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and
Challenges
of Using
Open
Educational
Resources
Christian Bruhn
OER 101
overview
•Definition of
OER
•Benefits in
using OER
What is OER?
• Open Education
Resources is a term
referring to material that is
available to use as:
• Public Domain
• Released material under an
open license that allows for
Benefit
s
•Cost saving for
students
•The cost of
books is too
high!
•Gets a book in a
student's hand
at little to no
cost
Benefit
s
•Cost saving for
students
•Again… The cost of
books is too high!
•OER grants access to
material for all, not
just people that can
afford the high cost
(did I mention that
books are expensive?)
Benefit
s
•Increases global
information at the
touch of a finger
•Allows for students to
enjoy classes/materials
from halfway across the
world
Benefit
s
•Allows students
access to materials
following the class
•Helps with information
retention
•Helps promote the
class to others
Benefit
s
•Allows instructors to
learn from their peers
•Gives new ideas and
perspectives
•Allows for mentoring
opportunities
Challe
nges
• Making sure
you have
quality
material
• Lack of
understanding
about OER
and how it can
help
institutions
• Understandin
Solutions!
• Making sure you have quality material
• Review the materials you are wanting to ensure they meet your needs
• Lack of understanding about OER and how it can help
institutions
• Spread the word to your college on the benefits of OER!
• Understanding the copyright stipulations and laws
• Take time to take OER 101… it is an awesome class and it will help you
understand the legal aspect of OER.
• Finding materials for all subjects
• If you can’t find it… create it! Get the ball rolling on your subject matter.
• Lack of accessible options
• If it’s not accessible, make it accessible!

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