HIVE 101
What is HIVE 2020?
HIVE is Open Up Resources’ annual conference. Due to the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19, educators will convene and connect virtually as a community in 2020 to cross-pollinate learnings then return to the field to do the work.
We’re all worker bees in the effort to increase equity in education, and HIVE is our hub for the mission.
When is HIVE 2020?
Programming for all pathways will be held over 5 days:
- Tuesday, June 23
- Wednesday, June 24
- Tuesday, July 7
- Tuesday, July 14
- Tuesday, July 21
What does it mean for HIVE to “go virtual?”
The entire professional learning event, including all coffee chats, thought-provoking keynotes and interactive workshops will be hosted virtually via the Zoom platform. Each session will be live, interactive, and recorded.
How is HIVE different from other K-12 conferences?
At HIVE, you can expect:
- 5 sessions of professional learning, facilitated by authors/experts/users of the curriculum
- Opportunity to connect with the expert authors of our curricula
- Enlightening keynotes by K–12 experts
- Connect with other practitioners who believe in the power of high-quality curricula virtually and through interactive exercises
- Become part of the Open Up Resources community which serves as a support network throughout the school year
- Small cohorts for all sessions will maximize interactions and learning
- Sessions will incorporate best practices for remote learning to model the possibilities of using the curriculum digitally with students
What curriculum pathways are available?
Math and ELA curricula will all have curriculum-specific / level-specific pathways. We are building schedules for all 9 original pathways now. See a full list of pathways here.
What speakers will be at HIVE 2020?
Click here to see all confirmed speakers. More to be announced soon.
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REGISTRATION & REFUNDS
How do I register as an individual for HIVE 2020?
Visit our registration app here. Select your pathway and follow the registration steps. Have questions? Email HIVE@openup.org.
How do I register as a group for HIVE 2020?
Visit our registration app here. Select your pathway and follow the registration steps and ticket quantities. Groups of 10+ on the same purchase order receive a discount. See below. Have questions? Email HIVE@openup.org.
How much does HIVE 2020 cost? What does it include?
- $349 Until May 8, 2020
- $449 May 9 - June 1, 2020
- $549 June 2, 2020 - Conference End
HIVE 2020 is a professional learning event with specific offerings regarding each curriculum. All sessions will be synchronous and collaborative amongst the participants and provider. In addition to the 15 hours of pathway focused Professional Learning, you will also have the option to attend multiple flex sessions to tailor your experience and a keynote each week from a leading expert with a debrief after in a virtual coffee chat. Included in the price is access to a recording of each session, a swag bag delivered to your door, and any additional digital materials you may need for the sessions. We were thoughtful about the value, pricing of similar offerings, and the cost of production when determining price.
What if I need to pay by purchase order?
That’s absolutely fine! Reach out to your regional development manager or email HIVE@openup.org.
Are there registration discounts available?
Group Discount -
Available for districts registering 10 or more people on the same PO. $25 off per registration. Please email brooke.powers@openup.org to arrange the discount.
Community Discount - Available for teachers that submitted materials to Community Created Resources. The discount code must be applied at the time of purchase. Only valid for materials submitted by May 15th. $50 off per registration.
What is your refund policy? How do I get a refund?
HIVE 2020 is virtual and a rain or shine event.
Anyone who previously purchased an “in-person” ticket for HIVE 2020, can request either a full or partial refund.
Converting an “in-person” ticket to “virtual”:
Please email HIVE@openup.org to get started.
Requesting a full refund:
For those who would like to request a full refund, they can do so by emailing HIVE@openup.org. Refund amounts will be based on the cancellation schedule below.
For those who will not attend HIVE virtually, they will receive a:
- Full refund if canceled by May 1, 2020
- 1/2 refund if canceled by June 1, 2020
- No refund if canceled after June 1, 2020
There is a 10 business day turnaround on checks and a 24-hour turnaround on credit card refunds.
What if I already reserved / deposited money for hotel rooms? Airfare?
Please contact your airline and the Jung Hotel directly.
For the Jung Hotel - Erica Reed: erica.reed@junghotel.com
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ATTENDING HIVE
What if I cannot attend all sessions? Will I receive access to the content?
All sessions will be recorded and available to registrants after the conference until September 1, 2020 enabling you to go back and refresh your knowledge as often as you like as the new school year approaches.
Can I attend only certain sessions and pay for conference content a la carte?
This option is not currently available.
What are the conference hours for HIVE 2020? What time zone?
Schedule details to come.
How will attendees access the virtual conference? What equipment is required? Can I attend with my mobile phone?
All programming for HIVE 2020 will be live and interactive through the Zoom app. Access Zoom on any device connected to the internet. You do not need an account on Zoom in order to access HIVE 2020 programming, but it is free to create an account and download the app.
How can attendees connect with each other and speakers during the conference?
HIVE is about educators convening and connecting! Expect virtual coffee chats, thought-provoking keynotes and live, interactive workshops.
Will materials / workbooks be provided for attendees?
We will supply materials digitally. Anything else required for a pathway that can't be provided virtually will be mailed.
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