I've found a bunch of links -- what do I do now?
Once you've found some possible OER that looks like it will fit your course, where do you go next? You'll need to evaluate whether the materials are appropriate for your students, add it to your course, and work with a librarian if you have questions or would like some assistance.
It's easy to find OER on almost any topic, but making sure it's the right OER is another question. There are several rubrics that will help you assess whether the resources you've found are right for your students or your course. Try these sites and checklists:
Once you've chosen the OER, you need to direct your students to it. The easiest way to do so is to link it from a content area in your Blackboard course, such as Week 1, Readings, Activities, etc.
We suggest linking to the OER on the web rather than downloading a copy and uploading it as a file.
If you would like to include a link to the OER on your printed syllabus, that's a possibility as well. Consider using a URL shortener such as https://tinyurl.com/ so that your students can easily type in the address on the web.
If you'd like some support at any stage of this process, your liaison librarian is here to help. They can make suggestions about where to search for OER, send possible materials for your review, help assess the appropriateness of the OER for your course, and more.
You can find your liaison librarian here. Feel free to contact us at any time and we'll set up a time to work together.
