How to Find, Evaluate and Use OER
One of the biggest barriers to OER adoption and use is finding the right resource. In this topic, we will look at some McMaster-specific resources that will help you in your search, and some additional strategies to fine tune what can be an overwhelming number of results. We will also look at how you can evaluate the OER you’ve curated for possible inclusion in your teaching.
Resources referred to in the “Finding OER” video:
McMaster’s OER LibGuide: with a specific call-out to the “OER Collections” tab
Subject-specific Collections:
- Chem Collective: Chemistry
- Noba Project Psychology Modules: Psychology
- Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (COERLL): Languages
- Open Geography Education: Geography
- Engineering Technology Simulations: Engineering, Physics
- PhET Simulations: Physics, Physical science, Geology, Chemistry
- SkillsCommons: Career & Technical Education (CTE)
- Green Tea Press Textbooks: Computer Science, Programming (Bayes, Python, MATLAB, Java, DSP)
OER Evaluation Worksheet
Please download and save a copy of this OER Worksheet to complete as you work through the OER workshop material. You can use this worksheet to evaluate OER for use in your teaching.