Topic outline

  • Unit 19: Finding and using OER


  • Unit Introduction

    You should already be able to use the internet and search engines to find high quality resources that can supplement your current teaching materials. As you are searching for resources you may be wondering,  am I allowed to copy or share this resource? Can I change or adapt it to better suit what I am trying to do?  

    This unit will take you through a special type of resource called Open Education Resources (OER) which are available for teachers to use, share and adapt as they need to. You will learn where you can search for these types of resources and to be aware of the different types of licenses that may apply to these kinds of resources. 

    This unit is divided into two lessons: 


    By the end of this unit you should be able to:


  • Assessment Instructions



    Share your answers for the following three questions in the forum below. Note that this is a graded discussion. The facilitator will be assessing the quality of your responses: 

    1. How can OER make your life as teacher easier?
    2. What are some of the downsides to using OER?
    3. How could you use OER to improve your current teaching materials?  

  • Attribution

    • Attribution (Open Educational Resources)

      • Creative Commons. (2013). Creative Commons Kiwi. YouTube. . Available online at https://youtu.be/nnUUVrKMbcE
      • Creative Commons. (2017). Licensing Types. . Avaliable online at https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/licensing-types-examples/
      • Shelleyvncc. (2013). OER (Open Educational Resources) Introduction. YouTube. . Available online at https://youtu.be/ZFeyCc6we-s
      • EDUCAUSE. (2010). 7 Things You Should Know About OER. . Available online here

  • License and Attribution