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Open Educational Resources and Their Role in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Academia

Open Educational Resources and Their Role in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals in Academia In-Person / Online

Abstract:

The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a global framework for addressing pressing economic, social, and environmental challenges by 2030. Among these, SDGs 4 (Quality Education), 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) emphasize inclusive and equitable learning opportunities for our students having different social, cultural and academic background. Open Educational Resources (OER)—freely accessible, openly licensed teaching and learning materials—have emerged as a powerful tool to support these goals by reducing barriers to education, enhancing accessibility, and promoting lifelong learning.
This presentation explores the intersection between OER and the SDGs, highlighting how open education initiatives contribute to sustainability efforts. Using examples of OERs that he & colleagues have collaborated on, Dr. Sardarli will explain how we try to achieve the SDGs 4, 10 and 17. In particular, he will talk about the resources Cree Dictionary of Mathematical Terms with Sound and Introductory Statistics with Indigenous Elements, supported by the University of Regina within the Open Educational Resources Program.

We are hosting an in-person watch party for University of Regina members. Registration is required (see below).

  • For online registrants, the Zoom link will be included in the confirmation email.
  • For in-person watch party registrants, the location will be included in the confirmation email.
Date:
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Time:
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Time Zone:
Saskatchewan Time (change)
Location:
CTL Seminar Room - AH 105.6

Registration is required. There are in-person seats available. There are online seats available.

Presenter's Bio

Dr. Arzu Sardarli worked in leading research institutions and universities in Azerbaijan, Ukraine and Canada. He joined the First Nations University of Canada in 2007. Dr. Sardarli led a number of community-based research and educational projects conducted in First Nations communities. He uses Indigenous elements in his teaching. Dr. Sardarli advocates for holistic methods of teaching and open educational resources. He co-authored the first Cree Dictionary of Mathematical with elements of Indigenous Art. The online version of the Dictionary has been developed within the Open Education Resources program of the University of Regina and published on Pressbook portal and MERLOT.

Dr. Sardarli led a pioneer research project on mathematical modelling of water quality using Indigenous knowledge. He coordinates a nationwide annual Wiseman Mathematics Contest, initiated in 2008. Dr. Sardarli’s projects have been supported by agencies such as NSERC, SSHRC, Health Canada, and Canadian Heritage. He received The Recognition Event Awards of The Regional Centre of Expertise (Saskatchewan) for his innovative Indigenous community-based projects.

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