Start Date
8-17-2022 12:00 AM
Description
Record numbers of faculty have introduced digital content options into their courses since going online in the spring of 2020. Many of the changes to course structure and increased use of Canvas as well as alternative text options are here to stay. Learn how to ditch that traditional textbook and make use of open educational resources (OER). Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that are free to use, adapt, and redistribute. With the cost of college education increasing, it is more important than ever to include freely accessible course materials for students whenever possible. Come and learn about how this has been done successfully in both large and small courses with the added benefit of increased academic freedom for the instructor. We will provide examples and resources and explain how to apply for a grant to adopt, adapt, or create open course materials. Keep your course content current and get started with freely accessible materials today!
Teaching Without a Traditional Textbook
Record numbers of faculty have introduced digital content options into their courses since going online in the spring of 2020. Many of the changes to course structure and increased use of Canvas as well as alternative text options are here to stay. Learn how to ditch that traditional textbook and make use of open educational resources (OER). Open Educational Resources (OER) are teaching and learning materials that are free to use, adapt, and redistribute. With the cost of college education increasing, it is more important than ever to include freely accessible course materials for students whenever possible. Come and learn about how this has been done successfully in both large and small courses with the added benefit of increased academic freedom for the instructor. We will provide examples and resources and explain how to apply for a grant to adopt, adapt, or create open course materials. Keep your course content current and get started with freely accessible materials today!