University of New England - Innovation for a Healthier Planet

Tacos & Open Education

Take a Walk on the Open Side: Tacos & Open Education

May 6, 2025

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Abplanalp Library, Portland Campus

Explore the world of open education and open publishing while enjoying a walking taco bar!

Learn how OER, open textbooks, and digital repositories can support academic and professional growth through interactive stations.

Topics:

  • Open textbooks
    • Cut costs, gain control: open textbooks let you read, adapt, and teach for free.
  • Open publishing
    • Understanding the benefits of publishing in open-access journals or OER.
  • DUNE (UNE’s Digital Repository)
    • Exploring how to share and preserve research.
  • Open pedagogy
    • Engaging students through collaborative and innovative teaching methods.

For questions or more details, please contact Sonya Durney, sdurney@une.edu