2024 OERizona Conference
Showcase. Build. Connect.
Open Educational Resources (OER) and the pedagogical practices permitted by their use continue to grow in potential to improve the educational experiences of our students, from drastically reducing the cost burden associated with course materials to directly involving students in the generation of knowledge. As educators and administrators across Arizona demonstrate increasing interest in the global open education community, the opportunity to forge meaningful cross-institutional connections related to open education has emerged.
Event Summary
Who: Advocates, practitioners, and anyone else interested in open education. The event is open to the public.
What: A virtual experience inviting participants to showcase projects or ideas, learn from the community, build effective resources, and connect to an ongoing community of practice through the OERizona Network.
When: February 29 and March 1, 2024
Where: Virtual
Why: The Arizona Regional OER Conference seeks to support student success by promoting awareness and adoption of Open Educational Resources and Pedagogies while encouraging collaboration through institutional partnerships across the state and beyond.
How: The 2024 conference is co-hosted by Maricopa Community Colleges and Yavapai College. Additional sponsoring institutions include Arizona State University Library, Pima Community College - PimaOnline, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona.