Open Pedagogy Learning Circle - Open Education Network

Berea College faculty are eligible to participate in this free Open Pedagogy Learning Circle! For more information, please visit the Call for Applications link below.

Please consider applying for the spring offering of our facilitated Open Pedagogy Learning Circle! The OEN has heard our community ask for more help understanding and using open pedagogy, so we’ve created a collaborative, resource-rich learning environment over the course of seven synchronous, one-hour sessions this spring.  Join our virtual, facilitated Learning Circle to share, learn, discuss, and create open pedagogy! There is no cost for participation.

We are looking for a total of 12 participants from OEN member institutions for this offering of Open Pedagogy Learning Circle running on Tuesdays beginning in February.

We try to vary the enrollment, so we are hoping for a combination of instructors, librarians, instructional designers or other roles that directly support faculty in pedagogy-related concerns. Interested in learning more and applying? Please see our Call for Applications or reach out to Tanya Grosz with any questions.

Together We OAR: ACA’s Open & Affordable Resources Community Event

On Friday, February 14, 2025, the ACA will hold its second annual virtual conference focused on Open and Affordable Resources (OAR). Sessions will run from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm (eastern), and participants may join for specific presentations or attend the full day. The Schedule of Presentations is available on the conference website. Register today!

Open Ed Live 2025

Open Ed Live 2025 is a free online event hosted by the University of Central Florida from February 25–27.

This year’s theme, Open Education: Forming Bridges for Lifelong Learning, will explore innovative practices in OER, including accessibility and strategies for fostering lifelong learning. February 25 kicks off with a keynote presentation from David Wiley on what’s changed with open education since AI.

The event draws an international audience of educators, librarians, instructional designers, and others passionate about advancing open education. It’s a great chance to engage with colleagues and gain insights into the latest trends and practices. Visit the conference website to register and find out more.

2025 Northeast OER Summit

All Hands on Deck: Exploring Open Education Through Collaboration and Innovation

Registration is now open for the 2025 Northeast OER Summit on March 3-4, 2025! If you’re interested in attending, please contact Maria Taylor. Open Berea has some funds available to cover the cost.

Register by February 24 to take advantage of $35 early bird pricing for this virtual event. After February 24, registration will be $50.

Missouri Affordable and Open Educational Resources Conference (A&OER) 

The MO A&OER Conference will be held virtually on March 6, 2025. Registration for the virtual A&OER Conference is free to all attendees and we welcome out-of-state and international participants. Registration is open through March 5, 2025. 

The theme of this year’s conference is: What's the Blueprint? Collaborative Strategies for OER Success. The focus is on the importance of collaboration in developing and implementing Open Educational Resources and how these collaborative strategies can enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of OER initiatives, fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning environment. 

We are excited to announce Abbey Elder as our keynote speaker. Abbey is the Open Access & Scholarly Communication Librarian for Iowa State University. She has also been appointed Statewide Open Education Coordinator for the Iowa Open Education Action Team. 

Visit the conference website for more details.