Oregon OER News Digest

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Amy Hofer

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Oct 3, 2025, 5:01:44 PMOct 3
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Hi all, there is a new Bay View Analytics report out, showing encouraging progress in OER awareness and adoption in higher ed over the past decade. Read the full report at Deeply Digital: Educational Resources in U.S. Higher Education, 2025 - Amy

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

  • Early Career Educators Use of OER in High School Language Classes. This presentation explores two high school teachers’ experiences with creating and sharing OER, what motivates them to create it, the challenges they’ve faced, and what they wished they learned as pre-service teachers. October 7, 4-5.
  • Sign up by October 14, 2025, for Open Oregon Educational Resources to sponsor your registration for virtual attendance at theOpen Education Conference, October 28-30, 2025. 
  • Open Curriculum Projects Virtual Launch Party! Join Open Oregon Educational Resources to celebrate the hard work, commitment, and care demonstrated by the hundreds of people who contributed to our openly licensed course materials with an equity lens in Human Development and Family Studies, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. October 22, 12-1.
  • Register for a Virtual OER Review Workshop taking place on one of three dates: November 17 – 12-1 p.m.; November 18 – 10-11 a.m.; or November 19 – 5-6 p.m. After the workshop, you’ll receive a $200-$300 stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
  • Preservice Faculty Course Redesign Registration. Preservice faculty can register by December 31 to receive a $750 stipend to redesign their courses, using open educational resources with an equity lens.
  • Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort Registration for Winter 2026. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 – Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 – Implement.” Register by January 16, 2026.
  • Modifying and Creating OER Workshop. Are you an instructor who wants nuts-and-bolts help creating or adapting open educational resources (OER)? Register for a workshop taking place January 26, 2026, 12-1 Pacific to get started. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend if you practice modifying or creating OER and send us a link to your work. 

Other ways to get involved

Calls for proposals in the open education field

  • The call for submissions is open for the newly launched Library Freedom Journal, published by the Library Freedom Project. Submissions are due October 31.
  • Applications are open for the Certificate in Open Pedagogy, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applicants must be a pair or team of instructional faculty and librarians/instructional designers. Applications are due October 31. Open Oregon Educational Resources may be able to sponsor your attendance.
  • Applications are open for the Certificate in Open Education Librarianship, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applications are due October 31. Open Oregon Educational Resources may be able to sponsor your attendance.
  • The call for proposals is open for the Open for Student Success Symposium, hosted by Georgia State University Library and taking place online March 4. Submissions are due November 1.

OER-related job opportunities


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Amy Hofer

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Oct 10, 2025, 11:01:37 AMOct 10
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Hi all, I highly recommend marking your calendar for Veronica’s upcoming 20-minute webinar with CCCOER, From the Field: Introducing the Open Curriculum Development Project. See you October 15, 12 Pacific :) Amy

Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

  • Open Curriculum Projects Virtual Launch Party! Join Open Oregon Educational Resources to celebrate the hard work, commitment, and care demonstrated by the hundreds of people who contributed to our openly licensed course materials with an equity lens in Human Development and Family Studies, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. October 22, 12-1.
  • Register for a Virtual OER Review Workshop taking place on one of three dates: November 17 – 12-1 p.m.; November 18 – 10-11 a.m.; or November 19 – 5-6 p.m. After the workshop, you’ll receive a $200-$300 stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
  • Preservice Faculty Course Redesign Registration. Preservice faculty can register by December 31 to receive a $750 stipend to redesign their courses, using open educational resources with an equity lens.
  • Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort Registration for Winter 2026. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 – Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 – Implement.” Register by January 16, 2026.
  • Modifying and Creating OER Workshop. Are you an instructor who wants nuts-and-bolts help creating or adapting open educational resources (OER)? Register for a workshop taking place January 26, 2026, 12-1 Pacific to get started. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend if you practice modifying or creating OER and send us a link to your work. 

Other ways to get involved

  • Education: The Future is Open with Dr. Richard Baraniuk, Founder and Director of OpenStax, hosted by the University of Regina. October 21, 12:30 Pacific.

Calls for proposals in the open education field

  • The call for submissions is open for the newly launched Library Freedom Journal, published by the Library Freedom Project. Submissions are due October 31.
  • Applications are open for the Certificate in Open Pedagogy, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applicants must be a pair or team of instructional faculty and librarians/instructional designers. Applications are due October 31. Open Oregon Educational Resources may be able to sponsor your attendance.
  • Applications are open for the Certificate in Open Education Librarianship, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applications are due October 31. Open Oregon Educational Resources may be able to sponsor your attendance.
  • The call for proposals is open for the OERizona Conference, taking place virtually February 19-20. Proposals are due November 16. 
  • The call for proposals is open for Online Northwest 2026, hosted by the Orbis Cascade Alliance and taking place in person at the University of Oregon, Portland campus April 10, 2026. Proposals are due December 16.
  • The call for proposals is open for the Open for Student Success Symposium, hosted by Georgia State University Library and taking place online March 4. Submissions are due November 1.

    OER-related job opportunities

    Liz Yata

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    Oct 10, 2025, 2:54:01 PMOct 10
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    Hello,

    Just a quick clarification. While Veronica Vold's presentation will only be about 20 minutes, the webinar is an hour long from 12-1pm Pacific time. We hope you can join us live and join in the discussion!

    Thanks,
    Liz

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    Amy Hofer

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    Oct 17, 2025, 5:23:10 PM (14 days ago) Oct 17
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    Hi all, The 2025-27 Open Oregon Educational Resources grants have been awarded. Congratulations to our new cohort of grantees! Read about their projects - Amy

    Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

    • Open Curriculum Projects Virtual Launch Party! Join Open Oregon Educational Resources to celebrate the hard work, commitment, and care demonstrated by the hundreds of people who contributed to our openly licensed course materials with an equity lens in Human Development and Family Studies, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. October 22, 12-1.
    • Register for a Virtual OER Review Workshop taking place on one of three dates: November 17 – 12-1 p.m.; November 18 – 10-11 a.m.; or November 19 – 5-6 p.m. After the workshop, you’ll receive a $200-$300 stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
    • Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort Registration for Winter 2026. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 – Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 – Implement.” Register by January 16, 2026.
    • Modifying and Creating OER Workshop. Are you an instructor who wants nuts-and-bolts help creating or adapting open educational resources (OER)? Register for a workshop taking place January 26, 2026, 12-1 Pacific to get started. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend if you practice modifying or creating OER and send us a link to your work. 

    Other ways to get involved

    • Education: The Future is Open with Dr. Richard Baraniuk, Founder and Director of OpenStax, hosted by the University of Regina. October 21, 12:30 Pacific.
    • Registration is open for Kean University’s Open Access Conference, taking place virtually October 23-24.
    • Julie Lazzara and Virginia Clinton-Lisell seek faculty to complete a survey on OER and AI. Responses requested by October 24. 
    • Registration is open for LibreFest/OctoberFest 2025, taking place in person October 27 in Denver, immediately preceding the Open Ed Conference, with a hybrid option.
    • Librarians as OER & Textbook Affordability Leaders, hosted by the Library Juice Academy Certificate in Open Education for Librarians. Asynchronous course takes place in November.
    • The Open Education Conference Board of Directors seeks input on the 2026 conference format. Fill out the feedback form by November 7.

    Calls for proposals in the open education field

    • The call for submissions is open for the newly launched Library Freedom Journal, published by the Library Freedom Project. Submissions are due October 31.
    • Applications are open for the Certificate in Open Pedagogy, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applicants must be a pair or team of instructional faculty and librarians/instructional designers. Applications are due October 31. Open Oregon Educational Resources may be able to sponsor your attendance.
    • Applications are open for the Certificate in Open Education Librarianship, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applications are due October 31. Open Oregon Educational Resources may be able to sponsor your attendance.
    • The call for proposals is open for the OERizona Conference, taking place virtually February 19-20. Proposals are due November 16. 
    • The call for proposals is open for Online Northwest 2026, hosted by the Orbis Cascade Alliance and taking place in person at the University of Oregon, Portland campus April 10, 2026. Proposals are due December 16.
    • The call for proposals is open for the Open for Student Success Symposium, hosted by Georgia State University Library and taking place online March 4. Submissions are due November 1.

      OER-related job opportunities

      There are usually more jobs posted at Open Education Jobs.

      Amy Hofer

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      Oct 24, 2025, 11:00:40 AM (7 days ago) Oct 24
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      Hi all, the Open Ed Conference is next week! See below for the list of sessions that include Oregon presenters (and please let me know if I've missed anyone!) - Amy

      Oregon's Federal OER Grant News 

      Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

      • Register for a Virtual OER Review Workshop taking place on one of three dates: November 17 – 12-1 p.m.; November 18 – 10-11 a.m.; or November 19 – 5-6 p.m. After the workshop, you’ll receive a $200-$300 stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
      • Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort Registration for Winter 2026. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 – Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 – Implement.” Register by January 16, 2026.
      • Modifying and Creating OER Workshop. Are you an instructor who wants nuts-and-bolts help creating or adapting open educational resources (OER)? Register for a workshop taking place January 26, 2026, 12-1 Pacific to get started. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend if you practice modifying or creating OER and send us a link to your work. 

      Other ways to get involved

      • Julie Lazzara and Virginia Clinton-Lisell seek faculty to complete a survey on OER and AI. Responses requested by October 24. 
      • Registration is open for LibreFest/OctoberFest 2025, taking place in person October 27 in Denver, immediately preceding the Open Ed Conference, with a hybrid option.
      • Librarians as OER & Textbook Affordability Leaders, hosted by the Library Juice Academy Certificate in Open Education for Librarians. Asynchronous course takes place in November.

      Calls for proposals in the open education field

      • The call for submissions is open for the newly launched Library Freedom Journal, published by the Library Freedom Project. Submissions are due October 31.
      • Applications are open for the Certificate in Open Pedagogy, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applicants must be a pair or team of instructional faculty and librarians/instructional designers. Applications are due October 31. Open Oregon Educational Resources may be able to sponsor your attendance.
      • Applications are open for the Certificate in Open Education Librarianship, hosted by the Open Education Network. Applications are due October 31. Open Oregon Educational Resources may be able to sponsor your attendance.
      • The call for proposals is open for the OERizona Conference, taking place virtually February 19-20. Proposals are due November 16. 
      • The call for proposals is open for Online Northwest 2026, hosted by the Orbis Cascade Alliance and taking place in person at the University of Oregon, Portland campus April 10, 2026. Proposals are due December 16.
      • The call for proposals is open for the Open for Student Success Symposium, hosted by Georgia State University Library and taking place online March 4. Submissions are due November 1.

        OER-related job opportunities

          • Florida International University is hiring an Open Scholarship Librarian whose responsibilities include OER. Apply by November 16.
          • PALNI is hiring a remote Affordable Learning Librarian. The role is grant-funded through June 30, 2029 and review of applications begins November 17, 2025.

          Amy Hofer

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          11:00 AM (3 hours ago) 11:00 AM
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          Hi all, if you’re looking for new colleagues to connect with, consider signing up on the Open Education Network’s Scholarship Matchmaking Spreadsheet (fun just to browse!). Read more about it in a blog post about the spreadsheet - Amy

          Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources

          • Register for a Virtual OER Review Workshop taking place on one of three dates: November 17 – 12-1 p.m.; November 18 – 10-11 a.m.; or November 19 – 5-6 p.m. After the workshop, you’ll receive a $200-$300 stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
          • Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort Registration for Winter 2026. Join a statewide 2-part Equity and Open Education Faculty Cohort! Participants will earn a $200 stipend upon completion of “Part 1 – Explore” and will have the option to earn an additional $300 stipend in “Part 2 – Implement.” Register by January 16, 2026.
          • Modifying and Creating OER Workshop. Are you an instructor who wants nuts-and-bolts help creating or adapting open educational resources (OER)? Register for a workshop taking place January 26, 2026, 12-1 Pacific to get started. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend if you practice modifying or creating OER and send us a link to your work. 

          Other ways to get involved

          Calls for proposals in the open education field

          • Self-nominations are open for the Open Education Conference Board. Nominations are due November 14.
          • The call for proposals is open for the OERizona Conference, taking place virtually February 19-20. Proposals are due November 16. 
          • The call for proposals is open for Online Northwest 2026, hosted by the Orbis Cascade Alliance and taking place in person at the University of Oregon, Portland campus April 10, 2026. Proposals are due December 16.
          • The call for proposals is open for the Open for Student Success Symposium, hosted by Georgia State University Library and taking place online March 4. Submissions are due November 1.

            OER-related job opportunities

            There are usually more jobs posted at Open Education Jobs.

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