Open Educational Resources at UTSC

Session Description

• What: In this workshop Learners will gain an understanding of common skills necessary to start developing Open Educational Resources. There will also be a showcase of number of tools and resources available to the UofT community.

• Why: Open Educational Resources (OER) are designed to make education more equitable by providing free, high-quality educational materials that anyone can use, modify, and share. Using openly licensed content can save educators time in developing lesson plans and save students financially.

• Who: This workshop is designed for those who are interested in learning about Open Educational Resources and alternative methods of publishing content.

• How: This is a 1 hour online workshop, consisting of a short lecture and then a series of demonstrations, which you can follow along with or just watch. There are no breaks.

• Where: Online via Zoom link

• When: Tuesday, March 6, 11-12:00pm.

• Code of Conduct: The UTSC Library workshops are a welcoming and inclusive environment for learning. To learn more, check out our Code of Conduct.

• Accessibility: The UTSC Library is committed to making our workshops accessible to everyone. If you require accommodation to fully participate in the workshop, please contact David Kwasny (david.kwasny@utoronto.ca) to discuss options.

• Complementary Learning Materials: Check out our LEARN, UTSC Library’s collection of OER.

Join your peers to meet new people and learn new skills in a welcoming and encouraging environment!