• An introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER)

    Technological University of the Shannon Westmeath, Westmeath, Ireland

    The Learning Outcomes for this short session brought to you by the Technological University of the Shannon Libraries include: Defining Open Educational Resources (OER) Exploring OER examples and how to source relevant OER Discussing the benefits of OER for students, staff and society Discussing opportunities to adapt existing OER and create OER to meet your […]

  • Leveraging LibreTexts and OER to Design AI-Enhanced Assignments

    LibreTexts Davis, CA, United States

    Join Ly-Huong Pham, Evergreen Valley College, as she discusses how LibreTexts’ remixing capabilities help faculty design assignments that integrate AI while fostering student engagement and critical thinking. By seamlessly combining different OERs or chapters, educators can create flexible learning experiences that encourage deeper inquiry. She will share insights from her experience working with students, highlighting […]

  • Open Education as a Transformative Tool for Classroom Success (webinar)

    University of Groningen Library Groningen, Netherlands

    Organizer: University of Groningen Library (the Netherlands) Intended audience: University teachers, PhD students with teaching responsibilities, education specialists, library specialists Date & time: 6 March 2025, 10:00 - 11:15 CET Format: Online webinar in Google Meet Curious about engaging your students, increasing the impact of your teaching, and saving time on the design of your courses? […]

  • Répertoires de REL : un levier pour repenser l’accès et la collaboration en formation professionnelle

    Université d'Ottawa Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    Cette discussion invite les responsables de programmes de formation à réfléchir aux impacts de programmes de développement professionnel s’appuyant sur l’éducation ouverte pour valoriser des pratiques pédagogiques et de gestion des répertoires de contenus ouverts qui visent à élargir l’accès à l’apprentissage, particulièrement dans une approche de création, de réutilisation et de partage de ressources […]

  • Two-Day Workshop on “OER for All: Repurposing and Designing Inclusive Open Educational Resources” on March 6th – 7th , 2025

    Hyderabad, Telangana, India Hyderabad, Telangana, India

    The Centre for Online Education & Learning (COEL), Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (Dr. BRAOU) is organizing a workshop titled "OER for All: Repurposing and Designing Inclusive Open Educational Resources on March 6th -7th. " as part of the Open Education (OE) Week Celebrations 2025. This workshop aims to empower in-house faculty members with the […]

  • Unlock Knowledge: Open Access & Free Educational Resources

    Memorial University St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

    The presenter for this session is Crystal Rose, Associate Professor, Associate Dean of Libraries Grenfell Library Open Education is a movement that promotes accessible and freely available educational opportunities for all. In this session, Ms. Rose will explore ways you can make your research more freely accessible, like library support available for Open Access publishing.  […]

  • Harold Washington College’s OER Initiative

    LibreTexts Davis, CA, United States

    In 2023, Harold Washington College received a grant to find and/or create OER for high-enrollment courses.  This presentation discusses what we learned during the process and showcases some of the modules our professors created and curated using LibreTexts. Presenters are Todd Heldt, Carolyn Stevenson, Rosie Banks, and Jack Lindsay.

  • Webinar: Izradio/la sam multimedijski sadržaj za nastavu i što sada?

    SRCE - University Computing Centre, University of Zagreb Zagreb, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)

    Multimedija je dio većine e-kolegija, omogućava nastavniku i studentima da jasnije i jednostavnije predstave određenu tematiku ili problem, da se može više puta pogledati i proučiti i da vizualno prikaže ono što sami tekst često ne može dočarati. No kada nastavnik izradi neki video zapis, animaciju, podcast ili sliku često ne zna kako ili ne […]

  • OE Week at East Los Angeles College (ELAC) Student Engagement

    OE Week at East Los Angeles College (ELAC) Student Engagement
    East Los Angeles College Monterey Park, CA, United States

    East Los Angeles College (ELAC) students will be welcomed to learn more about ZTC at our table on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during OE week. We will table from 11am - 2pm on those days. There will be a "money board" for students to demonstrate how much they paid for textbooks in the previous semesters, […]

  • Copyright Mythbusters Workshop and © Microcourse

    San Mateo County Community College District (SMCCCD) San Mateo, CA, United States

    Copyright is tricky business! Join librarians Pia Walawalkar and Ame Maloney of Skyline College to discuss copyright myths and facts related to OER adoption. Note: While this presentation's audience is primarily those in the San Mateo County Community College District (California, USA), it is open for all who wish to join us.

  • Open Educational Resources Adoption Event at UTA Libraries

    University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX, United States

    Join the Open Educational Resources and Digital Scholarship Department, UTA Libraries for an interactive, come-and-go event designed to help faculty and students explore, evaluate, and adopt Open Educational Resources (OER). In just 30-45 minutes, participants will browse featured OER, assess their adaptability, and explore customization options through hands-on stations—all while enjoying light refreshments and snacks. […]

  • Growing Institutional OER Programs: Is Pressbooks Right for You?

    Pressbooks Montreal, Quebec, Canada

    Many colleges, universities, and higher education systems rely on Pressbooks’ open publishing platform as an essential part of their technology infrastructure to support OER and other institutional publishing programs. This session provides a guided show-and-tell about Pressbooks networks and what to consider as you make choices around open publishing tools for your campus community. What […]

  • Interview: OER in the Pacific – Shikha Raturi

    Vancouver Vancouver, BC, Canada

    In this interview, Dr Shikha Raturi discusses the evolution of OER in the Pacific, emphasising the role of regional collaborations, institutional policies, and government support. She highlights key initiatives, such as Fiji’s early adoption of an OER policy and the University of the South Pacific's engagement in localisation efforts to ensure cultural relevance. Challenges include […]

  • OER 101: An Introduction for Instructors

    Brock University St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

    This workshop will provide an introductory overview of Open Educational Resources (OER) and their many benefits to both students and instructors. Participants will have an opportunity to explore some OER and consider how to start incorporating open materials in a course in small (or big!) ways. This workshop is intended for those who are new […]

  • Finding and Evaluating Open Educational Resources (OER)

    University of Saskatchewan Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

    Are you thinking about minimizing costs for your students or your course? Do you want to find material you can customize for your specific needs? Open educational resources might be just what you are looking for. It can be overwhelming to begin looking for material that fits your needs, as there are many different places […]

  • eCampusOntario Open Library Forum on Affordability

    eCampusOntario Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Join the eCampusOntario Open Library team in an open discussion on Affordability, Open Education, and Low-cost designations in higher education. We’ll be presenting some findings on affordability initiatives across Ontario’s post-secondary sector and spotlighting efforts at various institutions across the province. Participants will be able to help co-design the future of affordability and sustainability, with […]