Open to OER (MEETS IN B2-26, not the FCTL)

Carol Seufert (cseufert@ccp.edu), FLOAT 

This support group is for instructors who are using—or want to use—Open Educational Resources (OER) or low cost materials Textbooks and electronic course materials are a significant expense, especially for community college students. A poll taken of community college students in Washington state determined that a 66% of students did not purchase a required textbook because of cost, leading to poor grades or failure. A high number of students either dropped classes or did not sign up for classes because they could not afford the course materials. The use of OER could help our students succeed. This group will help faculty locate and curate materials, as well as share tips and tricks. Light refreshments will be served.