From the New Mexico Open Educational Resources Consortium (NMOER): Determining who will read an open education resource (OER) is not a straightforward question. Sure, there are your students, but what are their needs? Also, placing your OER out into circulation brings the opportunity for new audiences. Who are they? What are your obligations to these […]
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
You’ve likely heard about OER and how it can save students money. But did you also know that OER can increase student engagement and retention? The 2022 Florida Student Survey found that 53% of the 13,000 students they surveyed did not purchase a required textbook for a course due to its cost. Because of textbook […]
Learn how higher education institutions across New Mexico are advancing open educational resources through advocacy. Panelists from Central New Mexico Community College, Eastern New Mexico University, Northern New Mexico College, Santa Fe Community College, and the University of New Mexico will discuss what OER advocacy looks like in different institutional settings, large and small. The […]
Join UNM OER and the Friends of the Public Library for a free book giveaway! The Friends will bring a wide selection of books for UNM students to take home. Along with free books, you’ll also learn about the power of Open Educational Resources (OER): Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that […]
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
Continuing the Proactive Accessibility OER Series 2025, this workshop helps faculty finalize their OER projects by focusing on sourcing and evaluating open materials for accessibility. Participants will learn how to identify and assess openly licensed resources for critical accessibility features such as screen reader compatibility, proper tagging, and alt text. Faculty will also explore strategies for […]
Learn about OER, play a creative commons matching game, do crafts with old textbooks, and enjoy some snacks! We will talk about the basic of Open Educational Resources, benefits and examples of OER, open licenses and Creative Commons. Join us at Zimmerman Library Frank Waters Room 105, University of New Mexico.
Learn about OER, play a creative commons matching game, do crafts with old textbooks, and enjoy some snacks! We will talk about the basic of Open Educational Resources, benefits and examples of OER, open licenses and Creative Commons. Join us at Zimmerman Library B30, University of New Mexico.
Explore open textbook solutions for your pedagogical needs by attending a free workshop facilitated by the Open Education Network. Higher education faculty in New Mexico are invited to a workshop where you will learn about open textbooks, where to find them, and the criteria that the OEN uses to evaluate the textbooks in their Open […]
