular MOOCs and two specializations to students worldwide on the Coursera platform: Internet History, Technology, and Security, Web Applications for Everybody, and Python for Everybody and is a long-time advocate of open educational resources to empower teachers.
Highlights
- Choose from over 60 sessions and 8 workshops across five inspiration-packed days
- Learn how higher education is using open-source software to help deliver the academic mission, control costs, and retain the capacity to innovate
- Participate in an inclusive international event with attendees from over 100 institutions spanning five continents
- Meet, network, and interact with members from the Apereo projects
- Expand your areas of interest by developing an understanding of other areas of the academic enterprise
- Learn from real-world experiences that can inform your institutional practice and strategy
- Located this year in the heart of downtown Los Angeles
Who Should Attend
- Institutional Leaders
- Educators
- Students
- Instructional Designers
- Developers
About Apereo
Apereo is a network of institutions like yours, where you can share experiences, learn from the experiences of others, and discover new collaborators. Apereo supports software used in thousands of educational institutions worldwide. Software developed and maintained by the Apereo Community include: Sakai, CAS, uPortal, Karuta, Apereo OAE, Bedework, Student Success Plan, Opencast, ELMS:LN, openEQUELLA, UniTime, and Xerte. In addition, Apereo's incubation process supports new projects as they find the path from innovation to sustainability.
Learn more about Apereo’s Projects and Communities
Open Apereo 2019 Registration Options |
On or before May 3, 2019 |
On or after May 4, 2019 |
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| Apereo Foundation Member | ||
| Full Conference Registration | USD $599 | USD $730 |
| One-Day Registration | USD $199 | USD $250 |
| Non-Members | ||
| Full Conference Registration | USD $765 | USD $870 |
| One-Day Registration | USD $265 | USD $300 |
| Student (With Valid Student ID) | ||
| Full Conference Registration | USD $320 | |
| One-Day Registration | USD $110 | |
| Pre-Conference Workshops (per half-day session) | ||
| With Conference Registration | USD $40 | |
| Pre-Conference Day ONLY | USD $60 | |
PAYMENT POLICY: Payment for the full amount of registration fees must be made prior to or on the first day of the conference. To qualify for the early registration rates, your registration form AND payment must be received no later than May 3, 2019. All registrations received or unpaid after this date will be processed at the regular registration rate.
CANCELLATION POLICY: All cancellations received on or before the cut-off date of May 3, 2019, are eligible for a refund of fees paid, less a 10% cancellation fee. Cancellations received between May 3 and May 24 are eligible for a 50% refund of fees paid. No refunds will be issued after the May 24 deadline.
Rates are given in U.S. dollars. Credit cards will be billed in U.S. dollars, and the individual financial institutions will convert at the prevailing exchange rate.
Open Apereo Schedule Overview
Open Apereo 2019 Full Conference Program
Click here for a Print Version of the Open Apereo 2019 Agenda
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Event Venue
Open Apereo 2019 will be held at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.
Hotel Accommodations
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
251 South Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
General website: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/los-angeles-california-plaza
Open Apereo 2019 Booking Link: https://www.omnihotels.com/hotels/los-angeles-california-plaza/meetings/open-apereo-2019-05312019
Register before Friday, May 10th to take advantage of the Group Room Rate: USD $199, per night (plus applicable taxes)
The group rate is available: May 30 - June 10, 2019 (subject to availability)
PLEASE NOTE that the Apereo Foundation is obligated to fulfill certain contractual obligations with the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza by having attendees fill a set number of guest rooms. By staying at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel you help to ensure that funds go toward the event and the organization's mission, not toward paying for empty hotel rooms. Additionally, we've heard time and again how valuable networking and "hallway conversations" are to attendees of Open Apereo and it's sister events. By staying at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel you greatly increase your odds of having those kinds of meaningful interactions when moving around the hotel during the event.
Airports / Transportation
- Taxi Sevice: Approximately $46 per way
- Fly Away Shuttle Service to Union Station: Approximately $16 per person (one way)
- Taxi Sevice: Approximately $50 per way
- Shuttle: Approximately $23 per person (one way)
- The Omni Los Angeles Hotel is conveniently located on a local bus route (DASH) and within walking distance to the Metro Red & Purple Line Stations at Pershing Square and Civic Center
- Union Station (Amtrak) - 10 minutes away by car or LA Metro
The Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza has offered the following discounted parking rates for conference attendees
- Overnight valet parking of $39.00 / car / night; includes in-and-out privileges. The discounted rate will be applied to attendees that have booked their hotel room inside the group's room block.
- Day-of-Event valet parking of $15.00 / car. Mention our group name (Open Apereo) to the valet staff in order to receive the discounted rate.
Networking Opportunities
The Open Apereo conference is a great opportunity to socialize and network with your professional colleagues. We will be organizing a few social activities and networking events to do just that. Some of the events will require a sign-up during the registration process. See below for the options available during registration and for some items to do on your own.
Social Activities
Please be sure to register for all social activities that you plan to attend. Some of the activities require payment in advance, and some don’t, but we would like to get a headcount for both paid and non-paid activities for planning purposes.
Sunday evening
Open Apereo 2019 Welcome Reception - 5:00pm - 6:30pm at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel
(included with conference registration)
Monday evening
Open Apereo Showcase Reception - 5:00pm - 6:00pm at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel
(included with conference registration)
Dine-Around at approximately 7:00pm
- See Dine-Around Sign Up Sheet for more information on specific reservation times
- Attendees are responsible for their own food and beverages
- See LA from new heights! Enjoy the sunset with 360° views, two open-air observation decks, interactive technology features, and the Skyspace Bar. You can even ride the thrilling Skyslide if you dare!
- Admission time 7pm, meet in the hotel lobby at 6:30pm to walk to the attraction as a group
- Minimum of 10 tickets for group pricing
- Cost: $28 per person (ticket price includes 1 Skyslide ride and 20% discount for food, bar and gift shop).
Movie Night at TLC Chinese Theater
- Plan to catch a movie with your friends at the iconic TLC Chinese Theater! Movies and showtimes will vary depending on what is playing in June. Closer to the date we will announce what film and showing the group will be attending. Register for this activity to be notified about group movie arrangements.
- Departure time TBA
- Attendees are responsible for their own ticket purchases and transportation to the theater. (Tip: Metro Red Line runs from Civic Center near hotel to Hollywood and Highland.)
Tuesday evening
Dine-around at approximately 7:00pm
- See Dine-Around Sign Up Sheet for more information on specific reservation times
- Attendees are responsible for their own food and beverages
- Explore Los Angeles' Historic Downtown with your fellow attendees. This private group walking tour will last approximately 2.5 hours.
- Tour departs at 5pm from Pershing Square, meet in the hotel lobby at 4:40pm to walk to the tour starting location.
- Group reservations require a 12 person minimum, therefore booking early ensure that we can proceed with the private tour!
- Cost: $20 per person
- Take a 3-hour driving tour that features the glitz, glamour, and celebrities of Hollywood. Sights include the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Chinese Theater, Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills mansions, and a trip down Rodeo Drive and the Sunset Strip.
- Tour departs at 7pm, meet in the lobby at 6:50pm for group hotel pick-up.
- Group reservations require a 10 person minimum, therefore booking early ensure that we can proceed with the private tour!
- Cost: $35 per person
Wednesday afternoon
Pepperdine University - Malibu Campus Tour
- Visit the spectacular Malibu campus and learn about the innovative things Pepperdine is doing on campus! (Note: There will be a 45 minute commute from the hotel to the Malibu campus.)
- Tour departs at 1:30pm, meet in the lobby at 1:15pm for group hotel pickup (Estimated return time, 5:30pm)
- Cost per person is TBA. Please reserve your space if you are interested in attending. We are looking into transportation options, and require headcounts to determine pricing. We will be in touch with more details as we gather them.
Why Attend Open Apereo 2019
Affordability of education has become a key issue, not simply for students and educational institutions, but for society as a whole. Open source software can be a key element in developing an institutional IT strategy that focuses on enhancing student success, while helping to control costs.
At Open Apereo 2019, you’ll find out more about how your institution can engage with open source software and the communities that support it. You’ll learn how open source works, and how it can work for your institution. You’ll see first-hand how a community responds to the challenges of today by innovating for tomorrow. Above all, you’ll return with real data based on real-world experiences of development and deployment that can inform your institutional practice and strategy.
Open Apereo 2019 is an international, inclusive event offered by the Apereo Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to developing and sustaining innovative open-source software solutions for education.
At the Conference
Ad Hoc Meeting Rooms: Ad Hoc Meeting spaces will be available for first-come, first-served usage during conference hours. More information will be available soon regarding availability and how to sign up.
Lightning Talks are fun, five-minute presentations, clumped together for an exciting and fast-paced way to share and gather new information. We invite you to come share your knowledge, tricks and techniques or join us in learning from others in the Apereo Community. More information will be provided about timing and location.
Presenter's Resources
How ANYONE can make insanely better slides (SlideShare presentation by Sean Johnson)
Open Apereo 2019 Presentation Slide Templates
All presenters are welcome to use the Open Apereo slide template. The templates are available in different formats, so you can access your preferred platform. Please click on the corresponding link to download the template of your choice.
Have Some Fun
The greater Los Angeles area is a vast and sprawling metropolis with many cities, neighborhoods, and micro-communities. We have compiled a list of suggestions for things to do and places to visit while you are here. Have some fun in the California sun with a few of these on-your-own activities!
Summer Metro
Los Angeles Metro has a list of common summer destinations accessible by train or bus.
Dining
There are many, many restaurants and eateries in the LA area. First, you'll notice that restaurants have a letter grade on the door. This is a rating of cleanliness from the city. You want to eat at an "A" restaurant. Less than an "A" means the establishment hasn't met all health codes.
You can learn more here: http://lapublichealth.org/eh/misc/ehpost.htm
Social General Info and Top Picks
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Location |
URL |
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Fodor’s Picks |
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Zomato’s Picks |
https://www.zomato.com/los-angeles/best-downtown-restaurants |
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Yelp's Picks |
http://www.yelp.com/search?find_desc=restaurants+downtown&find_loc=Los+Angeles%2C+CA |
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Food Truck Recommendations |
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Tacos |
Restaurants
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Name |
Type |
Price US $ |
Location |
Reservations |
Distance from Omni Hotel |
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Italian, Bakeries, Brunch |
$11-30 |
700 S Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
Yes |
8 min walk, 0.4 miles |
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Diverse Food Court: cuisines and cultures of LA |
$11-30 |
317 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
No |
6 min walk, 0.2 miles |
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American Restaurant |
$31-60 |
222 S Hope St Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Yes |
4 min walk, 0.2 miles |
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Asian Bistro and Bar (Asian Fusion) |
$11-30 |
800 W 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
Yes |
12 min walk, 0.6 miles |
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Japanese Restaurant in Little Tokyo |
$11-30 |
329 E 1st St Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Yes |
14 min walk, 0.6 miles |
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Italian, Wine bars |
$11-30 |
332 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
No |
8 min walk, 0.4 miles |
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American |
$11-30 |
350 S Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
Yes |
2 min walk, 0.2 miles |
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American Restaurant, Southern, Cocktail Bars |
$11-30 |
840 S Spring St Los Angeles, CA 90014 |
Yes |
20 min walk, 0.9 miles |
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Bars
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Name |
Type |
Price US $ |
Location |
Reservations |
Distance from Omni Hotel |
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American Restaurant and Bar |
$11-30 |
350 S Grand Ave Los Angeles, CA 90071 |
Yes |
2 min walk, 0.2 mi |
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Cocktail Bars |
$11-30 |
207 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90012 |
Yes |
6 min walk, 0.3 miles |
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American, Cocktail Bar |
$11-30 |
630 W 6th St Ste 116-A Los Angeles, CA 90017 |
No |
10 min walk, 0.5 miles |
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French Rooftop Lounge |
$31-60 |
448 S Hill St Los Angeles, CA 90013 |
Yes |
8 min walk, 0.3 miles |
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Lounge, Whiskey Bar |
$11-30 |
515 W 7th St Fl 2 Los Angeles, CA 90014 |
No |
12 min walk, 0.6 miles |
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Bars, Jazz and Blues |
$11-30 |
206 W 6th St Los Angeles, CA 90014 |
No |
13 min walk, 0.6 miles |
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Sightseeing
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Location |
URL |
Notes |
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Discover Los Angeles |
Links to options big and small. |
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Hollywood Sign |
A popular symbol of LA. |
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Hollywood and Highland, incl. Mann's Chinese Theater |
See the Chinese, glimpse the Hollywood Sign from the observation level, see the El Capitan Theatre across the street, gawk at people dressed in costume. A short subway trip from downtown. |
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Griffith Park |
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La Brea Tar Pits |
LACMA next door. Petersen across street. |
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Beverly Hills |
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Santa Monica Pier |
Rides, food, beach... |
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Venice Beach |
Famous or infamous? |
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Venice Beach Boardwalk |
Not to be missed! Take a walk along the Pacific Ocean at Southern California’s number one visitor attraction. |
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Chinatown |
Culture, food, shops, and more. Downtown LA. |
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Union Station |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Union_Station_%28Los_Angeles%29 |
Check out the architecture. Downtown LA. |
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Olvera Street |
Culture, food, shops, and more. One of the oldest parts of downtown. |
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Little Tokyo |
Culture, food, shops, and more. Downtown LA. |
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Queen Mary |
Long Beach |
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LA Conservancy Walking Tours |
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The Arts, Museums
There are many great art and history museums in Los Angeles. Here are some resources to explore and just a few options to consider:
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Location |
URL |
Notes |
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Discover the Arts in Los Angeles |
Resource to find deals for numerous museums, plays, etc. |
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LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) |
An amazing museum, including two new complexes. Check our BCAM for contemporary art. |
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Getty |
Two locations, one in LA off the 405 and one at the coast on Pacific Coast Hwy. Both are amazing! |
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MOCA - Museum of Contemporary Art |
South Grand Ave near Pershing Square exit. |
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The Broad |
A contemporary art museum in downtown Los Angeles. |
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Annenberg Space for Photography |
A small space, but great photography. In 1-2 hours, you'll see it all and be ready for your next adventure in LA. |
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Petersen Automotive Museum |
If you're a car nut, this place is for you. Just across the street from LACMA. |
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Hollywood Bowl |
Music, performances. |
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Walt Disney Concert Hall |
Not sure if there will be performances, but worth a look! |
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Ahmanson Theater, Mark Taper Forum |
If a play's your thing, check out these great venues. |
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Griffith Observatory |
Great view of LA, planetarium, and much more! |
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The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens |
In San Marino-Pasadena. |
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Independent Shakespeare at Griffith Park |
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Shakespeare. Griffith Park. Check schedule to see if playing during conference. |
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Autry Museum Of Western Heritage |
Learn about the American West. |
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Natural History Museum of Los Angeles |
Exhibits on earth's biodiversity. |
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California Science Center |
Home of Space Shuttle Endeavor. |
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Los Angeles Central Public Library |
Check out the art and architecture. |
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Culver City Art District |
Cool place to explore contemporary art for sale. |
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Bergamot Station |
Cool place to explore contemporary art for sale. |
The Beach
The main beach communities of the Los Angeles Area are, from north to south: Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Playa del Rey, and Manhattan Beach. Unfortunately, Downtown LA is on the east side of town, so in order to dip your toes in the Pacific, you'll need a car, bus, or train. Access to the beaches is free, but parking is not (in most locales).
If you're looking for suggestions, here is a link to recommendations for 15 great LA area beaches
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Please be aware that we sometimes have coastal fog in June. It usually burns off by midday, but it is something to be aware of. Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_Gloom |
Amusements Parks, Rides, and Zoos
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Location |
URL |
Notes |
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Disneyland |
In Anaheim. A significant commute from downtown LA. |
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Universal Studios |
A short freeway drive from downtown LA. Accessible via the Metro Red line. |
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Six Flags Magic Mountain |
In Santa Clarita/Valencia. A commute from downtown LA. |
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Knott's Berry Farm |
A significant drive. Not as impressive as the other major parks. |
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Santa Monica Pier |
Carnival-style rides and games, food, beach... |
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LA Zoo |
Great for kids. Gene Autry Museum across the street. |
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Aquarium of the Pacific |
Long Beach. A significant commute from downtown LA. |
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Warner Bros Studio Tours |
In Burbank, CA a short drive from downtown LA. |
Hiking, Outdoors
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Location |
URL |
Notes |
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Griffith Park |
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Los Angeles Mountains |
Trails, parks, etc. |
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The Strand |
Biking path |
Off the Beaten Path
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Location |
URL |
Notes |
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Adamson House, Malibu |
Beautiful location, learn about Malibu history, amazing tile. |
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Bergamot Station Art Center, Santa Monica |
A collection of art galleries with new and old art and photography for sale. |
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Bradbury Building, Downtown LA |
Architecture. |
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Culver City Art District |
A collection of art galleries with new and old art and photography for sale. |
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Gamble House, Pasadena |
Architecture. Pasadena. Might remember it from Back to the Future. |
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Grand Central Market |
Food, etc. |
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Graystone Mansion, Beverly Hills |
Nice grounds, good view, free... |
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Hollyhock House, Hollywood |
Frank Lloyd Wright. 'Nuff said. |
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LA Metro Art |
The art at bus stations, rail stations, etc. |
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MAK Center at the Schindler House, West Hollywood |
Art and architecture. |
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The World Famous Magic Castle |
If you know a magician or member, ask for passes... it's worth the trip! |
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Angel City Brewery |
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Noho Arts District |
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El Pueblo de Los Angeles |
Historical monument |
Shopping
More places than can be mentioned here. Just a sample:
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Location |
URL |
Notes |
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The Last Bookstore |
“20 Most Beautiful Bookstores in the World” – Flavorwire “Best Bookstore in Downtown LA” by LA Weekly |
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Americana - Glendale |
Popular new mall. |
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Beverly Hills - Rodeo Drive |
Iconic. Expensive. |
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Beverly Center |
Not in Beverly Hills, but a mall nonetheless. |
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3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica |
Open-air walking mall. Moments away from Santa Monica pier and beach. Another major mall next door. A commute from downtown LA. |
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The Grove |
Another popular open-air mall. Farmer's market nearby. |
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Hollywood and Highland |
See the sights, buy some things. Mann's Chinese next door, El Capitan Theatre across the street. |
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Los Angeles Farmer's Market |
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Los Angeles Fashion District, Flower District |
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Universal City Walk |
At the steps to Universal Studios. |
Sports, Concerts, and Other Activities
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Location |
URL |
Notes |
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Staples Center |
Lakers, Clippers, Kings, concerts, etc. |
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LA Dodgers |
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Dodger Stadium |
Home of the Dodgers |
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Anaheim or LA Angels |
Home of the Angels |
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The Greek Theatre |
Concerts, etc. |
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Microsoft Theater |
Concerts, etc. |
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The Forum |
Concerts, etc. |
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House of Blues Los Angeles |
Concerts |
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Sunset Strip |
Concerts, comedy, etc. |
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Shatto 39 Lanes (Old School Bowling Lanes) |
Arcades, Billiards, Bowling, Bar, and More |
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Los Angeles Club Crawl |
4 clubs for $25 Starting location varies |
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Ohjah Lounge |
Karaoke |
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The Troubadour |
Live music |
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Whisky A Go Go |
Iconic rock venue on Sunset Strip |
Thanks to our Current Sponsors!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Open Apereo 2019 takes place from June 2nd to 6th at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza. The conference will showcase the work of Apereo communities, provide networking opportunities for participants, and will feature keynote speakers from the broader higher education community.
The products of our software communities - Sakai, uPortal, CAS, the Open Academic Environment, Bedework, Opencast, UniTime, Karuta, Xerte, the Apereo Learning Analytics Stack, Tsugi, POET and EDexchange – are designed and built by education, for education. They are also potential contributors to what Educause have called the “Next Generation Digital Learning Environment” – a more flexible component and component-based environment to support academic practice.
Open Apereo is the primary face-to-face networking event on the Apereo calendar. It’s a great place to meet, discuss, and build partnerships that have a positive impact on the education landscape. The event depends, to a significant degree, on commercial sponsorship. Sponsorship lets us keep the registration fee low and encourage attendance by our diverse and distributed community. If you are interested in participating as a sponsor or obtaining more information, please email us at conference[at]apereo[dot]org.