The Western Library and Learnings Commons is eager to announce a second round of grant funding that will enable the development, publication, and use of OER at Western.
Open Educational Resources (OER) are instructional materials that are fully accessible and reside in the public domain or have been released under an intellectual property license that permits their free use and re-purposing by others.
Open educational resources include full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to knowledge
This is the DOERS3 definition of OER, adapted from the Hewlett Foundation definition of OER. It is reused here thanks to a Creative Commons-Attribution license.
If you are planning to participate in this round of the OER Fellowship, please note these important dates. Continue to watch your email for additional details and consider attending one of the many virtual or in-person info sessions to learn more.
| Learning Commons |S209 | Zoom |
|---|---|
| November 5, 12-1pm | November 14, 10-11am |
| December 12, 12-1pm | December 5, 10-11am |
| January 9, 1-2pm | |
| January 21, 12-1pm | |
| February 11, 12-1pm |
Though we'd love to fund as many OER as possible, projects proposals that provide a measurable cost savings for students, fill existing gaps in OER content, and are brand new creations or an adaptation/remix of current OER will be prioritized.
The application process has been adjusted for this round of grant funding. Participants will first complete an application worksheet then submit the worksheet along with answering questions and acknowledgments in the application form.
If you're new to the OER fellowship or a returning fellow, don't hesitate to reach out! We are here to help, answer questions, and guide you through this rewarding and creative process.
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