“When you use open pedagogy in your classroom, you are inviting your students to be part of the teaching process, participating in the co-creation of knowledge.”
- BCCampus Open Ed
Benefits of using OER in the classroom:
- Encourages collaborative teaching and learning
- Allows for diverse perspectives and inclusive material content
- Equity through accessibility
- Cost savings for students
How to use OER in the classroom:
- Understand your audience to develop a strategy
- Consider utilizing Open Textbooks
- Consider other OER options like lesson plans, Canvas modules, data sets, and more
- Work with a librarian to create a unique mix of OERs tailored to your course objectives
