Open Ed Week 2025

Monday, 03 | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Library 2022
Come see what Sacramento State faculty are already doing with OER in their classrooms! This walk-through showcase will provide details on the open educational resources faculty are currently using in their courses across different disciplines. Information regarding the OER search and adoption process will be included.

Tuesday, 04 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Online
Find out about the CSU's new partnership with LibreTexts! In this hands-on workshop, participants will be introduced to the LibreTexts platform, explore available books in LibreTexts, and then create a project in Conductor. Once a project has been created, participants will create a new text and then experiment with the OER Remixer, adding and moving content. This workshop is intended to introduce the new LibreTexts user to the platform’s curation and creation functionality.

Tuesday, 04 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Library 1522: Faculty Seminar Room
Join us to learn how the University Library’s Course Reserves service can help make course materials more accessible to your students. In this workshop, you’ll discover which materials can be placed on reserve, how to submit requests, and what to expect after requests have been submitted. We’ll also share insights on student usage patterns and discuss how reserves can support student success by providing free, convenient access to essential course materials. Whether you’re new to course reserves or looking to optimize your current use of the service, this session will provide valuable information to enhance your students’ learning experience.

Tuesday, 04 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM | University Library 1520, The Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Join us as we celebrate faculty who are making course materials more accessible and affordable for students by using Open Educational Resources (OER) in their instruction. This event will feature brief remarks from speakers, recognition of faculty OER adopters, and an opportunity to connect with colleagues committed to open education. Light refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday, 05 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Library 2022
Drop in to explore a range of options for making course materials more affordable for students! This informal, interactive event is an opportunity for faculty to learn about Open Educational Resources (OER), affordable textbook alternatives, and how to leverage course reserves to reduce student costs. Library and campus experts will be available to answer questions, share resources, and help faculty find solutions that fit their courses. Stop by and get personalized guidance on making learning more accessible!

Wednesday, 05 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM | Online
This 50-minute workshop provides a practical introduction to copyright and Open Educational Resources (OERs). Participants will explore key copyright principles, including fair use and Creative Commons licensing, to better understand how to find, adapt, and share openly licensed materials. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to integrate OERs into their teaching while respecting copyright laws.

Thursday, 06 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Online
Join us for a session with David Harris, Editor in Chief of OpenStax. Learn how free OpenStax textbooks can enhance your teaching in introductory courses across multiple disciplines. OpenStax textbooks are peer-reviewed, integrate easily with Canvas, and offer significant cost savings for students. Discover how adopting OpenStax can help Sac State move toward a Zero or Low Textbook Cost institution. A Q&A will follow the presentation to explore how these resources can be tailored to your courses.

Thursday, 06 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Library 1522: Faculty Seminar Room
Ready to make the jump? Join us for a 50-minute workshop to explore how replacing traditional course materials with Open Educational Resources (OER) can help your students succeed. This workshop will provide an overview of the benefits of OER, demonstrate searching high-quality OER repositories for content, your options for adopting, remixing or creating OER for your course, and instructions on how to designate your course as low-cost (LCCM) or zero-cost (ZCCM) in the course catalog.