The Open Mitten: MCCA's OER News

Welcome to The Open Mitten

Our new occasional newsletter about all things OER

from the Michigan Community College Association.

This newsletter is put together by Autumm Caines and Stephanie Davis, MCCA's OER Consultants.

OER Stakeholders Virtual Coffee Hour 3/26 - Topic Digital Accessibility

Join us for a mix of community and conversation around digital accessibility at our first monthly virtual coffee hour for OER Stakeholders, hosted by Autumm and Stephanie!

On March 26th at 12pm ET, connect with us on Zoom for an enlightening session featuring expert guests who'll share their wisdom on making digital spaces universally accessible. Not just a learning opportunity, this event also offers a platform for open, friendly chats. So, grab your favorite coffee mug and be part of this engaging journey towards a more inclusive digital world!

Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMkd-CvpjwpHt3r9Ky_NV_jjYrcmPGtP25I

Submit Your MI Transfer OER Data

There is still time to submit your institution's OER usage data for the OER Reports on MITransfer.org for Fall 2023 and Winter/Spring 2024. Many institutions have already submitted their data (thank you) and you can check where we are at so far on the reports page of MITransfer.org. Please submit Fall 2023 data no later than February 1st and Winter/Spring data no later than April 1st. If you have any questions about this process, please reach out to Stephanie.

Open Education Week

In March, Open Education Global (OE Global) hosts Open Education Week (OE Week). The time is once again upon us, taking place March 4th-8th, 2024. This global initiative celebrates the power of Open Education to empower educators and learners, aligning perfectly with our commitment to affordable and accessible education. This global event has various virtual events throughout the week for all kinds Open Education topics. In addition there are a variety of Open Assets being collected on their website to celebrate the week. You can find out more at the OE Week Website.

Sincerely,

Autumm Caines and Stephanie Davis, MCCA OER Consultants