Join us this summer for three free webinars, sponsored by the Hewlett Foundation, on timely topics related to open education. All webinars are free to attend.
Revising and Remixing with AI: Ethical and Practical Strategies
May 21, 2025 with Ariful Hoq Shanil and Tasha Whitton
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers exciting possibilities for revising and remixing openly licensed materials, but how can we do so in a way that aligns with the values of open education? This interactive session reflects on important questions: When should you leverage AI in content creation? What does responsible use look like? Together, we’ll explore interesting use cases, ethical considerations, and copyright implications. We’ll also discuss practical strategies for disclosing AI-assisted revisions to support others who may want to revise and remix your work. Join us to explore how AI can enhance, rather than replace, human creativity in the OER ecosystem.
Making the Case for OER: Affordability, Access, and Impact
June 18, 2025 with Bryan McGeary
Open Educational Resources (OER) are more than just free textbooks that make college more affordable! They are powerful tools for student success, inclusion, and pedagogical innovation. This webinar will discuss key arguments and data to advocate for Open Education initiatives at your institution. We’ll discuss affordability, student success, social justice, digital literacy, workforce preparation, and the transformative impact of OER-enabled pedagogy. Whether you’re working with administrators, faculty, or colleagues, this session will provide insights and strategies to help you effectively champion OER and make the case for open education.
Open Pedagogy Basics
July 16, 2025 with Mary Isbell
What happens when students move beyond passive learning and become co-creators of knowledge? What if your course materials evolved and improved through student contributions semester after semester? In this one-hour webinar, we’ll answer these questions through the lens of open pedagogy. Join us to learn from educators who reimagined their classrooms as collaborative spaces where students don’t just consume content—they create it! You’ll explore practical examples of student-created OER, non-disposable assignments, and community-engaged projects that foster collaboration, critical thinking, and meaningful assessment. Whether you’re curious about open pedagogy, or looking for fresh ideas, this session offers tools and inspiration to implement open pedagogy in your classroom.