The presentation discusses the benefits and challenges of implementing Open Education Resources

1. Benefits and Challenges of
OER
Liu Yang, Instructional Designer Clover Park Technical
College

2. Overview
OER as cost-saving and high
impact needs little convincing
An opportunity remains as to
how to customize it towards
different programs and faculty

3. Benefits
Part of the HIP (high
impact practices)
Inclusive—
eliminating
textbook cost and
increasing access
Culturally
responsive—
including historically
marginalized groups
Making course
material more
relevant to
students' lives
Facilitating the
development of
creative
assignments

4. Challenges
Faculty time commitment (when OER initiative is combined with teaching,
grading and departmental work)
Faculty understanding OER is a process and a major project
Devise a plan instead of being overwhelmed
Lack of pro-tech program representations in OER