For RRC Faculty interested in creating an Open Educational Resource (OER) this guide will offer a step by step, six phase process for OER creators that connects them to wider resources and supports at the college at the appropriate stages in their creation project.
Using OER helps reduce the rising cost of course materials for students while supporting high-quality teaching and learning. OER also fosters a learning environment that values global knowledge sharing and collaboration.
OER can help align your teaching with your course learning outcomes and RRC Polytech’s strategic goals. They can be adapted to include Canadian content, reflect diverse perspectives, and meet accessibility standards.
This guide is designed as a reference for anyone undertaking an Open Education project. While creating an OER can be time-consuming and resource-intensive, you may find that existing open resources or course materials already meet your instructional needs.
This guide outlines a step-by-step, six-phase process for those interested in developing their own OER. It connects creators with relevant resources and supports available at the college during each project stage.
The process for OER creation is illustrated in the infographic below. To get started and/or access text-based instructions, click on the project phases in the menu on the left. This process keeps everyone on the same page regarding rights, responsibilities, and publishing expectations when working on an OER project and connects Faculty and Staff to RRC Polytech resources that can help ensure quality and success for an OER creation project.
To get an overview of OER creation and supports that can help make your project a success we have faculty sessions to get you started. Look for live training and sessions in Staff News or watch a prerecorded session here:
