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    OER Community Conversations: February 2026

    Unlocking OER: Tips for Finding, Using, and Creating Dr. Nancyruth Leibold, EdD, RN, MSN, PHN, CNE, AHN-BC Minnesota State University, Mankato, School of Nursing Nancyruth shares her OER tips and work in. Topics include software, evidence-based active teaching/learning practices within OERs, OER networking, Creative Commons Licenses, OER conferences, and tips for finding OERs. About the... Continue Reading →

    Free

  • 2026 Open Education Conference

    March 25-26, 2026  |  Virtual Open Innovation, Collaboration, and Transformation Join colleagues from across Minnesota State for a two-day virtual conference focused on OER and innovative practices in open education... Continue Reading →

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    OER Community Conversations: April 2026

    Educators Toolkit: Helping Students Cultivate Academic Skills and Habits Katie Klopfleisch and Elizabeth Kellett Inver Hills Community College Join Katie and Elizabeth as they discuss their book Educator Toolkit: Helping... Continue Reading →

    Free
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    OER Learning Circles: Summer 2026

    Summer 2026 OER Learning Circles May 4 – June 14, 2026 Apply by April 3 Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty who are committed to saving students on the cost of textbooks and course resources. There are 5 Project Types: Redesign a course around OER. Create ancillary materials to complement an existing OER. Author a... Continue Reading →

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    OER Learning Circles: Fall 2026

    Fall 2026 OER Learning Circles September 14 – November 29, 2026 Apply by August 14 Collaborate with other Minnesota State faculty who are committed to saving students on the cost of textbooks and course resources. There are 5 Project Types: Redesign a course around OER. Create ancillary materials to complement an existing OER. Author a... Continue Reading →

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    OER Basics and Beyond (Fall 2026)

    October 26 - November 15, 2026 Short Course Description This short course is sequentially designed to help faculty understand, evaluate, and effectively integrate Open Educational Resources (OER) into their teaching... Continue Reading →

    Free

  • Culturally Responsive Pedagogy/Open Educational Pedagogy (Fall 2026)

    Both Culturally Responsive Pedagogy (CRP) and Open Educational Pedagogy (OEP) can offer us insight and support as we shift to bring students quality education. CRP advocates that education utilize student’s lived experience; OEP advocates that education empower students as partners in the creation of course materials and disciplinary knowledge. When we understand these as two... Continue Reading →

    Free

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    Open and Accessible: An Introduction to OER with Accessibility in Mind (Fall 2026)

    Open Educational Resources (OER) do more than reduce textbook costs. Because OER are openly licensed, faculty can adapt them to meet student needs, improve accessibility, and support a diverse range of learners. In this introductory session, participants will learn how to find and evaluate OER, recognize common accessibility barriers, and choose or adapt course materials... Continue Reading →

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