2026 Colorado OER Conference

This interactive session bridges doctoral research on critical thinking with Bad Bunny's cultural narratives of authenticity and resilience to reimagine open education at Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) like MSU Denver, the only Colorado university with the Seal of Excelencia designation. Participants explore how Open Educational Resources (OER) empower first-generation and Latino students through co-created, identity-affirming pedagogy that fosters belonging, innovation, and equity.

Drawing from leadership experiences at MSU Denver, the session showcases practical strategies for integrating popular culture into OER, including reflective exercises with Bad Bunny-inspired artifacts to build mental well-being and critical consciousness. Attendees leave with actionable tools to advance "Open for Good" in their contexts, emphasizing collaboration across students, faculty, and communities.