OER Grant Process
Several options are available to fit your individual goals in adapting or adopting OER content
- Adoption Grant ($1000 each) - Identify and adopt an existing open textbook or other open educational resource. This would involve aligning your course learning outcomes, content, teaching methodologies, etc., to the new resource. Adoptions may require small changes to the textbook such as modifications due to accessibility requirements, minor text changes, or appending content.
- Adaptation Grant ($2,500 each) - Identify and adapt or customize an existing open textbook or other open educational resource. This may include, but is not limited to, creating a new edition of an existing open textbook, adding content and/or creating ancillary materials e.g. test banks, slide decks, videos, interactive media, etc. for an existing OER resource.
Form link: https://forms.office.com/r/nsqS4QfJEP
Approval Process
Applications will be reviewed and approved on a rolling bases by the Madison College OER Steering Committee or by the OER Librarian/ Associate Vice President, Libraries & Academic Support Services.
Current and Past Madison College OER Grant Awardees
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Past
Support
Madison College Libraries lead the OER initiative for the college. The OER librarian provides individualized support throughout the OER adoption and adaption process in conjunction with other college departments. For questions about any aspect of the program, contact: Rachel Becker, rhbecker1@madisoncollege.edu
FAQs
Getting Started
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Open Textbook Library provides a collection of OER on wide ranging subjects.
OER Commons contains not just textbooks but other educational content with open licenses.
Why Should I Apply for a Grant?
Why the OER Grant Matters:
Empowering Educators: The grant provides financial support to educators for the development and implementation of open-access resources, encouraging innovative teaching practices.
Affordability for Students: By reducing reliance on traditional textbooks, the OER Grant aims to make education more affordable for our students.
Building a Collaborative Community: Fostering a culture of collaboration and resource-sharing among educators to enhance the overall learning experience.
Educators are encouraged to submit proposals that showcase creativity, innovation, and a commitment to advancing the educational experience for our students.