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OER and ZTC by Subject (A-Z)

Continuously updated list of curated resources, examples, and ideas for OER and ZTC materials,ZTC and OER course materials..

OER Repositories

Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) OER Repository
The WTCS OER Repository is a growing database of open educational resources aligned with WTCS courses.

National OER Repositories
Curated list resources and information to support OER work at Western Technical College:
- Looking specifically for textbooks?
- Looking for learning objects, media, and ancillaries?
- Want to search across multiple collections for all kinds of content?
- Discipline-Specific OER Resources
- Search for Creative Commons Licensed Media

Searching for OER Textbooks

Start by searching for OER using a specific Keyword in these 3 repositories:

Pressbooks Directory
Example Search Term: Agriculture
LibreTexts Commons
Example Search Term: Horticulture
Open Textbook Library
Example Search Term: Soils

Western Library Databases

Computers and Applied Sciences Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
Full-text database covering computing, technology and engineering disciplines. It is especially useful to students and researchers who are looking for information about the history of technology, as well as the business and social implications of new technologies. Also includes publications in materials science and welding.
Computer Science (Gale OneFile) This link opens in a new window
Students and faculty can access leading business and technical publications in the computer, telecommunications, and electronics industries. The database provides information on computer-related product introductions, news and reviews in areas like hardware, software, electronics, engineering, communications, and the application of technology. Includes Gale’s visual Topic Finder tool.

Western Technical College

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