Lisa Burgert, CC-BY
Messaging to Students and for Students
Resources for Engaging Students
Student Advocacy Toolkits
OER Student Toolkit: A BCcampus Open Education advocacy guide for student leaders – This toolkit explains the benefits of OER and provides guidance on how students can help promote OER adoption.
Open Textbook Alliance – Student Government Toolkit: Making Textbooks Affordable – the Open Textbook Alliance is a nationwide coalition of student government leaders who are working to bring open textbooks to college campuses. This tool kit provides guidance for running a campaign to get your college or university to create an open textbooks program.
Activities and Resolutions
Gathering student impact stories is a great way to engage students – and highlight the value and importance of OER. Student impact stories from the Community College Consortium for Open Educational Resources features students who have benefited from OER use and ZTC degrees and have participated in student advocacy supporting the progression of OER.
Student Surveys
Surveys can be a great way to both provide information and gather information. Consider these sample surveys as you explore ways to engage students.