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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

Library Database

PrepSTEP (EBSCO) This link opens in a new window
PrepSTEP offers targeted learning centers with practice tests, tutorials, microlessons, e-books, articles and flashcards. PrepSTEP includes practice exams for ACT, SAT, GED, ACCUPLACER, CLEP exams as well as in career fields such as health and nursing, law enforcement and military, public safety and civil service, electrical and plumbing, truck driving, cosmetology, culinary arts, and more. Also included are resources to help with college skill development, an AWS Training Center with information on a wide array of technology topics, and Spanish-language resources to help improve your academic skills. Register for a free account with your name and email address to access the tools.
Users with a Learning Express Library account should be able to use their existing account to log in to PrepSTEP.

Western Technical College

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