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SUMMARY:Pressbooks Around the World: Collaborative Publishing Across Borders
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our second installment of Pressbooks Around the World\, where we’ll explore what becomes possible when open publishing crosses national lines through a deep dive into an impressive international collaboration:Digital Resilience of ePortfolios During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for the Future. \n\n\n\nThis openly licensed publication brought together 85 authors from around the globe to examine how ePortfolios supported teaching\, learning\, and professional practice during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Developed collaboratively across institutions\, countries\, and educational contexts\, the project offers a compelling example of what international open publishing looks like in practice. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, members of the project team will share the story behind the book: how the collaboration formed\, how contributors were coordinated across time zones and institutional cultures\, and how Pressbooks supported the editorial and publishing workflow from concept to completion. \n\n\n\nWe’ll go behind the scenes on the opportunities and challenges of managing a large-scale international OER project\, including questions of communication\, editorial structure\, contributor engagement\, and shared ownership. Panelists will also reflect on what they’re most proud of\, what surprised them during the process\, and what they would do differently next time. \n\n\n\nSome key questions we’ll explore: \n\n\n\n\nWhat makes international open collaboration different from single-institution publishing?\n\n\n\nHow do you build a shared vision across different educational traditions and institutional contexts?\n\n\n\nWhat structures and workflows help large distributed author teams collaborate effectively?\n\n\n\nHow can open publishing projects foster meaningful global participation and knowledge sharing?\n\n\n\nWhat lessons from this project can others apply to future international collaborations?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n						\n						\n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded\, so if you can’t make the listed time—don’t worry! All registrants will receive a link to the recording. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore about the Project\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDigital Resilience of ePortfolios During and Beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons for the Future delves into the transformative role that ePortfolios have played during and after this global crisis. This online open educational resource (OER) explores how ePortfolios have sustained educational and professional activities and fostered a new level of digital resilience. The book contains 43 chapters from 85 authors from around the globe. \n\n\n\n\n\nNorman VaughanMount Royal University \n\n\n\n\n\nMpho-Entle Puleng ModiseUniversity of South Africa
URL:https://dev.pressbooks.com/webinar/collaboration-across-borders/
CATEGORIES:Community Webinars
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SUMMARY:Pressbooks Around the World: Open Publishing in Practice Across Europe
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a global conversation on open publishing in higher education\, featuring Pressbooks partners from across Europe. In this panel\, leaders from the University of Groningen (the Netherlands)\, the Technological University of the Shannon (Ireland)\, and HfH Digital (Switzerland) will share how they are building and scaling open publishing networks to support various publishing initiatives. \n\n\n\nEach panelist will showcase their Pressbooks network and highlight key projects\, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how open publishing is being implemented in different national and institutional contexts. We’ll explore why each institution chose to launch a Pressbooks network\, the types of publishing they support\, and how these platforms are advancing institutional goals around openness\, access\, and teaching innovation. \n\n\n\nAttendees will hear what each team is most proud of\, lessons learned along the way\, and what’s next for open publishing at their institutions.  \n\n\n\nSome key questions we’ll explore: \n\n\n\n\nWhat does Open Education mean to you?\n\n\n\nWhat are effective first steps for introducing Open Education initiatives at an institutional level? \n\n\n\nWhat strategies can support the reuse and adaptation of existing materials?\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re just getting started with open education or looking to scale an existing program\, this session will provide practical insights and international perspectives on building sustainable open publishing infrastructure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n						\n						\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded\, so if you can’t make the listed time—don’t worry! All registrants will receive a link to the recording. \n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSarah FrédérickxHead Digital Innovation\, Hfh Zurich \n\n\n\n\n\nMargreet NieborgHead of University of Groningen Press\, University of Groningen \n\n\n\n\n\nMaura FlynnOpen educational resources librarian\, Technological University of the Shannon \n\n\n\n\n\nCeline PeignenHead Librarian\, Technological University of the Shannon \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the Networks\n\n\n\nExplore what each institution has published using Pressbooks
URL:https://dev.pressbooks.com/webinar/pressbooks-around-the-world/
CATEGORIES:Community Webinars
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SUMMARY:Under the Hood: An Open Pedagogy Approach to AI Literacy 
DESCRIPTION:In this next session of the OER Under the Hood webinar series in partnership with OEGlobal\, we’re heading to the UK to spotlight how the University of Leeds is embedding openness and collaboration into the heart of teaching and learning. \n\n\n\nTo best inform our practices of integrating Generative Artificial Intelligence into education\, what is a better source than the stories of how students themselves are using these technologies? Our featured project\, Learning with AI\, is an open collection of case studies contributed by University students from around the world. This project was edited by University of Leeds students and supported by a team of staff collaborators. It explores how students use generative AI as a learning partner and displays how open pedagogy empowers diverse voices to shape the curriculum itself. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a conversation with a professor in creative and open education\, an OER librarian\, and two students who contributed to this dynamic\, student-centered project. Together\, we’ll explore: \n\n\n\n\nHow open educational practices and student collaboration shaped Learning with AI\n\n\n\nPractical ways to integrate OER and open practices into curriculum design\n\n\n\nWhy students chose to share their reflections in an open format\, and how the experience shaped their understanding of openness and authorship\n\n\n\nThe process and impact of building a truly “living” open resource with contributions from around the world\n\n\n\nWhat’s next for this evolving project and open practices at the University of Leeds\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n						\n						\n\n\n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded\, so if you can’t make the listed time—don’t worry! All registrants will receive a link to the recording. \n\n\n\n\nLearning with AI was designed as a “living book” and remains open for contributions from students worldwide until June 1\, 2028. Since opening its call for contributions it has received submissions from 28 students across multiple levels of study and disciplines. Their reflections reveal how students are using AI as a learning partner: to clarify complex topics\, engage in dialogic learning\, support creativity\, enhance accessibility\, and build confidence.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nChrissi Nerantziprofessor in creative and open education \n\n\n\nChrissi Nerantzi is a Professor of Creative and Open Education at the University of Leeds\, founder of #creativeHE\, and an award-winning educator advancing collaborative\, inclusive\, and open professional development\, creativity\, and transformative learning in higher education. \n\n\n\n\n\nAlexandra Poradowskapost graduate studentdigital education \n\n\n\nAlexandra Poradowska is a language professional and a second-year postgraduate student of the MA in Digital Education at the University of Leeds.  Alexandra is passionate about the potential benefits of artificial intelligence in foreign language teaching and learning.   \n\n\n\n\n\nRuchira Parchurpost graduate studentleadership \n\n\n\nRuchira Parchur is a professional coach and change agility leader who specialises in helping organisations grow and evolve. She focuses on promoting process improvements and creating self-sustaining systems\, all with a human-centred and empathetic leadership \n\n\n\n\n\nKirstine McDermidOpen education resource manager \n\n\n\nKirstine McDermid is an Open Education Manager in the Access & Acquisitions team at University of Leeds Libraries\, passionate about reducing barriers to learning through open resources\, inclusive practice and sustainable knowledge access for all.
URL:https://dev.pressbooks.com/webinar/under-the-hood-an-open-pedagogy-approach-to-ai-literacy/
CATEGORIES:Community Webinars,OER Under the Hood
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SUMMARY:Navigating the 2026 Accessibility Requirements: Higher Ed Strategies and Approaches
DESCRIPTION:The April 2026 deadline for ADA Title II digital accessibility compliance is fast approaching—and higher education institutions across the U.S. are grappling with how to prepare. Under this new rule\, public universities and colleges must ensure that their websites\, learning materials\, digital documents\, and mobile applications meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards. The goal is for all digital content to be perceivable\, operable\, understandable\, and robust for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nThe Pressbooks community is engaged in this drive towards ensuring accessibility. In this session\, we’ll bring together a panel of institutional leaders who represent a range of experiences—from campuses that have spent years developing comprehensive accessibility strategies to those still struggling to overcome challenges like limited resources\, competing priorities\, or lack of institutional buy-in. \n\n\n\nJoin us to hear how institutions are: \n\n\n\n\nIdentifying and prioritizing content that needs attention regarding accessibility \n\n\n\nInvesting in training\, tools\, and partnerships to meet compliance requirements.\n\n\n\nBuilding sustainable accessibility practices and campus-wide processes to support digital publishing and other initiatives.\n\n\n\nNavigating internal challenges and cultural change around digital accessibility.\n\n\n\n\nWhether your institution feels fully prepared or it’s still a work in progress\, this discussion will offer practical insights\, real examples\, and community perspectives to help you chart your path toward compliance by 2026 \n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded\, so if you cannot make the listed time don’t worry. All registrants will be sent the recording. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n						\n						\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists\n\n\n\nFor this session we’ll be joined by a group of panelists with a variety of perspectives on strategizing to meet accessibility goals at their institutions \n\n\n\n\n\nMichael MaceIT Manager\, digital AccessibilityIndiana University \n\n\n\n\n\nCarla Ghaneminstructional designerMaricopa Community Colleges \n\n\n\n\n\nLauren RayOpen education LibrarianUniversity of Washington \n\n\n\n\n\nAngela Hugesaccessible technology analyst\, Pima Community College
URL:https://dev.pressbooks.com/webinar/navigating-the-2026-accessibility-requirements/
CATEGORIES:Community Webinars
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SUMMARY:OER Under the Hood [CCCOER Edition]: Vocational Publishing with Pressbooks
DESCRIPTION:In this next session of the OER Under the Hood webinar series\, we’re teaming up with the Community College Consortium for OER (CCCOER)\, part of OEGlobal\, to explore how open educational resources can be used to support hands-on\, career-focused learning in vocational and technical fields. \n\n\n\nOur featured project will be Introduction to Welding\, a richly illustrated open textbook developed through the Washington Open ProfTech project. Created by experienced instructors\, the book introduces students to welding careers\, safety practices\, tools\, welding techniques\, cutting processes\, inspection\, and materials—designed to meet the needs of learners and align with real-world industry expectations. \n\n\n\nJoin us at 3pm eastern on September 17th for conversation where we will spotlight both the why and how behind this project. We’ll explore: \n\n\n\n\nThe unique challenges and opportunities in creating OER for vocational programs (where existing open content is scarce and learning is hands-on)\n\n\n\nHow instructors navigate OER creation on limited time\n\n\n\nThe process of translating practical skills into text and imagery\n\n\n\nLessons learned from concept to publication and advice for others starting a vocational OER project\n\n\n\n\nThis session will be recorded\, so if you cannot make the listed time don’t worry! All registrants will be sent the recording. \n\n\n\nWatch past sessions in the series on YouTube: OER Under the Hood Playlist \n\n\n\n\n\n\n						\n						\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the Panelists\n\n\n\nFor this session we’ll be joined by several faculty members who had a hand in bringing Introduction to Welding to life \n\n\n\n\n\nDouglas RupikWElding faculty\,South Seattle College \n\n\n\n\n\nDavid ColamecoAssociate welding instructor\, EvereTT Community College \n\n\n\n\n\nAshley Montenegro RamirezProject manager\, WA Open ProfTech \n\n\n\n\n\nHeather BlicherDIrector\, Community College Consortium for OER\, OEGlobal \n\n\n\n\n\nAlan LevineDirector of Innovation and Community Engagement\, OE Global
URL:https://dev.pressbooks.com/webinar/oer-under-the-hood-vocational-publishing-with-pressbooks/
CATEGORIES:Community Webinars,OER Under the Hood
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