OSU’s Open Education Resources Unit has a goal to lower the cost of learning for students. Open educational resources (OER) aim to increase the world’s access to knowledge through low- and no-cost open textbooks and reusable, digital learning materials. Through the use of OER, OSU students have saved nearly $10 million since the winter of 2019.
This spring, the Open Educational Resources Unit — a part of the division of Ecampus — is hosting several professional development opportunities for faculty to learn more about OER and how to implement them in their courses.
Open Education Week — March 7-11
This weeklong, online event gives educators and students an opportunity to learn more about open educational practices and be inspired by the work being developed around the world, including by Oregon State faculty. View the schedule of events and register »
Think Open Symposium — May 16
Join us for an in-person symposium in OSU’s CH2M HILL Alumni Center that will feature lively presentations and discussions on OER, open pedagogy and open access. Hear from faculty and education professionals who have firsthand experience with OER and can speak to the positive impact they have on students.
Here is a list of the day’s events. You can join us for the full day or as your schedule allows:
- 8:30-9 a.m. — Registration and coffee
- 9-9:45 — The State of OER at Oregon State (Stefanie Buck, director of the Open Educational Resources Unit)
- 10-10:45 — Why Open Education Matters to Social Justice (Amanda Coolidge, Director of Open Education, BCcampus)
- 11-11:45 — Breakout sessions
- Noon-12:45 p.m. — Lunch and keynote presentation (Robert Biswas-Diener of Positive Acorn)
- 12:45 p.m. — Prize drawing
Preview the schedule of events and register today.
We hope to see you and members of your college there!
All the best,
Lisa
Lisa L. Templeton, Associate Provost
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