OER Resources

Step 1.  Set aside time

• Like research, using OER or going Textbook Cost $0 for your classes can take some time.  
• The work you do will help define the SLOs for your course and modules.
• You will help remove cost as a barrier to student success!

Step 2.  Analyze syllabus

• Instead of trying to find materials first, critically examine your syllabus and its learning objectives either by module or week-to-week.
• What do you want students to know? Answering this question will make searching for materials much easier.

Step 3.  Look for teaching materials

• Use the resources in the UHMC Library OER Guide to help you find the right materials for your course.
  • Search for an OER or free textbook already available in your subject area.
  • Search through OER repositories and collections for OER materials that fulfill your learning objectives.
  • Use the Library Databases and eBook collection to find supplemental materials at no cost to the student.
  • Use Google to find other supplemental materials.  Use "Advanced Search" to limit your searches to openly licensed materials (called "usage rights" on the advanced search screen).
• Consult with your Subject Librarian or Jeffrey Marzluft for help in this stage.

Step 4.  Analyze materials

• Do the materials fulfill your learning objectives?
  • Download this checklist for evaluating Open Education Resources from the British Columbia Open Textbook Project.
• What are the licensing restrictions on the materials?
  • Do they have to be used as is?
  • Can they be altered?
  • What kind of credit/attribution needs to be used? 
  • Check out the page on licensing in the OER guide for more help in this area.

Step 5.  Put together materials in a meaningful manner

• Here is a model (and template) from Leeward Community College for organizing your class in a weekly module format using Google Sites.  But it is helpful to help you organize the class.
• Check out this English 100 course developed by Susan Wood at Leeward Community College to get a more complete picture.
• For the bold, you can also do it directly in Laulima!

​Contact Jeffrey Marzluft for additional help

Remember - This is a Learning Experience!