1. 1 Discover Open Textbooks: Make Education More Accessible Brian Evans, Economics Professor Larry Green, Mathematics Professor Una Daly, Associate Director. College Open Textbooks July 23, 9:15-11:25

2. 29/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook2 Agenda Introductions Brian’s Adoptions Discover & Select BREAK 10:15 Creative Commons Web Accessibility Larry’s Adoptions WRAP-UP 11:25 Labeled for reuse by Crystal

3. 3 College Open Textbooks Mission Reduce barriers to Education Martha Kanter, U.S. Undersecretary of Education. Dr. Judy Baker, Foothill College Dean Hal Plotkin, advisor to undersecretary. Dr. Barbara Illowsky, textbook author * William and Flora Hewlett Foundation May 12, 20103CC BY 3.0 College Open Textbooks

4. 4 Who is the collaborative ?

5. 5 Please introduce yourself Considering the adoption of an open textbook? Concerns?? 9/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook5

6. 6 Beginning of every quarter … 9/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook6

7. 7 Textbooks 4X annual inflation 2005 GAO Report 9/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook7

8. 89/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook8 Instructor’s dilemma Break Free of Traditional Textbooks No textbook fits exactly Students cannot afford $$$ Too many resources, too little time

9. 9 Lighten the load + Open Textbooks

10. 109/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook10 An open textbook is… Modifiable by the instructor – High quality – Culturally relevant – Accessible ADA Low cost to the students – Free online – Printable at cost Labeled for reuse by MrKCoolsPhotostream

11. 119/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook11 An open textbook was … Copyright All Rights Reserved to Creative Commons License Some Rights Reserved From the Creative Commons store

12. 129/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook12 Brian’s journey to open textbooks New From $155.85 Free online PDF: $ 24.95 Paperback: $49.95

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14. 14 Step 1: Discover & select Create course outline Discover open textbooks and resources – Read peer-reviews – Talk to colleagues – Plan student access/usage Decide if supplementary resources needed. 9/17/2015 How to Adopt an Open Textbook -- Adopt & Use Section 14 Labeled for reuse bywockerjabby's photostream

15. 15 Quality is #1 Concern Peer Reviews Accessibility Faculty Expertise Learning level of students

16. 169/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook16 Discover open textbooks: Repositories & Listing Sites R R

17. 17 College Open Textbook Collaborative Open textbook List by subject Peer reviews Accessibility reviews Online Community

18. 18 Connexions Connexions Rice University Open Licensed Repository Search by module Print on Demand Create & publish materials Link from Learning Management System

19. 19 Merlot Open Textbooks Merlot Open Textbooks California State University System Open License List Searchable by discipline Contribute materials Comments and Peer reviews

20. 20 Orange Grove Text Plus Orange Grove Text Plus Florida State Initiative Open License Repository Searchable Print-on-demand University Press Link from Learning Management System

21. 21 Folksemantic Search web for open educational resources Recommend Collaborate and remix Firefox widget

22. 22 Teamwork Work with a partner and visit one or more … – http://collegeopentextbooks.org – http://cnx.org – http://taste.merlot.org/opentextbooks.html – http://theorangegrove.org/OGTtest.htm – http://folkesemantic.com – http://flatworldknowledge.com Share Findings …

23. 23 College Open Textbook Adoption Workshop Take a break Returning at 10:30

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25. 25 Step 2: Adopt and use When to announce adoption to stakeholders? Using or modifying open materials How will students access? 9/17/2015 How to Adopt an Open Textbook -- Adopt & Use Section 25

26. 269/17/201526 Who are stakeholders? Curriculum Committee, Department, Dean Adaptive Services Bookstore Library Media center Print Shop Computer/Internet Services Colleagues Teaching assistants Students How to Adopt an Open Textbook – Adopt & Use Section 26

27. 27 Announcing to stakeholders How far in advance? – Curriculum Committee – Bookstore Manager – Librarians – Students Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) Affordable Textbooks July 2010 brewbooks flickr CC-BYNCSA How to Adopt an Open Textbook – Adopt & Use Section

28. 28 How to Adopt an Open Textbook – Adopt & Use Section Work with Bookstore manager Rent vs. Buy Different media formats Print shop onsite? Foot traffic in store Lower Columbia College Flickr CC-BYNCND

29. 29 Use & Modification of OER The web & digital materials are transforming learning. Educational materials are widely available. Legal framework for successful long-term use and modification.

30. 30 Creative Commons licensing 9/17/2015 How to Adopt an Open Textbook -- Adopt & Use Section 30 Works with existing copyright law Promotes sharing Internationally recognized Author/creator can specify re-uses

31. 31 CC License Conditions

32. 32 How will textbook be used? Homework vs. Classroom – Do students need/want hardcopy? Link from within LMS Remediation Lifelong learning Accessibility How to Adopt an Open Textbook – Adopt & Use Section 9/17/2015

33. 33 Accessibility for diverse learners Learning disabilities Sensory & motor impairments English language learners Lack of engagement How to Adopt an Open Textbook – Adopt & Use Section 3/11/201033

34. 34 Question? Anyone have a student who needed accommodations in the classroom? How to Adopt an Open Textbook – Adopt & Use Section 3/11/2010 34

35. 35 Why Accessibility? Improve the lives of all learners – Universal Design curb cuts Extend the reach of your teaching It’s the law! – ADA Section 508 (1998, 2008) How to Adopt an Open Textbook – Adopt & Use Section 35 3/11/2010 ohn_C_Abell_CC_NCSA_Flickr

36. 36 Resources for Accessibility Check our accessibility ReviewsReviews Check our accessibility GuidelinesGuidelines Join our accessibility SIG How to Adopt an Open Textbook – Adopt & Use Section3/11/2010 36

37. 379/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook37 Larry’s journey to open textbooks New From 144.00Free online PDF: $ 24.95

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39. 39 Step 3: Advocacy 9/17/2015 How to Adopt an Open Textbook -- Adopt & Use Section 39 Promote open educational practices Help other faculty find resources Understand student needs Work with other campus stakeholders

40. 40 Sign-up at our learning communityour learning community

41. 41 How to Adopt an Open Textbook – Adopt & Use Section 41 3/11/2010 Share your expertise: Join a Special Interest groupSpecial Interest group Accessibility Adopters Authors & Creators Librarian Advocates Researchers Reviewers

42. 42 College Open Textbooks’ goals 2009-2011 10 adoptions at 40 colleges  (NEED MORE!!) 20 open licensed textbooks  (NEED MORE!!) 100 peer reviews  (NEED MORE!!) 150 members in OER Consortium  … in at least 5 states or provinces 9/17/2015How to Adopt an Open Textbook42

43. 43 9/17/2015 How to Adopt an Open Textbook - Adoption & Use Section 43 THANK YOU 1.Help us gather data about textbook usage. http://tiny.cc/wDMsq 2. Take online survey and help us improve our workshops. http://tinyurl.com/2g3w9nr