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#OEWeek26 Friday vibes! Today, we're sharing an open resource biggie: the Open Textbook Library. Browse nearly 1,800 open textbooks licensed to download, edit, & distribute at no cost. Visit the OTL to see what open can do. 🤩 z.umn.edu/7274 #OER

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Colorful illustration of participants interacting at an OEWeek 2026 event.

At #OEWeek26, we’re excited to introduce our Pub101 for Authors curriculum! Build a solid publishing foundation w/ this free, openly licensed, self-paced curriculum and realize your authorship goals!

Pub101 for Authors Curriculum: z.umn.edu/b4f5
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Wednesday's OEN open resource: The Open Pedagogy Portal. Browse case studies/renewable assignments, student work product, & resources to transform learning into an equitable, inclusive, & sustainable experience.

Open Pedagogy Portal: z.umn.edu/b4f4
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Introducing Pub101 for Authors - Open Education Network Blog To support faculty authors who want to create an open textbook, the Open Education Network (OEN) offers shared publishing infrastructure, a supportive community, and adaptable resources. In that spiri...

Pub101 for Authors is a new OEN program supporting open textbook authors. With an open curriculum & weekly synchronous sessions, participants explore topics including Accessibility, Project Management, Working in Teams, Pedagogical & AI Considerations, & much more. Visit the OEN blog: z.umn.edu/b4fe

Today’s bonus resource: the Open Education Planning Tool. Spearheaded by Paul Stacey, former exec. director of Open Education Global, this decision-making aid helps senior leaders align institutional goals with open education strategies & tactics.

Planning Tool: open.umn.edu/network/goals

#OEWeek

It’s OEN “Two-fer Tuesday” at #OEWeek26!

Our first share of the day: the OEN Community Conversations playlist. Take your open ed strategies to the next level with insightful convos from the OEN community.

OEN Community Conversation Playlist: z.umn.edu/b4ar

#OENCommunity #WhatAreYouSharing

OEN members, join us on Friday to hear how fellow members have incorporated student voices into their open ed work & projects. Engage students on your campus!

OEN Community Conversation: Engaging Students w/ Open Education
March 6, 11am – 12pm CT

Register at the OEN Community Hub: z.umn.edu/b47o

Welcome to #OEWeek26! 🥳 We're celebrating by sharing great open resources, including the Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features, designed to enrich your understanding of #OER textbook components & help you develop evaluation criteria.

Have a look: z.umn.edu/b45z #OENCommunity

OEN Community Collaboration: Supporting the OER Community of Practice for the UK & Ireland YouTube video by Open Education Network

Missed the February 19 event? No worries! Catch the video recording now available on OEN YouTube: youtu.be/FshXOYhkGng?...

Graphic in the theme of the OEWeek 2026 "Town Square for Open Education" with a call to list your OEWeek event or activity on the global OEWeek calendar - add it here: https://bit.ly/OEWeek26ADD

#OEWeek26 is the town square of #openeducation. #WhatAreYouSharing

Still looking for inspiration? Host a drop-in session by students for students, like Concordia University’s OER Discovery Minute for OEWeek25

#ListYourEvent 🔗 –> https://twp.ai/4iwOAC
#OEWeek #GlobalCalendar

OEN Welcomes New Executive Director - Open Education Network Blog The Open Education Network (OEN) is pleased to announce that, following an extensive search, Robin DeRosa, Ph.D., will join us as our new executive director, effective February 18.

We’re excited to announce that Robin DeRosa @robinderosa.net, a longstanding educator, author and open education advocate, has been named executive director of the Open Education Network, effective February 18.

Please join us in welcoming her to the OEN community! 🥳
OEN blog: z.umn.edu/b31o

OEN members, join our upcoming OEN Community Conversation, where we'll get an update on OEN's collaboration with our UK members to support the establishment of an OER Community of Practice for the UK & Ireland.

Feb 19, 11-11:55 am CT

Register at the Community Hub Events Calendar: z.umn.edu/b2ro

1/ 30 /26 Community Conversation: Let's Collaborate! YouTube video by Open Education Network

Are you Interested in open education and scholarly collaboration? Learn about the OEN's Scholarship Matchmaking Spreadsheet in this video recording of our recent Community Conversation: Let’s Collaborate!
youtu.be/Wk6wU9pEgf8?...

#OENCommunity

New: Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features - Open Education Network Blog The Open Education Network (OEN) is pleased to share the Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features, a new, openly licensed resource available on OEN’s Manifold. The Guide is designed to ...

Introducing the Guide to Open Textbook Essential and Exemplary Features, a new open resource from the OEN.

Check it out to "understand what components a quality OER textbook should have,” says author Stefanie Buck, "...so that the outcome is the best work we can publish.”

OEN blog: z.umn.edu/b1w9

Our friends & collaborators at the Library Publishing Coalition have announced a special offer on LPC membership for 2026-2027. Learn about the LPC community & how your membership can jump-start & enhance your publishing initiatives.
Details: z.umn.edu/b11s

#OpenTextbooks #OER #OpenPublishing

Due to the impending severe weather that's causing reduced operations and closures at institutions around the country, we're rescheduling our Community Conversation: Let's Collaborate! to next Friday, January 30th at 11am CT.

Stay warm and safe! 🙂

Register: open.umn.edu/community/hu...

OEN members, don’t miss our January Community Conversation for inroads to connect with fellow members who share your interest in working together toward open education goals.

OEN Community Conversation: Let’s Collaborate!
11am -11:50am CT, Fri, January 23

Community Hub registration: z.umn.edu/b0fy

👏 Kudos to these newly appointed members of the OEN Steering Committee in 2026! Welcome David Beales (Brunel University of London), Karen Bjork (Virginia Commonwealth University), & Misty Trunnell (The George Washington University)!

Learn more about the Committee: open.umn.edu/oen/communit...

This Friday's OEN Community Conversation offers a supportive space for members to discuss what it means to advance equity through #OER in uncertain times. Join us!

Cultivating Community in Times of Uncertainty
11 am -12:15 pm CT, December 12

Register:
open.umn.edu/community/hu...

Join Our Steering Committee: OEN Ethos in Action - Open Education Network Blog The Open Education Network’s Steering Committee is an outstanding example of our community’s ethos in action. Established in 2016, the committee advises OEN leadership by sharing diverse perspectives,...

OEN Steering Committee seats (3) are opening in 2026.

“You don’t have to be an expert or have a lot of extra time to give, but just a willingness to listen, learn, & share your insight," says Anne Marie Gruber (NIU), who soon concludes her committee term.

Members, apply by 12/14! z.umn.edu/axtj

About Open Education Network Membership In 2020, Iowa OER helped coordinate with colleges and universities across the state to arrange for a discounted membership to the Open Education Network (OEN), a consortium of colleges and universi…

If you're an Iowa college interested in supporting #OpenTextbook development, you should know that Iowa OER can help you access Manifold, an #OER publishing platform, through our membership with the @openednetwork.bsky.social!
Learn more about this benefit and others: iowaoer.com/about-open-e...

Thank you to outgoing OEN Steering Committee members: Robert Awkward (MA Dept of Higher Ed), Andrea Bearman (PALNI), & Anne Marie Gruber (UNI). We are so grateful for your thoughtful, community-centered leadership! 👏

OEN members, apply now! Check your inbox for the application link and details.

Three cups of cappuccino are raised together in a toast.

At the OEN, our amazing community sparks joy not only during the season of giving & gratitude, but all year long. Our members distinguish us as an organization like no other.

Cheers to you, & thank you for the meaningful part you play in building community. ♥️

OEN Guiding Principles: z.umn.edu/aws3

Can OER & IA/EA programs coexist?

Join Cheryl Casey (Uof A), Kevin Corcoran (UCF), & Anne Marie Gruber (UNI) who recently launched a thought-provoking conversation for OEN members on how openness & inclusivity can coexist on any campus & beyond.

Catch the Nov Community Convo video: z.umn.edu/awoe

Embracing Open Education: OEN Open Pedagogy Learning Circle - Open Education Network Blog The Open Education Network’s Open Pedagogy Learning Circle hosted its Show & Tell earlier this month, wrapping up the fall 2025 program that enables OEN members to explore and engage in open pedag...

“The Open Pedagogy Learning Circle is a warm hug for faculty, staff, and administrators who want to embrace open education...,” says Natasha Whitton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History at Baton Rouge Community College and participant in the fall 2025 Learning Circle.

Learn more: z.umn.edu/aw13

The OEN Community Meetup on October 28 provided a fantastic opportunity for fellow members to connect in Denver. Enjoying #OpenEd25 and hope to see you here!

Certificate in Open Education Librarianship Instructor Profile: Jeanne Hoover - Open Education Network Blog The Certificate in Open Education Librarianship is a professional development opportunity through the Open Education Network. It offers librarians formal training, a community of peers, and expert men...

“I love to see [participants] grow as leaders and develop a plan that fits the context of their institution," says Jeanne Hoover, Instructor for the OEN Certificate in Open Education Librarianship. "Seeing their success is what keeps me motivated!”

Read the OEN Blog: z.umn.edu/atlu

Our eyes are on the horizon 👀 and looking forward to #OpenEd25. Check out the amazing event lineup and plan your schedule now: opened25.sched.com?iframe=no

See you there! #OENCommunity

Dark background image shows desktop with computer keyboard, closed book, and several writing pens. Bright yellow text reads: Job Posting: Executive Director, Open Education Network.

OEN is accepting apps for Exec Dir responsible for program leadership and mgmt. Leads vibrant community and expands support for sponsored scholarly activity. Offers deep understanding of OER, open ped, and open ed practices. Schedule/location may be flexible.
Apply: z.umn.edu/as19 Closes 10/31/25.

A person stands at the end of a long dock over calm water, taking in the view of the horizon line. Headline reads: Because the possibilities are wide open.

This fall, reach for new possibilities with 2026 certificates from OEN:

CERTIFICATE in OPEN PEDAGOGY
Create student-centered curriculum w/ open pedagogy.
z.umn.edu/OpenPedCert

CERTIFICATE in OPEN EDUCATION LIBRARIANSHIP
Build your action plan to grow open education.
z.umn.edu/OpenEdLibrar...