A new ep of #KnowledgeUnbound is out!
Host Bryan Dewsbury chats with former student Aria Mia Loberti about her journey from triple majoring in college to starring in a show, and advocating for people with disabilities.
Catch the ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube & the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd
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As #OEWeek26 comes to a close, the conversations don’t have to end.
There are countless spaces to continue the dialogue:
OEGlobalConnect: connect.oeglobal.org
OEGlobal Newsletter Signup : www.oeglobal.org/communicatio...
CCCOER: www.cccoer.org
You can also join the RIOS newsletter: bit.ly/4rixXf0
Don't forget to listen to the newest episode of #KnowledgeUnbound.
Dr. Juan Ramírez Lugo joined our host for a discussion on his experiences around the world.
You can catch the episode on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Youtube (bit.ly/4aX0AIh) and the Knowledge Unbound website (bit.ly/4smwsxd)
It’s the day 3 of #OEWeek26.
Today we are sharing the paper: “The double-edged sword: Open educational resources in the era of Generative Artificial Intelligence.”
It offers a critical examination of the evolving meaning of “open” in education, as AI reshapes the OER landscape: bit.ly/4b43Th5
There is a new episode of #KnowledgeUnbound out!
Dr. Juan Ramírez Lugo joins us. He talks about his personal experiences navigating grad school, the cultural challenges he encountered along the way, and more.
You can catch this ep on Spotify, Youtube & the KU website: bit.ly/4smwsxd
It’s day two of #OEWeek26! Today, we are spotlighting the Title II rule on digital accessibility.
With the compliance deadline approaching, many questions still remain. The Open Education Association recently released a video explaining the key details & what orgs need to know: bit.ly/4smk5RN
Happy #OEWeek26! 🎉
Open Education is all about accessibility: bringing educators, practitioners, and students together to share ideas, showcase open practices, and expand access to learning for all.
So many events are happening this week! Check OE Global’s calendar to explore them: bit.ly/4rQdTS8
Last call! ☕ There’s just one more day to register for our Brew & Banter event with Dr. Allison Lester (Friday at 3pm ET).
She’ll be leading a conversation on co-creating with AI: bit.ly/4toREUE
Don't forget to listen to the newest episode of Knowledge Unbound with Dr. Asia Eaton (Professor of Psychology).
Dr. Eaton’s work shows how powerful research can be when it’s channeled toward creating meaningful social change.
Catch the ep on Spotify, the KU website and Youtube: bit.ly/4qX5V8C
Knowledge Unbound S3 has just begun! We start off the season with Dr. Asia Eaton (Professor of Psychology at FIU). This conversation delves into her research work on feminism and gender-related violence, and more.
Catch the ep on Spotify, iHeartRadio, the KU website and Youtube: bit.ly/4qX5V8C
One week until our next Brew & Banter session! ☕
Join Dr. Allison Lester (Arizona State University) for a conversation about co-creating with AI to enhance critical thinking.
Register now: bit.ly/4toREUE
The session will take place on February 27 at 3PM ET.
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Researchers at the University of Southern Mississippi and partner institutions are conducting a national, anonymous, IRB-approved 20–30 minute survey on how faculty are navigating recent policy changes while supporting diverse students.
Please consider participating or sharing: bit.ly/40ijQuQ
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Our next Brew and Banter session is coming up!
Dr. Allison Lester will discuss co-creating with AI to enhance critical thinking—using trust, shared norms, and student authorship to co-create AI policy with students.
Date & Time: February 27 at 3PM ET
Learn more & register here: bit.ly/4toREUE
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RIOS invites our community to join Dr. Carrie Diaz Eaton (our Executive Director) for an open-door conversation focused on holding space in difficult times.
This gathering offers an opportunity to connect. No registration is required for this event.
Jan 30 (1:30-2:30pm ET): bit.ly/4qyZFo9
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Happy MLK day!
Martin Luther King Jr exemplified bravery and determination throughout his fight for equality.
He changed systems and history. We at RIOS celebrate and honor his life and legacy today (and every day).
RIOS has a new Learning Community starting soon!
Drs. Desiree Forsythe & Meg Jones will facilitate a community focused on: How Queer Histories Impact the Science Classroom.
Learn more and apply (deadline 1/25/26): bit.ly/4bx7rdi
The Center for Grading Reform promotes effective grading reform to advance education nationwide. Right now, they are accepting abstracts for their 2026 grading conference.
Abstract information: lnkd.in/eU3EYC4r
More info on Center for Grading Reform: lnkd.in/e4YpfrDr
Deadline to join one of the many spring 2026 opportunities our community is hosting is approaching!
Consider an FMN, maybe a book club, or mentorship group, plus other options.
Check them out here: qubeshub.org/news/newslet...
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Very excited for this conversation with @annamillsoer.bsky.social and her work on an #OER book that examines #GenAI & #Writing…check out the interview & consider adopting her #OpenTextbook
#HigherEd #EdTech #AIEdu
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Our final Brew & Banter session of 2025 is coming up.
Dr. Lance Eaton will explore how open education and artificial intelligence can work together to expand access, creativity, and student agency in teaching and learning.
Learn more and register: bit.ly/43tIkDv
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Sharing open educational resources amplifies our commitment to improving STEM education.
This resource is based out of CourseSource & focuses on encouraging students to develop analogies, to challenge them to defend their understanding of genetic terms: bit.ly/3zf2DZx
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Happy Tuesday! It's time for our #RIOSTuesTalks (where we explore ideas related to social justice, #OpenEducation & social change).
We are constantly learning from activists who paved the way and impacted history. Who are the social justice advocates and change-makers in history that you admire?
RIOS Brew and Banters are a virtual series where people come together for informal conversations about current topics in STEM education.
On Nov 6, Dr. Nate Emery will have a session about advocating for curricular change within and across disciplines. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4nY4h5L
RIOS Brew and Banters are a virtual series where people come together for informal conversations about current topics in STEM education.
On Nov 6, Dr. Nate Emery will have a session about advocating for curricular change within and across disciplines. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4nY4h5L
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Jude is the Chief Operating Officer of @qside.bsky.social .
Last year, QSIDE had a #RIOSWorkingGroup. Their group created a Social Justice Advocate Manual for Survival (SJAMS). This manual offers proactive strategies to counter the anti-DEI/anti-woke hostility from bullies against advocates.
We are still accepting applications for our upcoming Learning Community: "Science Education as Civic Education".
This LC will interrogate the claim that science and democracy share an “indissoluble” bond.
Learn more and apply here: bit.ly/4o0AA4k
Nov 6 - Dr. Nate Emery will have a session about advocating for curricular change within and across disciplines. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4nY4h5L
Oct 24 - Drs. Carrie Diaz Eaton and Dan Turner will host a session together. The session will be about using community-engagement as an opportunity to rebuild public trust in academia. Learn more and register here: bit.ly/4nk6F5M
RIOS Brew and Banters are a virtual series where community members come together for informal conversations about current topics in STEM education and/or the education system as a whole. We have two upcoming sessions.
We have a new Learning Community coming up: "Science Education as Civic Education".
The focus of this LC is to use primary documents & secondary sources to interrogate claim that science & democracy share an “indissoluble” bond, as well as an “ethical orientation”.
Apply by Oct 27: bit.ly/4o0AA4k
