Getting Started as a Member of the Open Education Association

Membership in the Open Education Association provides opportunities to participate in the association’s work, stay informed, and engage with others advancing open education. The steps below highlight a few simple ways to get started and begin participating right away.

1. Complete Your Member Profile

Completing your member profile is an important first step. Your profile helps others learn about your role, interests, and areas of work, and ensures you are accurately represented in the member directory. Keeping your profile up to date supports connection, visibility, and engagement across the association.

Update Your Member Profile

2. Explore Open Education Association Resources

The association maintains a growing set of resources designed to support your work and help you stay informed about open education. Members are encouraged to explore and use these resources regularly:

• Getting Started Guide — an introduction to open education concepts and practices

• Open Education Webinar Calendar — a regularly updated list of upcoming open education community webinars and recordings

• Open Education Conference List — a curated list of conferences and events related to open education

• Open Education Opportunity Board — calls for participation, job opportunities, and announcements in the open education field

• Open Education State-by-State List — a directory of state and regional open education initiatives

• Accessibility Resources — curated webinars, guidance, and resources to support accessible open education and compliance efforts

These resources are updated regularly and are intended to support members at all stages of their work.

3. Stay Informed

The association shares regular updates to help members stay current on developments, opportunities, and events across the field. As a member you are automatically subscribed to:

• Association Newsletter — periodic updates about association activities, events, and initiatives

• OpenEd Digest — a monthly curated digest featuring news, opportunities, and community updates

Reviewing these updates is one of the easiest ways to remain connected to the association and the broader field.

4. Start a Conversation in the Member Forum

The Member Forum is a space for members to ask questions, exchange ideas, and learn from one another. Members are encouraged to introduce themselves, ask questions, or share insights related to their work. The forum guidelines provide additional information to help support meaningful and productive conversations.

5. Attend Events

The association hosts webinars, discussions, and community sessions throughout the year. These events provide opportunities to learn, hear from others in the field, and engage with topics relevant to open education.