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SUMMARY:Open Education Week 2025 Exhibit: Sharing Memories of Your Favorite Children's Book(s)
DESCRIPTION:This pop-up interactive exhibit features about 50 award winning titles recently added to the WashU Libraries’ Collection. The exhibit invites viewers to share their favorite children’s books and authors with others. These books support the methods courses for the Teacher Education Program in the Department of Education and covers a range of fiction and non-fiction topics on identity\, race\, gender\, culture\, customs\, religion\, and traditions. \nThe exhibit runs from March 3-March 31\, 2025 and is on display in the Olin Library lobby. \n  \n 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/memories-favorite-childrens-books/
LOCATION:WashU\, St. Louis\, MO\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access
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SUMMARY:Carteles Educativos por Wikimedia México
DESCRIPTION:Desde el Programa de Educación de Wikimedia México organizamos una serie de #CartelesEducativos con la comunidad de WikiEducación en el país\, a manera de memoria de proyectos y editatones educativos\, talleres\, cursos\, charlas y otras actividades en torno al fenómeno educativo que ha generado el uso e implementación de Wikipedia y los proyectos Wikimedia dentro y fuera del aula en México. \nEstos carteles se presentan en el marco de la Semana de la Educación Abierta 2025 (#OEWeek) con el objetivo de incentivar a más personas e instituciones a participar en este movimiento de conocimiento libre\, descononización de los saberes y de las diversas comunidades de aprendizajes. \nDesde México decimos #WikipediaEsParteDeLaEducación en nuestras Redes Sociales donde podrán encontrar cada uno de las WikiPropuestas pedagógicas.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/carteles-educativos-por-wikimedia-mexico/
LOCATION:México\, Ensenada\, Baja California\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Open Educational Practices
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SUMMARY:Online University of Windsor Open Education Week Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Office of Open Learning at the University of Windsor is hosting a conference throughout the Open Education Week and everyone is invited to join us for a week of free events. Events will be added over time\, so check the site regularly. \nThis year will feature presentations about open educational practices\, as well as some presentations about educational technologies.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/online-university-of-windsor-open-education-week-conference/
LOCATION:Online from Multiple Locations
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Equity and Access,Indigenous Ways of Knowing,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices,Open Source Platforms,Tools and Techniques
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SUMMARY:WikiAfrica Hour's Offline Wikis – Kiwix Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:How do we share free knowledge with people who have no stable internet? How do you identify the right offline solution\, if you cannot see it in action online first?\n \nMany steps must be taken before offline solutions can benefit the people they are designed for\, some of which are quite tricky.  \nIn this OEWeek25 special\, following the January edition of WikiAfrica Hour: Offline Wikis\, we invite Offline Wiki experts to demonstrate their offline solution. We hope this will make one of the many steps towards offline—the decision phase—easier by showing what you should expect from this platform before you spend hours setting up the hardware\, sourcing to the right offline platform\, downloading it\, and then adding it to your hardware.  \nIn the hot seat for this session is:\n✔️ Stephane Coillet-Matillon\, who will demonstrate Kiwix \n 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/wikiafrica-hours-offline-wikis-kiwix-demonstration/
LOCATION:Online from Multiple Locations
CATEGORIES:Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Open Repositories,Tools and Techniques
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Dubai Declaration on OER: Advancing Global Access to Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will explore how emerging technologies and open-source tools are reshaping Open Educational Resources (OER). In light of the Dubai Declaration on OER and its complementary role to the UNESCO 2019 Recommendation on OER\, the webinar will delve into open licensing frameworks\, overcoming barriers and scaling innovations globally—especially within regions like the Pacific region. \nThe speakers will share concrete examples\, policy insights\, and regional perspectives to inspire stakeholders and guide future developments in open education. \nObjectives: \n\nRaise awareness of the Dubai Declaration and its role in advancing the UNESCO 2019 Recommendation on OER.\nExamine the transformative potential of emerging technologies in creating\, curating\, and disseminating OER.\nShowcase regional examples and case studies to illustrate how the Dubai Declaration can be operationalized locally and globally.\n\nSpeakers: \n\nDr Javiera Atenas\, Senior Lecturer in Learning and Teaching Enhancement\, University of Suffolk\, United Kingdom\nDr Wayne Mackintosh\, UNESCO Chair in OER\, Director OER Foundation\, New Zealand\nMs Anne-Marie Scott\, Director Anne-Marie Scott Consulting Inc. and board member of the Open Source Initiative (OSI)
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/exploring-dubai-declaration-oer/
LOCATION:UNESCO Dynamic Coalition\, Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Equity and Access,Open Education Policies,Open Education Resources,Open Repositories
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SUMMARY:WikiAfrica Hour's Offline Wikis – Internet in a Box Demonstration
DESCRIPTION:How do we share free knowledge with people who have no stable internet? How do you identify the right offline solution\, if you cannot see it in action online first?\n \nMany steps must be taken before offline solutions can benefit the people they are designed for\, some of which are quite tricky.  \nIn this OEWeek25 special\, following the January edition of WikiAfrica Hour: Offline Wikis\, we invite Offline Wiki experts to demonstrate their offline solution. We hope this will make one of the many steps towards offline—the decision phase—easier by showing what you should expect from this platform before you spend hours setting up the hardware\, sourcing to the right offline platform\, downloading it\, and then adding it to your hardware.  \nIn the hot seat for this session is:\n✔️ Tim Moody\, who will demonstrate Internet in a Box
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/wikiafrica-hours-offline-wikis-internet-in-a-box-demonstration/
LOCATION:Online from Multiple Locations
CATEGORIES:Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Open Repositories,Tools and Techniques
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T110000
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors & Breaking Barriers: Advancing EDI through Open Education
DESCRIPTION:Open education is more than just a teaching approach—it’s a powerful tool for social justice. In this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore how openness can drive meaningful equity\, diversity\, and inclusion efforts. Join us to learn how to leverage your position to break down barriers\, foster inclusive learning environments\, and challenge the status quo.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/opening-doors-breaking-barriers/
LOCATION:St Claire College\, Chattam-Kent\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250305T110000
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Open and Distributed Learning
DESCRIPTION:“The rise of online education has transformed teaching and learning paradigms. These changes are fueled by advancements in technology and the demand for flexible\, inclusive access to education—even in times of war and epidemic. Online educational practices emphasize interactivity\, learner autonomy and self-direction\, and accessibility\, while theoretical frameworks have expanded to address issues such as openness\, digital equity\, attrition\, engagement in virtual environments\, and the design of learning-centered curricula. This evolution has created opportunities and challenges as researchers explore digital tools and platforms to measure if they enhance learning effectiveness and address diverse learning needs.” (Anderson et al.\, 2025) \nIn this session\, Dr. Connie Anderson and Professor Emeritus Terry Anderson will review the role and impact of open and distributed learning over the last twenty-five years and explore how it may continue to evolve into the future. \nThe Evolution of Open and Distributed Learning\nDr. Connie Blomgren and Professor Emeritus Terry Anderson\nMarch 5\, 2025\, 11am MT\nhttp://www.cideresearch.ca/session/blomgren-anderson-2025 \nThis is the second session in the CIDER series celebrating Open Education Week 2025 and the 25th anniversary of the open access journal\, The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning. These three free\, online sessions exploring the critical role of openness in education will be held on Monday\, March 3\, Wednesday\, March 5\, and Friday\, March 7\, 2025.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/the-evolution-of-open-and-distributed-learning/
LOCATION:Athabasca University\, 1 University Dr\, Athabasca\, AB T9S 3A3\, Athabasca\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Policies,Open Educational Practices,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:The K-State Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative\, Open Textbook Platforms\, & Accessibility
DESCRIPTION:The cost of textbooks is a barrier to affordable higher education for many students. Open textbooks help reduce that cost while providing ways for instructors to adapt content to their course and improve accessibility for their students. Join us for an introduction to the K-State Open/Alternative Textbook Initiative\, an overview on the two leading open textbook platforms – Pressbooks and LibreTexts\, and a summary of methods to build accessibility into open textbooks to improve learning for all.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/k-state-open-alternative/
LOCATION:Kansas State University\, Manhattan\, KS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Source Platforms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250305T133000
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SUMMARY:OEWeek 2025 Kickoff Event at TRU and Open Education Talks
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Open Education Week (March 3–7\, 2025) with a special kickoff event on March 5th! 🎊 \n📍 Thompson Rivers University is hosting a catered lunch and streaming the first set of Open Education Talks\, followed by an inspiring keynote by Dave Cormier\, Director of Curriculum Services at TRU Open Learning. on “What Might Open Ed Look Like in the Future?” Everyone is welcome—virtual participation options are available! \n📅 Date: Tuesday\, March 5\, 2025 \n🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM \nEvent Schedule: \n🔹 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Open Education Talks (Lightning Talks) 💡 \n👉 Register and join the live Zoom stream to explore innovative ideas shaping the future of Open Education. \n  \n🔹 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | What Might Open Ed Look Like in the Future? 🌍 \n🎤 Speaker: Dave Cormier\, Director of Curriculum Services\, TRU Open Learning\nDave is the author of ‘Learning in a time of Abundance: the community is the curriculum‘ \n🔗 Join this exciting talk in person at Brown’s House of Learning HL269 (Register for lunch!) \nOr for those that can’t make it in person\, join via this Microsoft Teams link. \n💡 About the Open Education Talk: \nThe word open in education carries many meanings—spanning licensing\, pedagogy\, and social justice. But how do we communicate its importance effectively? This engaging session will introduce a simple\, inclusive model for thinking about openness and how it can guide decision-making in education. \n🚀 Let’s celebrate openness\, innovation\, and collaboration in education together! \nThis event is generously funded by BCcampus and organized by TRU Open Press\, TRU Library\, and TRU Learning Technology & Innovation. \n 📢 #OEWeek | #OpenEducation | #OER | #TRUOpenPress \nOpen Ed Talks 2025 Lunch & Learn Sessions  \nAfter our March 5th Kickoff event\, three interactive sessions will be held on March 12\, 19\, and 26. Each session includes the streaming of lightning talks from University of Calgary\, followed by 30 minutes of facilitated roundtable discussions to explore and apply the open education ideas and concepts discussed in the streamed lightning talks from that day. Each roundtable discussion will be facilitated and focused on the themes outlined in the Open Ed Talks 2025 schedule. Tea/ Coffee/ Water will be provided\, and in-person participants are encouraged to bring their lunch. \nDates: March 12\, 19\, and 26\, 2025  \nTime: 11:00 am–1:00 pm  \nLocation: Brown’s House of Learning HL269\, or via this Microsoft Teams link  \n 11:00 am–12:30 pm: Streamed lightning talks \n\n12:30–1:00 pm: Facilitated round table discussions\n\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-ed-talks-2025-2/
LOCATION:Thompson Rivers University (TRU)\, Kamloops\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Policies,Open Educational Practices
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SUMMARY:Open Skilling: Accelerating Workforce Readiness Through Open Education
DESCRIPTION:This online panel discussion from the National eLearning Center of Saudi Arabia will examine how Open Education is revolutionizing skilling and workforce development. The session will focus on use cases\, challenges\, and opportunities in open skilling\, emphasizing industry-driven training models\, credentialing\, and lifelong learning pathways. Experts will share insights on open credentials\, microlearning\, and policy frameworks that enable scalable\, equitable access to skills development.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-skilling-accelerating-workforce-readiness-through-open-education/
LOCATION:National eLearning Center\, Ar Riyad\, Saudi Arabia
CATEGORIES:Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Micro-credentialing
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SUMMARY:OEWeek Live! Socially Just Distributed Care in the Open with Equity Unbound
DESCRIPTION:How MYFest and Intentionally Equitable Hospitality manifest to promote socially just care in the open \nWe are delighted to offer this open conversation with a fantastic team of representatives from Equity Unbound– the  movement started in 2018 focused then on “equity-focused\, open\, connected\, intercultural learning curriculum for teaching digital literacies to educators and co-learners in diverse educational contexts.”  \nWe will learn how this has evolved and grown to now in 2025 for an open discussion on the How Mid-Year Festival (MYFest) and Intentionally Equitable Hospitality (IEH) manifest to promote socially just care in the open. As we are all witnessing\, this current time is a call for much more acts of care. \nHow can you be part of Equity Unbound and their mission “Making Borders Meaningless”? Learn more about IEH and as well what is in store for the next round of MYFest starting in June 2025. \nJoining in the conversation are: \n\nMaha Bali (American University in Cairo\, Equity Unbound Co-Founder)\nMia Zamora (Kean University\, Equity Unbound Co-Founder)\nYasmine Abulfadl  (American University in Cairo\, Equity Unbound)\nNadine Aboulmagd (American University in Cairo\, Program Manager Equity Unbound)\n\nWatch live in YouTube and be part of the conversations are see it later: \n\nNote the format of our OEWeek Live conversations are strongly inspired by the early efforts many here were involved with via Virtually Connecting – its spirit lives on here. \nMore information\n\nEquity Unbound https://equityunbound.org/\n\nEquity Unbound ONEHE Community Building Activities https://onehe.org/equity-unbound/\n\n\nMYFest (Mid Year Festival) 2025 https://myfest.equityunbound.org/ \n\nExpress Interest in MYFest25 https://forms.gle/CtXFsvSAGC5WwCXY6 \n\n\nIntentionally Equitable Hospitality (IEH) https://equityunbound.org/events/intentionally-equitable-hospitality-ieh/ \n\nBali\, M.\, & Zamora\, M. (2023). Designing and Adapting for Community with Intentionally Equitable Hospitality. Learning Design Voices. University of Cape Town.\nBali\, M.\, Station\, G.\, Zamora\, M. (2022\, August 24). Online Does Not Mean Isolated. Inside Higher Ed. https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2022/08/24/building-community-online-conferences-events-opinion\nBali\, M.\, & Zamora\, M. (2022). The Equity-Care Matrix: Theory and practice. Italian Journal of Educational Technology. doi: 10.17471/2499-4324/1241 \nBali\, M.\, Caines\, A.\, Hogue\, R. J.\, DeWaard\, H. J.\, & Friedrich\, C. (2019). Intentionally equitable hospitality in hybrid video dialogue: The context of virtually connecting. eLearning Mag. Retrieved from https://elearnmag.acm.org/archive.cfm?aid=3331173 \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/equity-unbound/
LOCATION:Online from Multiple Locations
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Social Justice
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