OER Community Conversations
Open Educational Resource (OER) Community Conversations are open forum conversations for all to share, discuss, and learn from colleagues in the Minnesota State OER community. Hosted by Karen Pikula, OER Learning Circle Coordinator, these conversations are virtual, hour-long meetings held twice per semester and feature a guest speaker on a topic of interest.
Register for the upcoming 2025-2026 OER Community Conversations.
| Date | Topic | Presenter(s) |
|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2025 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Bring Ideas to Life: Create, Animate, Express! | Stacey Van Gelderen – Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| December 3, 2025 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | What We Can Learn from Generation Z | Kelli Hallsten Erickson – Lake Superior College |
| February 18, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Unlocking OER: Tips for Finding, Using, and Creating | Dr. Nancyruth Leibold – Minnesota State University, Mankato |
| April 1, 2026 @ 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Educators Toolkit: Helping Students Cultivate Academic Skills and Habits | Katie Klopfleisch and Elizabeth Kellett – Inver Hills Community College |
Learn more about OER Community Conversations, including previous webinar recordings.
Questions?
Contact Karen Pikula, Minnesota State OER Learning Circle Coordinator.

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