RCC is dedicated to enhancing accessibility by promoting affordability of course materials. Please explore these opportunities to learn more about utilizing Open Educational Resources as an alternative to traditional textbooks. Check the Rogue Report regularly for updates on new opportunities.
Upcoming professional development hosted by Open Oregon Educational Resources:
- Sign up by Sept. 29, 2023, for Open Oregon Educational Resources to sponsor your registration for the Open Education Conference, held as a virtual event Nov. 7-9, 2023.
- Fall Virtual OER Review Workshop registration is open. Attend a workshop on one of three dates: Oct. 30, 12-1 p.m.; Nov. 1, 5-6 p.m.; or Nov. 3, 12-1 p.m. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend for writing a review of an open educational resource.
- Sign up by Nov. 6 for a Modifying and Creating OER Workshop that takes place Nov. 13, from 12-1 p.m. After the workshop, you’ll receive a stipend if you practice modifying or creating OER and send us a link to your work.
Other ways to get involved:
- Making the Case for Open Educational Resources: Evidence-based Tools to Elevate Your Advocacy Efforts, hosted by AAC&U on Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. PDT.
- MYFest, hosted by Equity Unbound, takes place synchronously and asynchronously in June, July and August.
- Registration is open to library workers in Alaska, Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho for Copyright First Responders training with Kyle Courtney. The trainings take place from 9:30-11:30 a.m. PDT on Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20, and Nov. 3 and 17. Register by Sept. 6.
- From Inside to Outside: We must do better! Event focused on the needs of the Indigenous BIPOC community experiencing or who have experienced incarceration, hosted by an Open Oregon Educational Resources author and of interest to instructors who teach incarcerated students. This event takes place in person at the Native American Student Community Center at Portland State University, Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To register, email Dr. Carma Corcoran.
- Registration is open for the 2023 Creative Commons Global Summit, Oct. 3-6 in Mexico City and online.
- Registration is open for the OE Global Conference, taking place in person at NorQuest College in Edmonton, Canada, Oct. 16-18. To receive the OEGlobal member discount, indicate that your institution utilizes Open Oregon Educational Resources when you register.