Ready, Set, Open! Are you curious about OER and want to learn more about the creation process? Join this informative session led by experienced OER creators, who will walk you through the steps of developing an OER. The presenters will…

Hands-On OER: Crafting Engaging Content with Pressbooks Dive into the world of Open Educational Resources with this hands-on workshop designed to get you creating and experimenting! Learn the basics of Pressbooks to develop dynamic, interactive content that will captivate your…

Opening Doors & Breaking Barriers: Advancing EDI through Open Education  Open education is more than just a teaching approach—it’s a powerful tool for social justice. In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how openness can drive meaningful equity, diversity, and inclusion…

Open Up: Eliminating Barriers in Education Open educational resources are innovative not just because they are free but because of how teachers adopt and creatively adapt them, bringing them to life in the classroom or to reach every student. This…

Conestoga's Sustainability Initiative In collaboration with the Conestoga Sustainability Initiative, The Open Learning team will share how the Conestoga Community is advancing SDG 4 Quality Education at Conestoga College by adopting Open Educational Practices. March 6, 2025 10:00 - 11:00 AM Kim Carter,…

How to Build a Better Textbook Are you frustrated with students not buying the textbook? Can’t find the right material for your course? Tired of publications with all filler and little substance? We have the session for you! During this…

Presenter: Ms. Brittany Davis (Easter Kentucky University) Being information-literate is a skill that will be more necessary than ever in the age of AI-embracing technology – AI is integrated in our lives at work, home, and other venues. This session…

Open vs. Free to Use: Why It Matters March 7, 2025 12:00 - 1:00 PM Stella Bastone, George Brown College Register Here Collab4Open 2025 brings together Ontario Colleges to celebrate Open Education Week 2025 through collaboration and shared learning. Connect with…

Alternatives to Open: Zero Cost Textbooks In addition to open educational resources, the costs of learning materials can be reduced by leveraging library resources and exceptions to copyright. In this session, we will provide an overview of how educators can…

Presenter: Dr. William Thornburgh of Eastern Kentucky University This session will explore the intentional integration of artificial intelligence into the classroom to enhance student learning and critical thinking. Topics to be discussed will include: 1) the creation of an AI…