Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm ZTC and OER have the potential to grow the political science discipline in the California community colleges. By removing cost barriers to our political science students, the interest in our courses should increase. Join us for a conversation on how the adoption of OER can …

Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC), Open Educational Resources (OER), and Political ScienceRead More »

Thursday, October 24, 2024 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Please join us for a conversation about developing anthropology ZTC degrees, as well as an update on new anthropology OER and a discussion of future needs of the discipline.Register for Anthropology ZTC Degree

Monday, October 21, 2024 from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Join us for an engaging discussion on the intersection of OER and open source tools in computer science education. We’ll explore how integrating these two powerful approaches can expand access to high-quality learning materials, foster collaborative development, and transform the teaching and learning of coding …

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm In this conversation, we will share our experiences and discuss the challenges and opportunities we have encountered when using AI tools to create materials in chemistry. Together, we will exchange practical strategies, showcase examples of AI-generated content, and collaboratively identify best practices for integrating AI …

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Chemistry Open Educational Resources (OER): Exchanging Ideas, Experiences, and Best PracticesRead More »

Thursday, October 10, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm There are many openly-licensed textbooks and ancillaries available for biology faculty to adopt or adapt (Open Educational Resources and Biology) and the Zero Textbook Cost Degree Program funds are enabling faculty at different colleges to modify and create additional OER. Join us to explore what …

Open Educational Resources (OER) for Biology – Needs and UsageRead More »

Thursday, June 13, 2024 from 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Watch the “OER Integration, Embedded Content, and POCR Guidelines” recording Explore the seamless integration of OER within Canvas, emphasizing best practices for embedding content within modules. Participants will gain insights to aid both reviewers and course authors (faculty) in aligning courses with POCR guidelines while …

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024 from 10:00 am – 11:00 am Register for Back to our Roots – Chatting about OER Are you tired of hearing about zero textbook costs (ZTC) and/or worrying about how your ZTC dollars are being spent? Put ZTC aside and join us for this conversation to discuss OER with fellow OERLs …

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Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Watch the “OER Faculty Community of Practice” recording How can you create and implement a vibrant OER faculty community of practice at your college? Together we will explore how to use an OER community of practice to encourage the adoption of OER, teach OER principles, …

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Friday, April 12, 2024 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Watch the “Beyond Traditional Spanish Homework” recording Join us for an exciting exploration into Project Based Learning (PBL) and open educational resources (OER) in language instruction. Discover how PBL elevates language learning, allowing students to delve into real-world issues, create impactful projects, and acquire language …

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