Open Educational Resources (OER) offer faculty opportunities to make learning materials more affordable, accessible, and adaptable to student needs. From textbooks and multimedia to interactive activities and assignments, OER can help reduce educational costs while supporting effective teaching and learning.
In this recorded presentation, Open Educational Resources at Excelsior University, Tiffany Davis explores how OER are being adopted, developed, and used across the university, along with Excelsior’s efforts to expand Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses.
During this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Understand Open Educational Resources and the different types of materials available for teaching and learning.
- Explore the 5 Rs of OER: Retain, Reuse, Revise, Remix, and Redistribute.
- Understand Creative Commons licensing and how openly licensed materials can be adapted and shared.
- Discover the benefits of OER for students, including reduced textbook costs and greater access to learning materials.
- Learn about OER adoption at Excelsior and its role in expanding Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) courses.
- Explore faculty-created OER projects, including Excelsior’s Online Writing Lab (OWL) and its openly available learning resources.
Watch the presentation to discover how Excelsior faculty are using and creating OER to support student success, reduce educational costs, and expand access to high-quality learning materials.