Day/time: May 7, 2025, 1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Title: Challenges & Opportunities – GenAI & Open Educational Resources
Presenters:
- Erin Fields (she/her), Open Education and Scholarly Communications Librarian, University of British Columbia
- Will Engle (he, him) Open Education Stategist, University of British Columbia
Description: The introduction of GenAI will have a large impact on teaching and learning in higher education. For open educational practices, including creating and sharing open educational resources and open pedagogy in the classroom, the impacts are already being felt. This session will provide an overview, including examples, of how OER is being impacted by GenAI.
Additionally, the session will discuss the potential of AI in generating dynamic content, including interactive textbooks, and its potential in developing open educational resources and practices. We will also engage in discussions about the legal and ethical considerations of both AI and open education including copyright, privacy, and open licensing. In this workshop we’ll dive into practical exercises, including the co-creation of a textbook chapter, demonstrating the real-world application of AI in OER.