I. Resources to Understand, Assess, and Create OERs
These websites and readings provide information, tools and materials to guide and support educators in the development and implementation of an Open Educational Resources (OER) for their course or classroom. Click on the title to access the resource.
About Open Educational Resources from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Here you can find information on what an OER is and why it is beneficial to use, worksheets for developing an OER and Blogs from individuals sharing their experience with OERs. https://wp.wpi.edu/open/
Open Educational Resources from Worcester Polytechnic Institute:
This site contains Open Educational Resources (OER) resources created by WPI faculty, staff, and students.
https://digital.wpi.edu/collections/jq085n82c
LibGuide to Open Education Resources from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
This guide provides resources for finding, evaluating, and creating Open Educational Resources (OERs). It provides an Open Access Books Toolkit and an Open Educational Resources Starter Kit that provides an introduction to the use and creation of an OER.
Bakermans, M., Gold, A., Kurlanska, C., Ostapowicz-Critz, L., Stanlick, S. (2022). Small is Beautiful: OER for Cultural Change in a STEM Institution. QUBES Educational Resources. http://dx.doi.org/10.25334/SWMT-8J58
This report is a resource for faculty, staff, and students interested in creating Open Education Resources (OERs). The authors encourage the use of OERs as a tool for collaboration in designing course materials to address systemic racism and align materials with social justice principles. The report presents research and examples of pilot courses that include co-created OERs. The report also shares important lessons learned through OER experiences.
Mac, S. (2019). Syllabus and Course Curriculum Self-Assessment and Audit Tool. University of La Verne.
This syllabus auditing tool was developed for faculty to examine their syllabi, teaching practices, and classroom environment. The auditing tool guides faculty in implementing teaching practices that promote diversity and inclusivity in the classroom.