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Open Educational Resources: Faculty Support

Resources for locating Open Educational Resources for Educators and Librarians

Step 1: Getting Started With OER

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Top 3 Search Repositories

        1. OER Commons

        2. Open Stax

        3. Open Textbook Library

OER Lists By Subject

OER Search Worksheet and Video

Planning to create your own OER? Proceed to Step 2 to begin SMART Goal Action Planning.

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Library Support

Explore the variety of library support options available!

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Need Assistance? Schedule a Consult With Your Copyright and Open Educational Resources Librarian Today!

Step 2: OER Creation Support

Step 2: Begin SMART goal action planning!

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Step 2 OER Creation Support: Smart Goal Action Planning

Discover SMART goal action planning with this worksheet and video guide!

SMART Goal Worksheet PDF

Ready to begin Creating your own OER? View the Tips for Instructors video and the OER Creation Support Resource Guide below.

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Step 2 Creation Support: Tips for Instructors Creating OER

Step 2 OER Creation Support: A Resource Guide

Ready for publication?

  Go to Step 3: Publishing and Sharing.                  

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Step 3: Publishing and Sharing OER

Step 3: Let's publish and share!

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Watch video: Why is it Important to Share Content?

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Next, view these essential tips before publishing and sharing!

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Creative Commons License:

Review checklist.

Where to Share?

Best Practices & Additional Resources

 

Need additional support?

Browse these helpful resources to meet your OER needs!

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