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Community in Action: Join the Rebus Team at OER25
Every milestone in open education is made possible by people coming together – sharing ideas, lending support, and building something bigger than themselves. This spirit of “Community in Action” fuels our work at The Rebus Foundation and makes gatherings like #OER25 so special.
We’re packing our bags for London to join colleagues and friends from around the world at the 16th Annual Open Education Conference. It’s a rare and energizing chance to connect face-to-face with the global community that inspires and sustains us, and we’re looking forward to two days of fresh ideas, thoughtful conversations, and collaborative energy focused on open education and AI. No matter your plans, Rebus will weave insights and lessons learned into our newsletters and future work, helping our entire community stay connected and inspired.
We’re especially excited to present two sessions that dive into the core of our mission and address some of the most pressing challenges facing our sector. Read on for a sneak peek…
This newsletter also contains:
- A look ahead at Rebus’ Free Summer Webinar Series
- An invitation to participate in our ongoing Community Listening Survey
- A preview of our #OER25 sessions
- A welcome back to Kaitlin Schilling
- Current Opportunities
- Calls for grant proposals, peer review, and more
- Upcoming Events
- OEGlobal & Pressbooks Webinar, H5P Community Conference, and more
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Free Summer Webinar Series
 Join us this summer for three free webinars on:
All webinars are free to attend thanks to generous support from the Hewlett Foundation.
Learn from experts Ariful Hoq Shanil, Bryan McGeary, Tasha Whitton, and Mary Isbell as they offer insights, critical reflections, and helpful tips on these timely topics. Save the dates, and register now!
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We're Listening! An Open Invitation to Share Your Perspective
At Rebus, “Community in Action” starts with listening. Your experiences and ideas guide the ways we grow and serve the open education community. Our Community Listening Survey remains open, and we hope you’ll take just 5-7 minutes to contribute your thoughts and forward to a colleague or friend.
Every response helps us learn, improve, and act together as a community. Make your voice heard.
Thank you for being part of this important conversation!
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Rebus in Action at OER25
Hosted by the Association for Learning Technology, #OER25 (June 23-24) is less than a week away! Whether you’ll be attending in person or following along from afar, we invite you to be part of the global conversation on open education and AI. Learn more about the theme and key questions for OER25.
We’re honored to present three sessions at this year’s conference:
To AI or Not To AI: The Educator’s Dilemma when Creating OER Supplemental Materials
Join Mary Isbell, Amber Hoye, and Apurva Ashok as they unpack real-world dilemmas educators face when integrating AI into OER creation. Expect candid discussion, practical strategies, and a collective search for joy in the age of AI.
Finding Stability through Hope: Our Experience Running an Education Charity in 2025
Apurva Ashok and Amber Hoye share hard-earned lessons on sustaining hope, values, and impact in a time of turbulence for education. Discover how prioritizing people and community keeps the open movement thriving, even when the ground is shifting.
The OER Creator's Palette: Using Generative AI Alongside Other Content Types
Amber Hoye and Shannon M. Smith offer practical strategies for blending generative AI with openly licensed and fair use materials in OER. Explore new approaches to attribution, transparency, and leaving clear guides for future creators from both instructional design and librarian perspectives.
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Opportunities
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MHEC Travel Grants for OpenEd25 in Denver
The Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC) is offering a travel grant of up to $2,000 for professionals within the 12 MHEC states to attend the Open Education Conference 2025 in Denver, CO from October 28-30. You may request funds for in-person travel or to cover the virtual-only registration fee. Complete the online grant request form by June 20 for consideration. Grant priority will be awarded to accepted presenters and first-time attendees.
Call for Proposals: Open Oregon Educational Resources Grants
Open Oregon Educational Resources seeks grant proposals that implement high-impact, culturally relevant/inclusive, collaborative projects in support of open education and reduced textbook costs in lower-division courses. Proposals are due June 20.
Call for Proposals: Texas OER Grant Program
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) invites applications for the 2025 Open Educational Resources Grant Program, supporting public colleges in adopting or developing OER for Workforce Education Course Manual (WECM) courses, especially those in high-demand fields. Grants are available for both individual course development and collaborative, cross-institutional projects. Proposals are due June 25.
New Resource: ISAT2 OEP Self-Assessment Tool
ISAT2 is a self-assessment tool designed for post-secondary institutions to evaluate their capacity for supporting open educational practices (OEP) and the maturity of their OEP initiatives. Try the tool yourself, and contact Rajiv Jhangiani with any questions.
Soft Launch: Open Curriculum Projects
Open Oregon Educational Resources is excited to announce the soft launch of Open Curriculum Projects, openly licensed course materials created with an equity lens in Human Development and Family Studies, Sociology, and Criminal Justice. Materials are available for review and include courses such as Contemporary Families in the U.S., Introduction to Human Services, Sociology in Everyday Life, and more. Oregon instructors are invited to explore, adopt, or adapt these resources for the upcoming academic year. Watch for the official launch in Fall 2025!
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Events
This section highlights upcoming and past events in the field so we can continue to share with one another.
MYFest25 (June-August 2025)
Join Equity Unbound’s global virtual festival, MYFest25, for a flexible, joyful learning journey centered on social justice, well-being, and inclusive pedagogy. Tracks include critical AI, accessibility, imaginative teaching, open educational practices, and more – all offered through a “pay what you can” model to keep this vibrant community experience accessible to all!
CARL Open Education Community of Practice
Wednesday, June 18 @ 3 PM ET
 The Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL) invites all CARL members and non-members working in or interested in open education to the first meeting of its new Open Education Community of Practice. Join CARL for a candid community conversation on the financial realities of supporting and scaling OER initiatives. Whether you’re navigating reduced funding, seeking campus partnerships or looking to advocate for ongoing support, this is an opportunity to share experiences, surface challenges, and collectively imagine a more sustainable path forward for open education. Register to attend, and subscribe to the Open Education Community of Practice discussion list to stay informed about upcoming events and activities.
OER Under The Hood: Supporting Scenario-Based and Role Play Learning
Tuesday, June 24 @ 8 PM ET
 
Pressbooks, in partnership with OEGlobal, invites you to the next session in their OER Under the Hood webinar series. This month, explore creative approaches to scenario-based and role play learning with a focus on supporting active learning beyond the screen. The session includes live demonstrations of two innovative OER projects, a look at their design processes, and an opportunity to ask questions. Save the date and register!
H5P Community Conference at Fusion 2025
July 21-23 in Savannah, Georgia
 Join educators, designers, and technologists from around the world at the H5P Community Conference, taking place alongside D2L Fusion in Savannah, Georgia. This event welcomes everyone curious about interactive content, no D2L account required! Connect with the global H5P community, explore hands-on demos, and discover creative ways to bring active learning to life. Participate in community-led sessions, vision talks, and workshops designed to spark collaboration and new ideas.
Come curious, and leave energized! Save the dates and secure your spot.
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