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Open Educational Resources (OER) Information: OER at Hiram

OER Initiatives

Hiram College's Open Educational Resources initiative is part of a greater "Day One Course Materials Initiative." 

Day One Course Materials Initiative:

The Day One Course Materials Initiative will utilize Open Educational Resources, an Inclusive Access Textbook model, and library eBooks and eJournals to create a comprehensive package of course materials on day one. These materials include, but are not limited to, textbooks & course texts, online homework systems, videos, workbooks, and images. When students have course materials on the first day of class, they are more likely to succeed in school and remain in school. This project has been paused and may resume in the future. The Reduced Cost Course Materials Initiative will continue. See below!

Reduced Cost Course Materials Initiative with Open Educational Resources:

Hiram College’s Reduced Cost Course Materials Initiative will decrease the cost of course materials while maintaining quality educational resources for Hiram College Students. These materials include, but are not limited to textbooks & course texts, online homework systems, videos, workbooks, and images. The initiative will utilize Open Educational Resources and library eBooks and eJournals to reduce the costs paid by students. This initiative will work in tandem with the Day One Course Materials Initiative to ensure that Hiram students have access to materials on the first day of class.  

Institute on Open Educational Resources Team

Have questions about OER at Hiram? Contact the OER team:

  • Andrew White
  • Nick Hirsch
  • Nicole Gatrell
  • Brittany Jackson
  • Cathy Erbes
  • Kelly NewVine
  • Janet Vogel
  • Laura D'Aveta

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned to this page for our 2022-23 schedule of events!
 

 

Have an idea for an event or workshop? Let us know!

Past Events

October 13, 2021: Open Educational Resources Workshop
David Harris, editor-in-chief for OpenStax at Rice University introduces Open Educational Resources (OERs), the current landscape, and uses OpenStax as an example of a resources for finding quality OERs. To request a link to view the recording, contact Janet Vogel

March 2022: Wiley Author Workshop for OhioLINK: How to Publish in Wiley Open Access Journals
In this recorded webinar Wiley discussed:

  • What is Open Access and what are the benefits?
  • Author workflow: how to submit a manuscript to an Open Access journal and getting the APC covered through an existing agreement with your institution
  • Publication tips for authors: Why publish
  • Submission and review: what to expect?
  • Writing tips; Tools for authors: Author Services and Wiley Editing Services. 

May 4, 2022: Open Educational Resources Workshop: Using Ancillary Materials
Learn more about how to utilize OER Ancillary materials from David Harris, editor-in-chief for OpenStax at Rice University. Following that, learn how to integrate OpenStax cartridges into your Moodle Courses. To request a link to view the recording, contact Janet Vogel.