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SUMMARY:AfLIA Open Education Week Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:The African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA)\, in collaboration with OER Africa\, is pleased to announce the 2026 AfLIA Open Education Week Virtual Summit\, scheduled for 3–4 March 2026. The virtual summit will convene librarians\, educators\, researchers\, policymakers\, and other stakeholders to explore how Open Education can expand access\, improve equity\, and transform learning outcomes across Africa. \nTheme: Open Education\, Open Possibilities\nOpen Education is reshaping the global learning landscape by expanding access to open educational resources and practices. It creates new pathways for inclusive\, quality\, and equitable education. This is particularly important for Africa\, which has the world’s youngest population\, with over 60 percent under the age of 25 and a median age of 19. Many young people and adult learners still face significant barriers to education due to inadequate resources and persistent equity gaps. Open Education presents an opportunity to address these challenges and to support Africa’s transformation into a global knowledge and innovation powerhouse. \nAfLIA strongly believes that African libraries have critical roles to play in bridging digital and resource gaps. Library professionals possess expertise in technology\, copyright\, and licensing\, positioning them as key partners in advancing Open Education. The 2026 virtual summit seeks to bring together stakeholders to share research\, case studies\, emerging models\, and visionary ideas that demonstrate how Open Education can enable transformative\, inclusive\, and equitable education across the continent. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/aflia-oeweek-virtual-summit/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Accra\, Ghana\, Accra\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Libraries,Open Access Publishing,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260303T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260303T183000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T142750Z
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SUMMARY:Stronger Together: The Network of Open Organizations
DESCRIPTION:The Network of Open Organizations is a global alliance of diverse institutions and leaders committed to expanding open education and access to knowledge worldwide. Launched in 2019 and coordinated by Open Education Global\, the Network brings together educational institutions\, NGOs\, inter-governmental bodies\, and other open advocates to collaborate on shared goals\, including supporting the implementation of the UNESCO Recommendation on Open Educational Resources (OER) and advancing broader open education initiatives worldwide. By fostering ongoing dialogue\, mutual support\, and coordinated action\, the Network helps amplify collective efforts\, share best practices\, and align global\, regional\, and local strategies for openness in education and beyond. \nAt its core\, the Network serves as a learning and collaboration hub—a space where members exchange insights\, and also seek to co-develop initiatives\, and engage with complex challenges that no single organisation could address alone. \nThe Network of Open Organizations meets online on the first Tuesday of each month. Join us for the session during Open Education Week on Tuesday\, 3 March from 5:30 pm until 6:30 Paris time to engage with selected representatives of the Network of Open Organizations members\, learn about the network activities and future intentions and information on how to join.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/stronger-together-the-network-of-open-organizations/
LOCATION:Concord\, United States\, Concord\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Access Publishing,Open Education Policies,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T130000
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SUMMARY:Opening the Book on Access: A Nursing Faculty’s First OER Experience
DESCRIPTION:I took a leap and implemented an OER textbook in my Population and Environmental Health Nursing course in Fall 2025. The results were positive in so many ways! My purpose is to encourage other faculty to improve textbook affordability and equity in nursing education. Here is my story: \nThis case study explores the implementation and impact of an Open Educational Resource (OER) textbook in a prelicensure Population and Environmental Health Nursing course for senior nursing students. During the Fall 2025 semester\, a group of 39 students used an OpenStax OER textbook in a sixteen-week\, in-person course instead of a traditional\, commercially published textbook. \nThe goal of this project was to evaluate student satisfaction and academic outcomes related to using OER materials. Data were collected through a post-course survey that assessed satisfaction\, perceived learning\, and accessibility\, along with comparing Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) proctored exam scores to those of a previous semester’s cohort who had to purchase a traditional textbook. \nResults showed high student satisfaction\, with participants citing ease of access on the first day of class\, affordability\, and similar or improved learning experiences. Analysis of ATI scores indicated that students in the OER group performed as well as their peers using traditional textbooks\, suggesting that cost savings did not negatively impact academic performance. Switching to OER materials saved approximately $150 per student\, totaling nearly $6\,000 in savings for the entire cohort. This is especially important\, as over half of the program’s nursing students are Pell Grant-eligible\, highlighting the financial equity benefits of adopting OER resources in nursing education. Overall\, this case study endorses OER integration as a sustainable\, student-centered strategy to improve access\, affordability\, and achievement in undergraduate nursing education.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/nursing-facultys-first-oer-experience/
LOCATION:Purchase\, United States\, Purchase\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T103000
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SUMMARY:Open to All: Accessibility in the LibreVerse
DESCRIPTION:Open education only works if everyone can access it. That’s why LibreTexts is currently conducting a comprehensive accessibility audit of our platform and features\, with the results shaping both our updated conformance documentation and a clear roadmap to remove barriers for students and content authors alike. \nOur goal is to meet or exceed the Revised 508 Standards and WCAG 2.1 AA because accessibility isn’t a checkbox\, it’s a core part of what it means to build education that truly belongs to everyone. Accessibility conformance documentation is already available\, and we encourage anyone who encounters an accessibility concern to report it directly to us. We also provide a full suite of authoring tools to help content creators build with accessibility in mind from the start.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-to-all-accessibility-iibreverse/
LOCATION:Davis\, United States\, Davis\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Climate Action,Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Open Education Resources,Open Repositories,Social Justice,Sustainability
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260303T110000
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SUMMARY:AggieOpen Invited Speaker - From Free to Usable: The Accessibility Promise of OER
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this year’s AggieOpen Invited Speaker talk\, From Free to Usable: The Accessibility Promise of OER! This session explores how digital accessibility\, Universal Design for Learning\, and upcoming ADA Title II requirements align with the broader mission of open education. \nFeatured speaker Katie Healey\, founder of the A11Y Project  and scholar of disability history\, brings a disability justice framework to advancing inclusive practices in higher education. Through the University of California Office of the President\, she supports more than 120 instructors across all 10 UC campuses in meeting digital accessibility standards. She also hosts the Disability Daily Podcast\, highlighting key figures and moments in disability history. \nDuring Open Education Week\, Healey will share how accessible design strengthens the impact of OER and supports the diverse ways students engage with course content. \nThis free event will be held on Zoom. Register to attend!
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/aggieopen-invited-speaker-katie-healey/
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Educational Practices
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ORGANIZER;CN="University of California Davis Library":MAILTO:aggieopen@ucdavis.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260303T133000
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SUMMARY:Open Education Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Think Scholastic Book Fair vibes — but everything is free. \nThe Open Education Book Fair invites you to browse openly licensed textbooks and course materials\, learn how Open Educational Resources (OERs) make learning more affordable and accessible\, and explore Vancouver Island University’s Zero Textbook Cost Pilot Program. \nChat with folks from VIUSU\, BCcampus\, VIU Librarians\, and VIU CIEL Staff to discover tools and resources you can use right away\, and enjoy free snacks as you browse. All materials are free\, available from day one\, and require no access codes or extra costs. Come for the nostalgia\, stay for the savings. \nSee Also\n\nVIU Students’ Union host free open textbook fair (CHLY Radio)
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-education-book-fair/
LOCATION:Nanaimo\, Canada\, Nanaimo\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Resources,Social Justice,z--- Other
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Chisinau:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Chisinau:20260304T100000
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SUMMARY:Education that Brings Us Closer
DESCRIPTION:On March 4\, 2026\, the Scientific Library of Alecu Russo State University of Bălți (USARB) will host the academic panel “Education that Brings Us Closer: An Academic Portrait of Silvia Briceag – 10 Years Since the Publication of Her Course Materials.” \nThe event will highlight the teaching and research contributions of Silvia Briceag\, University Professor\, as well as the impact of her works on generations of students.The panel will also emphasize the role of the USARB Scientific Library in enhancing the visibility\, dissemination\, and digital accessibility of the author’s publications. \nThe program will further include the exhibition “Open Education: Landmarks\, Methods and Experiences\,” featuring Open Educational Practices (OEP) that underpin Open Education (OE)\, including the integration of Open Access (OA) and the use of Open Educational Resources (OER)
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/education-that-brings-us-closer/
LOCATION:Balti\, Moldova\, Republic of\, Balti\, Moldova\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260304T090000
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SUMMARY:AfLIA Open Education Week Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:The African Library and Information Associations and Institutions (AfLIA)\, in collaboration with OER Africa\, is pleased to announce the 2026 AfLIA Open Education Week Virtual Summit\, scheduled for 3–4 March 2026. The virtual summit will convene librarians\, educators\, researchers\, policymakers\, and other stakeholders to explore how Open Education can expand access\, improve equity\, and transform learning outcomes across Africa. \nTheme: Open Education\, Open Possibilities\nOpen Education is reshaping the global learning landscape by expanding access to open educational resources and practices. It creates new pathways for inclusive\, quality\, and equitable education. This is particularly important for Africa\, which has the world’s youngest population\, with over 60 percent under the age of 25 and a median age of 19. Many young people and adult learners still face significant barriers to education due to inadequate resources and persistent equity gaps. Open Education presents an opportunity to address these challenges and to support Africa’s transformation into a global knowledge and innovation powerhouse. \nAfLIA strongly believes that African libraries have critical roles to play in bridging digital and resource gaps. Library professionals possess expertise in technology\, copyright\, and licensing\, positioning them as key partners in advancing Open Education. The 2026 virtual summit seeks to bring together stakeholders to share research\, case studies\, emerging models\, and visionary ideas that demonstrate how Open Education can enable transformative\, inclusive\, and equitable education across the continent. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/aflia-oeweek-virtual-summit/2026-03-04/
LOCATION:Accra\, Ghana\, Accra\, Ghana
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Libraries,Open Access Publishing,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20260304T140000
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SUMMARY:Be the change you want to see: Applications of Seamless learning. Research projects from the International Research Network for Innovative Sustainable and Seamless Education (IRN-ISSE)
DESCRIPTION:The International Research Network for Innovative Sustainable and Seamless Education (IRN-ISSE) is a global research partnership that began at mLearn 2018 at Concordia University in Chicago. The vision of IRN-ISSE is to build an international community of practice\, inviting researchers and specialists to collaborate for the greater good\, with a specific focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4): “ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.” The mission of IRN-ISSE is to study\, support\, inform\, share\, and implement research globally to improve access to and quality of education worldwide. The goal is to stand together and learn with and from each other\, striving to remain at the forefront of innovative\, sustainable\, and seamless educational practice \nThe community has a global reach\, including Africa\, Asia\, Europe\, North America\, South America\, and India. The partnership is working on several initiatives\, such as: \n\nThe Seamless Learning Experience Design Model\, which identifies five themes relevant to designing a seamless learning experience: 1) seamless learning concepts\, 2) positive concepts\, 3) practical concepts\, 4) human concepts\, and 5) design concepts. Based on these five concepts\, a Seamless Learning Experience Design (SLED) framework was developed.\nResearch and ongoing work include the “Be the change to see the change” (this was the theme for interviews and larger podcasts) initiative\, and on-demand\, driven learning.\n\nWhat you can expect: \nDuring this webinar\, you will meet some of the partners in IRN-ISSE. You will hear about their research and ongoing initiatives. You will have the opportunity to discuss with the team and the audience the interesting changes in education\, including those brought about by the AI era. You will also learn how you can become involved in the IRN-ISSE partnership. \n  \nSpeakers: \n\nHelga Hambrock. Dr. S Africa\, Co-ordinator\nEbba Ossiannilsson\, Prof. Dr. Sweden\nIoana Andrea Stefan\, Dr. Romania\nKaren  Ferreira Meyers\, Prof. Dr. Eswatini\n\n… even more members from IRN ISSE \n  \nContact: Ebba Ossiannilsson\, Prof. Dr. Sweden \nEbba.Ossiannilsson@gmail.com \nMicrosoft Teams meeting \nJoin: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/32914498970710?p=EBrRzeuucxkYlwaZtL \nMeeting ID: 329 144 989 707 10 \nPasscode: 9nA22NA7
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/be-the-change/
LOCATION:Lund\, Sweden\, Lund\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Libraries,Open Education Policies,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices,Open Research,Open Science,Social Justice,Sustainability,Tools and Techniques
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260304T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260127T195025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T195025Z
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SUMMARY:Open Education as Anti-Fascism: Building Democratic Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Across the globe\, higher education is facing growing authoritarian\, exclusionary\, and anti-democratic tendencies\, not only in politics\, but also in digital infrastructures\, platform economies\, and dominant narratives about technology and innovation. At the same time\, Open Education is often framed primarily as a technical or economic solution\, i.e.\, more efficient content production\, wider access\, lower costs. \nIn this session\, we will discuss how openness can function as a form of democratic resilience in times of polarization and techno-fascism.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-education-anti-fascism/
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Policies,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260223T231628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T070438Z
UID:10003555-1772614800-1772618400@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:From Shared Curriculum to AI Co-Creation: A Hands-On Workshop with TAI
DESCRIPTION:At OEWeek 2025\, ScholarRX explored strategies for developing open education resources (OER) in health professions education\, grounded in the idea of a shared global curricular ecosystem. This year\, we take the next step. \nWhat happens when AI becomes a collaborative partner in building and localizing open curriculum? \nThis interactive workshop invites participants to move beyond discussion and into design. Using TAI (Teaching with Artificial Intelligence)\, ScholarRx’s AI teaching assistant\, attendees will experiment with AI-supported curriculum creation in real time. While ScholarRx’s roots are in health professions education\, this workshop is designed for educators and instructional designers across higher education. \nRather than positioning AI as a tool that does the writing for you\, we frame it as a partner to help educators: \n\nClarify learning objectives\nStructure modular learning experiences\nGenerate formative questions\nTransform existing materials (e.g.\, PowerPoints\, PDFs\, lecture transcripts)into structured learning experiences\nLocalize and adapt materials for different learners\nTranslate and expand open resources responsibly\n\nParticipants will work individually or in small groups to develop a draft open learning module relevant to their own context\, with TAI as a co-creator. Participants are encouraged to bring an existing slide deck\, document\, or transcript they’d like to reimagine. \nWorkshop Outcomes \n\nBy the end of this session\, participants will:\nDevelop a draft open learning module using AI-supported instructional design\nIdentify where AI meaningfully supports\nand where it should not replace — educator expertise\nUnderstand practical considerations around licensing and attribution in AI-assisted OER development\nGain hands-on experience using TAI in a structured instructional workflow\n\n 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/hands-on-workshop-with-tai/
LOCATION:Elizabethtown\, United States\, Elizabethtown\, KY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Equity and Access,Open Education Resources
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ORGANIZER;CN="ScholarRx":MAILTO:mustafa.hushyar@scholarrx.com
GEO:37.7043065;-85.8712385
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T104500
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260129T190304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T233550Z
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SUMMARY:Open for Antiracism: Trauma informed approaches to open education
DESCRIPTION:Open for Antiracism is a special project of OE Global that has been providing professional development programming across California Community colleges on OER and Open Pedagogy for over 6 years.  \nIn this 2-part session\, you’ll first hear from our program directors\, Laura Dunn and James Glapa-Grossklag\, on how the antiracism and equity landscape has changed since the program’s beginnings in 2020\, the impact that OFAR has had on students and faculty\, and how OFAR is applied in the classroom.  \nIn the second half of our session\, OFAR coach\, past participant\, and professor of child development at Cerro Coso Community College\, Tyrone Ledford shares how he has adapted OFAR’s program in his trauma informed approach to teaching child development. Tyrone will be presenting how to blend anti-racist curriculum and trauma informed teaching strategies to create classroom environments that are empathetic and inclusive to students of diverse backgrounds who have experienced trauma. \n\nTyrone Ledford is an educator and equity advocate committed to student success and community empowerment. An award-winning Umoja Counselor and two-time Faculty of the Year at Cerro Coso Community College\, he created the Trauma-Informed Care specialization program to better support students impacted by trauma. Beyond the classroom\, Tyrone advances equity through his family-owned community garden\, where he provides students with access to fresh food\, education\, and hands-on experience growing their own food while promoting food security\, sustainability\, and self-sufficiency.\nLaura Dunn is the director of Open for Antiracism and faculty of religion at the University of Hawaii. Laura’s current research examines how indigenous knowledge systems intersect with cross cultural contemplative practices as a means to reclaim identity in post- and neo-colonial contexts. She is an award-winning writer and scholar\, Newhall Fellow\, Interreligious Collaborative Research Fellow\, and recipient of the National Endowment for the Humanities Association for Asian Studies Publication Grant. \nJames Glapa-Grossklag is Dean\, Educational Technology\, Learning Resources\, and Distance Learning at College of the Canyons (USA). He serves as Technical Assistance Provider for the California Community Colleges’ Zero Textbook Cost Degree Program\, the largest-ever public investment in OER. He co-directs the Open for Antiracism Program\, is an OER Fellow for the Michelson 20MM Foundation\, and co-leads\, with Carnegie Mellon University\, a national training program to help faculty from broad-access institutions learn to teach with generative AI. James is past President of Open Education Global\, the Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources\, and Directors of Educational Technology in California Higher Education. James served as a trainer on OER for the US Department of State in the Middle East and North Africa and was Innovation Scholar in Residence at RMIT University in Australia. He held the appointment of Global OER Ambassador for ICDE 2017-21. In 2019\, he received the President’s Award from Open Education Global for “advancing open education around the world through his exceptional dedication\, outstanding contribution\, and exemplary service.”\n\nYou can watch our OE Week session here. \nSession Recording Available
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/ofar-trauma-informed-approaches-open-education/
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices,Social Justice
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ORGANIZER;CN="Open for Antiracism":MAILTO:lauradunn@oeglobal.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260218T221859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T221859Z
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SUMMARY:LibreTexts ADAPT: Homework Reimagined
DESCRIPTION:ADAPT\, LibreTexts’ open homework and assessment platform\, is designed to do exactly that. Join our Founder and Executive Director\, Delmar Larsen\, for a guided tour of everything ADAPT has to offer: \n– 240\,000+ openly licensed questions\n– Adaptive Learning Trees and personalized learning models\n– Built-in analytics and an Early Warning System powered by predictive analytics\n– Seamless LMS integration with Canvas and Blackboard\n– Mobile clicker functionality right in your classroom\n– Support for WebWork\, IMathAS\, H5P\, and Native QTI \nADAPT is built to be more powerful than traditional publisher platforms and more affordable. Because the cost of a homework platform should never be a barrier to student success. \nThis is open education in action. Come see what it looks like.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/libretexts-adapt-homework-reimagined/
LOCATION:Davis\, United States\, Davis\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Open Education Resources,Open Repositories,Sustainability,Tools and Techniques
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ORGANIZER;CN="LibreTexts":MAILTO:info@libretexts.org
GEO:38.5449065;-121.7405167
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260223T201129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T201129Z
UID:10003550-1772629200-1772636400@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Hinds Community College Wikipedia Editathon
DESCRIPTION:Hinds Community College’s Wikipedia Editathon is taking place Wednesday\, March 4th from 1-3pm\, McLendon Library in the Bucci Room.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/hinds-community-college-wikipedia-editathon/
LOCATION:Raymond\, United States\, Raymond\, MS\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Libraries,Open Access Publishing,Open Education Resources,Open Source Platforms
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260225T064921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T234850Z
UID:10003585-1772625600-1772629200@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Doing Dangerous Work: The ASCCC IDEA Framework
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a focused conversation on the IDEA Framework with featured guest Tiffany Lanoix of the ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI)\, a statewide effort of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. \nIn this session\, Tiffany will briefly unpack what IDEA (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Anti-racism) means in the context of educational resources and why the framework was created to support faculty-led review and revision of course materials. She’ll highlight why Open Educational Resources (OER) are especially powerful for this work\, since open licenses allow faculty to revise materials to better reflect their community contexts. We’ll touch on how this work can scale from individual course revisions to broader cultural change and what to expect from the upcoming IDEA assessment process launching in summer 2026. Whether you’re deeply involved in OER or simply curious about aligning your materials with your values and your students’ needs\, this session offers practical insight and an accessible entry point into IDEA-informed teaching and learning. \nRegister using the link below.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/doing-dangerous-work-asccc-idea-framework/
LOCATION:San Mateo\, United States\, San Mateo\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Resources
GEO:37.5629917;-122.3255254
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260225T065113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T065113Z
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SUMMARY:ADAPT and AI: An Instructor's Success Story
DESCRIPTION:This session demonstrates practical ways to build and deploy homework in LibreTexts ADAPT using WeBWorK algorithmic problems. \nWeBWorK uses a complex Perl-based language called PG\, and writing questions in PG can be challenging. Most PG examples online focus on math\, physics\, and engineering. As a life science professor\, I want to bridge that gap by bringing algorithmic biology problems\, which are often more descriptive than numerical\, into LibreTexts ADAPT using WeBWorK. \nIn this session\, I will show new instructors how to use AI to turn a conceptual homework idea into a fully functional WeBWorK problem\, without needing to know how to code. The talk will demonstrate how large language model agents such as Claude Code and OpenAI Codex can produce working WeBWorK problems when given solid documentation and required to check output using a local renderer. \nA brief course case study will show how a problem concept can become a working WeBWorK assignment through an iterative workflow.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/adapt-and-ai-an-instructors-success-story/
LOCATION:Davis\, United States\, Davis\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Open Education Resources,Open Repositories,Tools and Techniques
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ORGANIZER;CN="LibreTexts":MAILTO:info@libretexts.org
GEO:38.5449065;-121.7405167
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260216T023238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T182948Z
UID:10003468-1772636400-1772640000@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement: Stories from California Trailblazers of Open Education
DESCRIPTION:Join author Barbara Illowsky\, Ph.D.\, editor Judith Sebesta\, Ph.D.\, and contributor James Glapa-Grossklag for an exclusive webinar launching their new volume\, Sowing the Seeds of a Global Movement: Stories from California Trailblazers of Open Education.  \nPublished in Pressbooks under the auspices of College of the Canyons\, which serves as the Technical Assistance Provider for the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office Zero Textbook Cost Degree Grant Program\, this powerful OER chronicles the California origins\, evolution\, and future impact of OER and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) programs through the words of visionary leaders who made it happen.  \nAttendees will gain invaluable insights into the strategic foundations\, key partnerships\, and transformative vision that propelled a grassroots effort into systemic transformation of the U.S.’s largest system of higher education and has inspired open educators across the globe. \nThe volume includes interviews with the following trailblazers\, all based in California: \n\nCathy Casserly\nUna Daly \nJames Glapa-Grossklag\nGerry Hanley\nBarbara Illowsky\nMartha Kanter\nGary K. Michelson\nLisa Petrides\nHal Plotkin \n\nWhether you are an educator\, policymaker\, administrator\, or philanthropist\, discover the critical factors that led to California’s historic investment in ZTC pathways and the enduring power of collective action in making knowledge a public good. 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/sowing-seeds-global-movement/
LOCATION:Austin\, United States\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Policies,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260218T061535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T061535Z
UID:10003512-1772629200-1772632800@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Burden-Free Materials:  How Libraries Power Affordable Education
DESCRIPTION:Discover resources available through your San Diego Community College District’s libraries to support burden-free materials by providing seamless access to electronic resources\, streaming media\, course reserves\, and digital scanning services. Learn how these efforts remove financial barriers for students and support faculty in creating no cost courses.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/burden-free-materials/
LOCATION:San Diego\, United States\, San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Libraries,Open Educational Practices
GEO:32.715738;-117.1610838
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260305T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20260305T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260224T195502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T133805Z
UID:10003576-1772719200-1772724600@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:OER Inshallah... From Local Success to National Impact
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Open Education Week 2026 by joining a high-level dialogue on transforming OER from isolated campus initiatives into a resilient national infrastructure across the Arabic-speaking world. \nThis webinar moves beyond “pilot projects” to tackle the strategic shift toward system-level adoption\, exploring how open resources serve as a vital lifeline for learning continuity during times of crisis and prolonged instability. We invite higher education leaders\, vocational trainers\, and educators to engage with our expert panelists in a bilingual (English/Arabic) debate designed to bridge the gap between local success and nationwide impact. Whether you are sharing a frontline experience or seeking a roadmap for institutional change\, join us to help shape a future where open\, accessible education is the standard\, not the exception\, for every learner in the MENA region. \nThe discussion will be initiated by invited panelists\, and contributions from participants who wish to share experiences or reflections are warmly welcomed. \nPanelists: \n\nSaida Affouneh\, An-Najah National University\, Palestine – OE Individual Award Winner 2025\nFawzi Baroud\, Notre Dame University – Louaize\, Lebanon – UNESCO Chair in OER for Access and Success\nKhalid Berrada\, Director of Higher Education at the Ministry of Higher Education\, Scientific Research\, and Innovation\, Morocco – ICESCO Chair on Open Education\nLilia Cheniti\, Sousse University\, Tunisia\, UNESCO Chair Open Education: Intelligent\, Innovative and Inclusive\nOmar Jomah\, Director of the E-learning center\, The Libyan Academy for Postgraduate Studies\, Libya\nGihan Osman\, Instructional Design & Online Technology\, Egypt\nWissam Tawileh\, Head of Online Education Research and Development\, Qatar University\n\nFacilitators: \n\nFabio Nascimbeni\, ETF – European Training Foundation\nCristina Stefanelli\, UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union\n\nWho should attend: Higher Education managers\, educators and practitioners\, VET trainers\, OER enthusiasts of any nationality with an interest in Arabic OER in the MENA region. \nLanguage(s): English and Arabic. Machine translation captions will be available. \nمن النجاح المحلي إلى التأثير الوطني! (Arabic)\nOER Inshallah flyer (English)
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/oer-inshallah/
LOCATION:Rome\, Italy\, Rome\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Policies,Open Educational Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260305T080000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260227T204519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T204519Z
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SUMMARY:Global to Local: Reimagining OER Localisation in Higher Education
DESCRIPTION:This Open Education Week online panel from the Commonwealth of Learning presents fresh insights into Open Educational Resource (OER) localisation across the Commonwealth. \nFacilitated by Professor Lynne Bowker (Laval University) and Dr Jako Olivier (Commonwealth of Learning)\, the session is linked to their forthcoming edited volume\, Localisation of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education. Speakers from Canada\, India and South Africa will share brief presentations on new research\, exploring themes such as generative AI\, multilingual and Indigenous knowledge integration\, student-centred localisation\, and policy-driven approaches to adapting OER for local contexts. \nProgramme\n1) Introduction – Jako Olivier & Lynne Bowker (5 minutes)\n2) Short presentations (40 minutes)\n– Reimagining OER Localisation through Generative AI: A Conceptual Framework for Higher Education (Adit Gupta\, Manas Ranjan Panigrahi\, Mool Raj & Aakriti Singh)\n– Ubuntu and Open Knowledge: A Theoretical Lens on Indigenous Knowledge Integration in Multilingual OERs (Napjadi Letsoalo)\n– Science is tough but so are you: localising resources and centering student experiences (Michelle Willmers\, Dale Taylor\, Bianca Masuku\, Glenda Cox & Mohammed Kajee)\n– From Global Openness to Local Flexibility: The Discursive Localization of OER in Ontario’s Virtual Learning Strategy (Mara Bordignon)\n3) Questions and answers (13 minutes)\n4) Closing remarks – Jako Olivier & Lynne Bowker (2 minutes)
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/global-to-local/
LOCATION:Vancouver\, Canada\, Vancouver\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Equity and Access,Indigenous Ways of Knowing
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GEO:49.2827291;-123.1207375
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260305T150000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Abidjan:20260305T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260304T220439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T220553Z
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SUMMARY:DEFA Cameroun: Digital Education For All - Les REL pour tous
DESCRIPTION:Jules Tchiyak Fanmoe organise à Yaoundé (sans retransmission) son premier séminaire dédié au lancement de l’association DEFA Digital Education For All\, dans ses propres locaux et avec une quinzaine d’enseignants. Pilier d’Open Education Global Francophone\, Jules se lance aujourd’hui dans la rédaction d’une thèse et souhaite populariser les Ressources Educatives Libres et la pédagogie ouverte dans le secondaire. \nLes Ressources Éducatives Libres (REL) au Cameroun : comment les enseignants de sciences les utilisent-ils vraiment ?\n1. Pourquoi parler des REL ?\nDepuis les années 2000\, l’éducation connaît une révolution avec le numérique : les savoirs se partagent plus facilement\, et de nouvelles ressources pédagogiques apparaissent\, comme les Ressources Éducatives Libres (REL). Ces ressources (cours\, exercices\, vidéos\, etc.) sont gratuites\, modifiables et partageables. Des organisations comme l’UNESCO les encouragent\, car elles pourraient : \n\nRendre l’éducation plus accessible (pour tous\, même dans les zones reculées).\nAméliorer la qualité des enseignements grâce à des supports innovants.\nRéduire les inégalités en offrant des outils pédagogiques variés.\n\n2. Le défi : entre théorie et réalité\nCependant\, avoir accès aux REL ne signifie pas qu’elles sont utilisées efficacement. Des études montrent que : \n\nLes enseignants n’adoptent pas automatiquement les outils numériques\, même s’ils sont disponibles (Rabardel\, 1995).\nIl existe souvent un écart entre ce que les institutions recommandent\, ce que les REL promettent\, et ce que les enseignants font en classe.\n\n3. Le cas du Cameroun : un contexte particulier\nAu Cameroun\, comme dans beaucoup de pays africains\, les REL et les technologies éducatives se développent (ex. : projet PAQUEB\, formations aux TIC). Mais leur utilisation pose des questions : \n\nMatériel : Tous les enseignants et élèves ont-ils accès à des ordinateurs\, à internet ?\nFormation : Les enseignants sont-ils formés pour utiliser ces ressources ?\nAdaptation : Les REL correspondent-elles aux besoins locaux et aux programmes scolaires ?\n\n4. Comment étudier ce sujet ?\nCette recherche propose d’analyser la situation à trois niveaux : \n\nNiveau international : Comment les REL s’inscrivent-elles dans les politiques mondiales d’éducation ?\nNiveau national : Quelles sont les politiques éducatives du Cameroun sur les REL et le numérique ?\nNiveau local : Comment les enseignants de sciences (physique\, SVT\, etc.) utilisent-ils concrètement les REL dans leurs classes ?\n\n5. Questions clés de la recherche\n\nLes enseignants camerounais connaissent-ils les REL ? Les utilisent-ils ?\nQuels sont les freins (manque de matériel\, de formation\, résistance au changement) et les leviers (motivation\, soutien institutionnel) ?\nComment les REL pourraient-elles vraiment améliorer l’enseignement des sciences au secondaire ?\n\n6. Objectifs\n\nComprendre pourquoi et comment les enseignants intègrent (ou non) les REL.\nIdentifier les conditions nécessaires pour que ces ressources soient utiles et durables.\nProposer des recommandations pour les décideurs\, les formateurs et les enseignants.\n\n\nPourquoi ce sujet est-il important pour vous\, enseignants ?\nLes REL pourraient être un outil puissant pour : \n\nEnrichir vos cours avec des supports variés et actualisés.\nMotiver vos élèves grâce à des méthodes interactives.\nRéduire les coûts (moins de dépendance aux manuels payants).\n\nMais pour que cela fonctionne\, il faut : \n\nVotre implication : partager vos besoins et vos retours d’expérience.\nUn accompagnement : formations\, accès au matériel\, soutien technique.\n\n\nQuestion pour ouvrir le débat : “En tant qu’enseignant(e) au Cameroun\, quels sont\, selon vous\, les principaux obstacles à l’utilisation des REL dans votre quotidien ? Et quelles solutions imagineriez-vous pour les surmonter ?”
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/defa-cameroun/
LOCATION:Yaoundé\, Cameroon\, Yaoundé\, Cameroon
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260225T203439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T203439Z
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SUMMARY:Accessibility + OER (Ohio Open Education Collective)
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Open Education Week with the Ohio Open Education Collective for a high level overview of the new Title II guidelines for accessible content and explore how to build an accessibility-first mindset when creating OER. The session will culminate with best practices and resources.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/accessibility-oer-ohio-open-education-collective/
LOCATION:Columbus\, United States\, Columbus\, OH\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Libraries,Open Education Resources
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20260305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20260305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260226T184449Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260228T124937Z
UID:10003621-1772704800-1772708400@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Observatorio de Datos Académicos: SUAyED
DESCRIPTION:Colección de visualizaciones interactivas desarrolladas en Tableau Public para el análisis de datos educativos y la analítica del aprendizaje. El recurso promueve la alfabetización en datos y el uso pedagógico de paneles interactivos como apoyo a la docencia\, la investigación y la toma de decisiones educativas basadas en evidencia.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/observatorio-datos-academicos-suayed/
LOCATION:México City\, Mexico\, México City\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Open Data,Tools and Techniques
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260303T184455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T184455Z
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SUMMARY:Accessible Considerations in OER Integration
DESCRIPTION:This Brock Universirt workshop offers guidance for instructors and teams engaged in the adoption\, adaptation\, and creation of Open Educational Resources (OER)\, with a focus on inclusive resource development and supporting access-forward open pedagogical practices. \nWhether you are considering integrating OER into your classroom and want to begin the process with intentional inclusivity in mind\, or you are already using OER and are interested in strengthening inclusive approaches within your practice\, this workshop is designed for you.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/accessible-considerations-in-oer-integration/
LOCATION:St. Catharines\, Canada\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Resources
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brock University":MAILTO:cpi@brocku.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=Africa/Cairo:20260305T203000
DTEND;TZID=Africa/Cairo:20260305T220000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260223T151217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T164800Z
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SUMMARY:Designing With\, Not Around\, Disabled Learners: A Screen-Reader Demo Experience
DESCRIPTION:This session from Equity Unbound will demonstrate why screen-reader access is important when designing learning materials\, especially Open Educational Resources. Have you ever wanted to know how people who are visually impaired or totally blind access your content? Come to this session and I\, a visually impaired screen-reader user and an accessibility expert myself\, will demonstrate for you the experience of a blind person navigating websites and digital materials. \nWe will begin with a TRIZ Liberating Structures activity in which participants will intentionally design the worst possible experience for someone using a screen reader. As we name common mistakes and exclusionary practices first\, we will surface the barriers that disabled users encounter every day. \nThrough screen-reader demonstrations on JAWS\, NVDA\, and Voiceover\, participants will experience how everyday design choices shape who can participate fully in learning spaces and who is required to work harder to feel “included” because the design was not made accessible from the beginning. Participants will see concrete examples of inaccessible practices\, such as poorly structured documents\, missing alt text\, cluttered layouts\, and excessive emoji use\, and how these choices interfere with learning and participation. \nThe session will connect these examples to the four principles of accessibility: perceivable\, operable\, user-friendly\, and real. We will also discuss reasonable accommodations and why accessibility must be built into course design rather than added later. Throughout the session\, participants will be invited to reflect\, ask questions\, and rethink their own materials. By the end\, they will leave with practical strategies for creating learning spaces that are genuinely inclusive for screen reader users. \nRecording Now Available\n\nSee also the presentation slides  and an anonymized chat log from this session
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/designing-with-not-around-disabled-learners/
LOCATION:Cairo\, Egypt\, Cairo\, Egypt
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices,Open Source Platforms,Social Justice
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T163000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260203T204613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T075231Z
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SUMMARY:OpenEd25 Keynote Rewatch: adrienne maree brown
DESCRIPTION:The Open Education Association invites you to a virtual rewatch of bestselling author adrienne maree brown’s keynote from the 2025 Open Education Conference. Drawing on decades of movement facilitation\, science fiction scholarship\, and community care\, this keynote invites participants to reflect on transformation\, imagination\, and the practices that help communities grow and heal. \nAll are welcome to attend this virtual “rewatch party\,” which will feature a livestream of the keynote and live chat in Zoom. After the recording\, attendees are welcome to stay for an optional discussion.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/opened25-keynote-rewatch-adrienne-maree-brown/
LOCATION:Washington\, D.C.\, United States\, Washington\, D.C.\, DC\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Educational Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260218T221752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T221752Z
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SUMMARY:A Community Like No Other: LibreTexts Academy and LibreNet Consortium
DESCRIPTION:The LibreTexts Academy is the professional development hub of the LibreVerse\, designed for faculty who are serious about open education but don’t have unlimited time to figure it all out alone. Whether you’re adopting an existing open textbook for the first time\, or building a fully custom course from the ground up\, the Academy meets you where you are and takes you where you want to go. \nMonthly webinars\, twice-weekly office hours\, and self-paced training modules cover everything from getting started with ADAPT to remixing content to making your materials accessible. For those ready to go deeper\, cohort programs\, in-person workshops\, and instructor certifications let you build real expertise and walk away with credentials to show for it. \nThe goal is simple: spend less time troubleshooting and more time teaching. Your students pay less. Your course feels like yours. \nThe LibreNet Consortium is a community of passionate educators dedicated to growing sustainable open education initiatives at their institutions. No matter where you are in your journey to bring down the cost of education\, and create more equitable pathways for your students\, the LibreNet Consortium provides the tools you need to ensure your efforts are sustainable for the road ahead. \nWhether you connect with us through Academy or the LibreNet (or both!)\, you will join a community that’s been doing this work — together — for decades.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/ibretexts-academy-and-librenet-consortium/
LOCATION:Davis\, United States\, Davis\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Micro-credentialing,Open Access Publishing,Open Educational Practices,Open Repositories,Sustainability,Tools and Techniques
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ORGANIZER;CN="LibreTexts":MAILTO:info@libretexts.org
GEO:38.5449065;-121.7405167
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Regina:20260305T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Regina:20260305T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260128T234414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T213137Z
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SUMMARY:Transforming Learning in an Age of Information Abundance
DESCRIPTION:Dave Cormier shares strategies for teaching in the digital age. Help students thrive in an information-rich world. \nPre-registration is required. A recording will be available with a link sent out to all registrants.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/transforming-learning-age-information-abundance/
LOCATION:Saskatoon\, Canada\, Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Libraries,Open Educational Practices,Open Research,Sustainability
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ORGANIZER;CN="Saskatchewan Polytechnic":MAILTO:thiessendon@saskpolytech.ca
GEO:52.157902;-106.6701577
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260224T175059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T184028Z
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SUMMARY:Call to Action: Co-designing and Enhancing Pharmacology for Nurses
DESCRIPTION:Description\nThis Open Education Week\, the OntarioTech University Teaching and Learning Center is inviting Health Sciences faculty to join us in reviewing\, modifying\, or adapting our Pharmacology for Nurses Open Educational Resource (OER). \nThis resource was developed specifically for nursing graduate students preparing for the NCLEX\, providing evidence-based content\, clear explanations\, and practical examples to support safe and effective medication management.\n\nBy participating\, you’ll help ensure it remains current\, inclusive\, and student-centered.\nLearning Outcomes\n\nDemonstrate how your expertise can enhance and support the Pharmacology for Nurses OER by suggesting updates or improvements.\nApply evidence-based and inclusive teaching practices to ensure the OER meets diverse learner needs\, documenting your recommendations.\nCreate adapted or supplemental OER content that aligns with course objectives and promotes accessible\, student-centered learning.\n\nWho should participate? \n\nHealth Sciences faculty members who teach nursing or pharmacology-related courses\, particularly those supporting NCLEX preparation.\nTeaching assistants\, instructional designers\, and educational developers involved in nursing education.\n\nGoogle Meet Information\nVideo call link: https://meet.google.com/ddu-wnki-ucm \nOr dial: (CA) +1 587-797-8162‬ PIN: ‪854 299 637‬# \nMore phone numbers: https://tel.meet/ddu-wnki-ucm?pin=9011646883513
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/co-designing-enhancing-pharmacology-for-nurses/
LOCATION:Oshawa\, Canada\, Oshawa\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Access Publishing,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices
GEO:43.8975974;-78.8635999
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260306T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T115215
CREATED:20260303T184742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T184742Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors & Breaking Barriers: Advancing Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion\, and Decolonization Through Open Education
DESCRIPTION:Open education is about more than resources and licensing – in practice\, it can be a powerful tool for social and educational justice. In this interactive session from Brock University\, we will explore how open practice can enhance educational experiences for students and instructors alike\, by breaking down barriers\, fostering inclusive environments\, and challenging the status quo. \nWorkshop Facilitator: Ashlyne O’Neil
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/opening-doors-breaking-barriers-2/
LOCATION:St. Catharines\, Canada\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Educational Practices
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brock University":MAILTO:cpi@brocku.ca
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