The document discusses the benefits and challenges of using open educational resources (OER). It notes that OER can save time by avoiding duplicating work, augment class materials, increase student interest and save students money. However, challenges include ensuring the content is properly licensed, finding relevant materials takes time, content may not be accurate or high quality, authors may not update content, and technical skills are needed to incorporate materials. The document contains examples of creative commons licenses and attribution for images used.

1. OER
Lenora Nichols
Creative Commons
PowerPoint
CC-NC-SA
Networked Teacher White on Black By Alec Courosa CC-NC-SA

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No reinventing the wheel: Saves time
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Augmentation of class materials
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Gives students opportunity to experience different views
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Can increase interest in the subject
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Saves student’s money if it replaces a textbook
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Adds media content to improve understanding of lesson
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Can be continually improved and updated
BENEFITS OF OER

3.  Copyright
Concerns – check to make sure material is CC
 Difficult to Find – takes time to find subject area
 Quality Concerns – anyone can put up a CC, check for
accuracy and quality
 Sustainability
Concerns – authors may not update material
 Skill
issues – need for technical skills to incorporate material
 Can be frustrating
CHALLENGES OF OER

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The first graphic is creative commons
Networked Teacher White on Black By Alec Courosa CC-NC-SA
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The other graphics are Microsoft office royalty free photos and
graphics
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This is my picture of my cat.
He likes to chase the mouse on my IPad
Cat and Mouse by Lenora Nichols