Open Education Network

Navigate the future of open w/ OEN's new Certificate in Open Educational Pathways! Choose Open Author or Open Education Leader. Learn more about the 12-week program & sign up by Nov 13 to join the spring cohort in Jan 2027. z.umn.edu/OENCert And take a sneak peek at more pathways coming fall 2027!👀

Welcome to Day 1 of #OpenEd26! Join us at 10:45 a.m. ET for our welcome and opening keynote with astronaut, educator, and artist Dr. Sian Proctor. Let’s explore “The Space Between” together! openeducationconference.org/news/2026/ke...

Expand your horizons w/ OEN's new Certificate in Open Ed Pathways! Choose your pathway: Open Education Leader or Open Author. Learn about the 12-week program & sign up by Nov 13 to join the spring cohort beginning Jan '27. z.umn.edu/OENCert And take a sneak peek at more pathways coming fall '27! 👀

Chart your course for OEN's new Certificate in Open Ed Pathways! Choose your pathway: The Open Author Pathway or the Open Ed Leader Pathway. Learn about the 12-week program & sign up by Nov 13 to join the spring cohort beginning Jan '27. z.umn.edu/OENCert Preview two more pathways coming fall '27! 👀

#HigherEd decision-makers, join us at OEN's Senior Leaders Open Education Briefing, a 1.5-hour virtual session to help you leverage the power and promise of #OpenEducation. Free and open to all. Senior Leaders Open Education Briefing 11/4/2026 @ 11am CT z.umn.edu/leadersbrief... #OER #OENCommunity

Kudos to these open ed champions! 👏 And an OEN round of applause for Jonathan Lashley (Idaho State Board of Education), recognized as an open education policy & systems leader, moving the field forward & strengthening the community that the Open Education Network is proud to be part of. Congrats!

OEN's Colleague Connector program offers low-pressure, meaningful work connections for our community to support one another on #OpenEd initiatives. Members, don't miss this opportunity to collaborate, brainstorm, and inspire one another in AY 26-27. 📣Applications open through 8/16: z.umn.edu/bh1a

This week, a few of our community members are participating in the @openednetwork.bsky.social's summer sessions of OEN Engage! Did you know that Iowa #OER leaders have consortial access to the OEN? Learn more about consortial & institutional member benefits on our site: iowaoer.com/about-open-e...

#OENEngage26 #BrightIdeas with @robinderosa.net @openednetwork.bsky.social Open Education is primed to meet the moment. #jojodoodles

@openednetwork.bsky.social Tanya Grosz, Jamie Witman, and Karen Lauritsen #OENEngage26

#OENEngage26 @openednetwork.bsky.social Barb Thees presents OEN 101. #jojodoodles

Tomorrow’s the day! 🌞 Registrants, your spot is saved at #OENEngage26, & our community can’t wait to welcome you. Grab your lemonade, settle into a comfy spot, & join us for insightful sessions & easy-breezy opportunities to connect with your colleagues & friends in open ed. z.umn.edu/OENEngage26

📣 Today’s your last chance to register for OEN Engage! Come for the open insight, stay for the conversations, and leave with fresh ideas and inspiration for the academic year. Register now! z.umn.edu/OENEngage26 #OENEngage26 #BrightIdeas #OENCommunity

Been too busy to explore the benefits of your OEN membership? Let’s unpack it at OEN Engage! • OEN101 • Launching Your Data Dashboard: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started OEN Engage! July 21-22, 2026 Members, see the lineup & register now: z.umn.edu/OENEngage26 Registration closes 7/15!

Color outside the conference at OEN Engage! ▪️ Zines for Open ▪️ AI: Framing Questions for Open Pedagogues Design Sprint ▪️ Take a Walk and Show us Something Beautiful July 21-22, 2026 Members, see the full lineup & register today: z.umn.edu/OENEngage26 #OENEngage26 #BrightIdeas #OENCommunity

It's OEN Pub101 planning day! Thank you to The University of Sheffield for hosting our collaboration with friends and colleagues throughout the UK and Ireland to grow open publishing for the common good. 📚 #OER #OpenPublishing #OENCommunity

Just a few of the great sessions at OEN Engage! 2026: ▪️ The OEN, Open, and Higher Ed: Bright Sides and Blind Spots in the Path Ahead ▪️ Sneak Peek at the New OEN Certificate Program ▪️ Open Textbook Library Accessibility Collab #OENEngage26 July 21-22 Members, register now: z.umn.edu/OENEngage26

OEN members, register now for OEN Engage! 2026 happening July 21-22! Join us at our community's free, virtual get-together to share bright ideas, energizing sessions, and easy-breezy opportunities to catch up and connect w/ fellow members. Sessions and registration: open.umn.edu/oen/oen-engage

Today OEN's Barb Thees, Robin DeRosa, Tanya Grosz, and Karen Lauritsen presented "Community-Driven Systemic Change" at #OER26 in Milton Keynes, UK! Thanks and kudos to all the amazing presenters at The Open University. Looking forward to great sessions still to come! 🥳 www.alt.ac.uk/oer26Programme

LibreTexts is offering OEN members 1 year of LibreTexts LibreNet affiliate membership at no cost, including hosting for unlimited textbooks. And if you decide not to renew, LibreTexts won't remove your books. Current value is $1,250. Details at LibreTexts: libretexts.org/libretextsan...

The AI Editorial Policy Guide from the Library Publishing Coalition helps editors, authors, & publishing program managers develop AI policy. Use this resource for approaches, examples, & resources to create policy that supports your publishing goals. LPC’s AI Editorial Policy Guide: z.umn.edu/bd3n

Catch the OEN blog to see how Flavia Belpoliti & Sarah Northam (ETAMU) recently teamed up for OEN’s Certificate in Open Pedagogy & are about to leverage their enhanced insight in two Intermediate Spanish courses, expanding students’ perspectives of the rural communities around them. z.umn.edu/bcry

We’re excited to announce that several OEN community members will present at OER26 on June 22-23 at the Open University in Milton Keynes (England). Join us to explore “Openness Reimagined” through an outstanding event lineup. Earlybird booking ends May 29. Learn more & register: www.alt.ac.uk/OER26

So, you’ve published your open textbook. Congratulations! 🥳 Learn how to promote it, track reader engagement, share w/ multiple audiences, leverage for tenure, plan future editions, and more! May 13 recordings of Pub101 for Authors: ◾️ Video: z.umn.edu/bbd9 ◾️ Transcript: z.umn.edu/bbdb

Don’t miss Liza Long of the Idaho State Board of Education at this week's Pub101 for Authors for insight on integrating AI content in OER. May 6 session recordings are here! 📽️ Pub101 for Authors: Artificial Intelligence and Interactive Content • Video: z.umn.edu/bayz • Transcript: z.umn.edu/bayy

Catch up with the Open Textbook Library and our most recent efforts to: ▪️ Establish compliance with WCAG 2.2 standards. ▪️ Welcome our new student assistant, University of Minnesota’s Hudeifi Abdihakin. ▪️ Launch the Open Textbook Library UK & Ireland Collection Visit the OEN Blog: z.umn.edu/baln

Catch Pub101 for Authors 4/29 session recordings to explore the teamwork approach and prepare yourself to navigate challenges that can stem from time constraints, miscommunication, & differences of opinion. Pub101 for Authors: Working in Teams · Video: z.umn.edu/ba9h · Transcript: z.umn.edu/ba9g

How much do you know about leveraging AI for open ed workflows & general practices? Catch our latest Convo to learn how AI should (and perhaps should not) be used in open ed. 📽️ April 17 recordings are ready! OEN Community Conversation: Harnessing AI in Open Ed Beyond Publishing z.umn.edu/b9xp

Join Penn State's Dr. Bryan McGeary, Julie Meyer, Dr. Michael Polgar, & Wade Shumaker as they discuss project mgmt. of The Holocaust: Remembrance, Respect, and Resilience, an OER that involved many contributors. Pub101 for Authors: Project Mgmt ▪️ Video: z.umn.edu/b9ls ▪️ Transcript: z.umn.edu/b9lo

The Open Textbook Library turns 14 today, & we’re celebrating this milestone with gratitude for the open ed community that powers the library's growth & positive impact on educational equity. Go, OTL! Join us at the library, now offering more than 1,800 open textbooks: open.umn.edu/opentextbooks

Don’t miss the April 15th Pub101 for Authors session recording for Open Ed Librarian Christine Rickabaugh's analysis of licensing scenarios and her favorite go-to resources. Pub101 for Authors: Copyright, Licenses, Remixes, & Fair Use ▪️ Video: z.umn.edu/b8vx ▪️ Audio Transcript: z.umn.edu/b8te

Registration for all of the Festival programme is still open, so have a browse and see if any other sessions catch your eye: buff.ly/2NdvKIo

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

#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

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

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

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

#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