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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260306T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Madrid:20260306T110000
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SUMMARY:Identificación\, análisis\, diseño y depósito de prácticas educativas abiertas (PEA)
DESCRIPTION:Las prácticas educativas abiertas\, enmarcadas en el movimiento de la educación abierta\, se consideran clave para el impulso de la universidad digital\, así como facilitadoras para fomentar el desarrollo de competencias digitales críticas. Desde este punto de partida\, los resultados del proyecto estatal I+D “Competencia Digital Crítica: hacia la agencia para el aprendizaje a través de prácticas educativas abiertas” en relación a la identificación\, análisis\, diseño y depósito en repositorio institucional de prácticas educativas abiertas (PEA) en el contexto universitario español. Público destinatario: Profesorado y todos los perfiles profesionales que participan en el apoyo y la mejora de la docencia: personal de bibliotecas universitarias\, servicios de publicaciones\, institutos de ciencias de la educación\, unidades de innovación y calidad docente\, servicios de apoyo académico y tecnológico\, y otros equipos implicados en los procesos formativos.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/identificacion-analisis-diseno-y-deposito-de-practicas/
LOCATION:Madrid\, Spain\, Madrid\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Open Access Publishing,Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices,Open Repositories,Open Research
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SUMMARY:Open Source in Higher Education at SCaLE
DESCRIPTION:New for SCaLE 23x: Open Source in Higher Education\nOrganized by the Apereo Foundation\nJoin us at SCaLE 23x\, the largest community-run open source and free software conference in North America\, for a brand-new Co-Located Event spotlighting one of the most vital frontiers for open source: higher education and research. \nThe Apereo Foundation\, a longtime leader in open source innovation for academia\, is proud to organize the inaugural Open Source in Higher Education Co-Located Event\, bringing together educators\, technologists\, researchers\, and open source contributors who are reshaping the future of learning and teaching\, research\, and campus infrastructure. \nTo attend Open Source in Higher Education purchase a SCALE pass. \nWhy This Matters\nColleges and universities have—and continue to be—fertile ground for open innovation\, as exemplified by Linux and FreeBSD. From institution-wide platforms to grassroots departmental tools\, open solutions are enabling academic communities to take control of their digital futures. \nThis event will explore how open source is: \n\nSupporting collaborative development across institutions and disciplines\nEnabling sustainable\, mission-aligned technology on campus\nFostering open educational practices and tools for teaching and learning\nDriving new opportunities for companies and projects entering the academic space\n\nSchedule\nCheck out the full SCaLE Schedule here. You’ll find the Higher Education track in room 211 on Friday\, March 6. \n\n\nFriday\, March 6\, 2026 – 10:00 to 18:00
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-source-higher-education-scale/
LOCATION:Princeton\, United States\, Princeton\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices,Open Research,Open Science,Open Source Platforms
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SUMMARY:Student Voice: Results from the Fall 2025 Affordable Instructional Materials Survey
DESCRIPTION:Our students are asking for our help! In Fall 2025\, San Mateo Community College District (SMCCCD) conducted a district-wide student survey to understand the impact of the costs of instructional materials\, as well as the impact that our ZTC and LTC courses are making in their lives. \nThe responses from students was overwhelming. Join us as we showcase the students’ experiences and how we are looking to make or suggest changes.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/student-voice-fall-2025-affordable-instructional-materials-survey/
LOCATION:San Mateo\, United States\, San Mateo\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Data,Open Research
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SUMMARY:Open Education Talks- Utilizing GenAI and Technology in Supporting OE and OER
DESCRIPTION: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 education in post-secondary institutions. We encourage student-led or partnered talks that showcase the critical role of student leadership and student-educator collaborations in open education. To register for these Zoom sessions\, visit: https://ucalgary.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpfuuhqjsiE9xwLFkoS4uK-KLd0bwXMbkC \nUtilizing GenAI and Technology in Supporting OE and OER \n\nBeyond Openness: Transdisciplinary Collaboration as the Heart of Open Education in the Age of AI – Sandra Abegglen\, Mohammadmadhi Zanjanian\, Alexandra Poppendorf (University of Calgary – Alberta\, Canada)\nBuilding Trust Through AI Transparency in OERs – Amanda Grey and Karen Meijer (Kwantlen Polytechnic University – British Columbia\, Canada)\nOpterna: BCcampus Open GenAI Project – Elizabeth A. Childs (Royal Roads University – British Columbia\, Canada)\, Robynne Devine\, and Harper Friedman (BCcampus – British Columbia\, Canada)\nThinking Outside the Box! Creating and Implementing a Secondary Database as a Teaching Tool for Dental Students – Nazlee Sharmin and Ava Chow (University of Alberta – Alberta\, Canada)\nA Critical Examination of the Economics of Open – Mima Diab (University of Calgary – Alberta\, Canada)
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-education-talks-genai/
LOCATION:Calgary\, Canada\, Calgary\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Skills,Equity and Access,Libraries,Open Access Publishing,Open Education Policies,Open Research
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260319T120000
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SUMMARY:AIRS OER Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Be part of the celebration as we introduce a new resource aimed at enabling all learners to build strong library research skills. \nAdvanced Information Research Skills (AIRS) is an open educational resource (OER) designed to empower learners and researchers with the confidence and capability to navigate today’s complex information landscape. Whether you are a research student\, supervisor\, librarian\, or research support professional\, AIRS offers practical strategies and tools to help you\, and those you support\, develop advanced information skills that make a real difference in research success. \nhttps://qut.pressbooks.pub/airs/\nIn this session we will showcase the AIRS OER and highlight practical ways it can support both students and educators.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/airs-oer-book-launch/
LOCATION:Brisbane\, Australia\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Libraries,Open Education Resources,Open Research
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SUMMARY:Bridging knowledge gaps through collaboration: Wikimedia in South Africa and the UK
DESCRIPTION: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: \n• Empower local knowledge creation and representation.\n• Address systemic barriers to access and participation in digital knowledge platforms.\n• Highlight successful models of community engagement\n• Foster cross-regional collaboration to build inclusive\, sustainable knowledge ecosystems. \nThe session will look at practical strategies for increasing the reach of Wikimedia\, the importance of language diversity\, and the ethical dimensions of open knowledge production. We will also reflect on how global partnerships can support local and regional initiatives. \nTuesday 24 March\, 12:00 – 13:00 GMT / 14:00 – 15:00 SAST \n  \nGuest speakers: \nHerschal Jackson is the inaugural Executive Director of Wikimedia South Africa (Wikimedia ZA)\, leading the chapter’s transition toward greater professionalisation of its operation\, strategic growth and the amplification of its presence within the global Wikimedia community. \nPreviously serving as Executive Coordinator of Wikimedia ZA\, he strengthened organisational systems\, advanced program delivery\, and facilitated the 2023 Strategic Planning Meeting. He has played key roles in major initiatives\, including co‑organising WikiIndaba 2024 and leading on SWiP Phase 2\, a multilingual knowledge‑equity project supporting student contributors across South Africa and neighbouring SADC countries\, working in their own languages. \nHerschal was instrumental in guiding the development and ratification of Wikimedia ZA’s 2024–2026 strategy and established governance subcommittees to support its implementation. His leadership continues to shape a resilient\, collaborative\, and future‑focused chapter for Wikimedia ZA. \n— \nLucy Crompton-Reid joined Wikimedia UK as Chief Executive in October 2015\, where she has spearheaded a focus on equity and inclusion on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects. Lucy leads the charity’s work in advocating for a healthy online information ecosystem\, and promoting Wikimedia as an important tool in the development of vital media and information literacy skills. \nLucy sits on the British Library Advisory Council\, the Board of Advisors for the Khalili Foundation and the External Advisory Board for AI For Collective Intelligence (AI4CI)\, a UKRI National AI Research Hub. She also Chairs the local arts charity where she lives in rural Scotland.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/wikimedia-south-africa-and-uk/
LOCATION:Leeds\, United Kingdom\, Leeds\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Research,Open Science,Social Justice,Tools and Techniques
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ORGANIZER;CN="Knowledge Equity Network":MAILTO:info@knowledgeequitynetwork.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T120000
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SUMMARY:How Do Course Materials Impact Student Belonging? Insights from User Experience Research (CCCOER Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAttendees will take away practical strategies for editing OER with student needs in mind\, along with research approaches that can be adapted across higher education settings\, including community colleges. This session offers a concrete example of how thoughtful inquiry can guide the creation of more inclusive\, engaging\, and student-centered course materials. \nPresenters:\n\nSarah Hare\, MLIS\, Open Educational Resources Librarian\, University of California\, Santa Cruz\nAlexandra Marcaccio\, MA\, MLIS\, Atlantic OERLead\, The Council of Atlantic Academic Libraries/Conseil des bibliothèques postsecondaires de l’Atlantique (CAAL-CBPA)\n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information on how to join us on April 15. This meeting will be recorded and the recording will be sent out to all registrants as well as posted on the event web site.. \nThis webinar is produced in collaboration with CCCOER’s Research and Impact Committee.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/ourse-materials-impact-student-belonging/
LOCATION:Concord\, United States\, Concord\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Educational Practices,Open Research
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