Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm What happens when your original ZTC plan falls through and the grant deadline is getting closer? This practical webinar will explore ways colleges can pivot ZTC grant funds toward meaningful, achievable work that still advances a ZTC pathway. We will share last minute strategies and …
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Monday, November 30, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm As of Fall 2026, most new pathways funded with Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Degree Program dollars are required to be implemented and many colleges have added new resources to COOL4Ed as required by the ZTC legislation. Join us for an overview of newly available chemistry …
Monday, November 23, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm This session introduces faculty to the practical process of adopting OER for accounting courses. Participants will learn about the benefits of OER for equity, cost savings, student success, and course sustainability. The presentation includes a demonstration of how to adopt an OpenStax textbook, an overview …
Friday, November 20, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Noncredit ESL classes are unique in that they require materials flexible enough to meet a wide range of needs, from vocational ESL and basic conversation to beginning materials designed for adult learners. In this interactive conversation, faculty will share how they use OER in their …
Friday, November 20, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm For a sabbatical project this semester (Fall 2026), Professor Noah Levin is revising and entering all of the standalone chapters in eight OER textbooks into a single, organized database on LibreTexts to allow other faculty to easily find chapters and generate their own custom textbook …
Friday, November 20, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Building your openly-licensed textbook just got faster, and your discussions just got a whole lot richer! In this live showcase, you’ll see the brand-new Remixer v3 pull in an entire book in seconds and let you name chapters your way as well as the Glossary …
Hot Off the Server: What’s New in LibreTexts and ADAPTRead More »
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Join your OER Liaison colleagues from Coastline College, Fullerton College, and Cosumnes River College to learn how they have identified ZTC degree and certificate pathways and made them visible to students. They will share what’s working and where they have run into challenges to help …
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am What makes students want to open the textbook? A mystery worth solving. Join fellow nutrition faculty to explore how a surprising cellular puzzle can spark curiosity, draw students into OER, and turn reading into a search for evidence. Leave with an approach to try in …
Sparking Curiosity with Nutrition Open Educational Resources (OER)Read More »
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm As of Fall 2026, most new pathways funded with Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Degree Program dollars are required to be implemented and many colleges have added new resources to COOL4Ed as required by the ZTC legislation. Join us for an overview of newly available history OER, …
Tuesday, November 17, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join us for an introduction to the available Arabic OER for Levels 1–4. Participants will explore the textbooks, review their key features, and learn how to access and integrate these OER into their courses using LibreTexts and Canvas. The session will conclude with time for …
Introducing Arabic Open Educational Resources (OER): Levels 1–4Read More »