1. USG eCore: Approaching Open Textbooks for All Courses
Open Education Resources, Affordable Learning Georgia & eCore

3. Recently Completed Textbooks
MUSC 1100
ENGL 2111
ENGL 2132
GEOL 1011K

4. Textbook Developments In Progress
HIST 1111 – World History I
ART 1100 – Art

5. What’s on the Horizon? Completion of current textbook projects
Fall 2016 SSII – 100% Open*
* No to Low Costs
Exceptional Remaining Costs:
CHEM, GEOL & PHYS Lab Kits
SPAN Practice Sites (Homework)
Continued partnership with ALG on high priority areas

6. OER Development Process
The Development Team:
SMEs – Selection Criteria is important
Select authors based on expertise & specialization
Instructional Designer
Publisher – University Press of North Georgia

7. OER Development Process
Phase 1 – Planning
Create an outline & template
Phase 2 – Development
Important to follow the outline and template for consistency
Phase 3 – Review & Editing
Tips:
Establish a file organization & naming convention for version tracking
Use a Sandbox course for collaboration

8. Course Design: OER Selection Criteria

9. Initial Planning Textbook/Readings Images/Media
Wikimedia Commons - 
Flickr - 
Search Creative Commons - 
Open Clip Art Library
Google Image (filter by license type)
YouTube -
ALG -
OpenStax College -
GALILEO
Project Gutenburg -
Merlot -

10. Embedding OERs
Single source versus collection
Consistent navigation

11. Introducing Students to OER
Include a statement of how the OER is utilized
Create multiple, highly-visible access points
List available print options
Provide full-text access
Provide navigation tutorials and tips

12. Reviewing OERs – Content Coverage
Review content coverage closely for alignment with other instructional materials and learning objectives - may need to expand materials to cover new gaps in coverage or inconsistencies

13. Reviewing OERs - Alignment
Align OER materials with in-course content. Increase relevancy and encourage students to utilize all internal and external readings.
Review or creation of new assessments

14. Ancillary Materials Test banks & answer guides Review & practice
PowerPoints & lecture notes
Supplemental Resources
Take advantage but be sure to review carefully (i.e. text banks questions not blindly utilized - review questions for consistency with in-course content/focus and original unit/course objectives.)

15. Putting it All Together
Before beginning your OER search, establish your intended purpose.
Know your license and any associated limitations.
Be sure to review content and assessments carefully for alignment.
Don’t be afraid to step outside of the box!
Ensure your students are aware of how to access and use the selected OER.

16. Lessons Learned – Selection Criteria
Images – Approach with Caution
Understanding Copyright & Fair Use
“What am I ‘missing’?”
Varying perspective and viewpoint
Images - Use Google Image search engine cautiously - images should only be used after further investigation (we know this but make sure that authors do too). Ensure authors are aware that images or materials that may normally be permissible via Fair Use regulations are NOT compatible with our CC License and cannot be used

17. Lessons Learned – Course Design
Always make a backup copy
Consider any future changes to text and impact on how the text is implemented in the course
Connection between external OER and in-course content & activities

18. Students Say:
“Having the book in digital form means I do not need to have my big schoolbook on me to get some reading done.”
“I hope that other instructors follow suit.”
“..a great thing because most …books cost a lot of money. “
“…free yet still easy to use.”
“… for all courses this should be the norm.”
“..can read anywhere..”
“..so impressive …”

19. OERs: Beyond the USG

20. Down The Road

21. Q&A
We invite questions & comments from our USG colleagues