Open Education Week Events from the Division of Digital Learning – March 4-8, 2024
by Liz Tolman 2 months agoJoin the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's (THECB) Division of Digital Learning during Open Education (OE) Week as we continue to celebrate open education, open pedagogy, and the open agenda. Learn more about the resources and programs THECB provides to support and strengthen open education in the state. Sessions will include presentations of OER research, highlighting the results of the 3rd OER Landscape Survey, and a panel featuring grantee experiences in developing and implementing OER. Additionally, to continue to build on the success of the Open Nursing Education (ONE) Summit, we will be discussing the Open Educational Resources (OER) Nursing Essentials Project.
For more information and session descriptions visit the OE Week Hub on OERTX.
OE Week Schedule-at-a-Glance
Tuesday, March 5, 2024, 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CST
Register for: A Pivotal Moment for OER: Using Research to Inform Strategic Direction
Learn about THECB-commissioned statewide OER research that provides the foundation for strategic resource development, program, and service delivery for the state.
Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST
Register for: Collaboration is Key: Building the OER Nursing Essentials (ONE) Project
Explore the OER Nursing Essentials Project, which will culminate in eight free and open nursing textbooks, based on the AACN Essentials curriculum, designed and developed in collaboration with stakeholders at Texas institutions and nursing educators from across the country.
Thursday, March 7, 2024, 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CST
Register for: Leveraging Grant Funding: Faculty Experiences in Developing & Implementing OER
Listen to testimonials from the Open Educational Resources (OER) Grant Program grantees in a panel discussion about their experiences developing and implementing OER to support student success.
Mark your calendars for March 4 - 8 and share this invitation with your faculty and staff! For more information, visit the OE Week Hub on OERTX. If you have questions about THECB OE Week events, please contact Carrie Gits, Director, at digitallearning@highered.texas.gov.