Events displayed in timezone: Europe/London
Whether adapting an existing OER, transitioning your course materials into the Open, or creating an OER from scratch, you will likely be using materials created by others. Because Open doesn't just apply to the finished resource but all of the elements within the resource, it is important to ensure that everything you include in your […]
 Join us for an engaging moderated panel discussion featuring faculty members who are leading the charge in making education more accessible and affordable. In this session, instructors will share their experiences and insights on adopting Open Educational Resources (OER), utilizing course reserves, and leveraging library-licensed materials to eliminate or significantly reduce textbook costs for their […]
Curious about Open Educational Resources but not sure where to start? Join San Diego Community College District for a friendly, hands-on intro to OER—what they are, why they’re a game-changer for students, and how you can easily find great open materials for your courses. We’ll tour popular OER repositories, share tips for spotting quality resources, […]
Curious about bringing more open, flexible, and affordable learning materials into your courses? The Vancouver Community College Open Education Working Group invites you to OER from Creation to Classroom, a panel discussion designed to demystify adopting, adapting, and creating Open Educational Resources (OER). You’ll hear firsthand experiences from our panelists Julie Crouse (NSCC), Shantel Ivits (VCC), Venecia Williams (VCC), […]
Are you hesitant to adopt Open Educational Resources (OER) because you miss the robust support materials provided by major publishers? Join San Mateo CCCD Textbook Affordability Solutions Workgroup for a practical workshop that bridges the gap between free content and engaging learning materials, with apps available within Canvas and the district. We will demonstrate powerful […]
Think Scholastic Book Fair vibes — but everything is free. The 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. Chat with folks from VIUSU, BCcampus, VIU Librarians, […]
Many instructors are exploring open educational resources (OER) as a way to make course materials more affordable, flexible, and up to date. But what do students think? And what are the implications of their experiences on course design? In celebration of Open Education Week, join the Open Education Community of Practice for a conversation highlighting students’ perspectives […]
As generative AI increasingly impacts higher education, long-standing assumptions about textbooks, course materials, and access to knowledge are being reexamined. In this lecture and discussion, David Wiley, an internationally recognized leader in Open Educational Resources, explores how generative AI intersects with Open Educational Resources in the context of the college classroom. He examines both the […]
The Colorado OER Council celebrates Open Education Week with a panel of Colorado students who are passionate about OER! Five student panelists from will discuss their experience with open educational resources (OER) and how zero textbook cost materials have helped them pursue their higher education goals. Speakers Caterina Belle Azzarello, Doctoral Candidate in Educational Psychology […]
Please join us in kicking off OER Week with a presentation highlighting the current landscape of OER use and creation at Excelsior! An overview of OER as adopted course materials will be provided as well as an explain on how OER adoption connects to ZTC course designation. We will then discuss Excelsior’s growth from OER […]
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. Our goal is to meet or exceed the Revised […]
Join UNM OER and the Friends of the Public Library for a free book giveaway! The Friends will bring a wide selection of books for UNM students to take home. Along with free books, you’ll also learn about the power of Open Educational Resources (OER): Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that […]
Join Mindy Newfarmer, Vice President of Services at ISKME for an overview of OER Commons that will provide attendees with an overview of the OER Commons global digital library. We’ll walk through how to search, how to discover OER used around the world, ways to collaborate with other OER practitioners, and how to use Open […]
At Sask Polytechnic, some programs are excited about their adaptation of courses to ZTC. Join course instructors and program heads as they discuss the advantages (are there any issues?) of going 1,2,3 . . . ZTC. Learn the fastest way to go ZTC and make your course more affordable (and effective). Pre-registration is required. A […]
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: This case study explores the implementation and […]
Get ready for our live streamed demos aimed at showing you first hand what Generative AI can do for educators that goes beyond the typical perception of the popular ChatGPT interaction, and not just "prompt engineering". We have lined up three demos to perhaps make you say "Wow" but maybe also "Oh my ______". Watch […]
Interested in free customizable instructional materials? Join the University Library at the Indiana University Indianapolis to learn how the Pressbooks online ebook platform can help you find Open Educational Resources (OER), mix and match chapters from multiple books and resources, customize materials to reflect your class’s needs, or create your own content to share with […]
Did you know McMaster has single-sign on to Pressbooks, an easy-to-use open content publishing platform for creating (or adapting) online resources such as textbooks, guidebooks, modules, lab manuals, student-generated assignments, and more? This session will provide an overview of Pressbooks and the dynamic features that are natively baked in – including H5P interactivity, Hypothes.is annotation […]
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 […]
This event will feature short presentations from Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) faculty who have developed or adopted Open Educational Resources to enhance student learning. We’ll also announce our first-ever Textbook Heroes Awards and celebrate a major milestone —$3 million in student savings from Zero Textbook Cost courses. This session will be facilitated by Ginelle […]
