Open Educational Resources
Issued by
Pace University
This badge will be awarded to Pace employees that complete the required modules as listed in the Open Educational Resources (OER) Badging program. Earners of the Open Educational Resources Badge will demonstrate proficiency in defining and describing OER characteristics; describe methods on how OER can be used in teaching and learning; provide an understanding for OER Creative Commons (CC) licensing; and provide methods for the adoption and integration of OER materials into University courses.
- Type Learning
- Level Intermediate
- Time Weeks
- Cost Free
Skills
Earning Criteria
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Identifying, Finding, and Adopting OER: This module will consist of PDF documents and videos the faculty member will have to consult and then complete an assessment. Learning outcomes include: the difference between free-to-access, public domain, and open licensing rights; formats and types of OER; becoming familiar with OER search platforms; evaluating the quality or the OER.
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Customizing and Integrating OER: This module will consist of PDF documents and videos the faculty member will have to consult and then complete an assessment. Learning outcomes include: How to edit an OER; Demonstrate how to integrate OER content from into a Learning Management System or other learning environment.
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Creating, Licensing, and Publishing: This will consist of PDF documents and videos the faculty member will have to consult and then complete an assessment. Learning outcomes include: How to distinguish the various open licenses; Determine the appropriate license for OER needs; Applying a license to one's work; Become familiar with Pace's Digital Commons and other open repositories to determine publishing options.