Session 204: Implementing Open Education Resources In a Classroom

Date: Thursday, January 9

Time: 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Location: Library Cafe B30

Presenters: Rachel Borchardt (Scholarly Communication Librarian, University Library), David Jacobs (Adjunct Professor, KSB | Management) & Jim Quirk (Senior Professorial Lecturer, SPA | Government)

Session Description:

Open education resources (OERs) are free or no-cost materials like textbooks that reduce course costs for students, but the process of finding and incorporating OER into a classroom can be daunting. In this session, a librarian will introduce OERs and discuss their benefits. Faculty presenters will discuss their experiences with OER use in their classes, including time for Q&A.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define open education materials, and articulate their benefits in the classroom
• Identify ways to find and assess OER material
• Describe the process for incorporating OER into a classroom