Understanding OER
"OER 101" resources offer a foundational understanding of Open Educational Resources. These curated links provide essential information on what OER are, their key benefits, and how open licenses like Creative Commons enable their free use, adaptation, and sharing. Whether you're new to the concept or looking to deepen your knowledge, you'll find introductions to core OER principles, examples of various OER types (from textbooks to videos), and practical guidance on getting started with open education.
- Article - OER 101 - What is OER
- Why Use OER - OER Guide for Faculty
- Why OER
- OER Starter Kit
- OER 101 Course
Faculty OER Navigator: Discover Course Materials
Discovering high quality OER for your courses is easier with these specialized website designed for faculty.These tools empower educators to efficiently find, review, and integrate diverse OER into their teaching practices, enhancing affordability and access for students.
OER Search Engines
OER Textbook and Courses
AI + OER: Innovative Teaching
Faculty interested in creating Open Educational Resources (OER) can leverage AI to significantly streamline and enhance the development process. AI tools can act as powerful assistants, quickly generating outlines, first drafts, discussion prompts, quizzes, and even translate content, saving valuable time and effort. This allows faculty to focus on refining content, ensuring accuracy, adding their unique pedagogical expertise, and creating more engaging and accessible materials for students, ultimately democratizing access to high-quality education. While human oversight remains crucial for ethical considerations, bias mitigation, and overall quality assurance, AI empowers faculty to produce rich OER content more efficiently than ever before.
- MATC AI and OER manual
- WisTech Fusion
- Updating an OER Textbook via AI
- Artificial Intelligence
- Top AI Tools - Mathematical Calculation
- AI and Open Education
- It's All About the Prompt - ChatGPT and AI Tools
- AI and OER
Learn OER: Video Resources for Faculty
Looking to deepen your understanding of Open Educational Resources (OER)? This dedicated video library offers faculty a dynamic and engaging way to explore the world of OER. From introductory overviews and practical "how-to" guides on finding and adapting content, to insights on open pedagogy and the broader impact of OER on student success, these curated videos provide visual explanations and expert perspectives to support your OER journey. Start watching to unlock new possibilities for your courses!
- OER Marketing Video
- What is OER
- Why OER Matters
- Creating & Authoring OER
- Open Pedagogy
- Licensing & Copyright
Connecting with OER Organizations
Stay Updated on Best Practices and Trends: The OER landscape is constantly evolving. OER organizations often disseminate information on the latest research, pedagogical approaches, technological tools, and policy developments related to open education, keeping faculty informed and at the forefront of the movement.