On April 8, Pub101 for Authors explored open publishing accessibility considerations, including updated ADA requirements, tips & tricks for using accessibility checkers, & much more. Catch the recordings!
Pub101 for Authors: Accessibility
▪️ Video: z.umn.edu/b873
▪️ Audio Transcript: z.umn.edu/b874
Congratulations on 25 years of MIT OpenCourseWare! 🥳 As you celebrate today, the Open Education Network community applauds your innovation, leadership, and commitment to empowering learners across the globe. Cheers!
#OpenEducation #OER #OENCommunity
Central Maine Community College & University of San Diego, this spring 🌼 we’re glad you’re part of our community, committed to the belief that nothing should stand in the way of learning. Looking forward to championing open education together. Welcome!
OEN member community: open.umn.edu/oen/members
Our new Pub101 for Authors kicked off with a great orientation that set the tone for the next 7 weeks of support, info, and inspiration for anyone who wants to write an #opentextbook. Recordings are here! 📽️
Pub101 for Authors: Let’s Get Situated
▪️ Video: z.umn.edu/b6r2
▪️ Transcript: z.umn.edu/b6r1
Listen to "The Open Education Network with Robin DeRosa and David Ernst" by voicEd Radio via #spreaker www.spreaker.com/episode/the-...
@robinderosa.net #OENCommunity #OpenEducation
It's not too late! ⌚ See our March Community Conversation: Engaging Students with Open Education, on OEN YouTube:
youtu.be/zc1Sm7bngYk?...
#OENCommunity #OpenEducation
It's not too late! ⌚ See our March Community Conversation: Engaging Students with Open Education, on OEN YouTube at
youtu.be/zc1Sm7bngYk?...
#OENCommunity #OpenEducation
Colorful illustration of diverse participants interacting at an OEWeek 2026 event. Headline reads: What are you sharing?
#OEWeek26 Friday vibes! Today, we're sharing an open resource biggie: the Open Textbook Library. Browse nearly 1,800 open textbooks licensed to download, edit, & distribute at no cost. Visit the OTL to see what open can do. 🤩 z.umn.edu/7274 #OER
OEWeek image by Mario Badilla is licensed CC BY 4.0
Colorful illustration of participants interacting at an OEWeek 2026 event.
At #OEWeek26, we’re excited to introduce our Pub101 for Authors curriculum! Build a solid publishing foundation w/ this free, openly licensed, self-paced curriculum and realize your authorship goals!
Pub101 for Authors Curriculum: z.umn.edu/b4f5
#OEWeek image by Mario Badilla is licensed CC BY 4.0
Colorful illustration of diverse participants interacting at an Open Education Week event. Prominent text asks readers: What are you sharing?
Wednesday's OEN open resource: The Open Pedagogy Portal. Browse case studies/renewable assignments, student work product, & resources to transform learning into an equitable, inclusive, & sustainable experience.
Open Pedagogy Portal: z.umn.edu/b4f4
#OEWeek Image by Mario Badilla licensed CC BY 4.0
Pub101 for Authors is a new OEN program supporting open textbook authors. With an open curriculum & weekly synchronous sessions, participants explore topics including Accessibility, Project Management, Working in Teams, Pedagogical & AI Considerations, & much more. Visit the OEN blog: z.umn.edu/b4fe
Today’s bonus resource: the Open Education Planning Tool. Spearheaded by Paul Stacey, former exec. director of Open Education Global, this decision-making aid helps senior leaders align institutional goals with open education strategies & tactics.
Planning Tool: open.umn.edu/network/goals
#OEWeek
It’s OEN “Two-fer Tuesday” at #OEWeek26!
Our first share of the day: the OEN Community Conversations playlist. Take your open ed strategies to the next level with insightful convos from the OEN community.
OEN Community Conversation Playlist: z.umn.edu/b4ar
#OENCommunity #WhatAreYouSharing
OEN members, join us on Friday to hear how fellow members have incorporated student voices into their open ed work & projects. Engage students on your campus!
OEN Community Conversation: Engaging Students w/ Open Education
March 6, 11am – 12pm CT
Register at the OEN Community Hub: z.umn.edu/b47o
Welcome to #OEWeek26! 🥳 We're celebrating by sharing great open resources, including the Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features, designed to enrich your understanding of #OER textbook components & help you develop evaluation criteria.
Have a look: z.umn.edu/b45z #OENCommunity
Missed the February 19 event? No worries! Catch the video recording now available on OEN YouTube: youtu.be/FshXOYhkGng?...
Graphic in the theme of the OEWeek 2026 "Town Square for Open Education" with a call to list your OEWeek event or activity on the global OEWeek calendar - add it here: https://bit.ly/OEWeek26ADD
#OEWeek26 is the town square of #openeducation. #WhatAreYouSharing
Still looking for inspiration? Host a drop-in session by students for students, like Concordia University’s OER Discovery Minute for OEWeek25
#ListYourEvent 🔗 –> https://twp.ai/4iwOAC
#OEWeek #GlobalCalendar
We’re excited to announce that Robin DeRosa @robinderosa.net, a longstanding educator, author and open education advocate, has been named executive director of the Open Education Network, effective February 18.
Please join us in welcoming her to the OEN community! 🥳
OEN blog: z.umn.edu/b31o
OEN members, join our upcoming OEN Community Conversation, where we'll get an update on OEN's collaboration with our UK members to support the establishment of an OER Community of Practice for the UK & Ireland.
Feb 19, 11-11:55 am CT
Register at the Community Hub Events Calendar: z.umn.edu/b2ro
Are you Interested in open education and scholarly collaboration? Learn about the OEN's Scholarship Matchmaking Spreadsheet in this video recording of our recent Community Conversation: Let’s Collaborate!
youtu.be/Wk6wU9pEgf8?...
#OENCommunity
Introducing the Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features, a new open resource from the OEN.
Check it out to "understand what components a quality OER textbook should have,” says author Stefanie Buck, "...so that the outcome is the best work we can publish.”
OEN blog: z.umn.edu/b1w9
Our friends & collaborators at the Library Publishing Coalition have announced a special offer on LPC membership for 2026-2027. Learn about the LPC community & how your membership can jump-start & enhance your publishing initiatives.
Details: z.umn.edu/b11s
#OpenTextbooks #OER #OpenPublishing
Due to the impending severe weather that's causing reduced operations and closures at institutions around the country, we're rescheduling our Community Conversation: Let's Collaborate! to next Friday, January 30th at 11am CT.
Stay warm and safe! 🙂
Register: open.umn.edu/community/hu...
OEN members, don’t miss our January Community Conversation for inroads to connect with fellow members who share your interest in working together toward open education goals.
OEN Community Conversation: Let’s Collaborate!
11am -11:50am CT, Fri, January 23
Community Hub registration: z.umn.edu/b0fy
👏 Kudos to these newly appointed members of the OEN Steering Committee in 2026! Welcome David Beales (Brunel University of London), Karen Bjork (Virginia Commonwealth University), & Misty Trunnell (The George Washington University)!
Learn more about the Committee: open.umn.edu/oen/communit...
This Friday's OEN Community Conversation offers a supportive space for members to discuss what it means to advance equity through #OER in uncertain times. Join us!
Cultivating Community in Times of Uncertainty
11 am -12:15 pm CT, December 12
Register:
open.umn.edu/community/hu...
OEN Steering Committee seats (3) are opening in 2026.
“You don’t have to be an expert or have a lot of extra time to give, but just a willingness to listen, learn, & share your insight," says Anne Marie Gruber (NIU), who soon concludes her committee term.
Members, apply by 12/14! z.umn.edu/axtj
If you're an Iowa college interested in supporting #OpenTextbook development, you should know that Iowa OER can help you access Manifold, an #OER publishing platform, through our membership with the @openednetwork.bsky.social!
Learn more about this benefit and others: iowaoer.com/about-open-e...
Thank you to outgoing OEN Steering Committee members: Robert Awkward (MA Dept of Higher Ed), Andrea Bearman (PALNI), & Anne Marie Gruber (UNI). We are so grateful for your thoughtful, community-centered leadership! 👏
OEN members, apply now! Check your inbox for the application link and details.
Three cups of cappuccino are raised together in a toast.
At the OEN, our amazing community sparks joy not only during the season of giving & gratitude, but all year long. Our members distinguish us as an organization like no other.
Cheers to you, & thank you for the meaningful part you play in building community. ♥️
OEN Guiding Principles: z.umn.edu/aws3