Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Open education is a solution to many challenges facing education today, but too often isn’t part of the conversation among leaders and policymakers. This fall, the OERI is collaborating with the Open Education Association on a field-wide conversation about how open education can have a …

Choosing National Priorities for Open Education: Listening SessionRead More »

Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Watch the recording for Beyond Compliance to UDL for OER – pending Access the slides for Beyond Compliance to UDL for OER – pending How do we create OER that meet the needs of our diverse student body? UDL helps us build resources that maximize …

Beyond Compliance to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for Open Educational Resources (OER)Read More »

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 …

Your Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Plan Fell Through – Now What? Strategies for a Successful PivotRead More »

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 …

Open Educational Resources (OER) for Chemistry – New Resources and the State of the DisciplineRead More »

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 …

Accounting: Adopting Open Educational Resources (OER) – Practical Strategies for Implementation in Your CourseRead More »

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 …

Spotlight on Open Educational Resources (OER) in Noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL): Sharing What Works!Read More »

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 …

Making your Own Custom Philosophy Textbook using the Philosophy Open Educational Resources (OER) Repository in LibreTextsRead More »

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 »