The Open Education Association invites you to a virtual rewatch of bestselling author adrienne maree brown’s keynote from the 2025 Open Education Conference. Drawing on decades of movement facilitation, science fiction scholarship, and community care, this keynote invites participants to reflect on transformation, imagination, and the practices that help communities grow and heal.

All are welcome to attend this virtual “rewatch party,” which will feature a livestream of the keynote and live chat in Zoom. After the recording, attendees are welcome to stay for an optional discussion.

This event will not be recorded, but a recording of the keynote is available to watch anytime from the Open Education Conference.

The Open Education Association invites you to a virtual rewatch of Louisiana Higher Education Commissioner Dr. Kim Hunter Reed’s keynote from the 2025 Open Education Conference. Entitled New Horizons: Opening Doors and Transforming Lives Through Higher Ed in Louisiana, this inspiring talk explores how to pave the way toward more affordable and accessible higher education through bold policy, open innovation, and strategic investments in resources, partnerships, and programs that prioritize student success.

All are welcome to attend this virtual “rewatch party,” which will feature a livestream of the keynote and live chat in Zoom. After the recording, attendees are welcome to stay for an optional discussion.

Audience: All are welcome

This event will not be recorded, but a recording of the keynote is available to watch anytime from the Open Education Conference.

This event has concluded; however, you can view the slides and shared resources.

As many institutions prepare for the DOJ Title II accessibility compliance deadline in April, this 90-minute webinar will clarify what the new requirements mean in practice, address common misconceptions, and explore how to advocate for OER for greater accessibility in teaching and learning. The session will include a high-level overview of OER and accessibility by Amanda Larson, an expert panel discussion on how to navigate questions on campus, and time for informal discussion among attendees. The webinar will be recorded and published with helpful resources after the event.

Presenter:

• Amanda Larson, Affordable Educational Resources Initiative Program Coordinator, Ohio State University

Panelists:

• Elli Constantin, Distance Education Director, Cypress College, Special AI Advisor for Accessibility, California Community Colleges

• Kaela Parks, Dean of Accessible and Inclusive Education, Portland Community College

• Ryan Randall, Instructional Designer, Idaho State University

Audience: All are welcome

Interested in learning more about the Open Education Association’s Outreach Working Group? Join us for an introductory session!

This session provides an opportunity to learn more about the Outreach Working Group’s purpose, objectives, and how it supports the broader mission of the Open Education Association. The group focuses on expanding the reach of open education by engaging new audiences and elevating open education in spaces beyond the existing community. We’ll walk through what the group plans to accomplish, what participation looks like, and how members can get involved before the work officially begins.

During the session, we’ll cover:

• The purpose of the Outreach Working Group

• Planned focus areas and example activities

• Expectations for participation

• Working group schedule

• Q&A

Audience: All are welcome at this session, but note that membership is required to join the working group

Want to learn more about the Open Education Association’s Professional Development Working Group? Join us for an introductory session!

This session will provide an overview of the Professional Development Working Group’s goals and planned areas of focus. The group will help shape the association’s approach to professional development, including how to highlight existing programs offered by the field, how to develop new programming that addresses key gaps or opportunities, and ways to support professional recognition for practitioners at different stages of their careers. We’ll discuss what the group aims to work on, what participation looks like, and what members can expect before the work officially begins.

During the session, we’ll cover:

• The purpose of the Professional Development Working Group

• Planned focus areas and example activities

• Expectations for participation

• Working group schedule

• Q&A

Audience: All are welcome at this session, but note that membership is required to join the working group

Curious about the Open Education Association’s Research Working Group? Join us for an introductory session!

This session will introduce the goals and scope of the Research Working Group, which will help shape the association’s efforts regarding open education research. This includes exploring collaboration with the field’s existing research-focused initiatives, identifying research gaps or opportunities, and developing recommendations about where the association can have the greatest impact. We’ll walk through what the group plans to accomplish, what participation looks like, and how members can get involved before the work officially begins.

During the session, we’ll cover:

• The purpose of the Research Working Group

• Planned focus areas and example activities

• Working group schedule

• Expectations for participation

• Q&A

Audience: All are welcome at this session, but note that membership is required to join the working group

Join us for an informal member social hour to kick off the new year with the Open Education Association. Bring your favorite drink—coffee, tea, cocoa, anything—and settle in for an informal hour of conversation about what’s ahead in the New Year. This is meant to be a light, social gathering where members can meet one another, share their plans for 2026, and help shape the energy for the association’s first full year of programming. It’s a simple way to reconnect after the holidays and start the year in good company.

Audience: Members Only

This session has concluded, but you can view the Slides and Padlet used during the meeting.

Get creative with us as we brainstorm and shape the branding and website for the official launch of the Open Education Association. This session will focus on crafting a visual identity that resonates with the community and reflects our values. In this session, we will also discuss how to lay out a website that is useful and functional for everyone who visits. 

Working sessions will begin with an opening presentation to provide context, then open up for participants to brainstorm and discuss. If you prefer to contribute asynchronously, you are welcome to submit your ideas through the suggestion box or register to receive access to session materials.

Date & Time:
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
12:00pm ET / 11:00am CT / 10:00am MT / 9:00am PT

This session has concluded, but you can view the Slides and Padlet used during the meeting.

Help shape the future programming offered by the Open Education Association. We welcome the community to provide their input and ideas based on the needs identified by the national open education needs assessment survey. This session will discuss proposed initiatives, such as a webinar series and a conference stipends program, as well as looking toward longer-term programmatic ideas.

Working sessions will begin with an opening presentation to provide context, then open up for participants to brainstorm and discuss. If you prefer to contribute asynchronously, you are welcome to submit your ideas through the suggestion box or register to receive access to session materials.

Date & Time:
Thursday, August 21, 2025
4:00pm ET / 3:00pm CT / 2:00pm MT / 1:00pm PT

This session has concluded, but you can view the Slides and Padlet used during the meeting.

This session will dive into the proposed membership model for the Open Education Association. We will discuss aspects like dues structure, categories, and how to address barriers. We will also brainstorm meaningful pathways for member engagement, including involvement in governance, committees, and programming. Your ideas will help shape a shared association that provides tangible benefits and serves the goal of advancing the open education field.

Working sessions will begin with an opening presentation to provide context, then open up for participants to brainstorm and discuss. If you prefer to contribute asynchronously, you are welcome to submit your ideas through the suggestion box or register to receive access to session materials.

Date & Time:
Monday, August 11, 2025
2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT

This session has concluded, but you can view the Padlet used during the meeting.

Join us for a collaborative session to help shape future tools and resources for the Open Education Association Development Project. We’ve already developed several shared resources, including an Opportunity Board, Webinar Calendar, and Conference List. This session is an opportunity to offer feedback on these existing tools and to discuss what additional resources could further support your work. 

Working sessions will begin with an opening presentation to provide context, then open up for participants to brainstorm and discuss. If you prefer to contribute asynchronously, you are welcome to submit your ideas through the suggestion box or register to receive access to session materials.

Date & Time:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
11:00am ET / 10:00am CT / 9:00am MT / 8:00am PT

Join us for an update from the Open Education Association Development Project, a national initiative working to strengthen the open education field through collaboration and strategic coordination.

During this webinar, the Steering Committee will share what we’ve learned from our national needs assessment survey, completed by over 1,000 people across all 50 states, along with insights from our field mapping efforts. Most importantly, we’ll present our emerging plan for what comes next: the key areas our programming will focus on to address shared needs, fill critical gaps, and support greater collective impact. You’ll also hear how community members can get involved in this next phase and help shape the project’s direction.

Whether you’ve been part of this work or are just tuning in, we welcome you to attend and contribute your voice and unique perspective to this work.

Date & Time:
Monday, July 28, 2025
2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT

The event has concluded, but the recording is available and comments are still welcome via the Padlet.

Get involved in shaping the next steps by joining one of the August working sessions.

Introducing the Open Education Association Development Project, a new national initiative aimed at advancing open education across the United States through collaborative action and strategic coordination. In this webinar, the project Steering Committee provides an overview of the project's background, goals, and upcoming activities.

The event has concluded, but the recording is available and comments are still welcome via the Padlet.

Date & Time:
Monday, March 10, 2025
2:00pm ET / 1:00pm CT / 12:00pm MT / 11:00am PT