In a recent presentation from the OE Bootcamp, Arlysse Quiring introduced the concept of Open Educational Resources (OER). The session, hosted by the UROpenEd Program, aimed to demystify OER and highlight their role in education.
OER are teaching, learning, and research materials that are freely available for anyone to use, adapt, and share. They can include textbooks, videos, quizzes, and more. The key attributes of OER are that they are openly licensed, often under Creative Commons, allowing for reuse and modification.
The presentation emphasized the benefits of OER, such as reducing costs for students and enabling customization by educators. Quiring also touched on finding and evaluating OER, with a focus on quality and alignment with curriculum.
For those new to OER, the session provided a foundational understanding of how these resources can transform access to education.