Friday, March 6, 2026 10:30 am – 11:30 am In an age of automation, how do you ensure that student work remains a reflection of genuine learning? Join us to learn about Discuss-It, an openly-licensed tool within the LibreTexts platform. Discuss-It transforms discussions into interactive, multimedia exchanges through audio, video, and text. Learn how integrating …

Finding the Human Connection in a Digital World: Using Discuss-It to Build Community, Promote Critical Thinking, and Shift the Focus of AssessmentRead More »

Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am Watch the “Creating Engaging Video Supplements for OER Textbooks” recording Access the “Creating Engaging Video Supplements for OER Textbooks” slides Join Kim Martin (Copper Mountain College), ECE faculty and former distance education coordinator, as she shares her practical workflow for creating video supplements for OER …

Creating Engaging Video Supplements for Open Educational Resource (OER) Textbooks: A Practical Workflow Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) ToolsRead More »

Friday, February 20, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am In the Artificial Intelligence (AI) era, educators are increasingly challenged by writing assignments and the need to distinguish between student-generated work and AI-leveraged content. The Forge offers a solution by shifting the focus from the final product to the writing process itself. This webinar will explore …

Measuring Effort and Analytics with The ForgeRead More »

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm –1:30 pm This training is for individuals who have recently assumed a leadership role with their college’s Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Degree Program grants, designed to quickly get you up-to-speed on OER and ZTC basics. This webinar is intended to ensure that faculty leads/coordinators, deans, directors, and others in …

Introduction to ZTC LeadershipRead More »

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Creating or curating OER is only part of the work of a local OER lead — helping others find and understand OER it is just as important. This webinar introduces the importance of marketing OER on campus and how it supports awareness, buy-in, and sustainability. …

Why Open Educational Resources (OER) Marketing Matters (and How to Start)Read More »

The OERI is pleased to offer a series of math and OER office hours throughout the term. These office hours will serve as a question-and-answer session where attendees bring in their math OER needs, requests, and questions. Attendees can also use this space to receive guidance and ask questions pertaining to MyOpenMath.Register for Math OER …

Mathematics and Open Educational Resources (OER) Office HoursRead More »

Friday, February 6, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Since its inception, the Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI) has gathered data from local OERLs on a yearly basis. While the focus of the survey has shifted over time, many of the questions have been repeated to track changes in the field. Join us to …

Fall 2025 Open Educational Resources Liaison (OERL) Survey ResultsRead More »

Monday, February 2, 2026 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Discipline Leads are a critical component of the OERI ecosystem in serving as a resource for their colleagues and curating the OERI’s collection for their discipline. The OERI welcomes applicants from all disciplines and does not require prior experience with OER. Join this webinar to …

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Being an Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI) Discipline Lead but Were Afraid to Ask (AKA OERI Discipline Lead Information Session)Read More »