Open Educational Resources (OER) in Geosciences: From Basics to Practice

Open Educational Resources (OER) are becoming increasingly relevant in higher education, yet many educators and researchers are still unfamiliar with how to use and publish them effectively. This interactive workshop provides a structured introduction to OER, guiding participants from the fundamentals to discipline-specific applications in geosciences and geography education.

In the first part, participants will learn about the principles of OER, licensing models, and the benefits of open educational practices. Building on this foundation, the second part will focus on subject-specific platforms where high-quality OER materials can be found and published. Through hands-on activities, participants will explore how to create and share their own open resources, gaining practical experience in developing accessible and reusable educational materials.

The workshop is designed to be interactive, combining theoretical input with practical exercises. By actively engaging in OER development, participants will learn how to curate their own discipline-specific material collections. This process will also contribute to establishing a Community of Practice for geosciences educators, fostering collaboration and the exchange of open teaching resources.

This session is aimed at educators, researchers, and instructional designers in geosciences and geography education who are interested in leveraging OER for innovative and sustainable teaching practices.