Cable Green

Director of Open Knowledge, Creative Commons

If we are going to solve the world’s most pressing challenges (e.g., climate change), the knowledge about those challenges must be open. This talk will explore what open knowledge structures society might need to ensure the knowledge components necessary for education and science – both critical elements in solving global challenges – are open by default. Open Education and Open Science both require significant, stable public funding. Both education and science are public goods and the production, reuse and revisions of education and science resources should be publicly funded and openly licensed to ensure educational opportunities for all.

Jeff Seaman, Bay View Analytics

Julia Seaman, Bay View Analytics

To grow OER adoption in classrooms, first faculty need to become aware of it. Institutional initiatives, particularly ones focused on student cost savings, are a major introduction source for OER. This presentation will review national and California faculty trends on OER awareness, adoption, and the correlation to initiative awareness.

Peggy Wood, Irvine Valley College

This workshop explores using AI for drafting and revising course materials, aiding instructors in adapting to changing technology. Participants will learn to use AI for content creation (drafting) and for revision of older materials, reducing financial strain on themselves and students.

Carrie Cullen, University of California Irvine

Nicole Carpenter, University of California Irvine

Kelsey Nordstrom-Sanchez, California State University Monterey Bay

Joy Camp, California State University Monterey Bay

Heather Rougeot, California State University Monterey Bay

Academic librarians at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) and academic librarians and an instructional designer at California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) have spent the last two years advocating for OER and affordable learning solutions on their respective campuses. Learn about their successes and challenges, lessons learned through listening sessions, reference consultations, and other outreach efforts, and discuss ways to empower students and faculty to thrive in a resource-rich learning environment while fostering affordability and inclusivity in education. Attendees will be encouraged to share their own advocacy approaches

Jacquelyn Hendricks, Santa Clara University

Amy Lueck, Santa Clara University

Loring Pfeiffer, Santa Clara University

Maura Tarnoff, Santa Clara University

In this interaction session, members of our team will share the dilemmas we have encountered in creating AI content for our OER, solicit attendees’ experiences with AI and OER, and explore the possibilities for making OER content about AI more sustainable.

Leslie Forehand, Long Beach City College

Open Educational Resources (OER) offer free learning materials to ease financial burdens and improve academic success; however, access does not guarantee equity. This study, employing a Delphi approach, highlights how technology inequities complicate OER access, underscoring the necessity for equitable technology support and comprehensive institutional policy changes.

Fairuze (Rosie) Ahmed Ramirez, Cosumnes River College

Andi Adkins Pogue, Cosumnes River College

Cosumnes River College faculty are using open pedagogy to break down barriers and create meaningful learning experiences for students. Join this session to discuss and see how open pedagogy and OER can support anti-racist, inclusive and culturally responsive learning experiences while simultaneously improving teaching and learning effectiveness.

John Bell, San Diego State University

James Frazee, San Diego State University

Sean Hauze, San Diego State University

Kate Miffitt, San Diego State University

This session explores the intersection of Open Educational Resources with eXtended Reality through the Open Educational eXtended Reality (OEXR) Library. Survey data from 100 institutions worldwide informed the design to democratize access to XR technology for equitable access in higher education. Join us to discuss the launch of the OEXR Library.

Hugo Díaz-Rodil, Sierra College

Sarah Harmon, Cañada College

Alejandro Lee, Santa Monica College

Cristina Moon, Chabot College

The team will showcase their OER ancillary in LibreTexts’ ADAPT homework platform for second-year Spanish, Tarea Libre 2, for C-ID SPAN 200/210. The project aligns with the ASCCC OERI IDEA framework, focuses on accessibility, and is the next phase in alleviating the burden of textbook costs in Spanish courses.

Courtney Engle, CSU Long Beach
Angel Pablico-Kobayashi, CSU Long Beach

The Affordable Learning Solutions (AL$) Program at CSULB is a multi-faceted OER training program that features a self-paced online course, workshop series, digital badge and stipend track. A team of instructional designers will detail its creation and implementation, providing insights and resources for developing an OER training program.

Erin Avram, Cleveland State University

An OER targeting chemistry non-majors was remixed and edited with a focus on the impacts of pollution and climate change. This project aimed to create an engaging, interactive text with opportunities for students to gauge their learning. This presentation will also discuss student perceptions of the eText and their feedback.

Steven Collier, Riverside Community College District

Adam Martin, Riverside Community College District

Susan Seifried, Riverside Community College District

Angela Thomas, Riverside Community College District

Lindsay Weiler-Leon, Riverside Community College District

Join our panel discussion on part-time faculty utilizing Open Educational Resources (OER) across a 3-college district. Explore challenges in navigating OER for part time faculty across various subjects, from adopting resources to OER creation. Learn how part-time faculty contribute and advocate for the OER movement.

Virginia Clinton-Lisell, PhD, Associate Professor in Educational Foundations and Research, University of North Dakota

Open educational resources are well-known for their cost saving benefits, but their licensing also affords opportunities for enhancing equity and fostering innovation. This session will discuss opportunities such having students create knowledge through open pedagogy, editing materials to be more diverse and inclusive, and adapting materials to be more accessible. 

Mandy Morrell, MiraCosta College

Annie Ngo, MiraCosta College

Employment in supply chain management is expected to grow 30% by 2030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Students often ask what kind of education will best prepare them for work – a professional certificate or a degree? MiraCosta College provides both at zero-cost! Lessons learned include using open-educational resources, incorporating certifications, and securing grants.

Celina M. Benavides, Oxnard College

Massimo Mitolo, Irvine Valley College

Claudia Sanchez-Gutierrez, University of California, Davis

This interactive presentation explores barriers hindering the widespread adoption of OER at two- and four-year institutions in California. It will open conversations on how to use OER as a tool for enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion on campuses. Participants will discuss strategies regarding the future of OER in the state.

Sarah Harmon, Cañada College

Cañada College started its OER/ZTC journey in Spring 2019. Soon afterwards, the College and its District delved into equity and anti-racism work, including the expansion of OER and sustainable ZTC methods. So much has changed in the world and in education since then—so what trends can be seen?

Representatives from California's three segments of public higher education, the California Community Colleges, the California State University, and the University of California, will provide updates on their systems' OER, zero-textbook-cost, and textbook affordability efforts. Legislation and state goals will be addressed, as appropriate. Time will be allotted for questions and answers.

Cailyn Nagle, Michelson 20MM Foundation

When it comes to advocating for the future of OER and ZTC Degrees in California, we will need a strong advocacy strategy. Join an interactive session to dig in on what the community wants from potential future ZTC funding and share what tools they need to advocate for it!

Shelli Wynants, Cal State Fullerton

How can we ensure that our educational materials reflect the diverse identities of our student body? Ask them! This presentation delves into a continuous evolution approach of soliciting student insights through self-reflection activities to enhance OER course materials' inclusivity. Examples of feedback and subsequent modifications will be showcased.

Denise Maduli-Williams, San Diego Miramar College

Rechelle Mojica, San Diego Miramar College

This session enhances digital learning accessibility and equity with OER. We provide practical strategies for educators, addressing barriers and biases. Presenters share classroom examples of UDL, inclusive syllabi, authentic assessments, and flexible assignments to inspire inclusive digital spaces in higher education.

Carolann Curry, Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM) Region 5

In this session, learners will be introduced to the Carpentries Community of lessons that teach foundational coding, data management, and data analysis skills tailored to researchers, educators, and professionals across various fields. Developed by a global community of educators, lessons are openly licensed, allowing anyone to use, modify, and share the materials.

Sally Potter, Fresno City College

Discover how students in an introductory linguistics course created an educational website. This interactive session will share the strategies and outcomes of an open pedagogy project and engage attendees in the first steps of developing projects for their own courses.

Larry Cooperman, UC Irvine (retired)

This presentation looks at the intersegmental OER dynamic in California. While the community colleges and the CSU campuses have demonstrated significant student textbook cost savings to date, the initiatives at UC campuses are less known. The presentation will cover the activities and recommendations from two UC systemwide workgroups. Finally, with audience participation, we will try to imagine the future impact on the two public university systems of the 2027 arrival of a full cohort of ZTC-degree transfer students.