• ISKME OER Summit

    Half Moon Bay, United States Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

    This free event will be hosted virtually on April 29 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Pacific Time. Taking inspiration from resilient redwood forests, ISKME’s OER Summit will focus on how being deeply rooted and connected in our communities helps us to rise and thrive together. Stay up to date about this event on the OER Commons […]

  • How Do Course Materials Impact Student Belonging? Insights from User Experience Research (CCCOER Webinar)

    Concord, United States Concord, MA, United States

    Explore how course materials – especially OER – shape students’ sense of belonging through insights from a user-experience-informed research study with undergraduate learners. This CCCOER webinar highlights key questions faculty authors should ask themselves about course reading language, organization, and purpose, in order to further student belonging. Attendees will take away practical strategies for editing […]

  • Universal Design for Learning and Open Education: Integrating Accessibility and Inclusion

    Regina, Canada Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

    Join the University of Regina, Centre for Teaching and Learning for our final 2025/2026 Open Education Speaker Series presentation "Universal Design for Learning and Open Education: Integrating Accessibility and Inclusion" with Dr. Ann Gagné and Kosar Dakhilalian (Brock University) 📅Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026 🕰️Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm 🗺️Time Zone: CST/Saskatchewan Time 📌Register at https://uregina.libcal.com/event/4004017 […]

  • All Things Open 2026

    Curious about open access, open data, or open educational resources? Join us virtually for Kennesaw State University Libraries’ fourth annual All Things Open Conference from April 6-9 as we celebrate all Open Movements, including… Open access journals and publishing Open data Open educational resources Open pedagogy and equitable teaching practices Open repositories Open science Open-source […]

  • Contemplative pedagogy and practices in the classroom launch

    Montreal, Canada Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    In an increasingly fractured world, how can we cultivate deeper, more connected ways of learning? Contemplative practices and pedagogy (CP&P) offers a response by engaging the ‘whole person’ – mind, body, and spirit – in teaching and learning.  Join Concordia University's Centre for Teaching and Learning to launch the new open educational resource (OER) on Contemplative practices and […]

  • Prácticas de conocimiento abiertas y equitativas en el mundo de habla hispana

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds, United Kingdom

    The Knowledge Equity Network (KEN), Open Education Latin America (OELATAM) and the Universidad Nacional del Sur (UNS) are pleased to announce a new collaboration to deliver a series of online sessions focusing on Knowledge Equity and Open Scholarship in the Spanish speaking world. This partnership brings together three organisations committed to widening global access to knowledge, strengthening open scholarly ecosystems and amplifying the achievements of […]

  • Prácticas de conocimiento abiertas y equitativas en el mundo de habla hispana

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds, United Kingdom

    Esta sesión inaugural examinará tanto los fundamentos filosóficos como las aplicaciones prácticas de la Equidad del Conocimiento en el mundo hispanohablante, destacando cómo se están desarrollando enfoques abiertos, inclusivos y centrados en la comunidad para abordar las desigualdades estructurales en el acceso al conocimiento. La sesión explorará cómo tecnologías emergentes, como la IA generativa, se […]

  • Bridging knowledge gaps through collaboration: Wikimedia in South Africa and the UK

    Leeds, United Kingdom Leeds, United Kingdom

    This Knowledge Equity webinar focuses on advancing knowledge equity through Wikimedia initiatives and open education, with a particular emphasis on South African and UK perspectives. During this session we will explore how collaborative efforts between Wikimedia communities, Open Education and Open Research networks can: • Empower local knowledge creation and representation. • Address systemic barriers […]

  • The Price is Wrong: Free or Low-Cost Alternatives in Higher Education (Concordia University)

    Montreal, Canada Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Sometimes, the cost of academic publishing can feel very wrong. Costs might feel wrong for students facing higher living and tuition costs, and for researchers seeking to make their work open access. Textbooks, course packs, journal articles, academic books, and related online resources carry various price tags; some of which are shockingly high or low. […]

  • Open Education Talks- Enhancing OER Publishing and Connections with Open Scholarship

    Calgary, Canada Calgary, AB, Canada

    Open Education Talks is a series of 15-minute lightning talks and digital posters about facets of open education. These talks aim to create an accessible, virtual space for conversations about open education. We welcome proposals from educators, students, administrators, librarians, instructional designers, and all other roles related to the design, delivery, and evaluation of open […]

  • The Power of Free Knowledge: How MIT Open Learning is Shaping Tomorrow’s Open Education Landscape

    Cambridge, United States Cambridge, MA, United States

    “The Power of Free Knowledge: How MIT Open Learning is Shaping Tomorrow’s Open Education Landscape” with Dana Doyle and Curt Newton An Open Conversation hosted by Yvonne Ng Thursday, March 12, 2026 10:00AM - 10:45AM EST Question and answer session at the end. Please join us for a lively and inspiring conversation with Dana Doyle, Senior […]

  • Open Education Talks- Utilizing GenAI and Technology in Supporting OE and OER

    Calgary, Canada Calgary, AB, Canada

    Open Education Talks is a series of 15-minute lightning talks and digital posters about facets of open education. These talks aim to create an accessible, virtual space for conversations about open education. We welcome proposals from educators, students, administrators, librarians, instructional designers, and all other roles related to the design, delivery, and evaluation of open […]

  • Finding the Human Connection in a Digital World: Using Discuss-It to Build Community, Promote Critical Thinking, and Shift the Focus of Assessment

    Sacramento, United States Sacramento, CA, United States

    In an age of automation, how do you ensure that student work remains a reflection of genuine learning? Join us to learn about Discuss-It, an openly-licensed tool within the LibreTexts platform. Discuss-It transforms discussions into interactive, multimedia exchanges through audio, video, and text. Learn how integrating voice and video responses can boost engagement, build community, […]

  • Opening Doors & Breaking Barriers: Advancing Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Decolonization Through Open Education

    St. Catharines, Canada St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Call to Action: Co-designing and Enhancing Pharmacology for Nurses

    Oshawa, Canada Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    Description This 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). This resource was developed specifically for nursing graduate students preparing for the NCLEX, providing evidence-based content, clear explanations, and practical examples to support […]

  • Transforming Learning in an Age of Information Abundance

    Saskatoon, Canada Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

    Dave Cormier shares strategies for teaching in the digital age. Help students thrive in an information-rich world. Pre-registration is required. A recording will be available with a link sent out to all registrants.

  • OpenEd25 Keynote Rewatch: adrienne maree brown

    Washington, D.C., United States Washington, D.C., DC, United States

    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. All are […]

  • A Community Like No Other: LibreTexts Academy and LibreNet Consortium

    Davis, United States Davis, CA, United States

    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 […]

  • Designing With, Not Around, Disabled Learners: A Screen-Reader Demo Experience

    Cairo, Egypt Cairo, Egypt

    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 […]

  • Accessible Considerations in OER Integration

    St. Catharines, Canada St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

    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. Whether you are considering integrating OER into your classroom and want to begin the process with intentional inclusivity in mind, […]