OER Specialist Training Course
Author(s):
Content organized & written by the College of the Canyons OER Team.
Course design by Helen Graves (Instructional Designer).
Course reviewed by James Glapa-Grossklag (Dean of Educational Technology, Learning Resources, & Distance Learning) and Joy Shoemate (Director of Online Education).
College: College of the Canyons
Format: Canvas Commons Course
License: CC BY 4.0
Link to resource: https://lor.instructure.com/resources/cd779224074c45de9e41ded4e608346e?shared
Description of the Resource:
The CC ECHO OER Specialist Course equips students, staff, and faculty with essential skills in Open Educational Resources (OER) management and development. Designed for those assisting faculty with creating OER on college campuses, this training course offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of OER, emphasizing their role in enhancing educational accessibility and affordability. Participants will explore the fundamentals of OER, learn effective resource discovery techniques, and master the intricacies of resource citation, formatting, and accessibility. Through a structured curriculum that includes practical exercises and knowledge assessments, learners will gain hands-on experience in creating, reviewing, and distributing OER materials. By the course’s conclusion, participants will have the expertise to champion OER initiatives within their institutions, ensuring the widespread adoption and sustainable use of open educational resources.
This course can be downloaded and adapted to better fit your intuition’s training needs.
