Lunch and Learn - Open Educational Resources: An Introduction
Wednesday, October 11, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Zoom. [Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel]
Lunch and Learn - Open Educational Resources: An Introduction
Monday, October 16, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Zoom. [Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel]
Lunch and Learn - Adopt or Adapt an Open Resource
Thursday, October 26, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Zoom. [Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel]
Lunch and Learn - Open Pedagogy
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Zoom. [Bethany Mickel]
Lunch and Learn - Pressbooks/Hands-on Workshop
Wednesday, November 15, 2023, 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Zoom. [Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel]
Introduction to Pressbooks [Presented by Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel]
Pressbooks offers an easy-to-use publishing interface that allows for flexibility with publishing formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF), and is a popular choice for Open Educational Resource (OER) creation. In this session, learn more about what Pressbooks offers, how to leverage it for your own work, and how to access this self-publishing platform.
Using Libra & ORCID for OER [Presented by Winston Barham, Open Access Librarian]
Libra is UVA's institutional repository for scholarship. Depositing your work in Libra makes it available to the world while providing safe and secure storage. In this session, Winston Barham, Open Access Librarian, will provide the foundations for getting started in Libra with an eye towards OER deposits of text and media. In addition, he will introduce you to ORCID, a unique researcher identifier that you may use to connect your scholarship throughout your professional life. You will leave the session with concrete knowledge of how both Libra and ORCID can impact the sharing of your OER scholarship.
Copyright I: Overview for OER [Presented by Brandon Butler and hosted by Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel]
Understanding the nuances of intellectual property is key to effective use, remixing, and creation of open educational resources (OER). In this workshop, learn about Creative Commons licenses and how to fairly incorporate copyright content, including student work, in OER. Bring your questions as we engage in a thoughtful conversation about this important topic. This session is recommended for those embarking on OER work and those curious to learn more.
Planning an OER Project [Presented by Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel]
Creating a roadmap for your OER project work is a foundational step towards a well-structured project. In this session, we will discuss best practices for planning your OER project, how to set realistic and achievable goals, and ways to manage your workflow and communicate with collaborators in a streamlined and effective manner. This session is recommended for all those embarking on the creation of OER materials.
Copyright II: Media Use in OER [Presented by Brandon Butler and hosted by Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel.]
Join us for a conversation about navigating copyright when you create and use audio and audio-visual materials in OER. This is not a lecture, so please bring your questions and let’s talk!
Video Considerations for OER Creation [Presented by Jessica Weaver-Kenney and hosted by Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel.]
Video integration is an effective way to take OER creation to the next level. Creating videos in a manner that allows for reuse and remixing requires a mindful approach to planning, recording, and distribution. In this session, Learning Design & Technology’s Jessica Weaver-Kenney will discuss actionable steps to create reusable and adaptable video. This session is recommended for individuals interested in creating open video content.
Multimedia Accessibility for OER [Presented by Jack Kelly and hosted by Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel]
Creation of accessible materials is essential to compliance with UVA's standards and guidelines; moreover, it is critical to creating an inclusive and engaged learning environment for all students. Join us for this workshop, led by UVA Library's Accessibility Designer, Jack Kelly. He'll discuss guidelines and best practices for multimedia accessibility that will guide your OER project development. This session is recommended for those embarking on the creation of open instructional resources.
HSP for OER [Presented by Hope Fitzgerald and hosted by Judy Thomas and Bethany Mickel.]
H5P is a digital toolset for authoring content online. Content creators can design interactive videos, presentations, quizzes, and much more. H5P is used for interactive content creation in OER, and this workshop will introduce instructors to H5P and provide examples of how it is being used to engage students. This session serves as an excellent starting point for those new to the technology and those who need a refresher on some of the key functionalities.
“Can I do that?” by Abbey Elder, Helen McManus, and Jamie Hazlitt (2020) is licensed CC BY 4.0
A positive student perceptions of course materials has been shown to have a positive impact on student performance. If students perceive a textbook to be valuable, they are more likely to use it and improve their performance.
Dozens of peer-reviewed and published studies have tracked the perceptions of OER by thousand students and faculty members. Of note:
Marking Open and Affordable Courses helps higher education institutions across the country implement course marking for open and affordable educational resources by summarizing relevant state legislation, providing tips for working with stakeholders, and analyzing technological and process considerations.
The book is divided into two main sections. The first section provides high-level analysis of the technology, legislation, and cultural change needed to operationalize course markings. The second section presents case studies for those interested in how others have implemented course markings. The intended audience for the book is administrators, librarians, campus store managers, instructors, registrars, and other professionals interested in open and affordable resource course marking at any size or type of institution, including community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and research institutions.
This volume is not only novel in content but also in its creation. Each part in the monograph-like first section was collaboratively written by groups of 3-4 authors and led by a section leader who coordinated with the 3 editors. Overall, 30 authors contributed to the creation of the content. Additionally, 30 reviewers participated in a semi-open peer review using Hypothesis, an open source web annotation tool that allowed them to interact with other reviewers. Reviewer identities, annotations, and summative assessments were shared with authors, who submitted final edits based on reviewer feedback in Spring 2020.
Librarians can help faculty discover open course content and assist those interested in adopting, adapting, and creating OER for their courses. In addition, the Library funds course enrichment projects and funding for course enrichment projects and open textbook reviews.
To integrate OER into your course, follow these steps:
"Six Steps to OER" by Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) Librarians, used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Before deciding to adopt OER resources, it is important to evaluate them to determine if they will meet your needs. The following criteria are important to consider when deciding if a particular OER is right for your purposes.
Clarity, Comprehensibility, and Readability
Content Accuracy and Technical Accuracy
Adaptability and Modularity
Appropriateness
Accessibility
Supplementary Resources
List adapted from CCCOER Review Guidelines: http://collegeopentextbooks.ning.com/page/review-2
Checklist for Evaluating OER developed by ACC Instructional & Faculty Development Department for evaluating OER under consideration for adaption.
Achieve OER Rubrics developed to help determine the degree of alignment of Open Educational Resources (OER) to college- and career-ready standards and to determine other aspects of quality of OER.
OER Evaluation Criteria from Affordable Learning Georgia, a six component checklist.
These books have been reviewed by faculty from a variety of colleges and universities to assess their quality. All textbooks are either used at multiple higher education institutions; or affiliated with an institution, scholarly society, or professional organization. The library currently includes 706 textbooks, with more being added all the time.
Guidebook to Research on Open Educational Resources Adoption
A guide to assessment of OER adoption from the Open Education Group, including its impact on cost, student outcomes, use of resources, and perceptions of OER.
The Review Project offers a summary of all known empirical research on the impacts of OER adoption from the Open Education Group that can help inform the design of future assessments.
Creative Commons offers six copyright licenses:
A CC license makes your work re-usable on your terms. Creative Commons offers an abundance of information on how to license your material and what the different licenses allow in terms of usage and redistribution. Choose a license with this tool that helps you determine which Creative Commons License is right for you.
The one condition of all CC licenses? Users must provide attribution.
Recommended OER Attribution - TASL format: “Content Title” from Encompassing Container Title, Version, by Author © Copyright date [Alternate owner if different from Author] is licensed with License [URL of license description]. Access at DOI or permalink or URL. Additional Publisher notes or licensing requirements. Examples (by Val Magno at Fox Valley TC):
Find CC licensed content to reuse in the Creative Commons Search Portal
Share your work in a Creative Commons platform, like Bandcamp, Europeana, Flicker, FMA, Internet Archive, Jamendo, MITOpenCourseware, PLOS, Sketchfab, SkillsCommons, Tribe of Noise, Vimeo, Wikimedia Commons, Wikipedia, YouTube.
For a brief, informative overview of CC licensing, watch this from the Wikimedia Foundation:
Copyright law regulates the reproduction and distribution of copyrighted works. A simple way to provide access to copyright-protected materials is to link to them rather than reproduce the content. Doing so works particularly well for materials that are available in library databases as other works that are available for free (but not freely licensed) on legitimate websites.
When linking to material is not possible, the fair use doctrine of Copyright Law allows a limited amount of copying for purposes such as teaching and scholarship. In determining Fair Use, the factors to be considered include:
Often you can use works in your teaching without permission or fee.This chart highlights some of those situations. However, there are othercircumstances where permission and/or fee are required (for example, whensome types of works are included in course packs). Check with your institution’slibrary or legal office for information about campus copyright policies.
Legal Status of Work | Type of Materials | Exhibit materials in live classroom? | Post materials to an online class? | Distribute readings? | Create electronic reserves? |
Works not copyrighted |
Public Domain Works (US Govt, pre-1924 works, and certain others) |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Copyrighted Works |
Open Educational Resources (OER) and Electronic Works with a Creative Commons License |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Copyrighted Works |
Your Own Works (if you keep copyright or reserved use rights) |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
Copyrighted Works |
Open Access Works (works available online without license, password, or technical restriction) |
YES |
LINK |
LINK |
LINK |
Copyrighted Works |
Electronic Works Licensed by Your Institution (depends on license, but usually permitted) |
YES |
LINK |
LINK (Most licenses also allow students to make an individual copy) |
LINK |
Copyrighted Works |
Other Works (when none of the above apply) |
YES |
YES, if it meets either TEACH Act or Fair Use standards. If not, LINK or seek permission. |
YES, if it meets Fair Use standards. If not, LINK or seek permission. |
YES, if it meets Fair Use standards. If not, LINK or seek permission. |
Adapted from the brochure by the Association of Research Library, Using works in your teaching--what you can do. Tips for faculty and teaching assistants in higher education (2007)
Public Statement of Library Copyright Specialists: Fair Use & Emergency Remote Teaching & Research
Q: What is inclusive access?
A: It’s a content-delivery program (often managed by campus stores; sometimes by academic affairs, information technology, or libraries) that provides students with day-one access to digital course materials from publishers and vendors at a reduced cost. The service goes by a variety of different names: inclusive access (McGraw-Hill, Wiley, Pearson, VitalSource, RedShelf), Macmillan Learning, Follett ACCESS, First Day (Barnes & Noble College), Equitable Access (University of California Davis), and Immediate Access (San Diego State), just to name a few.
Q: How do IA programs work?
A: Exact details may vary, but they generally work like this: Students get access to digital course materials on or before the first day of class. Content is usually linked in the campus learning management system (LMS). Access for enrolled students is free during a brief opt-out period at the beginning of the course. If students opt out of buying the IA content by the deadline, their access disappears. If they don’t opt out, access continues and they’re automatically charged for the content. Because opt-out rates tend to be low, publishers say they can afford to offer volume discounts. Some publishers advertise discounts up to 70%, but there is little pricing transparency.
Q: How does IA differ from OER?
A: OER are customizable; free for users to read online or download; offer perpetual access; and allow unlimited printing, copying, and sharing. While some OER content is available through IA programs (OpenStax is a prime example), most IA content is copyrighted with all rights reserved and can’t be revised by students or instructors. IA content also isn’t free, it’s only accessible for a limited time, and it often has copy/paste and printing restrictions. Students aren’t allowed to share or resell IA content (access codes and digital rights management [DRM] may be used to ensure this).
InclusiveAccess.org was developed by the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition (SPARC) with partnership with AAC&U, Academic Senate for California Community Colleges, Creative Commons, DigiTex, Student PIRGS, Open Education Global, and OpenStax.
It's a one-stop-shop for information, tools, and other resources to help administrators, faculty, students, and policymakers make informed decisions about Inclusive Access and its implications for the campus community.
Source: Open Education Network All-Access Working Group, Inclusive Access Talking Points
Examples of completed and ongoing work by UVA and statewide colleagues:
University of Virginia recipients of a University of Virginia Library Affordability & Equity grant
Virginia Commonwealth University
VIVA (statewide consortium that funds a range of projects, including large-scale and multi-institutional)