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SUMMARY:Foundations of Open – Understanding\, Finding\, and Assessing OER
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you will learn what OER is\, where to find it online\, and how to assess its quality. We’ll also cover the difference between ‘free’ and ‘open’ and explore some of the many benefits afforded by OER – as well as some interactive games! Mark your calendars for March 4th at 11am MT for this whirlwind tour of Open Educational Resources.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/foundations-open-oer/
LOCATION:Athabasca University\, 1 University Dr\, Athabasca\, AB T9S 3A3\, Athabasca\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Exploring Openness in Education 2024
DESCRIPTION:Panel Presentation – Athabasca University M.Ed. and Ed.Doctorate programs \n\n Rory McGreal – UNESCO OER Chair; Editor – International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning – open access journals\n Levina Yuen – AI and Open Educational Resources\n Connie Blomgren – Openteacherab.ca; Global connections to open education (Board Vice President Open Education Global; ICDE OER Advocacy Committee); GO-GN and OTESSA\n Marti Cleveland-Innes – Inquiry based MOOCs Commonwealth of Learning\n Adnan Qayyum – Moderator\n\nAudience: M.Ed. and Ed. Doc students and faculty\, including alumni \nPurpose: To provide M.Ed. and Ed Doc faculty and students with an Open Education Week activity. \nOutcomes: \n\nStrengthen M.Ed. and EdD students’ understanding of open education.\nFurther Education program students and faculty awareness of the changing landscape of open education.\nHighlight open education projects and activities.\nContribute to a community of open educators.\n\nFormat: \n\nWelcome from Moderator\nLand acknowledgement\nPanel presenter #1= 5-7 minutes\nPanel Presenter #2= 5-7 minutes\nPanel Presenter #3= 5-7 minutes\nPanel Presenter #4 = 5-7 minutes\nDiscussion among panelists (10 minutes)\n\nWhat changes do you see on the near horizon for your area of OER and open education? Moderated discussion.\n\n\nQuestion and Answer period (10 minutes)\nClosing
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/exploring-openness/
LOCATION:Athabasca University\, 1 University Dr\, Athabasca\, AB T9S 3A3\, Athabasca\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Foundations of Open – Publishing OER
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in going beyond using OER? How about creating your own? Join OER Librarian Dan Cockcroft on March 6th at 11am MT to learn about licence compatibility\, copyright\, publishing support and more as we explore how you too can release your own openly licensed material.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/foundations-open-publishing-oer/
LOCATION:Athabasca University\, 1 University Dr\, Athabasca\, AB T9S 3A3\, Athabasca\, Alberta\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Retrospective on Open Access Publishing
DESCRIPTION:“Open access (OA) ensures that scholarly research is freely accessible to all\, breaking down barriers to information due to subscription costs or institutional access limitations. This democratization of knowledge fosters equity\, enabling researchers\, educators\, policymakers\, and the public worldwide to engage with research findings without financial hindrance. Open access distribution facilitates collaboration\, innovation\, and the adaptation of research for and from diverse contexts—empowering institutions and individuals to improve practices and outcomes. By removing paywalls\, OA promotes transparency and accelerates the global exchange of ideas\, vital for addressing challenges including sustainability\, health crises\, and education and research disparities.” (Anderson et al.\, 2025) \nIn this session\, Professor Rory McGreal will provide a retrospective on OA publishing and the experience of IRRODL over the past twenty-five years as a Diamond open access journal. \nRetrospective on Open Access Publishing\nDr. Rory McGreal\nMarch 3\, 2025\, 11am MT\nhttp://www.cideresearch.ca/session/mcgreal-2025 \nThis is the first of three CIDER sessions celebrating Open Education Week 2025 and the 25th anniversary of the open access journal\, The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning. These three free\, online sessions exploring the critical role of openness in education will be held on Monday\, March 3\, Wednesday\, March 5\, and Friday\, March 7\, 2025. \n  \n 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/retrospective-on-open-access-publishing/
LOCATION:Athabasca University\, 1 University Dr\, Athabasca\, AB T9S 3A3\, Athabasca\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Policies,Open Educational Practices,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Open and Distributed Learning
DESCRIPTION:“The rise of online education has transformed teaching and learning paradigms. These changes are fueled by advancements in technology and the demand for flexible\, inclusive access to education—even in times of war and epidemic. Online educational practices emphasize interactivity\, learner autonomy and self-direction\, and accessibility\, while theoretical frameworks have expanded to address issues such as openness\, digital equity\, attrition\, engagement in virtual environments\, and the design of learning-centered curricula. This evolution has created opportunities and challenges as researchers explore digital tools and platforms to measure if they enhance learning effectiveness and address diverse learning needs.” (Anderson et al.\, 2025) \nIn this session\, Dr. Connie Anderson and Professor Emeritus Terry Anderson will review the role and impact of open and distributed learning over the last twenty-five years and explore how it may continue to evolve into the future. \nThe Evolution of Open and Distributed Learning\nDr. Connie Blomgren and Professor Emeritus Terry Anderson\nMarch 5\, 2025\, 11am MT\nhttp://www.cideresearch.ca/session/blomgren-anderson-2025 \nThis is the second session in the CIDER series celebrating Open Education Week 2025 and the 25th anniversary of the open access journal\, The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning. These three free\, online sessions exploring the critical role of openness in education will be held on Monday\, March 3\, Wednesday\, March 5\, and Friday\, March 7\, 2025.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/the-evolution-of-open-and-distributed-learning/
LOCATION:Athabasca University\, 1 University Dr\, Athabasca\, AB T9S 3A3\, Athabasca\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access,Open Education Policies,Open Educational Practices,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Emerging Technologies in International Education
DESCRIPTION:“Bridging the gap between theory and practice is essential for advancing education. While theoretical frameworks provide foundational understanding\, their real-world application ensures relevance and impact. Educators and institutions are challenged to translate scholarly insights into actionable strategies that address challenges in open and distributed education. This dynamic exchange between research and practice fosters innovation\, improves teaching effectiveness\, and enhances learning outcomes. Extending scholarship to practice also enriches research\, as practical applications often reveal new areas of inquiry\, leading to a continuous cycle of knowledge generation and refinement.” (Anderson et al.\, 2025) \nIn this session\, Drs. Adnan Qayyum and Levina Yuen will outline key emerging online technologies and their potential to enable and transform education on a global scale. \nEmerging Technologies in International Education\nDr. Adnan Qayyum and Dr. Levina Yuen\nMarch 7\, 2025\, 11am MT\nhttp://www.cideresearch.ca/session/qayyum-yuen-2025 \nThis is the third and final session in the CIDER series celebrating Open Education Week 2025 and the 25th anniversary of The International Review of Research in Open and Distributed Learning.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/emerging-technologies-international-education/
LOCATION:Athabasca University\, 1 University Dr\, Athabasca\, AB T9S 3A3\, Athabasca\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Artificial Intelligence,Digital Skills,Open Education Policies,Open Educational Practices,Social Justice
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Full Potential of Open Access
DESCRIPTION:Interested in publishing open access\, but don’t know what it is or how to start? Join this informative\, engaging publishing workshop hosted by IGI Global Scientific Publishing\, an academic publisher for books and open access journals dedicated to Publishing Tomorrow’s Research Today.  \nLed by Melissa Wagner\, (Vice President of Publishing Ethics & Research Integrity)\, Grace Long (Director of Journal Development)\, and Savannah Pecknold (Communication Coordinator of Open Science Publishing)\, this session will explore the different types of open access\, Creative Commons licensing\, predatory journal detection\, submission and publication processes\, open access funding solutions (including Open Access Agreements)\, and more.   \nThis session is open for anyone interested in learning more about and becoming involved in open access publishing. 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/full-potential-open-access/
LOCATION:Athabasca\, Canada\, Athabasca\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Access Publishing,Open Research
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SUMMARY:Learning Online: Publishing OER with AU Press
DESCRIPTION:Athabasca Uiniversity Library is proud to present a panel discussion with the creators of the new OER\, Learning Online: An Introduction to Online Education for the Health Disciplines.  \nThis panel will feature conversation with Dr. Kristen Petrovic (Associate Professor\, Faculty of Health)\, Dr. Emily Doyle (Program Director\, Master of Counselling) and Dr. Lynn Corcoran (Associate Professor\, Faculty of Health) as they discuss their experience adapting OER through the OER Publishing Support Program and the AU Press Remix imprint.  
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/publishing-oer-au-press/
LOCATION:Athabasca\, Canada\, Athabasca\, Alberta\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Access Publishing,Open Education Resources
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