Open Education for a Better World (OE4BW)

As we celebrate this festive season, we're grateful for all the dedicated educators, creators, and innovators who have contributed to our mission of making education more accessible through open resources. May your days be filled with inspiration, joy, and the satisfaction of knowing your work helps people worldwide. Are you passionate about open education? We'd love to welcome you to our community! Whether you're an experienced educator or just starting your journey, there's a place for you in OE4BW. Join us in creating and implementing community-based applications that expand access to knowledge and learning opportunities. Wishing everyone peaceful holidays and an innovative New Year! #OE4BW #OpenEducation #AccessibleLearning #OER #GlobalImpact #EducationForAll #Innovators #Creators #Educators #CommunityDriven #KnowledgeSharing #LearningWithoutLimits #EdTech #OpenResources #InclusiveEducation #CollaborateToInnovate #HappyHolidays #NewYear2025 #EducationalInnovation #JoinUs #InspirationForEducation

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐄𝐑 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧! We are excited to announce that the 2024/2025 Call for Developers and Mentors for the Open Education for a Better World (OE4BW) program is officially open! We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals from all around the world to join our global initiative in promoting Open Educational Resources (OER) aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). How to Apply: 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬: We invite applications for the development of new and original OERs, updates to existing OERs, or the creation of auxiliary materials (such as slides, quizzes, video lectures, etc.). We also welcome applications for the translation of existing OERs into new languages to increase their global accessibility. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: We are looking for experts in the field of open education who are passionate about guiding and supporting the next generation of OER developers. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝟐𝟑:𝟓𝟗 𝐂𝐄𝐓) We are looking forward to receiving high-quality, diverse applications to contribute to the development and sharing of open education materials. Application Forms: 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - https://lnkd.in/dRXzVgjB   𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - https://lnkd.in/dB6BCA5H Let’s collaborate and create innovative open educational resources to advance global education for all! ASEFEdu, IRCAI - International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO Ajita Deshmukh, Ervin Pfeifer, Suzana Loskovska, Werner Westermann Juárez, Suzana Leben, Gino Fransman, Fawzi Baroud, Dr. Rekha Chavhan, @Subha Das Mollick, Mitja Jermol, Ana Fabjan, Imre Cikajlo, Tijana Ilić, Martina Vilhar, PHAN Thi Quynh Trang, Jenni Hayman, EdD, Joost Groot Kormelink, Denisse Lopez B., Ebba Ossiannilsson, Paola Corti, Maha Bali, Sneh Bansal, Dr. SONAM BANSAL,Ghazali bin Abdul Wahab, Prof. Vasudha Kamat, Prof. Jayashree Shinde Ph.D., Tanja Urbancic, Jennryn Wetzler, Larry Cooperman, Bakary Diallo, Edmundo Tovar, Mojca Drevensek, Naomi Wahls van Gils, Lucy Tallents, Dr. Deepa Verma, Nga Nguyen, Samantha Ahern, Dominic Orr, Ben Janssen

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐄𝐑 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧! We are excited to announce that the 2024/2025 Call for Developers and Mentors for the Open Education for a Better World (OE4BW) program is officially open! We are seeking passionate and dedicated individuals from all around the world to join our global initiative in promoting Open Educational Resources (OER) aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). How to Apply: 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬: We invite applications for the development of new and original OERs, updates to existing OERs, or the creation of auxiliary materials (such as slides, quizzes, video lectures, etc.). We also welcome applications for the translation of existing OERs into new languages to increase their global accessibility. 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬: We are looking for experts in the field of open education who are passionate about guiding and supporting the next generation of OER developers. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝟐𝟑:𝟓𝟗 𝐂𝐄𝐓) We are looking forward to receiving high-quality, diverse applications to contribute to the development and sharing of open education materials. Application Forms: 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - https://lnkd.in/dRXzVgjB   𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 - https://lnkd.in/dB6BCA5H Let’s collaborate and create innovative open educational resources to advance global education for all! ASEFEdu, IRCAI - International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO Ajita Deshmukh, Ervin Pfeifer, Suzana Loskovska, Werner Westermann Juárez, Suzana Leben, Gino Fransman, Fawzi Baroud, Dr. Rekha Chavhan, @Subha Das Mollick, Mitja Jermol, Ana Fabjan, Imre Cikajlo, Tijana Ilić, Martina Vilhar, PHAN Thi Quynh Trang, Jenni Hayman, EdD, Joost Groot Kormelink, Denisse Lopez B., Ebba Ossiannilsson, Paola Corti, Maha Bali, Sneh Bansal, Dr. SONAM BANSAL,Ghazali bin Abdul Wahab, Prof. Vasudha Kamat, Prof. Jayashree Shinde Ph.D., Tanja Urbancic, Jennryn Wetzler, Larry Cooperman, Bakary Diallo, Edmundo Tovar, Mojca Drevensek, Naomi Wahls van Gils, Lucy Tallents, Dr. Deepa Verma, Nga Nguyen, Samantha Ahern, Dominic Orr, Ben Janssen

🌟 #Eduscope2024 wrapped up successfully! 🌟 Thank you to the incredible #OE4BW community for making the 7th edition of Eduscope a success! It was fantastic to see such a diversity of OER projects presented to the world! Key takeaways: 🌍 39 transformative #OER projects developed throughout the year were presented, each addressing potential contribution to the #SDGs in the areas of education, sustainability, health, AI, displaced persons, renewable energy and youth. ✨ The passion and enthusiasm of project developers stood out, reflecting their commitment to making #education more accessible and creating meaningful societal impact. 📚 The projects spanned over diverse formats—MOOCs, open textbooks, mobile apps, and websites—many are built on existing OERs, demonstrating the power of collaboration and #OpenResources. 💬 This year’s interactive format fostered rich discussions on OER #sustainability, #innovation, and their growing influence in education. Missed the event? Recordings will soon be available on the OE4BW website. ✨ Stay tuned for the 2025 call for developers and mentors, launching next week! #OE4BW #Eduscope2024 #OER #OpenEducation #SDG4 #SDGs #OpenAccess #OERCommunity

Reminder: #Eduscope2024 is here! 🌟 Join us online today and tomorrow for the 7th edition of Eduscope, where project developers will showcase 39 inspiring #OER projects developed throughout this year. Highlights include insightful keynote speeches: 🎤 Joao Pita Costa, PhD presenting IRCAI’s SDG 4 Observatory 🎤 Ajita Deshmukh discussing Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusivity in OER 📅 Date: November 26–27, 2024 ⏰ Time: 13:00–18:00 CET 🔗 Live streaming link: https://lnkd.in/d4sAR_xM Recordings will be available on the OE4BW website after the event. Come join the event and continue striving for an open, accessible and inclusive education, while advancing on SDG 4! #OE4BW #Eduscope2024 #OER #OpenEducation #SDG4 #SDGs #OpenAccess #Education

🌟It’s time for the #Eduscope2024! 🌟 As the 3rd UNESCO World OER Congress brings to the spotlight #OERs and work on the #SDG4 (Quality Education), we invite you to join us online next week for our 7th Eduscope. Explore 39 OER projects developed during the 2023/2024 OE4BW Mentoring programme and gain valuable insights from these keynote speakers: - Joao Pita Costa, PhD will present IRCAI’s SDG 4 Observatory - Ajita Deshmukh will discuss Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity in OER. 📅 Date: 26th and 27th of November ⏰ Time: 13:00 to 18:00 CET 🔗 Streaming link & agenda: https://lnkd.in/d4sAR_xM The recordings will be available on the OE4BW website after the event. More info: https://lnkd.in/dGixNBXS Join the 2024 Eduscope and take part in shaping the future of #OpenEducation! #OE4BW #OER #SDGs #OpenAccess #Education IRCAI - International Research Center on Artificial Intelligence under the auspices of UNESCO Jozef Stefan Institute University of Nova Gorica @Slovenska nacionalna komisija za UNESCO Mitja Jermol Gašper Hrastelj Borut Campelj Maja Zalaznik ASEFEdu Jyoti Rahaman

OE4BW Strategic Meeting 2024: Advancing Open Education with #AI  On October 9th -10th 2024, the #OE4BW gathered hub coordinators, education and AI experts in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to explore how AI can advance #OpenEducation, making it more accessible and equitable. 📚 Key highlights: - Prof. Wayne Holmes from UCL and IRCAI shared insights on the opportunities and challenges of using AI tools in open education. 📱 - Joost Groot Kormelink (TU Delft) and Ajita Deshmukh (MIT ADT University) discussed OER’s impact on higher education, particularly in underdeveloped regions. 📖 - The Green Button Journey project, a mobile app developed by young creators from Hub Youth, showcased how tech can drive environmental awareness in education. 🌳 The participants agreed to expand the global network of OER developers and introduce more capacity-building workshops to further promote open education worldwide. 💡 👉 Stay tuned for upcoming events in November: - The OE4BW Open Call for new OER developers will be launched in the beginning of November 2024 - The OE4BW Eduscope 2024 will take place online at the end of November 2024 (the exact dates will be announced soon). More about the OE4BW Strategic Meeting in October 2024: https://lnkd.in/dGKmfqyf #OE4BW #IRCAI #OER #SDG4 #SDGs University of Nova Gorica Jozef Stefan Institute Ministry of Foreign Affairs Slovenia Ministrstvo za visoko šolstvo, znanost in inovacije / Ministry of HE, Science and Innovation Anja Polajnar Mitja Jermol Ervin Pfeifer Ana Fabjan @Subha Das Mollick @Rekha Chavhan Werner Westermann Juárez Fawzi Baroud Gino Fransman @Edmundo Tovar Tanja Urbancic Imre Cikajlo Tijana Ilić

🎉 Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Tanja Urbancic on receiving Slovenia’s National Lifetime Achievement Award for her remarkable contributions to #HigherEducation and #OpenLearning! 🎓 As a co-founder of the #OE4BW program and a leader in #LifelongLearning, her dedication to developing OER and innovative learning pathways continues to inspire educators and learners alike. 🌍👏 Read more: https://lnkd.in/duc4pJmy University of Nova Gorica #openeducation #education #SDG4 #SDGs #openaccess #OER

We are glad that in the 2023/24 year, we received a total of 70 project applications from 92 developers, including some collaborative group efforts. Additionally, we received 87 applications from mentors eager to contribute their expertise. This year, our projects are categorized into nine distinct hubs, each focusing on specific topics. The collaborative efforts will be organized under the following hubs: Hub Education 1, Hub Education 2, Hub Sustainability 1, Hub Sustainability 2, Hub Health and Well-being, Hub Artificial Intelligence, Hub Displaced Persons, Hub Renewable Energy, Hub Youth.

We are glad that in the 2023/24 year, we received a total of 70 project applications from 92 developers, including some collaborative group efforts. Additionally, we received 87 applications from mentors eager to contribute their expertise. This year, our projects are categorized into nine distinct hubs, each focusing on specific topics. The collaborative efforts will be organized under the following hubs: Hub Education 1, Hub Education 2, Hub Sustainability 1, Hub Sustainability 2, Hub Health and Well-being, Hub Artificial Intelligence, Hub Displaced Persons, Hub Renewable Energy, Hub Youth. This thematic approach ensures a comprehensive and focused allocation of resources, allowing us to address various critical areas effectively. We look forward to fostering innovation and making a meaningful impact in each of these hubs. Thank you to all developers and mentors for their valuable contributions to this initiative.