The topic of the first cohort meeting is “What are OER?” In this session we will introduce attendees to and differentiate between OER and zero cost materials. We will focus on OER specifically as an opportunity to revisit pedagogical approaches, raise student information literacy, introduce a wider variety of course materials, and embrace interdisciplinarity. […]
This workshop will introduce attendees to and differentiate between OER (Open Educational Resources) and zero cost materials. We will focus on OER specifically as an opportunity to revisit pedagogical approaches, raise student information literacy, introduce a wider variety of course materials, and embrace interdisciplinarity. We will showcase already existing OER that are available for curation […]
The topic of the second cohort meeting is “Why OER?” In session two we will discuss the pedagogical value of using OER instead of textbooks, and also how the openness of OER creates a different relationship to education than zero cost. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about other faculty’s experience of the OER […]
As we create, curate, and share educational materials for our online and hybrid courses it is important to understand the licenses associated with these materials. In this session, we’ll explore a number of the questions that are generated by the shift to digital materials. What is Fair Use? How do I share library materials? What […]
At this informal gathering, faculty who participated in this year's OER Initiative will be speaking about their processes as they planned and implemented their zero textbook cost courses, and they will also be sharing about particular materials and assignments. Come and get some insight into using OER/zero cost materials, get to know other faculty who are […]
You want to incorporate new strategies for engaging your students and cultivating community in your class, but where to begin? Consider taking inspiration from your Baruch colleagues. In this session, we'll do a live tour of three CTL resources (Teach OER, Teach Hybrid, and the Active Learning Strategies repository) that feature teaching materials developed and […]