OEN Workshops
Expertise for Your Open Education Initiatives
Why Workshops?
The Open Education Network (OEN) is a recognized leader in open education. The hundreds of workshops we’ve facilitated over the past decade have been proven to grow open educational practices on campuses and systems around the world.
We offer a robust selection of virtual and in-person professional development opportunities that educate and motivate participants, and dispel common misconceptions about open education. As a member, you have access to all of the materials to lead these workshops locally. You also have the option to invite a savvy OEN presenter to skillfully deliver the workshops of your choice. Your faculty, administrators, staff and other guests will leave informed and inspired to take action.
We offer a robust selection of virtual and in-person professional development opportunities that educate and motivate participants, and dispel common misconceptions about open education. As a member, you have access to all of the materials to lead these workshops locally. You also have the option to invite a savvy OEN presenter to skillfully deliver the workshops of your choice. Your faculty, administrators, staff and other guests will leave informed and inspired to take action.
Leverage our community’s expertise for your goals.
Rates and options for inviting an OEN presenter to deliver our current workshops are listed below. Contact Barb Thees, Director of Community Engagement, to discuss options and start planning.
Rates and options for inviting an OEN presenter to deliver our current workshops are listed below. Contact Barb Thees, Director of Community Engagement, to discuss options and start planning.
Virtual Introductory Workshops for Faculty
This is a virtual session led by an OEN presenter. We will provide your institution's faculty with foundational knowledge of open education that can support students and improve educational outcomes. Added bonus: By observing this workshop, you can prepare yourself to lead subsequent workshops for your faculty in the future.
- Audience: Faculty of OEN member institutions; maximum 75 participants
- Duration: 1 hour
- Options (Choose one):
1. Introduction to OER Adoption Workshop: Introduces faculty to open textbooks - one type of open educational resource (OER) and the benefits these textbooks offer: affordability, pedagogical practice, student learning, and engagement. Faculty are then invited to engage with open textbooks by writing a brief review of a book in the Open Textbook Library, a strategy proven to increase likelihood that faculty will adopt OER for their courses.
2. Introduction to Open Pedagogy Workshop: Introduces faculty to the concept of open pedagogy, demonstrating how its use makes learning more inclusive, showing examples of open pedagogy in practice, and pointing to a series of action steps and resources for those intending to practice open pedagogy.
3. Introduction to OER Publishing Workshop: Invites faculty authors to write an open textbook by keeping the process as simple and straightforward as possible. Uses the "building the case" methodology proven effective in the introduction to OER Adoption Workshop. This workshop supports faculty in OER authorship while reducing the workload of librarians and support staff. - Cost: $1,200
Virtual Train-the-Trainer Workshops for Faculty Support Professionals
This virtual session is designed for those who want to learn more about starting or improving open education programs. This workshop will be led by a pair of OEN presenters preparing attendees to confidently lead the Introduction to OER Adoption or Introduction to Open Pedagogy faculty workshops (see above) on their campuses. We will equip participants with all of the associated slide decks and curriculum to adapt content for local needs.
The OEN also offers these virtual train-the-trainer sessions to our community members annually at OEN Engage!
The OEN also offers these virtual train-the-trainer sessions to our community members annually at OEN Engage!
- Audience: Professionals from OEN member consortia or statewide systems who support faculty with open education; maximum 75 participants
- Duration: 3 hours
- Options (Choose one):
1. Train-the-Trainer: Introduction to OER Adoption Workshop: Teaches faculty support professionals how to demonstrate to faculty that open textbooks lower student costs and increase educational equity. Participants will also learn how to encourage faculty to engage with open textbooks by inviting faculty to review a book in the Open Textbook Library.
2. Train-the-Trainer: Introduction to Open Pedagogy Workshop: Teaches faculty support professionals how to effectively facilitate an open pedagogy workshop and an open pedagogy learning circle for faculty and faculty partners. - Cost: $3,200
In-Person Visit
An OEN presenter or presenters will visit your campus in person to present customized content specific to your open education goals, needs, and interests. We will share actionable insight and resources to help you launch or expand your initiatives.
- Audience: Faculty, open education practitioners, campus partners, administrators, and/or students from an OEN member institution, consortium or state system (Depending on request/needs)
- Duration: Up to 6 hours of training and meetings per day
- Topic: Customizable and can include the workshop(s) listed in the sections above
- Estimated Cost: Starting at $6,595 (Single day within the contiguous U.S. May vary depending on needs.)
Getting Started
Getting started is easy! Let's talk. Contact Barb Thees to plan your virtual workshop or discuss options for your in-person visit.
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