The Foundations of Kinesiology textbook introduces students to the field of kinesiology through an interdisciplinary lens, highlighting the connections between physical activity, health, and society. It explores how kinesiology intersects with disciplines such as philosophy, sociology, biomechanics, and psychology, while also guiding students through a range of traditional and emerging career pathways.
Author: Amy Liao
Seventeen chapters with exercises organized into four units: Introduction to Biological Anthropology; Human Osteology; Primates; and Human Evolution. The text adheres to ANTH C1001L; includes lists of lab materials and OER background readings; covers the appendicular and axial skeleton; is updated regularly
Decoding Deception by Diana Daly and Kainan Jarrette is a dynamic multimedia OER that turns adults and college and high school students into expert lie detectors. This interactive guide blends humor, games, and activities with cognitive science and media literacy to reveal how biases, fallacies, and AI-fueled content can mislead us. Readers learn practical strategies …
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Friday, October 10, 2025 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm TestOut provides a broad suite of resources in IT, networking, operating systems, and cybersecurity. However, its high cost and proprietary format can create barriers for both faculty and students. This conversation will focus on how colleges can develop robust alternatives. Can TestOut become an optional …
Friday, October 10, 2025 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am Access the “Defining Return On Investment for Open Educational Resources (OER) Adoption: A Collaborative Conversation” presentation slides As OER adoption expands, the need for a consistent method of measuring return on investment (ROI) becomes increasingly important. But how exactly do we calculate the impact—financial, academic, …
Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Access the “Exploring OER for ENGL C1000” presentation slides Curious about how OER can support the new ENGL C1000 template? This conversation will give English faculty space to share ideas, explore existing OER texts, and identify gaps. Together, we’ll consider how common course numbering shapes …
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Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Watch the “American Government and OER: Next Steps” recording Access the “American Government and OER: Next Steps” presentation slides Please join us for a webinar on OER and American Government and Politics. We will explore what OER has been developed as well as discuss plans …
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm News production classes are an important component of the Journalism Associate Degree for Transfer, but the available OER may not be sufficient to support student success. Join journalism colleagues to discuss the OER that are currently used for news production classes and explore what resources …
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Wednesday, October 8, 2025 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Join colleagues for a discussion about the existing OER options for Hospitality Management, what is currently being used, and what key needs still exist. We will also discuss barriers that prevent the adoption of OER and what resources need to be developed. Please bring your …
World History, Volume 1: to 1500 is designed to meet the scope and sequence of a world history course to 1500 offered at both two-year and four-year institutions. Suitable for both majors and non majors World History, Volume 1: to 1500 introduces students to a global perspective of history couched in an engaging narrative. Concepts and assessments help …