Invited Talk: “Designing AI-Supported OER: Creation, Scale, and Responsible Use” TAMU
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | College Station, United States, College Station, TX, United States
Generative artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to support the creation, revision, and scaling of open educational resources (OER). As institutions adopt AI to accelerate open textbook development and reduce reliance on commercial publisher materials, there is a growing need for clear structures that ensure quality, accessibility, and institutional accountability. Without intentional guardrails, AI-assisted OER creation can introduce uncertainty around authorship, licensing, accuracy, and long-term sustainability.
Speaker: Joshua Hill, Hillsborough College, Tampa FL
Please register online

A Community Like No Other: LibreTexts Academy and LibreNet Consortium
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 you where you are and takes you where you want to go.
Monthly 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.
The goal is simple: spend less time troubleshooting and more time teaching. Your students pay less. Your course feels like yours.
The 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.
Whether 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.

Techno-Pedagogical Design of Open Educational Resources
2026-03-05 12:15 - 13:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Luzern, Switzerland, Luzern, Switzerland
Digital solutions play a key role for enabling blended learning in higher education, where the acquisition and the appropriation of core competences and transversal skills require engaging learning experience and value-adding interactive resources. Hence, it is essential to help educators in the process of designing and implementing digital resources, considering both their pedagogical and their technological dimensions, as well as the generative AI trend. In this talk, we will discuss adaptation of learning scenarios and the design of rich and intelligent open educational resources to strengthen the transversal skills required by the current sustainability and digital literacy challenges
Speaker: Dr. Denis Gillet (EPFL), Head Interactions Systems Group

MTSU Student Perspectives on Textbook Costs
2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Murfreesboro, United States, Murfreesboro, TN, United States
How do textbook costs affect Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) students’ learning experiences, choices, and success?
Join us as we share findings from a recent campus-wide survey exploring the impact of course material costs on students. This session will highlight key data, student voices, and opportunities for faculty to make their courses more affordable and equitable through the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) and other no-cost materials. This presentation is available remotely on Zoom.

Zines & Paper Crafts Crafternoon
2026-03-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Albuquerque, United States, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Want an afternoon study or work break? Join us for a crafternoon celebrating Open Educational Resources and indie publishing.
Bring your own project or come try one of ours for free, including Zine making and paper crafts. No registration needed!
Hosted by UNM OER and LRE-U Engagement

Transforming Learning in an Age of Information Abundance
2026-03-05 14:30 - 15:30 (America/Regina) | 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.

K12 Sex Ed and Substance Use OER for Oregon Health Standards
2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Albany, United States, Albany, OR, United States
Join Sasha Grenier and Alanna Russell from the Oregon Department of Education for an engaging session discussing the Sexuality Education and Substance Use OER that support educators in meeting Oregon’s Health Education Standards.

OpenEd25 Keynote Rewatch: adrienne maree brown
2026-03-05 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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 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.

OE Café #11 Pass the OE Expert Baton: Reward and recognition for professional development in Open Educational Resources (OER)
2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Rome) | Veenendaal, Netherlands, Veenendaal, Netherlands
The 11th Open Education Café brings together seven diverse perspectives from Europe, Africa, and the Americas on how reward and recognition systems can support and strengthen the creation, use, and sharing of Open Educational Resources (OER).
Expert guests include Lilia Cheniti (Université de Sousse, Tunisia), Claudia Hackl (University of Vienna, Austria), Sémonique Harry (St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College, St. Vincent and the Grenadines), Vincent Nyirigira (Rwanda Basic Education Board, Rwanda), Marijn Post (HAN University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands), and Zeynep Varoglu (UNESCO), and the session will be facilitated by Paola Corti (SPARC Europe).
The Open Education Café series has hosted discussions on key issues for open education, arranged around the UNESCO Recommendation on OER and the five areas of action, since 2022.
SPARC Europe and the European Network of Open Education Librarians (ENOEL) have organised this event in collaboration with UNESCO. Together with UNESCO, SPARC Europe warmly welcomes exchange and dialogue on one of the most important topics for the future of Open Education.

Camerise K-12 Studio Demo: An OER Repository for French K-12 Teachers
2026-03-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto, Canada, Toronto, ON, Canada
In this demo, we will showcase our brand new OER platform for French as a second language teachers at K-12 levels (Camerise K-12 Studio) built by Learnful Labs Inc.
The overarching goal of Camerise K-12 Studio is to offer FSL teachers in Ontario and beyond a trusted, well-organized space where they can safely share, adapt, and create curriculum or general subjects-aligned resources, while benefiting from peer exchange, professional recognition, and pedagogical support. By streamlining collaboration, the initiative aims to reduce duplication of effort, lightens workload pressures, supports well-being, and strengthens teacher retention across Ontario.
Our platform features a novelty : an AI-assisted resource submission form. This will help teachers save time and still ensure discoverability of their resources.
This project is funded by the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Ministry of Education.

ExplOER Nevada!
2026-03-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Reno, United States, Reno, NV, United States
This free, virtual event will take place on Friday, March 6, 2026. The event will bring together educators, administrators, librarians, instructional designers and students to explore how open education is reshaping teaching and learning in higher education.
The theme of this year’s symposium, Reimagining Learning Beyond the Textbook, highlights how open education can transform pedagogy, foster equity and inspire new approaches to teaching across disciplines.
Keynote speaker
The event will feature a keynote by Karen Cangialosi, professor emeritus at Keene State University and an open education advocate who co-founded the RIOS Institute. Cangialosi has also worked as part of the Regional Leaders of Open Education Network and helped advance open education at Keene State University by leading a change to adopt open educational resources in most biology courses.
Her keynote will provide inspiration for faculty seeking to reimagine their teaching practices. Attendees will gain insights into how open education can foster innovation, equity and student engagement across disciplines.
Join a statewide community
Open education has gained momentum nationwide as colleges and universities seek innovative ways to improve student success, reduce costs and expand access to knowledge. While saving students money on textbooks is a well-known benefit, the movement goes far beyond affordability. Open educational resources (OER) and open pedagogy practices empower faculty to design flexible, engaging and inclusive learning experiences. They encourage collaboration, creativity, and the co-creation of knowledge between instructors and students.
ExplOER Nevada is more than a conference — it is a growing community of practice. By participating, faculty will connect with colleagues across institutions and share strategies for overcoming challenges. The symposium provides a platform for educators to learn from one another and to contribute to a collective vision for the future of higher education in Nevada.

Utah Higher Education OER Summit
2026-03-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Salt Lake City, United States, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
A gathering of leaders and practitioners from Utah’s public and private higher education institutions to share best practices, brainstorm on solving key issues, and promoting OER and affordable learning materials (ALM).
See full details in agenda.

Une gestion de projet efficace pour le développement et la pérennité des REL: le rôle stratégique de la personne chargée de projet pédagonumérique
2026-03-06 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Toronto) | Montreal, Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Cette conférence propose un retour d’expérience sur la création d’une ressource éducative libre (REL) à l’École des sciences de la gestion de l’UQAM, en soulignant l’importance d’une gestion de projet structurée pour assurer le succès et la pérennité de telles initiatives. La réussite des projets REL et la mise en œuvre de pratiques éducatives ouvertes exigent bien plus qu’une simple volonté d’innovation. Elles reposent sur une coordination structurée et interdisciplinaire, souvent sous-estimée dans les discours institutionnels, mais reconnue comme un facteur clé de réussite dans la littérature. À partir d’une expérience de terrain, nous montrerons comment une gestion de projet rigoureuse — intégrant la planification, la coordination interdisciplinaire, l’animation d’équipe, le suivi, la documentation et la diffusion — constitue un levier essentiel pour aboutir à une ressource cohérente, libre, accessible et réutilisable.
Seront mis en évidence les différents leviers qui ont favorisé ce projet : la complémentarité des expertises (chargés de cours, professeurs, technopédagogues, conseillers pédagogiques, bibliothécaires, étudiants auxiliaires, graphistes, techniciens multimédias, réviseurs linguistiques), l’appui d’une politique locale, un accompagnement soutenu, ainsi que l’accès à une plateforme ouverte (Pressbooks) et à un environnement numérique d’apprentissage institutionnel (Moodle).
Cette présentation offre une réflexion sur les conditions à réunir pour pérenniser la création de REL à l’échelle d’un établissement, tout en reconnaissant pleinement l’expertise des professionnels en gestion de projets spécialisés en pédagogie numérique comme facteur déterminant de succès.
Avec la participation et la collaboration de : Sirléia Ferreira Rosa, chargée de projets pédagonumériques, UQAM

90-minute Webinar: AI, Copyright, and Open Education: What We Know Now
2026-03-06 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Albany, United States, Albany, OR, United States
Cohosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources and Copyright First Responders Pacific Northwest.
Join the Copyright First Responders Pacific Northwest to explore the emerging intersection of AI, copyright, and open educational resources.

Intro to Open Book Publishing through TAMU Libraries Open Digital Publishing platform
2026-03-06 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | College Station, United States, College Station, TX, United States
Curious about publishing an open book with TAMU Libraries?
This in-person session provides a brief overview of the open publishing paths and tools supported by the Open Digital Publishing platform, then shifts to a hands-on introduction to Pressbooks. Participants will receive a development shell in advance and will use their own devices during the session to build a sample book step by step.
No prior experience required – just bring your ideas and your laptop.

Designing Digital Escape Rooms for Education: An Introduction to UoScape
2026-03-06 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Salford, United Kingdom, Salford, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Jump into the world of digital escape rooms with our fun online session from University of Salford, Designing Digital Escape Rooms for Education: An Introduction to UoScape. Whether you’re a teacher or just curious, learn how to create engaging, interactive challenges that make learning a blast.
Get ready to unlock creativity and explore new ways to inspire students—all from the comfort of your home!

From Exception to Open Licensing: OER Advocacy in Vaud Teacher Education
2026-03-06 12:15 - 13:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Luzern, Switzerland, Luzern, Switzerland
This talk explores how teachers engage with Open Educational Resources (OER) when supported by a teacher education institution, and what those practices could mean for educators in the canton of Vaud. Drawing on my professional experience, I will compare day-to-day realities: finding, adapting, and sharing resources; balancing time constraints; and navigating copyright through the educational (teaching) exception. Finally, we’ll consider practical ways these approaches could strengthen the Vaud teaching on. Finally, we’ll consider practical ways these approaches could strengthen the Vaud teaching community through the BDRP platform, an existing platform that isn’t OER-compliant yet.
Speaker: Mathilde Panes, Open Science Manager, Haute école pédagogique du Canton de Vaud

Supercharge teaching & learning with Open Education
2026-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | Leeds, United Kingdom, Leeds, United Kingdom
This workshop from the University of Leeds Library introduces the core concepts and practical benefits of Open Education in higher education and beyond. Participants explore what Open Educational Resources (OER) are, why they matter, and how they can enhance accessibility, equity, and student engagement.
The course highlights the pedagogical value of open practice, including renewable assignments and student co-creation of learning materials. Participants are introduced to key tools such as Pressbooks and Sylla, alongside guidance on finding, adapting, and licensing open resources responsibly.
By the end of the course, participants will have practical strategies to start using open education in their teaching and learning, supported by institutional guidance from the University of Leeds Libraries and examples of good practice.
Register now

Publishing a Book with Pressbooks - An Introduction
2026-03-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Pressbooks is a powerful and popular tool for creating open educational resources such as textbooks. Whether you are looking for training for yourself or your research assistants, this training will cover the basics of how to use Pressbooks to create and enhance content. By the end of this session participants will be familiar with:

Overview of Pressbooks functionality;
The layout of Pressbooks;
Creating book chapters and parts;
Embedding images, video, and slides

OEWeeK on Reclaim TV: From Experiment to Enterprise Service
2026-03-06 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/London) | British Columbia
For Open Education Week, we are exploring one of the recurring challenges with open source software in education: namely, advocating for open source not only as a solution for testing out innovations, but as an enterprise service. For open educators and learning technologists this presents an ongoing issue, balancing the requirements of institutional IT and purchasing policies with the needs of educators and students. With cyber security, responsible use of AI and accessibility all increasingly important, is there any room left for open solutions and services alongside an institution’s core digital estate?
Tune in for this special stream where we’ll premier a brand new case study featuring SUNY Oneonta, alongside other recent Open EdTech case studies (based on interviews conducted over the past 2 years) that show how teams at institutions including Stanford University, Princeton University and develop, scale and deploy open source educational services.
Watch the stream over at Reclaim TV, or catch the recording later on archive.reclaim.tv or our YouTube channel!

Language OER Conference
2026-03-07 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Lawrence, United States, Lawrence, KS, United States
The goal of the Language OER Conference is to provide a venue to showcase large-scale language OER and to exchange information on topics related to OER production and adoption. Presentations at the 2026 conference will include OER in Ancient Greek, Arabic, English as a Second Language, French, German, Italian, Persian, Russian, and Spanish. Special focus will also be paid to issues of Fair Use and Copyright as well as funding models for the creation of language materials. Additional information and registration can be found on the conference website.
The conference is completely online and completely free.

Le losange de l’éducation ouverte: un jeu pour discuter et convaincre!
2026-03-09 10:00 - 10:45 (America/Toronto) | Nantes, France, Nantes, France
Cet atelier propose une session participative autour du Losange de l’Éducation Ouverte (ÉO), un dispositif ludique permettant d’ouvrir la discussion sur les pratiques, valeurs et enjeux de l’éducation ouverte. Après une courte introduction, les personnes participantes seront invitées à jouer en sous-groupes afin d’expérimenter directement la dynamique du Losange.
La seconde partie de l’atelier sera consacrée au partage d’astuces d’animation, d’exemples d’adaptation et de retours d’expérience issus de différentes utilisations du jeu dans des formations ou des ateliers.
L’objectif de cette activité est double : permettre une appropriation concrète du kit et renforcer la communauté de pratique qui l’utilise déjà. Cet atelier s’adresse en priorité à un public déjà familiarisé avec l’éducation ouverte, souhaitant enrichir ses pratiques d’animation.
Avec la participation et la collaboration de : Lucie Grasset, Chargée d’animation de projet, Chaire Unesco RELIA

Webinar: Knjižnice u digitalnoj transformaciji obrazovanja – uloga i primjeri prakse
2026-03-09 14:00 - 15:30 (Europe/Zagreb) | Zagreb, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska), Zagreb, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
Ovaj webinar istražuje ulogu knjižnica u digitalnoj transformaciji visokog obrazovanja, ističući njihovu podršku suvremenim modelima poučavanja i učenja.
Bit će predstavljena digitalna platforma knjižničnih usluga u oblaku, Alma, koja olakšava pristup digitalnim resursima i integraciju knjižničnih usluga u nastavni proces.
Sudionici će također vidjeti primjere suradnje knjižničara i nastavnika na pripremi nastave, od odabira digitalnih izvora do razvoja digitalnih kompetencija studenata i podrške za samostalno i suradničko učenje.
Webinar pokazuje kako knjižnice danas djeluju kao ključni partneri u stvaranju fleksibilnog i digitalno podržanog obrazovnog okruženja.
Predavači:
Dr.sc. Dijana Machala, pomoćnica glavne ravnateljice za djelatnost središnje knjižnice Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Nacionalna i sveučilišna knjižnica
Prof. dr. sc. Snježana Kužir, Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
Jovana Ivanić, prof., mag. bibl., voditeljica knjižnice, Veterinarski fakultet Sveučilišta u Zagrebu
izv. prof. dr. sc. Sonja Novak, Filozofski fakultet Sveučilište J.J. Strossmayera u Osijeku
Kristina Kiš, viša knjižničarka, voditeljica knjižnice, Filozofski fakultet Sveučilište J.J. Strossmayera u Osijeku
Moderatorica: doc. dr. sc. Sandra Kučina Softić, Srce
Vrijeme i mjesto održavanja: 9. ožujka 2026. s početkom u 14 sati, putem sustava za webinare.
Webinar je namijenjen nastavnicima i knjižničarima, prvenstveno u sustavu visokog obrazovanja i svima zainteresiranima.

Vitrine REL partie 1
2026-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Toronto) | Montreal, Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
La Vitrine REL est une série de présentations éclairs (10 min) permettant aux créatrices et créateurs de REL de partager le fruit de leurs travaux. La formule se veut légère et conviviale. L’événement est ouvert à toute personne du réseau de l’enseignement curieuse de prendre connaissance des nouvelles REL développées au Québec et au Canada francophone.
Avec la participation et la collaboration de : Claude Potvin, conseiller pédagogique à la fabriqueREL et Université Laval ainsi que Mélanie Brunet, bibliothécaire à l’Université d’Ottawa

Copyright and Licensing in Open Educational Resources
2026-03-11 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Does your project include work created by others? Do you have questions about Creative Commons licenses and how to incorporate licensed works into your project? This session will introduce you to copyright basics for your OER project and take you through licensing considerations to ensure that your work is reusable by others. Importantly it will also provide you with a simple workflow to help you identify and respect Creative Commons licensed works.
This session will cover:

Copyright basics including how copyright is assigned to a work
Rationale behind and purpose of open licenses
Identifying the 6 Creative Commons licenses and know how to assign them to OER
Applying Creative Commons licenses and ensure compatibility among the CC licensed works

Open Education Talks- Utilizing GenAI and Technology in Supporting OE and OER
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver) | 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 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
Utilizing GenAI and Technology in Supporting OE and OER

Beyond 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)
Building Trust Through AI Transparency in OERs – Amanda Grey and Karen Meijer (Kwantlen Polytechnic University – British Columbia, Canada)
Opterna: BCcampus Open GenAI Project – Elizabeth A. Childs (Royal Roads University – British Columbia, Canada), Robynne Devine, and Harper Friedman (BCcampus – British Columbia, Canada)
Thinking 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)
A Critical Examination of the Economics of Open – Mima Diab (University of Calgary – Alberta, Canada)

Enseigner avec Wikipédia: présentation d'un parcours de formation pour les personnes enseignantes et étudiantes
2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Toronto) | Montreal, Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
La présentation sera structurée autour de ces quatre éléments :
1) Pourquoi enseigner avec Wikipédia : approche et mise en contexte ;
2) Analyser le fonctionnement de Wikipédia, sa culture éditoriale, ses normes et la plateforme ;
3) Comment contribuer à Wikipédia : démonstration pratique ;
4) Intégrer Wikipédia à son enseignement : activités et scénarios pédagogiques.
Objectif : Présenter l’approche, les différents modules et les activités pédagogiques du parcours de formation à la communauté collégiale et universitaire.
Avec la participation et la collaboration de : Dominic Hébert Sherman, enseignant en sociologie au Cégep de Saint-Jérôme et Jean-Michel Lapointe, chargé de projets technopédagogiques à l’UQAM

Students as Creators - Pressbook Enabled Assignments as Open Pedagogy
2026-03-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Vancouver, Canada, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Open pedagogy applies the principles of openness to teaching and learning, giving students greater control and agency in their own education as well as aligning their work with the academic mission of the University. It combines strategies and technologies that support collaboration, co-creation, and shared knowledge. There are many tools that support open pedagogical practices and Pressbooks, an open text publishing tool, is one that supports students as creators of knowledge.
This session will explore practical approaches to using Pressbooks for open assignment and will include:

Guidance on development of course assignments, including skillsets needed by students to engage in publishing
Examples of course assignments and published works by UBC students

Be Popular Series (Part 3 of 3) - Gamification Using H5P
2026-03-12 08:00 - 09:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Diego, United States, San Diego, CA, United States
Explore how to enhance your course by incorporating gamified elements, such as interactive activities, points, stars, and challenges, to boost student engagement and motivation for self-assessment. This workshop from San Diego Community College District will guide you in finding or creating interactive H5P activities that align with your curriculum and integrating them into your online course. Together, we will transform traditional learning activities into rewarding experiences with immediate feedback, creating a more dynamic and interactive learning environment.

The Power of Free Knowledge: How MIT Open Learning is Shaping Tomorrow’s Open Education Landscape
2026-03-12 10:00 - 10:45 (America/New_York) | 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 Director of the MITx Program, and Curt Newton, Director of MIT OpenCourseWare. Together, they’ll share standout moments from their decades of championing open education, reflect on the global impact of free and accessible learning, and offer a forward-looking take on what’s next for the open education movement.
About the speakers

Dana Doyle has been working at MIT Open Learning for over 10 years and has held roles from project management of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) creation to her current role as the Senior Director of the MITx Program.
As the Senior Director, Doyle manages a team of 20+ to support faculty in creating online open courses for the world. She also works with other units across Open Learning and MIT to further MIT’s mission. Doyle holds a Master of Education from Northeastern University.
Curt Newton leads MIT OpenCourseWare in supporting millions of global learners and educators every year with freely shared materials from over 2,500 MIT courses. Newton joined OpenCourseWare in 2004, shortly after its launch, captivated by the promise of open education, and worked as a Publication Manager and Site Curator prior to becoming Director in 2018.
Newton is also a recognized leader in building more effective and equitable climate action through open knowledge practices and resources, at MIT and around the world, through a wide range of professional and civic engagements.
Yvonne Ng is the Annual Giving and Donor Relations Officer for MIT Open Learning, where she leads annual giving strategy, donor stewardship, and development communications to support programs such as MIT OpenCourseWare and MITx. She manages stewardship for roughly 2,400 donors each year and contributes to fundraising efforts. Previously, she spent more than a decade advancing digital outreach and fundraising for MIT OpenCourseWare. Yvonne has worked in communications and digital media since 2000 and holds a BA in Spanish and Anthropology from Bowdoin College.
