Join the Open Library in our virtual events supporting the use, adaptation, adoption, and creation of open educational resources (OER). We also have reference sessions with the Open Library team to help you learn about OER. These sessions are an opportunity to get direct support for all your questions.
Our webinars will be recorded and the recordings will be available within 7 business days.
Open Education Week
Open Forum on Affordability
March 6, 2025
12:00PM EST
Join the Open Library team in an open discussion on Affordability, Open Education, and Low-cost designations in higher education. We’ll be presenting some findings on affordability initiatives across Ontario’s post-secondary sector and spotlighting efforts at various institutions across the province. Participants will be able to help co-design the future of affordability and sustainability, with an eye towards finding common definitions and shared languages to ensure OER and other resources can support keeping post secondary education affordable for all learners.
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Affordable and Accessible Learning
with the Canadian Coalition for Affordable Learning
March 4, 2025
2:00 PM EST – 4:00 PM EST
With the recent decrease in international learners studying in Canada and with threats of trade wars and tariffs looming, the Canadian Coalition for Affordable Learning is presenting an exclusive workshop about accessible and affordable learning in postsecondary education. On March 4 at 2pm EST, join Alexandra Marcaccio, Amanda Coolidge, Carley McDougall, Clint Lalonde and Robert Luke to learn about the best practices in digital education, open education, and more. Together, we’ll discuss how we can provide learners with better access to postsecondary education during a time of economic uncertainty. The workshop includes a panel discussion, a showcase of successful initiatives across Canada, and a facilitated group discussion. Discover how we can work together to create a more equitable and affordable educational landscape for students across Canada.
Working with vendors to make your Open Educational Resources (OER) more accessible
with Ontario Exchange
March 5, 2025
12:00PM EST
Join the Ontario Exchange team for an interactive 45-minute workshop designed to help educators, administrators, and content creators improve the accessibility of Open Educational Resources (OER). In this session, we’ll explore effective strategies for collaborating with vendors and third-party providers to ensure that OER materials are fully accessible to all learners, including those with disabilities. Key topics covered will include: – Best practices for communicating accessibility needs with vendors – Tools and resources for assessing the accessibility of OER – Building long-term, productive partnerships with vendors to improve accessibility By the end of the workshop, you’ll walk away with practical tips and resources to help you work more effectively with vendors to enhance the accessibility of your OER, ensuring that every student has equal access to high-quality learning materials.
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Recordings of past events
Find recordings of all our past events on our YouTube page.
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