Leveraging Open Educational Resources (OER) in Your Online Teaching

Leveraging Open Educational Resources (OER) in Your Online Teaching

Remember that feeling when you first started teaching online? The excitement mixed with a healthy dose of "where do I even begin?!" Finding the right resources can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack, especially when you're trying to keep costs down for your students. But what if I told you there's a treasure trove of materials out there, just waiting to be used, and completely free? This post will explore leveraging Open Educational Resources (OER) in Your Online Teaching . Imagine providing high-quality learning materials without breaking the bank – or your students' banks! This meta description highlights the practical benefits of OER and encourages online teachers to explore cost-effective resources. We'll dive into what OER actually are , the incredible benefits they offer for both you and your students, and most importantly, how to find and implement them effectively in your online courses. We'll look at everything from textbooks and lesso…