1. All photos taken by the author

2. Challenge
• It takes time to find,
customize, and apply
open educational
resources to a class
• It takes time to review
each open resource used
before the material is
assigned to make sure it
still exists
• It takes time to replace
nonexistent open
resources
Benefit
• Taking the time to find,
customize, apply, and
replace each resource
keeps the instructor in
touch with the materials

3. Challenge
• Each resource chosen
must apply to and
enhance the course
objects
• Each resource must be
worked into the course in
a meaningful and logical
sequence
Benefit
• Applying planning assures
that the instructor knows
how each resource
addresses the course
objectives
• Applying planning keeps
he instructor in touch with
the applicability of the
course objectives

4. Challenge
• Shared materials may
have limited or no value
• Shared materials may not
be correctly attributed
• Shared materials may
invite review and scrutiny
Benefit
• Reviewing shared
resources causes the
instructor to read critically
• Assessing shared
resources requires
instructors to understand
attribution
• Sharing materials invites
review and assessment
that can enhance the
materials