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Open Educational Resources (OER) in Higher Education: A Fresh Look at the Basics

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About the webinar

Support students with open educational resources

Wendy Walker introduces the fundamentals of how Open Educational Resources support college students financially, academically and in terms of emotional and physical health. 

Open Educational Resources (OER) are often praised for lowering textbook costs and improving access to learning materials, but their positive impact extends far beyond the financial.
 
In this session, Wendy Walker introduces the fundamentals of OER – what they are and how they work – followed by an exploration of how OER can support higher education students not just financially and academically, but also in terms of their emotional and physical health. Whether you're new to OER or looking to expand your understanding, this session invites you to take a fresh look at OER basics and benefits through the lens of student well-being.

Join us on Wednesday, September 24, 2025
at 2:00 pm US Eastern, 11:00 am US Pacific
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About Wendy

Wendy Walker is the digital initiatives librarian at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Library at the University of Montana. In addition to managing the institutional repository, she coordinates and manages the Mansfield Library’s Open Educational Resources (OER) and textbook affordability services.

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Learn how OER can support higher students' financial, academic, emotional, and physical health.