Friday, May 23, 2025 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Explore how OER and ZTC initiatives are transforming Computer Science and ITIS education. This presentation highlights high-quality, free resources including textbooks, labs, and course shells that support equitable access and hands-on learning in CS and ITIS. Learn how to adopt, adapt, and share OER materials …

Empowering Access: Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Resources for Computer Science and Information Technology & Information Systems (ITIS)Read More »

Thursday, May 15, 2025 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Join this conversation to explore open-licensing practices in Native American and Indigenous studies, with special attention to Traditional Knowledge (TK) licensing and its role in protecting and honoring Indigenous intellectual sovereignty. We will share existing OER materials, highlight effective practices, and connect with colleagues interested …

Open Educational Resources (OER) in Native American and Indigenous StudiesRead More »

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 9:30 am – 10:30 am The readings in an Introduction to Philosophy class are frequently from a white, male, and Western perspective. While the traditional readings and topics hold value, focusing on them means a lack of diverse authors, philosophers, and viewpoints. This conversation will explore ways to increase diversity …

Increasing Diversity through Supplemental Materials in Introduction to PhilosophyRead More »

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Looking for ways to make your modern literature classes zero-cost without sacrificing depth or diversity? Join this conversation to share ideas, challenges, and creative strategies for finding OER and free-to-students texts in upper-level American and British literature courses.Register for Modern Texts, Zero Cost: A Conversation …

Modern Texts, Zero Cost: A Conversation for English Faculty Teaching Modern American and British LiteratureRead More »

Friday, April 4, 2025 from 9:00 am – 10:00 am Psychology faculty have long been pioneers in the adoption and usage of openly licensed resources and are continuing to innovate with OER. Recently, OpenStax published two new resources while faculty continue to incorporate IDEA into discipline OER. Join us to hear about the latest resources …

Psychology Open Educational Resources (OER): OpenStax and Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) UpdatesRead More »

Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm If you would like to review the recording of this Discipline conversation, please request the link at OERI@asccc.org As we strive to offer more ZTC courses and pathways, chemistry faculty often face challenges in finding open homework solutions that meet their instructional needs. Let’s have …

Identifying Open Homework Needs and Challenges: What Do Chemistry Faculty Need to Make ZTC a Success?Read More »