# OEGlobal Spotlight

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## [Join Us at the 2024 Cal OER Conference: Advancing Global Impact through Responsive Pedagogy!](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/join-us-at-the-2024-cal-oer-conference-advancing-global-impact-through-responsive-pedagogy/6575)

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**Author:** [@DelmarLarsen](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/DelmarLarsen)\
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**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/join-us-at-the-2024-cal-oer-conference-advancing-global-impact-through-responsive-pedagogy/6575 "2024-05-13T16:26:27Z")

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Dear Colleagues, We are thrilled to invite you to the fourth annual Cal OER Conference, taking place virtually on August 7–8, 2024. We believe this is a must-attend event for educators, researchers, and innovators wh…

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## [Open education and development collaboration: a broken promise](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/open-education-and-development-collaboration-a-broken-promise/6515)

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**Author:** [@JoostGrootKormelink](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/JoostGrootKormelink)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2024, 12:32pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/open-education-and-development-collaboration-a-broken-promise/6515 "2024-05-07T12:32:06Z")

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I work on a project (supported by Delft University of Technology) to investigate the (often limited) Open education as part of capacity building programs for universities in developing countries. \*Results will be prese…

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## [Much More Than Good: Higher Education for Good is Here](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/much-more-than-good-higher-education-for-good-is-here/5982)

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**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\
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**Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 7:04am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/much-more-than-good-higher-education-for-good-is-here/5982 "2024-04-25T07:04:15Z")

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This is such a good thing to spotlight and hopefully you have heard this news already, but the collaboratively created by 71 contributors, 2+ years in the making, and available as open as possible-- Higher Education for …

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## [Honoring the open education legacy of Marshall (Mike) Smith](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/honoring-the-open-education-legacy-of-marshall-mike-smith/6275)

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**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\
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**Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 10:27am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/honoring-the-open-education-legacy-of-marshall-mike-smith/6275 "2023-12-28T10:27:13Z")

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Originally published at: Honoring the open education legacy of Marshall (Mike) Smith – OEGlobal The OEGlobal “Mike Smith” fund is dedicated to continuing the legacy of open education advocate Marshall “Mike” S. Sm…

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## [100 Year EdTech Project at ASU](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/100-year-edtech-project-at-asu/5999)

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**Author:** [@mark.wilson](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/mark.wilson)\
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**Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 10:18pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/100-year-edtech-project-at-asu/5999 "2023-12-23T22:18:55Z")

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Dear Changemakers, Education, technology and society are forever evolving – now is the time to define the future of education with students, learners, educators and thought leaders as our driving forces. The 100 Year E…

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## [Showcase of OER in South Africa](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/showcase-of-oer-in-south-africa/6003)

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**Author:** [@Weblearning](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/Weblearning)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 16, 2023, 8:38am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/showcase-of-oer-in-south-africa/6003 "2023-11-16T08:38:50Z")

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Globally, OER has become critical to the mission of making education sustainable. Here, in South Africa, much like the rest of the continent. Our OE practices vary, as the landscape is uneven. OER integration into the c…

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## [Research on Renewable Assignments (Clinton-Lisell & Gwozdz)](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/research-on-renewable-assignments-clinton-lisell-gwozdz/4642)

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**Author:** [@Enkerli](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/Enkerli)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [November 13, 2023, 1:09pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/research-on-renewable-assignments-clinton-lisell-gwozdz/4642 "2023-11-13T13:09:27Z")

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This article just popped in my notifications. (12) (PDF) Understanding Student Experiences of Renewable and Traditional Assignments (researchgate.net) As our movement deepens its actions in a broader sphere than OERs, …

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## [New report: Insights into developments in Europe Open Education institutional policymaking](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/new-report-insights-into-developments-in-europe-open-education-institutional-policymaking/5869)

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**Author:** [@Paola](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/Paola)\
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**Last updated:** [October 9, 2023, 2:38pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/new-report-insights-into-developments-in-europe-open-education-institutional-policymaking/5869 "2023-10-09T14:38:19Z")

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Dear colleagues We are pleased to announce that SPARC Europe has just published a new Open Education report “Insights into developments in European Open Education institutional policymaking.” We encourage you to send th…

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## [Big Ten Alliance Project on Open Homework System](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/big-ten-alliance-project-on-open-homework-system/5796)

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**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\
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**Last updated:** [September 25, 2023, 3:36pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/big-ten-alliance-project-on-open-homework-system/5796 "2023-09-25T15:36:00Z")

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Great news from Penn State University for a IMLS grant funded project to develop a systemic model for supporting open-source online homework systems: and congratulations to the project PI @bryanmcgeary We hope to hear…

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## [OER Conversion Tool "convOERter"](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oer-conversion-tool-convoerter/3687)

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**Author:** [@Lubna](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/Lubna)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oer-conversion-tool-convoerter/3687 "2023-09-11T21:53:48Z")

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convOERter is a tool that converts the educational resources to OER. The tool (convOERter) is designed to read a file, extract all images as well as all possible metadata and substitute them with OER elements in a semi-a…

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## [Congratulations to Maren Deepwell for 11 Years of ALT Leadership](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/congratulations-to-maren-deepwell-for-11-years-of-alt-leadership/5730)

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**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\
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**Last updated:** [August 28, 2023, 11:48pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/congratulations-to-maren-deepwell-for-11-years-of-alt-leadership/5730 "2023-08-28T23:48:15Z")

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Let’s offer some cheer and appreciation for Maren Deepwell @mdeepwell and her long run of leading the UK’s Association for Learning Technology (ALT). ALT is a fellow organization with us in advancing the field of open e…

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## [Open to Possibility: Program Director, Community College Consortium for OER (CCCOER)](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/open-to-possibility-program-director-community-college-consortium-for-oer-cccoer/5669)

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**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\
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**Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 9:22am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/open-to-possibility-program-director-community-college-consortium-for-oer-cccoer/5669 "2023-07-25T09:22:55Z")

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Originally published at: Open to Possibility: Program Director, Community College Consortium for OER (CCCOER) – OEGlobal Open Education Global (OE Global) is seeking the right candidate for the Program Director of th…

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## [Cheers for Karen Cangialosi!](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/cheers-for-karen-cangialosi/5462)

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**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\
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**Last updated:** [July 1, 2023, 1:54pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/cheers-for-karen-cangialosi/5462 "2023-07-01T13:54:35Z")

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Congratulations to friend and colleague @karencang on her new role as director of the Every Learner Everywhere program advancing equity and learning outcomes together. Great things will happen there, for sure! Here’s t…

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## [Physics Today puts a spotlight on OER / Open Textbooks](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/physics-today-puts-a-spotlight-on-oer-open-textbooks/5466)

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**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\
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**Last updated:** [June 26, 2023, 4:30pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/physics-today-puts-a-spotlight-on-oer-open-textbooks/5466 "2023-06-26T16:30:50Z")

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Thanks to @rjhangiani for sharing this link via Mastodon to a key article from Physics Today – Free textbooks and other open educational resources gain popularity with the tag line “Affordable and customizable, they con…

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## [OpenEd23 Registration Now Open](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/opened23-registration-now-open/5455)

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**Author:** [@JudithSebesta](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/JudithSebesta)\
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**Last updated:** [June 18, 2023, 1:48pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/opened23-registration-now-open/5455 "2023-06-18T13:48:02Z")

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Colleagues: The 2023 Open Education Conference "Innovation and Praxis: Building on 20 Years of Community” will be held as a virtual event on November 7-9, 2023. Don’t miss out on the latest research, projects, and innov…

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## [Empowering Students Worldwide with Free and Open Education for Lifelong Learning](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/empowering-students-worldwide-with-free-and-open-education-for-lifelong-learning/5390)

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**Author:** [@subhransu\_98](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/subhransu_98)\
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**Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 4:12pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/empowering-students-worldwide-with-free-and-open-education-for-lifelong-learning/5390 "2023-06-01T16:12:41Z")

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Dear OE Global Connect community, I am thrilled to join this esteemed network and have the opportunity to introduce and share my vision of Free Global Academy—an innovative open-source platform designed to provide free …

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## [OEGlobal Conference: 2023 Call for Proposals is Open!](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oeglobal-conference-2023-call-for-proposals-is-open/4652)

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**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\
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**Last updated:** [May 16, 2023, 7:48am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oeglobal-conference-2023-call-for-proposals-is-open/4652 "2023-05-16T07:48:06Z")

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Originally published at: OEGlobal Conference: 2023 Call for Proposals is Open! – OEGlobal The call for proposals for OEGlobal 2023 is now open. The OEGlobal 2023 program committee welcomes proposals for sessions a…

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## [Membership to Open Forum of Global Forum for Teacher Educators](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/membership-to-open-forum-of-global-forum-for-teacher-educators/5308)

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**Author:** [@Munirmoosa](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/Munirmoosa)\
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**Last updated:** [May 6, 2023, 11:10am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/membership-to-open-forum-of-global-forum-for-teacher-educators/5308 "2023-05-06T11:10:41Z")

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Greetings My name is Dr. Munir and I am the Volunteer Director of Global Forum for Teacher Educators- World first human rights education forum working to promote free awareness among children, youth and women of margina…

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## [CC Licensing for Dissertations?](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/cc-licensing-for-dissertations/4617)

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**Author:** [@wanstratha](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/wanstratha)\
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**Last updated:** [May 3, 2023, 4:03am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/cc-licensing-for-dissertations/4617 "2023-05-03T04:03:25Z")

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Hello OEGlobal community! I could use some guidance and advice on going about CC licensing my dissertation (or if that’s even possible?). I am working on my dissertation about the lived experience of those who create a…

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## [OE LATAM Surveys](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oe-latam-surveys/4729)

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**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\
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**Last updated:** [April 7, 2023, 1:22pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oe-latam-surveys/4729 "2023-04-07T13:22:03Z")

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Originally published at: OE LATAM Surveys – OEGlobal Originally posted in Spanish on the OELATAM website OE LATAM has launched a series of surveys to gather information on the open education initiatives that are bein…

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## [Hoʻokipa pumehana | A warm welcome for OEGlobal and the RLOE program in Hawaiʻi](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/ho-okipa-pumehana-a-warm-welcome-for-oeglobal-and-the-rloe-program-in-hawai-i/5182)

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**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 2:31pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/ho-okipa-pumehana-a-warm-welcome-for-oeglobal-and-the-rloe-program-in-hawai-i/5182 "2023-03-31T14:31:10Z")

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Originally published at: Hoʻokipa pumehana | A warm welcome for OEGlobal and the RLOE program in Hawaiʻi – OEGlobal On March 2nd, she was excited to kick start OEweek events by hosting an Open Pedagogy workshop with …

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## [Open Education and Beyond](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/open-education-and-beyond/5183)

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**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\
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**Last updated:** [March 31, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/open-education-and-beyond/5183 "2023-03-31T15:48:22Z")

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Originally published at: Open Education and Beyond – OEGlobal The eMadrid seminar on «Digital Competencies of University Teachers for Open Education» took place on Friday, February 24th, in Madrid, Spain.

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## [OEGlobal Membership – Special Offer for OE Week 2023](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oeglobal-membership-special-offer-for-oe-week-2023/4673)

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**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [March 11, 2023, 12:41am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oeglobal-membership-special-offer-for-oe-week-2023/4673 "2023-03-11T00:41:10Z")

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Originally published at: OEGlobal Membership – Special Offer for OE Week 2023 – OEGlobal OEGlobal is offering two special memberships during OE Week 2023. Join us!

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## [Call for Continuous Professional Development OER in Higher Education](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/call-for-continuous-professional-development-oer-in-higher-education/4622)

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**Author:** [@Mohini](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/Mohini)\
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**Last updated:** [February 13, 2023, 7:17pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/call-for-continuous-professional-development-oer-in-higher-education/4622 "2023-02-13T19:17:32Z")

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Greetings! I’m reaching out in connection with a new project that OER Africa, an initiative of Saide, is undertaking. We are in the process of developing an online collection of Continuous Professional Development (CPD…

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## [OER Dissertation Study](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oer-dissertation-study/4640)

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**Author:** [@wanstratha](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/wanstratha)\
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**Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/oer-dissertation-study/4640 "2023-02-09T17:49:43Z")

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Hello OEGlobal Community- I could use some help. Unfortunately, I’ve run into challenges finding my final two participants for my Ph.D. dissertation study. I am running against the clock here as deadlines for the comple…

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## [Give a Welcome and Hello to new OEGlobal Board Vice Chair Lisa Young](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/give-a-welcome-and-hello-to-new-oeglobal-board-vice-chair-lisa-young/4634)

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**Author:** [@cogdog](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/cogdog)\
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**Last updated:** [February 8, 2023, 8:35pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/give-a-welcome-and-hello-to-new-oeglobal-board-vice-chair-lisa-young/4634 "2023-02-08T20:35:52Z")

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We have many reasons to cheer for this news announcing that Lisa Young @lcbyoung has been voted in as Vice Chair of OEGlobal, especially for her many years of being active in CCCOER activities: Her position as Vice C…

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## [Karen Cangialosi joins as Director of Membership](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/karen-cangialosi-joins-as-director-of-membership/4619)

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**Author:** [@OEGconnect](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/OEGconnect)\
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**Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/karen-cangialosi-joins-as-director-of-membership/4619 "2023-02-06T22:11:27Z")

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Originally published at: Karen Cangialosi joins as Director of Membership – OEGlobal Open Education Global is excited to extend a warm welcome to Karen Cangialosi as the new Director of Membership. On her staff biogr…

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## [Around the OEGlobal World](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/around-the-oeglobal-world/4133)

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**Author:** [@system](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/system)\
**Replies:** 20\
**Last updated:** [October 30, 2022, 4:50pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/around-the-oeglobal-world/4133 "2022-10-30T16:50:53Z")

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Originally published at: Around the OEGlobal World – OEGlobal I’m starting something new here and I did not even ask permission! As a part of our interest in sharing more of what OEGlobal members are doing I (Alan Le…

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## [To find the most cheap development board to bring open resources for most rural areas](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/to-find-the-most-cheap-development-board-to-bring-open-resources-for-most-rural-areas/4544)

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**Author:** [@Rimit1](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/Rimit1)\
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**Last updated:** [January 14, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/to-find-the-most-cheap-development-board-to-bring-open-resources-for-most-rural-areas/4544 "2023-01-14T04:28:07Z")

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Hi, All Greeting for the day This topic is basically generated for those who have very good knowledge in open educational resources, as we already knows that respberry pi having big issue with there manufacturing ri…

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## [2022-23 Call OE4BW for Developers and Mentors](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/2022-23-call-oe4bw-for-developers-and-mentors/4306)

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**Author:** [@IslaHF](https://connect.oeglobal.org/u/IslaHF)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 11, 2022, 1:17pm UTC](https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/2022-23-call-oe4bw-for-developers-and-mentors/4306 "2022-11-11T13:17:11Z")

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OE4BW has released its Calls for developers and mentors for 2022/23. Please find them on the links: Call for Developers 2022/23 Call for Mentors 2022/23 The deadline for application is 20 November 2022 (23:59 CET). …

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