Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Watch the “Into the Libreverse!” recording Access the “Into the Libreverse!” slides – TBD Our first introductory session, “Into the Libreverse!”, will demonstrate how faculty can gain access to the platform and quickly find, remix, and integrate OER using LibreTexts. (This session will be recorded, and …

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Watch the “Accessibility Apps: Complex Images and Alt Text” recording Access the “Accessibility Apps: Complex Images and Alt Text” presentation slides Writing alternative text (alt text) for simple images is one thing, but what about dense charts, layered maps, complex infographics, scientific diagrams, or multi-panel …

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Friday, March 6, 2026 10:30 am – 11:30 am Watch the “Finding the Human Connection in a Digital World” recording Access the “Finding the Human Connection in a Digital World” slides 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, …

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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Watch the “Fresh and Easy?” recording Access the “Fresh and Easy?” presentation slides The current surge of generative and agentic AI can mean having to shift gears constantly as an instructor. No matter the course and no matter the AI policy, this session will help …

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:00 am Watch the “Elevate Your OER: IDEA Framework Summer 2026 Assessment Information Session” recording The OERI is expanding the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) Framework assessment process, our dedicated approach to reviewing new and revised OERI-supported materials to ensure they are inclusive, diverse, equity-minded, and …

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Friday, February 20, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Watch the “Measuring Effort and Analytics with The Forge” recording Access the “Measuring Effort and Analytics with The Forge” slides 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 …

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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 12:00 pm –1:30 pm Watch the “Introduction to ZTC Leadership” recording Access the “Introduction to ZTC Leadership” slides 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. …

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Friday, February 6, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Watch the “Fall 2025 OER Liaison Survey Results” recording Access the “Fall 2025 OER Liaison Survey Results” slides 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 …

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Monday, February 2, 2026 from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Watch the “OERI Discipline Lead Information Session” recording Access the “OERI Discipline Lead Information Session” slides 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 …

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