Course marking can be a powerful tool for helping students identify courses that use open or low-cost materials before they register. At the same time, implementing and sustaining course marking can raise practical questions about definitions, data, faculty participation, technology, communications, and consistency across institutions or systems.
Join the Open Education Association for an affinity conversation focused on course marking for open and affordable education. This session will bring together practitioners to share approaches, compare experiences, and explore what is working across different institutional contexts.
During the conversation, participants will:
Share approaches to identifying and marking courses that use OER, zero-cost, or low-cost materials.
Discuss definitions, thresholds, policies, and other decisions that shape course marking programs.
Explore challenges related to data collection, faculty reporting, student information systems, and maintaining accurate information.
Exchange strategies for increasing faculty participation and helping students understand and use course marking information.
Whether your institution is developing a course marking approach, refining an existing process, or considering what comes next, this conversation will provide an opportunity to learn from peers and share practical lessons.
Facilitators:
Gabby Hernandez, Community Manager, SPARC
Andrea Scott, Director of Open Educational Resources, Salt Lake Community College
Date: Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT
Audience: All are welcome