Fwd: OEGlobal Tour 🚌 Traverse the Americas

[Heather Blicher]

The Latin America (en español) and North America portions of the OEGlobal Tour are happening today!

Or if you can't make it live, watch the recordings and participate asynchronously via the activities at the bottom of the email.

Warmly,

Heather

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From: Open Education Global <feed...@oeglobal.org>
Date: Wed, Oct 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Subject: OEGlobal Tour 🚌 Traverse the Americas
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On Day 3 on October 16, join us as we travel across two continents from Tierra del Fuego to Vancouver Island!

Tour The Americas In A Day – Day 3 – Embark on an unforgettable journey on Day 3 of the OEGlobal Tour, where we traverse from the stunning Atlantic Coast to the breathtaking Pacific Coast, and from the vibrant landscapes of Tierra del Fuego to the majestic beauty of Alberta. This trans-American expedition will take us through nine countries, celebrating excellence in Open Education. We set off on this thrilling adventure with you by our side, discovering the extraordinary landmarks, stunning landscapes, and unique flavors of Open Education across Latin America and North America. The OEGlobal Tour is presented by Open Education Global (OEGlobal). If this is your first introduction to the OEGlobal Tour, you can view the full brochure here.   Day 3: Itinerary Join us for the third day of our tour on October 16 as we explore the rich and lively open cultures and diverse, fascinating educational terrains of Mexico, Costa Rica, Peru, Chile, Argentina, and Colombia. Note: this immersive session will be conducted in Spanish. Next, we’ll meander along scenic open education routes that stretch from Ontario to Oregon, and from the picturesque Vancouver Island to the bustling streets of New York and Maryland, with numerous provinces and states featured in between. Note: Each region has its own registration link. If you’d like to join more than one tour, please complete a separate registration for each.   Itinerary: ¡Encuentro Latino! Latin Encounters! La etapa latinoamericana del OEGlobal Tour comienza el 16 de octubre a las 08:00 a. m. PDT / 15:00 p. m. UTC (consulte la hora en su zona horaria). The Latin American leg of the OEGlobal Tour leaves the station on October 16 at 08.00 am PDT / 15:00 pm UTC (view in your timezone). Note: this session will be in Spanish.   Bienvenida y apertura Welcome and Opening Este recorrido por la región ha sido trazado por Marcela Morales, en colaboración con la guía local María Soledad Ramírez-Montoya (México). Your journey through this region has been expertly charted by Marcela Morales, alongside local guide Maria Soledad Ramirez-Montoya (Mexico). Mesa redonda interregional: Oportunidades, retos y perspectivas futuras de la educación abierta Cross-Regional Panel Discussion: Open Education Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions Maria Soledad Ramirez-Montoya (Moderator), Mexico Diana Hernández Montoya, UNED, Costa Rica Werner Westermann, Biblioteca Nacional del Congreso, Chile Daniel Flores Bueno, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Perú Jhonattan Miranda Mendoza, Tec de Monterrey, México Instantáneas Snapshots Marcela Morales (moderator) Virginia Rodés & Francisco Iniesto, GO-GN HUB Iberoamericano –  Discuss this Presentation Maria Candelaria Simon, Gobierno de la Provincia de Córdoba, Argentina – OEAwards25 Nominee •  Discuss this Presentation José Carlos Vázquez Parra, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico – OEAwards25 Nominee •  Discuss this Presentation Jorge Leon, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM), Mexico – OEAwards25 Nominee •   Discuss this Presentation Ana Michelle Tellez, AlmaFuerteLab, Colombia – OEAwards25 Nominee •  Discuss this Presentation Únete a las conversaciones sobre cada instantánea aquí.  Join the conversations for each snapshot here. Observaciones finales / Comentarios Closing Remarks / Comments Marcela Morales y María Soledad Ramírez-Montoya revisarán y resumirán esta fascinante visita turística. This fascinating sightseeing tour will be reviewed and summarized by Marcela Morales and Maria Soledad Ramirez-Montoya. Conversaciones opcionales después de la sesión: quédese en línea para conocer y conectarse con los asistentes. Optional After-Session Wind-Down Conversations: Stay online to meet and connect with attendees.   Regístrate y participa en vivo / Register – Latin America Itinerary: Coast to Coast The North American leg of the OEGlobal Tour leaves the station on October 16 at 11:00 am PDT/ 14:00 pm EDT (view in your timezone).     Welcome and Opening Your journey through this region has been expertly charted by OEGlobal staff members Heather Blicher (CCCOER Director) and Liz Yata (Manager of Membership Operations), alongside local guide and OEGlobal Board of Directors member Robert Lawson (Educational Developer, NorQuest College, Alberta, Canada). Cross-Regional Panel Discussion: Open Education Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions Moderators are Robert Lawson and Heather Blicher Nicole Allen, Director of Open Education at SPARC, Washington DC, USA Shinta Hernandez, Dean of MC Online and Academic Support with Montgomery College and the past CCCOER Executive Council President, Maryland, USA – OEAwards25 Nominee Leticia Kanywuiro, M.Ed. student and Research Assistant at Thompson Rivers University, British Columbia, Canada – OEAwards25 Nominee Andrea Scott, Director of Open Educational Resources with Salt Lake Community College and CCCOER Executive Council President, Utah, USA Snapshots Heather Blicher (Moderator) BCcampus, Clint LaLonde, Interim Executive Director & Josie Gray, Interim Director of Open Education, British Columbia, Canada –  Discuss this Presentation The CUNY 1969 Project, Dr. Hamad Sindhi, Digital Pedagogy Manager for the Center for Teaching & Learning, Baruch College, City University of New York, New York, USA – OEAwards25 Nominee •  Discuss this Presentation TRauma-Informed Perspective (TRIP) Guidebook, Beth Needham, Academic Advisor and Instructor, Trent University, Ontario, Canada – OEAwards25 Nominee •  Discuss this Presentation Open Education Association, Aishah Abdullah, Open Education Project Manager at SPARC, Maryland, USA –  Discuss this Presentation Open for AntiRacism Program, Laura Dunn, OFAR Program Director, California & Hawaii, USA – OEAwards25 Nominee •  Discuss this Presentation eCampusOntario's Open Library, Sarah Sooknanan, Coordinator, Programs and Services, Ontario, Canada –  Discuss this Presentation Closing Remarks / Comments This stimulating sightseeing tour will be reviewed and summarized by Liz Yata and Robert Lawson. Optional After-Session Wind-Down Conversations: Stay online to meet and connect with attendees.   Register to Join – Travel on the Coast to Coast Tour Review a South to North Safari The full breadth and width of Africa was encompassed in this session, featuring Open Education innovations and approaches from Cape Town to Tunis, Dakar to Nairobi, with stops on the way in Cameroon, Ghana, Sudan and Kenya. This session been expertly charted by Igor Lesko and Jan Gondol, alongside local guide Glenda Cox (South Africa).  You can watch it again or see it for the first time by clicking on the image. Join the discussion here.   Replay Day 2's Tour de Europe The second day of the OEGlobal Tour started with a Grand Tour of Europe – starting from France, and encompassing the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Lithuania and Turkey. What a fantastic session of European Open Education unity! This session was expertly charted by Igor Lesko and Jan Gondol, alongside local guide Perrine de Coëtlogon (France).  Click on the image above to watch it or join the conversation here.   Recap Day 1's Orient Express Day 1 started with an epic trip across the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania! It was an incredible journey that explored sights from Japan to Australia, Fiji to Palestine, and Sudan to Sri Lanka. What a treasure trove of Open Education it was, featuring 23 expert guides who showcased the gems of the region! This session as expertly charted by Alan Levine, alongside local guides Shironica Karunanayaka (Sri Lanka), Hsu-Tien (Marian) Wan (Taiwan), and Takaya Yamazato (Japan). You can watch it again or see it for the first time by clicking on the image.  Share what inspires you about this talk here. Get Ready to Celebrate! The OEGlobal Tour culminates in a celebration of global Open Education excellence with the 2025 OEAwards' Winners Ceremony.  On October 17 at 17:00 UTC (in your timezone) the OEGlobal Tour concludes with a celebration of global innovation at the 2025 Open Education Awards for Excellence Winners Ceremony—a spectacular moment to honor outstanding open contributions from educators worldwide. Note: Please register for the sessions relevant to you through the links provided on the event pages. If you cannot attend live, sessions will be available to revisit at your convenience. OEGlobal Tour Souvenirs  Add excitement to our journey! Your voice, stories, and insights are cherished mementos that enhance our adventure together. We invite all fellow travelers to add to the collective map of Open Education in the following ways: Be on the Map! Where in the world are you joining us from? We love all 51 people and places shown on the map so far! Add yourself to the Open Educators world map!  Say it with a Photo! Sometimes it is hard to visualize what it is like where other people live and work. Sshare a visual slice of your daily life with us - like the beautiful one above shared by LauraHenderson! Upload yours here.  Send us a Postcard! Share an Open Education project or activity that inspires you . Use the magical remixer machine to add to the regional postcards – it takes less than a minute! There are now 46 postcards to enjoy! Share your Africa or Europe inspired postcard Knowledge Landmark Showcase! Add your Knowledge Landmarks to the growing collection! We have now received 17 landmarks. Looking forward to many more!  Add your Knowledge Landmark to the collection! What Did You Discover on the Tour You know it is the journey not the destination that is important. Share what you thought was valuable and inspiring during the OEGlobal Tour! Add your field note here!  The Taste Of the Tour One of the most exciting aspects of traveling is the opportunity to try local foods. We'd love to see a photo of your favorite local food. Or even better, a recipe! Share yours with us!    Join the conversation on OEGlobal Connect Be social. Connect with us! Mastodon BlueSky LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Facebook RSS Feed Email Subscribe to Open Education News Copyright © 2025 Open Education Global, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are an OEG Member, or you signed up on our website, or your have taken part in one of our programs, attended our conferences, supported our events or initiatives, registered for a webinar or have received an Open Education Award. Our mailing address is: Open Education Global 60 Thoreau St. Suite 238 Concord, MA 01742 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.