USG e Core Approaching Open Textbooks for All

USG e. Core: Approaching Open Textbooks for All Courses Open Education Resources, Affordable Learning Georgia & e. Core

Recently Completed Textbooks • MUSC 1100 • ENGL 2111 • ENGL 2132 • GEOL 1011 K

Textbook Developments In Progress • HIST 1111 – World History I • ART 1100 – Art

What’s on the Horizon? • Completion of current textbook projects • Fall 2016 SSII – 100% Open* – * No to Low Costs – Exceptional Remaining Costs: – CHEM, GEOL & PHYS Lab Kits – SPAN Practice Sites (Homework) • Continued partnership with ALG on high priority areas

OER Development Process • The Development Team: – SMEs – Selection Criteria is important – Select authors based on expertise & specialization – Instructional Designer – Publisher – University Press of North Georgia

OER Development Process • Phase 1 – Planning – Create an outline & template • Phase 2 – Development – Important to follow the outline and template for consistency • Phase 3 – Review & Editing • Tips: – Establish a file organization & naming convention for version tracking – Use a Sandbox course for collaboration

Course Design: OER Selection Criteria https: //ecore. usg. edu/current-students/textbooks ecoreci@westga. edu

Initial Planning Textbook/Readings • ALG - http: //affordablelearninggeorgia. org/ • Open. Stax College - https: //openstaxcollege. org/ • GALILEO • Project Gutenburg - https: //www. gutenberg. org/ • Merlot - https: //www. merlot. org Images/Media • Wikimedia Commons - http: //commons. wikimedia. org/wiki/Main_Page • Flickr - https: //www. flickr. com/creativecommons/ • Search Creative Commons - http: //search. creativecommons. org/ • Open Clip Art Library https: //openclipart. org/ • Google Image (filter by license type) • You. Tube - https: //www. youtube. com/

Embedding OERs • Single source versus collection • Consistent navigation

Introducing Students to OER

Reviewing OERs – Content Coverage

Reviewing OERs - Alignment

Ancillary Materials • Test banks & answer guides • Review & practice • Power. Points & lecture notes • Supplemental Resources

Putting it All Together Before beginning your OER search, establish your intended purpose. Know your license and any associated limitations. Be sure to review content and assessments carefully for alignment. Don’t be afraid to step outside of the box! Ensure your students are aware of how to access and use the selected OER.

Lessons Learned – Selection Criteria • Images – Approach with Caution – Understanding Copyright & Fair Use • “What am I ‘missing’? ” • Varying perspective and viewpoint

Lessons Learned – Course Design • Always make a backup copy • Consider any future changes to text and impact on how the text is implemented in the course • Connection between external OER and in-course content & activities

Students Say: “. . a great thing because most …books cost a lot of money. “ “. . can read anywhere. . ” “Having the book in digital form means I do not need to have my big schoolbook on me to get some reading done. ” “… for all courses this should be the norm. ” “. . so impressive …” “I hope that other instructors follow suit. ” “…free yet still easy to use. ”

OERs: Beyond the USG

Down The Road

Q&A • We invite questions & comments from our USG colleagues