This is a collection of canvas pages that are organized like a textbook into modules for 12 chapters. The pages have good graphics and are engaging at an appropriate level for our use. However, this collection is missing information about Perception and about Ingestive behaviors which are part of the C-ID.
Author: Amy Liao
The textbook is designed to be used as primary reading for undergraduate Psychology students studying core biological psychology modules. Special note: This book is not complete, it is really good and highly usable – perhaps in conjunction with noba modules
An OER textbook that contains some basic information but does not include information regarding sleep, ingestive behaviors, sensation/perception and learning/memory. What is useful and different about this book is its emphasis on equity and each chapter has discussion questions and video links. It can be used very well in conjunction with, as a supplement to …
Biological Psychology (Hove and Martinez, 2024) – ROTEL project (CC BY-NC-SA)Read More »
Sharing Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) Courses through Canvas Commons
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Watch the Sharing OER and ZTC Courses through Canvas Commons webinar recording Download the Sharing OER and ZTC Courses through Canvas Commons slides Canvas Commons provides an easy way for faculty creators to share their work openly, but how can others effectively adapt and use that …
Friday, April 17, 2026 from 10:30 am – 11:30 am Watch the AI as Research and Editorial Support webinar recording The updating of OER can be inconsistent or reactive, which may result in it not being informed by current research, disciplinary practice, and student needs. And when updates are made, ancillary materials such as quizzes, …
Thursday, April 16, 2026 from 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Watch the OpenAudio: Political Science and the Audiobook Project Science webinar recording Download the OpenAudio: Political Science and the Audiobook Project Science PowerPoint Come learn about a wonderful project by one of our very own political science faculty, Brian Barrick, from Los Angeles Harbor College. …
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Wednesday, April 15, 2026 from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Watch the “OER and ZTC in CTE” recording Implementing OER and developing ZTC pathways can be particularly challenging in CTE programs. This webinar will investigate why CTE programs often face unique barriers when pursuing ZTC goals and explore strategies for addressing those barriers.
Spring 2026, Resolution Number 105.02 Whereas, In response to Resolution 114.04 F25 “Developing a Consistent Method for Calculating Student Cost Savings Resulting from Open Educational Resources Adoption,” [1] the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges has consulted with system partners to research and develop a standardized method for calculating student savings resulting from the adoption of open …
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Friday, April 10, 2026 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Watch the “AI Bytes: Practical Privacy Protections” recording Access the “AI Bytes: Practical Privacy Protections” slides This session will walk through the types of information that individuals should be aware of to keep their data secure when utilizing AI in courses that use open educational …
Friday, April 10, 2026 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Join us for a conversation with two community college faculty members who are developing new OER for linguistic anthropology — the only anthropological subdiscipline that lacks a comprehensive OER. They will present their work-in-progress and invite participants to provide feedback and further direction.