How can you get started with open pedagogy? 🤔 (Or help faculty get started?)
The Open Education Network offers an impressive selection of #openpedagogy resources, faculty engagement strategies, professional development, and infrastructure.
Visit the OEN Open Pedagogy webpage to learn about these opportunities: https://open.umn.edu/oen/open-pedagogy #OENEngage24 #MoreConnection
From #OENEngage24: OEN’s Jamie Witman is sharing examples of open pedagogy in practice, including assignments that address gender inequality, center student agency, & convey instructors’ acknowledgment of student voice & culture.
“By inviting students into the process,” says Jamie, “these instructors create a more engaged community of learners.”
The OEN community creates & shares open pedagogy resources that everyone can use, including the Open Pedagogy Portal. Visit https://oen-openpedportal.pubpub.org/
University of Arizona Libraries’ Cheryl (Cuillier) Casey is co-presenting today’s Train-the-Trainer: Introduction to OER Adoption Workshop at #OENEngage24.
Cheryl reminds guests, “As a community we can accomplish so much more together than we can individually.”
The Open Education Network community creates and shares resources that everyone can use to advance #OER adoption. Visit https://open.umn.edu/oen/oer-adoption #MoreConnection
At #OENEngage24, Meggie Mapes of the The University of Kansas is co-presenting Open Education Network’s Train-the-Trainer: Intro to OER Adoption Workshop. She observes, "People don’t know what they don’t know. When your faculty ask where they can find open textbooks, consider referring them to the Open Textbook Library."
The Open Textbook Library offers more than 1,500 #opentextbooks in 12 academic subjects.
Browse and download selections at no cost: https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks #MoreConnection
At #OENEngage24, Open Education Network’s Barb Thees is outlining foundational tools & programs available to OEN members, including the Community Hub, Publishing Co-op, Colleague Connector Program, NICE Forum, Google Group, and more.
“It’s basically the OEN Community in your email inbox,” she says of the OEN Google Group. “It’s an awesome resource that taps into our collective knowledge.”
Learn more about how the OEN supports one another in #opened: https://open.umn.edu/oen/connections-networking #MoreConnection
Today, Open Education Network Executive Director Dave Ernst is welcoming guests to #OENEngage24 with an overview of the organization’s initiatives and strategic direction. As part of this discussion of OEN Community Focus 2024-25: For the Benefit of All, he prompts members to consider, why do we do what we do? Why do we work in open education?
OEN members, how would you respond? 🤔
Collectively, the OEN community has created significant change for students, faculty, and staff in higher education. Can we dream even bigger? 🤔 Registered guests, be part of the small group discussion at #OENEngage24! Hosted by David Ernst, Meggan Houlihan, M.A., M.L.S., and the Open Education Network Steering Committee, Thursday’s (7/25) Community Action Session allows us to explore the possibilities together. See the full #OENEngage24 session lineup: https://open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage#sessions #MoreConnection
⏰ Better get movin’ . . . today’s the last day to register for OEN Engage! – the OEN community’s virtual get-together connecting members to #OpenEd learning opportunities, top-notch resources, old friends, and new colleagues. July 22-26. We're looking forward to seeing you! Register now: https://open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage#registration #OENEngage24 #MoreConnection
Introduce faculty to #OpenTextbook 📚 writing and publishing with help from the OEN. Eastern Kentucky University's Kelly A. Smith provides key insight and guidance at OEN Engage! on Wednesday, July 24th. Join her for our new Train-the-Trainer: Introduction to OER Publishing Workshop where you’ll discover how to convey #OER impacts, note the rewards of faculty authorship, outline next steps for faculty, and much more.
Register now: https://open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage#registration #MoreConnection #OENEngage24
Got open pedagogy on the brain? So do we! Join OEN’s Tanya Grosz & Jamie Witman at this year’s OEN Engage! for an Open Pedagogy Resources Overview on Thurs., July 25. Learn about the savvy, comprehensive suite of resources our community has created, including the Open Pedagogy Portal, Open Pedagogy Student Toolkit, Open Pedagogy Learning Circles, & much more. Registration closes July 12. OEN members, check out the 2024 lineup & save your spot! https://open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage#registration #OENEngage24 #MoreConnection
The Community Coworking Jam at OEN Engage! invites OEN members to co-work in their choice of a silent breakout room, or the jam session breakout with crowdsourced background music. (Come ready with a song to share! 🎵) As the session wraps up, you’ll have the option to connect with OEN colleagues in groups of 3-4 to chat about what you’re working on.
Can't wait to see you at this session on Mon., July 22. Register now: https://open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage#registration #OENEngage24 #MoreConnection
📣 OEN Engage! kicks off Monday, July 22, with a cordial welcome from David Ernst, Executive Director of the Open Education Network. Be sure to join us for Dave’s insights and updates on our latest initiatives, as well as a thought-provoking look at the OEN's strategic direction.
Register now to save your virtual spot at “OEN Community Focus 2024-25: For the Benefit of All” - the first session in our outstanding 2024 event lineup. https://open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage#registration #MoreConnection #OENEngage24
OEN’s Train-the-Trainer: Introduction to OER Adoption Workshop happens Tuesday, July 23rd as part of this summer’s OEN Engage!
OEN members, join us for a virtual workshop that will prepare you to address common questions about #opentextbooks. You’ll also learn how to encourage faculty to engage with #OER – demonstrating its game-changing capacity to increase educational equity and remove barriers to learning.
Members, register today: https://open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage #MoreConnection #OENEngage24
OEN members, don’t miss “So, You’re Thinking About Publishing…” at OEN Engage! 2024. It's a potential game-changer for those who’d like to tap into OEN’s solid insight and resources related to open publishing. In the OEN community, you don’t have to figure it out alone! 🙂
Visit https://open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage to learn more about this session, take in the full week-long lineup, and register today. See you there! #MoreConnection #OENEngage24
Calling all Open Education Network members! 🎉 Registration is open for OEN Engage! 2024 - our community’s virtual get-together happening July 22-26. Join us for “Less Conference…More Connection” as we catch up with friends & colleagues, explore intriguing open ed topics, & enjoy the camaraderie of the OEN. (Sneak peek: you’re gonna love the Community Coworking Jam! 🎵)
Visit the OEN Engage! webpage for event details & registration: https://open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage #OENEngage24 #MoreConnection
