Our students are asking for our help! In Fall 2025, San Mateo Community College District (SMCCCD) conducted a district-wide student survey to understand the impact of the costs of instructional materials, as well as the impact that our ZTC and LTC courses are making in their lives. The responses from students was overwhelming. Join us […]
Join us for a focused conversation on the IDEA Framework with featured guest Tiffany Lanoix of the ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI), a statewide effort of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. In this session, Tiffany will briefly unpack what IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-racism) means in the context of educational resources […]
Join us for an exploration of how NotebookLM can support the development of Open Educational Resources (OER). We'll share insights and examples from an Introduction to Film course and discuss potential applications across disciplines. All experience and curiosity levels are welcome.
Are you hesitant to adopt Open Educational Resources (OER) because you miss the robust support materials provided by major publishers? Join San Mateo CCCD Textbook Affordability Solutions Workgroup for a practical workshop that bridges the gap between free content and engaging learning materials, with apps available within Canvas and the district. We will demonstrate powerful […]
What inspires faculty to move toward Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) materials? Join us for a conversation with Skyline College faculty who teach with OER and ZTC materials. Panelists will share their motivations for choosing affordable course materials, the challenges and surprises they encounter, and the impact on learning experiences in […]
As SMCCCD kicks off Open Education Week, join us as we talk about what we have accomplished over the last year, how we are using our CCCCO ZTC funds to create pathways, and what is next on the horizon. We'll discuss updates to the training schedules and our online presence. There's a lot to discover!
Are you interested in talking with colleagues about how AI impacts open educational resources and free course materials? Join instructional designer Jennifer Howze-Owens of the College of San Mateo for an informal conversation will touch on the intersection of teaching, learning, innovation, equity and beyond! Note: While this presentation's audience is primarily those in the […]
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.
Many folks figure that they can use anything in their courses under the guise of Fair Use. What most people don't realize is that there are rules and regulations of what can be used under Fair Use and the Teach Act. Come join librarian Carlos Luna and OER/ZTC Coordinator Sarah Harmon of Cañada College as […]
Join librarians Vincent Kang and Majdolene Dajani from Skyline College as they help faculty understand the power of Creative Commons licenses and how we can use them to share and protect our work. Note: While this presentation's audience is primarily those in the San Mateo County Community College District (California, USA), it is open for […]
San Mateo CCCD's Open Education Week 2024 San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) Textbook Affordability Solutions Workgroup (TASW) invites you to participate in Open Education Resources Week. This year’s theme is Leveraging Our Capacity to Reduce Barriers for All. Our website is the central location to learn about the events that will take place […]
San Mateo CCCD's Open Education Week 2024 San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) Textbook Affordability Solutions Workgroup (TASW) invites you to participate in Open Education Resources Week. This year’s theme is Leveraging Our Capacity to Reduce Barriers for All. Our website is the central location to learn about the events that will take place […]
San Mateo CCD's Open Education Week 2024 San Mateo County Community College District’s (SMCCCD) Textbook Affordability Solutions Workgroup (TASW) invites you to participate in Open Education Resources Week. This year’s theme is Leveraging Our Capacity to Reduce Barriers for All. Our website is the central location to learn about the events that will take place […]
San Mateo CCCD's Open Education Week 2024 Opening Keynote: Centering Social Justice in OER (11:30am-12:30pm) You are cordially invited to Centering Social Justice in OER with Dr. Jasmine Roberts-Crews. Join us for a conversation with the renowned open education leader who will share insights from a recent co-authored publication during a presentation entitled Applications of […]
