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Open Education at UTA

Spring 2025 OER Workshops & Webinars

 

Open Textbook Workshops

Learn how to adopt, adapt, and create Open Textbooks in this comprehensive workshop series. Each session will cover different aspects of Open Textbooks, including understanding their benefits, finding and using Open Textbooks, strategies for adoption, and measuring their impact on teaching and learning. Attendees will gain practical insights into the open movement, the benefits of using OER, and how to contribute to an inclusive and engaging educational environment.

  • Open Textbook Workshop - Wednesday, February 12, 2025, 12-1:30pm
  • Open Textbook Workshop - Tuesday, March 25, 2025, 12-1:30pm - Central Library 109
  • Open Textbook Workshop - Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 12-1:30pm

 

Pressbooks Workshops

Join our Pressbooks workshop series to learn everything from the basics of creating and adapting OER to advanced techniques for enhancing your projects with multimedia, interactivity, and collaborative features. Whether you're starting your first OER project or looking to deepen your skills, our sessions will guide you through essential tools, best practices, and future directions in OER publishing.

  • Introduction to Publishing in Pressbooks - Tuesday, February 18, 2025, 10-10:30 AM (Virtual Session)
  • Publishing OER in Pressbooks 2: Adding Content - Thursday, March 27, 2025, 10-11 AM (Virtual Session)
  • Pressbooks 3: Workshop & Interactivity - Two Sessions Offered

Accessibility Workshops

Enhance your understanding of accessibility in OER with our two-part workshop series. The first session covers the importance of accessibility, legal requirements, and design principles, while the second session dives into practical applications, including evaluating and improving accessibility in your materials. Together, these workshops will equip you with the knowledge and tools to create inclusive, accessible educational resources for all learners.

  • Introduction to Accessibility for OER - Thursday, February 27, 2025, 10-10:30 AM (Virtual Session)
  • Accessibility 2: Best Practices & Application - Tuesday, March 4, 2025, 12pm to 2pm (Hybrid)
    • Central Library, Room 109
    • Teams Meeting Link
    • Lunch provided for in person participants 

UTA CARES Grant Information Sessions

All sessions presented virtually on Teams

  • Spring 2025 Sessions Coming Soon!

Explore OER: Fall 2024 Webinar Recordings and Presentations

We’re pleased to share the recordings and presentations from our Fall 2024 OER Webinar Series. These sessions were designed to provide practical insights and foster meaningful conversations around the use and creation of Open Educational Resources (OER). Whether you’re an educator, student, or administrator, you’ll find valuable takeaways tailored to your role, with opportunities to explore the broader impact of OER on teaching, learning, and institutional goals.

Below, you’ll find links to each session’s recording and presentation. Dive into the topics that interest you most and explore the possibilities of OER in your work and studies.

Virtual Events

Please note that attendees must join the Open Educational Resources Microsoft Team to view and use the chat function during virtual sessions. All virtual sessions are hosted via the Teams platform, and recordings are available in the UTA Workshops channel of the OER Team.

Past Workshops

Introduction to Pressbooks (past session)

Making Accessible Choices: Universal Design in OER (past session)

Building Interactive Content in Pressbooks (past session)

Keeping it Legit: Four Ways

Open Pedagogy (past session)