BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Open Education Week - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Open Education Week
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Toronto
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T054546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210101Z
UID:10003028-1740996000-1740999600@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Sustaining OER Adoption by Simplifying Processes and Sharing Resources
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Collab4Open: \nDiscover how faculty\, library support\, and students (from three institutions: Conestoga\, Georgian and Sheridan) collaborated to share resources and develop supplementary materials.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/sustaining-oer-adoption/
LOCATION:Conestoga College\, 299 Doon Valley Dr\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Educational Practices
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4.png
GEO:43.3895953;-80.403961
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Conestoga College 299 Doon Valley Dr Kitchener Ontario Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=299 Doon Valley Dr:geo:-80.403961,43.3895953
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T093446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210100Z
UID:10003029-1741003200-1741006800@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Student Perspectives on Working in Open
DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion will include student OER Assistants from Fanshawe’s Design Studio\, Centennial’s OER Hub\, and Conestoga’s Open Learning team. OER Assistants will share perspectives on Open\, the types of projects they work on and what a day in the life of an OER assistant entails. There will be time for Q&A.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/student-perspectives-working-open/
LOCATION:Conestoga College\, 299 Doon Valley Dr\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Educational Practices
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4-1.png
GEO:43.3895953;-80.403961
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Conestoga College 299 Doon Valley Dr Kitchener Ontario Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=299 Doon Valley Dr:geo:-80.403961,43.3895953
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250303T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T093848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210035Z
UID:10003030-1741010400-1741014000@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Unlocking Education: Discover the Power of OER
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Collab4Open. \nJoin us for an eye-opening webinar on Open Educational Resources (OER) and discover how these freely accessible tools can revolutionize your classroom. Learn the benefits of adopting\, adapting\, and developing your own OER to enhance student engagement and success.  \nThis is an introductory session on OER aimed at addressing the “What” and the “Why.” Attendees of all levels of knowledge and experience are welcome! 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/unlocking-education/
LOCATION:St Claire College\, Chattam-Kent\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4-2.png
GEO:42.4078419;-82.1910374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250304T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T094013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210034Z
UID:10003031-1741082400-1741086000@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Open!
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Collab4Open. \nAre you curious about OER and want to learn more about the creation process? Join this informative session led by experienced OER creators\, who will walk you through the steps of developing an OER. The presenters will cover how to assess readiness for an OER project\, as well as share key highlights and challenges along the way.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/ready-set-open/
LOCATION:Fanshawe College\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Education Resources
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4-3.png
GEO:42.9849233;-81.2452768
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250304T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T094249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210034Z
UID:10003032-1741089600-1741093200@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Hands-On OER: Crafting Engaging Content with H5P and Pressbooks
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Collab4Open. \nDive into the world of Open Educational Resources with this hands-on workshop designed to get you creating and experimenting! Learn the basics of H5P and Pressbooks to develop dynamic\, interactive content that will captivate your students. Join us for an exciting session and empower yourself with the tools to innovate and inspire in the digital classroom. \nCreate an H5P and/or Pressbooks account prior to joining for the full benefits of participation. 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/hands-on-oer-h5p-pressbooks/
LOCATION:St Claire College\, Chattam-Kent\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Education Resources,Tools and Techniques
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4-4.png
GEO:42.4078419;-82.1910374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T094417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210010Z
UID:10003033-1741168800-1741172400@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Opening Doors & Breaking Barriers: Advancing EDI through Open Education
DESCRIPTION:Open education is more than just a teaching approach—it’s a powerful tool for social justice. In this interactive workshop\, we’ll explore how openness can drive meaningful equity\, diversity\, and inclusion efforts. Join us to learn how to leverage your position to break down barriers\, foster inclusive learning environments\, and challenge the status quo.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/opening-doors-breaking-barriers/
LOCATION:St Claire College\, Chattam-Kent\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Equity and Access
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4-5.png
GEO:42.4078419;-82.1910374
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250305T130000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T094532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T210010Z
UID:10003034-1741176000-1741179600@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Open Up: Eliminating Barriers in Education
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Collab4Open \nOpen educational resources are innovative not just because they are free but because of how teachers adopt and creatively adapt them\, bringing them to life in the classroom or to reach every student. This session introduces Open Educational Resources and Practices\, how to spot an open resource and where to find them.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/open-up-eliminating-barriers/
LOCATION:Loyalist College\, Belleville\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4-6.png
GEO:44.1627589;-77.3832315
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T110000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T094832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T181936Z
UID:10003035-1741255200-1741258800@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Conestoga's Open Learning Team Supports SDG #4 Quality Education
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Collab4Open \nIn collaboration with the Conestoga Sustainability Initiative\, The Open Learning team will share how the Conestoga Community is advancing SDG 4 Quality Education at Conestoga College by adopting Open Educational Practices.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/conestogas-open-learning-team-sdg-4/
LOCATION:Conestoga College\, 299 Doon Valley Dr\, Kitchener\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Education Resources,Open Educational Practices
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4-7.png
GEO:43.3895953;-80.403961
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Conestoga College 299 Doon Valley Dr Kitchener Ontario Canada;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=299 Doon Valley Dr:geo:-80.403961,43.3895953
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250306T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T094925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T205920Z
UID:10003036-1741269600-1741273200@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:How to Build a Better Textbook
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Collab4Open \nAre you frustrated with students not buying the textbook? Can’t find the right material for your course? Tired of publications with all filler and little substance? We have the session for you! \nDuring this hour-long session\, learn how to create a free\, high-quality textbook by utilizing open resources\, publishing techniques\, and your valuable expertise. Michelle Johnson\, OER Librarian\, will introduce you to guiding principles and practical tools in open licensing\, professional writing\, and instructional design. 
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/build-better-textbook/
LOCATION:Centennial College\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Open Education Resources
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4-8.png
GEO:43.653226;-79.3831843
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250307T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T111513
CREATED:20250212T095005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T205855Z
UID:10003037-1741356000-1741359600@oeweek.oeglobal.org
SUMMARY:Alternatives to Open: Zero Cost Textbooks
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Collab4Open \nIn addition to open educational resources\, the costs of learning materials can be reduced by leveraging library resources and exceptions to copyright. In this session\, we will provide an overview of how educators can use these alternatives to OER to support low-cost student learning. Topics discussed will include barriers to OER adoption\, using library materials in teaching\, and fair dealing for education.
URL:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/activity/alternatives-to-open-zero-cost-textbooks/
LOCATION:Fanshawe College\, London\, Ontario\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Libraries
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://oeweek.oeglobal.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Collab4-9.png
GEO:42.9849233;-81.2452768
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR