Open Education Week

Please stop by our Information Table for information and grab some goodies. 

• Takoma Park/Silver Spring - Dr. Charlene Nunley Student Services Center (ST) Lobby , 10:00-11:00 a.m.
• Germantown, Dr. DeRionne Pollard Student Affairs and Science Building (SA) Lobby, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
• Rockville - Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student Services Center (SV) Lobby, 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Empowering Education through MC Open
12:00-1:00 p.m. | Presenter: Dr. Shinta Hernandez

Interested in learning how you can contribute to your students’ success? In kicking off Open Education Week at Montgomery College, this information session will offer you an opportunity to learn about the College’s open education initiatives and outcomes, in particular, MC Open. You will gain a better understanding of how you can redesign you courses using open educational resources (OERs) that engage, connect, and support student learning.

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UN SDG Open Pedagogy Fellowship Information Session
2:00-3:00 p.m.| Presenter: Dr. Shinta Hernandez

Open to the public, Montgomery College will host an information session on the global award-winning United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Open Pedagogy Fellowship. In its seventh year, this fellowship consists of more than 15 institutional partners throughout North America and Asia, involved hundreds of faculty, and impacted thousands of students through interdisciplinary renewable assignments. Join the information session to learn how you can participate as a faculty fellow or as an institutional partner.

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Decolonizing the Curriculum: Culturally Responsive and Relevant Teaching with Open Educational Resources
4:00-5:00 p.m.| Presenter: Dr. Paul Miller

This workshop explores strategies for designing culturally responsive and relevant teaching practices while critically examining curriculum through a decolonizing lens. Participants will engage with an Open Educational Resource (OER) developed through Montgomery College's 2021 Maryland Open Source Textbook (MOST) Institutional Grant, which supports instructors in creating more inclusive, equitable, and representative learning experiences. Through discussion, hands-on activities, and real-world applications, attendees will learn how to integrate OER to amplify diverse voices, challenge dominant narratives, and ensure content is meaningful and reflective of students' lived experiences.

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eFaculty Fellowship for Dual Enrollment Information Session
2:00-3:00 PM | Presenters: Dr. Shinta Hernandez and Mr. Akima Rogers

During Open Education Week, Montgomery College will host an information session on the eFaculty Fellowship for Dual Enrollment. In its third year, this fellowship is designed to support full-time and part-time faculty who are interested in learning about transformational and relevant teaching practices that will promote the success of the high school Dual Enrollment populations. Join the information session so you can learn how to become a faculty fellow.

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What Publishers Don’t Want You to Know: Become an OER Advocate!
3:00-4:00 p.m.| Presenters: Dr. Christine Crefton and Ms. Tracey Little

What if you could make learning more affordable, accessible, and impactful for your students—all without sacrificing quality? In this one-hour virtual session, discover the power of Open Educational Resources (OER) and how you can champion affordable, accessible learning in your classroom and beyond. We'll explore the benefits of OER, debunk common myths, and discuss the aggressive tactics publishers use to keep textbook prices sky-high. Learn how to keep costs down for students while maintaining high-quality materials and take the first steps toward earning your OER Advocate and OER Learning Architect badges. Empower yourself to make a difference in education today—one resource at a time!

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Empowering Students Through Open Pedagogy: Pressbooks for Well-Being and Belonging
4:00-5:00 p.m. | Presenters: Dr. Shinta Hernandez, Dr. Christine Crefton, Professor Heather Satrom, and Dr. Dre Betancourt

Join us to hear two impactful faculty-led projects using Pressbooks to support student success. One project integrates mindfulness and movement to help students manage stress, while the other fosters a sense of belonging for immigrant and refugee students through open educational resources (OER). This session will highlight how open pedagogy can create meaningful, inclusive learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Whether you are an educator, instructional designer, or simply curious about the power of OER, you will leave with fresh ideas and inspiration.

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 Faculty-Student Showcase: UN SDG Open Pedagogy Fellowship
12:00-3:00 p.m.| Presenter: Dr. Shinta Hernandez

Montgomery College, the founding institution of the global award-winning United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Open Pedagogy Fellowship, is hosting the annual Faculty-Student Showcase! This 2-day virtual showcase will be held on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. (ET) during Open Education Week. This fellowship was founded by Montgomery College and has over 15 institutional partners throughout North America and Asia. Join the colloquium to hear some of our faculty fellows and their students from North America present their innovative fellowship projects. Gain insights into global challenges and solutions through open pedagogy. Participants can drop in and out during 30-minute presentations just like an open house! Don’t miss out of being a part of this international conversation on education and sustainability.

The showcase schedule will be posted on the MC fellowship website.

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Leveraging Generative AI for OER Development
3:00-4:00 p.m.| Presenter: Dr. Angela Lanier

When partnered with human experience and creativity, generative AI can support the development of open educational resources. This workshop will present examples of how to harness the strengths of generative AI to create free learning resources tailored to teaching and learning needs.

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Faculty Select for OERs and Unlimited User e-Books
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Presenters: Ms. Beth Thoms

Join the library for a brief look at a handy tool for finding OERs and Unlimited User E-Books that can be used instead of costly traditional textbooks.  Also, learn a little about a new search tool coming soon for OERs.

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Faculty-Student Showcase: UN SDG Open Pedagogy Fellowship
12:00-3:00 p.m.| Presenter: Dr. Shinta Hernandez

Montgomery College, the founding institution of the global award-winning United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) Open Pedagogy Fellowship, is hosting the annual Faculty-Student Showcase! This 2-day virtual showcase will be held on Thursday, March 6 and Friday, March 7 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. (ET) during Open Education Week. This fellowship was founded by Montgomery College and has over 15 institutional partners throughout North America and Asia. Join the colloquium to hear some of our faculty fellows and their students from North America present their innovative fellowship projects. Gain insights into global challenges and solutions through open pedagogy. Participants can drop in and out during 30-minute presentations just like an open house! Don’t miss out of being a part of this international conversation on education and sustainability.

The showcase schedule will be posted on the MC fellowship website.

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