OERcamp.global 2025
This event took place continuously for 24 hours from 25 to 26 November 2025. Records of the sessions and other materials can be found in the program.
We are excited to announce the 2nd OERcamp.global for 2025! OERcamp.global is hosted by Agentur J&K – Jöran und Konsorten, which has been hosting OERcamps since 2012, in close cooperation with the German Commission for UNESCO. The event is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) as part of the German OER Strategy.
The OERcamp.global will be held on November 25-26, 2025, with 24 hours non stop programme around the globe. Registrations and CfP are starting in March 2025. We will inform you right away if you subscribe to our newsletter.
Sign Up for OERcamp.global
Join us for OERcamp.global—our free, 24-hour online event connecting educators, learners, and open education advocates from around the world.
Program
No matter how much time you have — whether it’s just an hour or a whole day — you’re guaranteed to find exciting people and interesting topics in the programme! Here are some of the highlights:
- Open for AI. AI for Openness
- Open for Inclusive Education
- Open for STEM education
- Open for Democracy
- Open for international cooperation! An insider tour of UNESCO’s Activities for OER
- Open for Mindfulness – Pause, Reflect, Reconnect
- Open for the SDGs! Best practices from the OE4BW network
- Open for YOU! The global networking hour
On our Stage One, there will be country reports from our ‚cOERrespondents‘ from around the world. You can expect highly interesting insights from the Philippines, the Netherlands, Norway, Brazil, Chile, Canada, Germany, South Africa, India and Scotland, with more to come.
OERcamp.global brings people from all continents together – online, openly and collaboratively. The focus is on a Barcamp, where you can not only listen, but also suggest topics and actively participate in shaping the event.
The diversity is already impressive, with participants from a wide range of countries, including Australia, Canada, Ethiopia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, the Netherlands, the USA and Singapore. This global mix makes OERcamp.global a unique space for exchange, cooperation and new perspectives. Here is an overview of the sessions that have already been submitted:
- Advocacy Strategies for Combating Inclusive Access Programs
- Escape Misinformation: Games for Resilience
- Reimagining Learning in Conflict Zones: The Power of Openness
- Humanizing Technology: Developing Digital Intelligence
- Slow AI: Open Educational Resources for a More Reflective Digital Future
- Open Education as Anti-Fascism
- Learning by playing and making digital escape rooms
- Stronger Together: Library and Bookstore Collaboration
- Unperfect by Design: Openness as Process, Not Product
- Decoding Yorùbá Wisdom Through Music: Open Learning from African Oral Traditions
- Local Action, Global Impact: Co-Creating Community Health Invitations with OER
- How Open is Private Education? Qualitative and Quantitative Data from Faculty and Librarians
- An Open Design System for Learning
- … and many more (In fact, more than 50 sessions have already been confirmed!)
And best of all: you can still be part of it!
Register now, contribute your own ideas or be inspired by the sessions – and become part of a global community that is making education more open and accessible.
Session Submission
OERcamp.global lives from your contributions!
Whether you have a project to share, a question to explore, or a topic you’re passionate about—submit your own session and help shape the program.
Everyone is welcome to contribute, regardless of experience level. Your perspective can inspire others!
UNESCO Recommendation on OER
Sessions are welcome on all aspects of OER and Open Education. We especially encourage topics which support the implementation of the UNESCO OER Recommendation regarding the five Areas of Action outlined in the Recommendation:
1. Building the capacity of stakeholders to create, access, re-use, adapt and redistribute OER;
2. Developing supportive policy for OER;
3. Encouraging inclusive and equitable quality OER;
4. Nurturing the creation of sustainability models for OER; and
5. Promoting and reinforcing international cooperation in OER.
What was OERcamp.global 2021?
Why an OERcamp.global?
Let’s celebrate OER – together, worldwide! At OERcamp.global we invite everyone to share knowledge, experience and resources beyond borders and time zones. It’s a unique opportunity to connect as individuals and organisations from across the globe: to present projects, exchange ideas, and talk openly about achievements as well as the challenges and open questions around Open Educational Resources.
OER thrives on sharing – and at the global Barcamp, we enable this exchange virtually and collaboratively. For this reason, the programme is created by those who take part: Sessions are proposed and curated by the community in advance, so everyone can find the topics relevant to them – regardless of previous knowledge, background, or region.
You don’t need to participate around the clock! Choose your path through the diverse schedule – OERcamp.global is truly an all you can learn buffet! Take what inspires you, join the sessions that fit your interests, and experience sharing across borders in real time.
Become part´of the OER World Map!
We cordially invite all participants and contributors of OERcamp.global 2025 to actively use and help shape the OER World Map.
The OER World Map is a central platform that provides a comprehensive, global overview of initiatives, projects, and actors in the field of Open Education (OE) and Open Educational Resources (OER). It fosters networking and exchange within the global OER community.
Get involved with the OER World Map by registering yourself, your activities, and your services. This will make your work visible to the entire community. You can also like and comment on existing entries or mark them as “Lighthouses.” In doing so, you will contribute significantly to the visibility of initiatives and to a lively exchange.
Take this opportunity to present your projects, learn from the experiences of others, and shape the future of Open Education together. Get active on the OER World Map now and help expand the global OER network!
More on OERcamps
OERcamps open up new and contemporary formats for learning based on openness, sharing, personal meaning, participation and equality. They are the appropriate format of education for a time in which we are depending on not only transferring fixed knowledge but also co-creating new knowledge. OERcamps are about sharing, discussing, negotiating solutions for a world in perpetual change.
The OERcamp started as a grassroot movement in Germany in 2012. It has since been awarded the Open Innovation Award, mentioned in the Horizon Report, and highlighted in a UNESCO Report. Learn more about the OERcamps …
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Code of Conduct
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- PREFACE
This Code of Conduct sets the standard of conduct expected of participants in OERcamp.global and its related online spaces. It sets the expectation that all participants will actively work to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment and strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment, and sexual harassment. Participation in OERcamp.global activities is conditional upon acceptance of the Code of Conduct.
If you experience or witness a violation of this Code of Conduct, please submit a report by email to info@oercamp.global.
- SCOPE
This Code of Conduct applies to all aspects of OERcamp.global activities where individuals’ behaviour affects the ability of others to participate. This includes within the virtual conference platform, barcamp sessions, planning meetings, informal side meetings associated with the barcamp, social platforms, email discussion lists, and other related interactions. This Code of Conduct applies to all participants, including attendees, speakers, volunteers, reviewers, barcamp staff, and vendors.
III. STANDARD OF CONDUCT
The OERcamp.global seeks to offer a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for learning and sharing, guided by the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. These values can only thrive in an environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, and discriminatory behaviour.
The standard of conduct at OERcamp.global and related spaces is set forth below and is further defined in Section V. Anyone asked to cease behaviour in violation of this Code of Conduct is expected to comply immediately. Engaging in prohibited behaviour is subject to enforcement action, which may include being removed from the conference or its online spaces.
Behavior that is expected and encouraged:
- Be respectful, inclusive, and accepting of others. Actively seek to challenge your personal biases, assumptions, and preconceived stereotypes, and approach differences with openness and curiosity.
- Be conscious of how your words and actions (including unintentional ones) might harm others. Take time to educate yourself on how to be more inclusive, and listen when someone takes the time to educate you.
- Be aware of privilege and power dynamics. If you find you are talking or commenting a lot, consider stepping back to leave more space for others. If you share the work or ideas of others, give credit where it is due.
- Be considerate of privacy and personal boundaries. Give others a chance to “opt-in” to personal interactions, and respect limits when they are set.
- Be constructive in offering criticism, and be gracious in accepting it. Consider “calling in” rather than “calling out,” and direct critiques toward ideas rather than people.
Behavior that is strictly prohibited:
- Discrimination, including unfavourable or disparate treatment to others because of any aspect of their identity, appearance, or protected class.
- Harassment and harassing behaviour, including use of epithets and slurs, derogatory or hostile comments, repeated attempts to make contact, or any behaviour that interferes with another person’s participation in the conference.
- Sexual harassment, including use of sexual images, jokes of a sexual or gendered nature, or any unwelcome contact of a sexual nature in any medium.
- ENFORCEMENT AND SANCTIONS
Engaging in harmful behaviour has consequences. The OERcamp.global team may impose sanctions depending on the severity of a violation.
Examples of potential actions by the OERcamp.global team may include:
- Issuing a written or verbal warning.
- Removing comments, materials, or recordings with harmful content.
- Ending a presentation early.
- Removing a person’s session responsibilities.
- Expelling a person from a session.
- Expelling a person from the event.
- Blocking or reporting a person in online platforms (Twitter, Sched, Zoom, email lists, etc.)
- Imposing a ban on future participation.
- Reporting a person’s behaviour to the appropriate authorities.
A person sanctioned for violating the Code of Conduct is expected to comply with the terms of the sanctions, and non-compliance may be grounds for further sanctions.
- DEFINITIONS OF PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR
This section provides further definitions for what constitutes prohibited behaviour under Section III.
- Discrimination
Discrimination occurs when a participant is denied equal opportunity and suffers unfavourable or disparate treatment because of that individual’s identity, which may include their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or other protected categories under the law.
- Harassment and Harassing Behavior
Harassment is unwelcome conduct (whether physical, verbal, written, or via technology) that is based on a person’s identity or protected class, which may include their race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, disability, religion, veteran status, or other protected categories under the law. Moreover, harassing behaviour not based on any of the above discriminatory factors that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment also is unacceptable and subject to enforcement action under the Code of Conduct. Harassment and harassing behaviour has the purpose or potential effect of interfering with an individual’s ability to participate at OERcamp.global.
Some examples of harassment include (but are not limited to):
- Offensive comments related to a person’s identity or protected class
- Using epithets, slurs or stereotypes
- Mocking, ridiculing, or mimicking another’s culture, accent, appearance, or custom
- Deliberate intimidation, threats of violence, or incitement of violence (including encouraging self-harm)
- Stalking or following
- Harassing photography or recording, including logging online activity for harassment purposes
- Continued one-on-one communication after requests to cease
- Publication of private information, including private communications (unless publication is necessary to protect oneself or others from intentional abuse) or deliberate “outing” of any aspect of a person’s identity without their consent
- Sexual Harassment
Sexual Harassment encompasses unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical behaviour of a sexual or gendered nature that interferes with an individual’s ability to participate at OERcamp.global activities or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment. Sexual harassment can include such behaviours as unwanted touching or unwelcome conduct (whether physical, verbal, written, or via technology) of a sexual or gendered nature.
Some examples of sexual harassment include (but are not limited to):
- Unwelcome and repeated flirtations, propositions, advances, staring, or other sexual attention
- Unwelcome physical contact
- Use of sexually suggestive language, gestures, or sounds (including whistling)
- Display of sexually suggestive objects or pictures
- Offensive, insulting, derogatory, or degrading remarks related to sex or gender
- Unwelcome comments about appearance
- Deliberate misgendering, including deadnaming (referring to someone who has changed their name by their previous name) and intentional use of pronouns that do not correspond to a person’s gender identity or specified preference
- Sexual jokes or use of sexually explicit or offensive language
- Gender- or sex-based pranks
- Demands for sexual favors in exchange for favourable or preferential treatment
- ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Except where otherwise noted, this Code of Conduct was adapted by OERcamp.global from the Open Education Conference Code of Conduct, which is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Sections V-VII of this Code of Conduct were adapted by the Open Education Conference from the OpenCon Code of Conduct, which is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. OpenCon attributes the TODO Group’s Open Source Code of Conduct (which includes contributions from Django, Python, Ubuntu, Contributor Covenant, Geek Feminism, Citizen Code of Conduct), Geek Feminism’s “Conference Anti-Harassment/Responding to Reports” page, the Conference Code of Conduct, the New Venture Fund, and members of the OpenCon community.
FAQ on Registration / Participation
Where can I register for OERcamp.global 2025?
How much does participation in OERcamp.global cost?
Registration is free of charge, thanks to funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
Do I have to join all sessions or attend every day?
No. Choose the sessions and time slots that work best for your schedule and align with your interests. See the full program overview here.
What is dOERte?
dOERte (“Digital Open Educational Resource Tool for Events”) is our event tool, based on pretix and pretalx. With dOERte, you can register for OERcamp.global, browse the program, and submit your own Barcamp sessions.
You only need to create an account once to access dOERte, but checking the schedule does not require one.Viewing the schedule does not require an account.
pretix is an open-source ticketing tool we use for registration. After signing up, you can view and edit your booking using your email at any time.
pretalx is an open-source event management tool that we use for programming and session planning.
I can no longer attend. How can I cancel my registration?
Of course, we’re sorry if you can’t join! For our planning, please let us know if you need to cancel—instead of simply not showing up. You can cancel via the link in your confirmation email, cancel through dOERte, or by sending us an email.
How to cancel via dOERte:
After registering, you’ll receive a URL by email that you can use to change or cancel your participation at any time. If you lost the link, you can have it sent again on dOERte: Click “Registration,” scroll to the bottom, and select “Resend link.” Enter your email and follow the instructions. Use “Cancel” at the bottom of the page to opt out.
FAQ on Event Location
Where will OERcamp.global 2025 take place?
OERcamp.global will be held completely online via Zoom from November 25 to 26, 2025. Access links will be sent to you upon successful registration.
What do I need to take part in OERcamp.global?
To join as a participant, you only need an internet-enabled device (computer, tablet, or smartphone), a stable internet connection, and speakers or headphones. A microphone is required if you wish to join discussions.
If you are presenting as a speaker, you also need a working microphone and webcam, and we recommend a quiet, undisturbed environment.
Are the venues accessible?
We prioritize accessibility. Our Zoom event provides live transcription. All participants will receive clear technical guidance in advance.
If you have special needs, please contact us in advance. We’ll work to find individual solutions and are available for support throughout the event.
How can I ensure my specific requirements are met?
Please contact our event team in advance with your needs. We’ll do our best to accommodate them.
You can contact us by email at info@oercamp.global, by phone at +49 (0)40 340 686 33, or by text/voice message via WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal at +49 175 6446200.
Are there digital quiet rooms or spaces to retreat?
During the virtual event, you can take a break at any time by logging out, turning off your camera, or muting your microphone. We also schedule regular breaks in the program. Please take care of your well-being—stepping back is always possible and highly encouraged..
FAQ on the Program
Who is OERcamp.global for?
OERcamp.global is a truly global event that brings together people and changemakers from around the world, educational backgrounds, and experiences. It especially values diversity of perspectives: educators, learners, multipliers, practitioners, initiatives, projects, and organizations worldwide can join—regardless of sector, country, or level of experience.
The event thrives on exchange and networking among participants from all backgrounds: North and South, East and West, from schools to universities, NGOs to public institutions, urban and rural areas. The goal is to provide a platform for global dialogue and sharing of knowledge, experiences, and open resources. Anyone can participate and learn from each other.
In short: OERcamp.global welcomes everyone open to educational ideas and eager to engage in international exchange. Diversity and global collaboration are central.
Where can I find the program?
The full program will be published soon on dOERte.
You don’t need an account to view the schedule, but you can create one to unlock features, such as adding favorites.
I’m new to Barcamps—do I need to know anything in advance?
No—OERcamp.global explicitly welcomes newcomers! What’s special is that the program isn’t set by organizers but created by participants themselves—as with any Barcamp. Sessions are submitted in advance so we can arrange a clear, global virtual schedule. Anyone can propose a session—be it a short talk, an open question, or a discussion round—based on the interests of our international community.
Other FAQs
What is OERcamp.global?
OERcamp.global is an international online Barcamp on Open Educational Resources (OER) and open educational practices (Open Educational Practices, OEP). It brings people from around the world together for intensive days of exchange on open education, shared knowledge, and collaborative learning. The Barcamp principle is central: the program is created by the participants themselves, with sessions submitted in advance. Contributions in many languages and from all educational areas are explicitly welcome.
OERcamp.global is held entirely online and offers 24 hours of continuous programming: workshops, discussions, presentations, and networking—open to newcomers and experienced participants alike. It enables global networking, brings diverse perspectives on open education, and thrives on everyone’s active input.
At OERcamps, people from different backgrounds and educational sectors come together to learn with and from one another—deliberately crossing boundaries of sector and subject. You’ll meet people from schools, universities, adult and vocational education, ESD, political and cultural education, and more. Pedagogical, legal, organizational, technical, and other perspectives all find their home here!
How can I contact the OERcamp.global team?
There are several ways to get in touch!
Email: info@oercamp.global
Phone: +49 (0)40 340 686 33
Text or voice message via WhatsApp, Telegram, or Signal: +49 175 6446200
We look forward to hearing from you!
Visit us on our social media channels as well.
Where can I find OERcamp.global on social media?
Can I get a certificate of participation?
If you need a certificate of attendance, we’ll be happy to provide one on request at info@oercamp.global. Please include your name, organization, and the days you participated.
Contact
If you have any further questions or comments, please contact us via info [at] oercamp.global.
