Tag: open educational resources
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Open Educational Resources at WCU
Overview This post provides you with general information about Open Educational Resources and what WCU is doing to promote the use of them. Additionally, you will find links to University Libraries resources, completed TLC programs, and an OER repositories subject guide. What Are OER? Open Educational Resources (OER) are educational materials for teaching, learning, and…
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PA-ADOPT Releases New eTextbooks on Technical Writing and Mycology
Over the past two weeks, the Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) has released two new free and open eTextbooks, bringing the total number of books produced by the consortium up to 19: PA-ADOPT is made up of four participating institutions from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (Cheyney University, Kutztown University, Millersville University,…
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PA-ADOPT Releases Six New eTextbooks
This summer, the Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) released six new free and open eTextbooks covering a variety of topics in Biology, Chemistry, Languages, and Writing: PA-ADOPT is made up of four participating institutions from the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (Cheyney University, Kutztown University, Millersville University, and West Chester University), and is led…
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New eTextbook: Programming with Java
The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of our eleventh free and open eTextbook: Programming with Java by Dr. Ashik Ahmed Bhuiyan, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, and Dr. Md Amiruzzaman, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, at West Chester University. “Programming with Java is a beginner-friendly…
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New eTextbook: A Guide to Composition
The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of our tenth free and open eTextbook: A Guide to Composition by Dr. Sandra Leonard, Associate Professor of English at Kutztown University. “A Guide to Composition is an introduction to college writing and research. The text begins by defining…
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Faculty survey: Open Educational Resources at WCU
→ Take the survey As the cost of textbooks and other educational materials continues to rise, faculty have been turning to Open Educational Resources (OER) as a solution to keep student costs down and bring equity to their courses. OER are freely available educational materials that are openly licensed or in the public domain, allowing…
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New eTextbook: The Digital Storytelling Handbook
The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of our ninth free and open eTextbook: The Digital Storytelling Handbook by Dr. Jordan Schugar, Professor of English, and Dr. Chris Penny, Professor of Educational Foundations & Policy Studies, at West Chester University (WCU). Other contributors include Hannah Glatt,…
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Reviewing OLC Innovate 2024 with Marc Drumm & Hannah Glatt Podcast
TLC staff Marc Drumm & Hannah Glatt share their reflections on and learning from the 2024 Online Learning Consortium Innovate Conference. Hosted by Dr. Tom Pantazes and Madison Steinbrenner Closed Captions Show Notes: ODLI on Air Episode: OLC Conference RecapODLI on Air Episode: eTextbook Initiative & PA ADOPT Grant with Marc Drumm, Hannah Glatt, &…
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New eTextbook: Introduction to Data Science Using Python
The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of our eighth free and open eTextbook: Introduction to Data Science Using Python, by Dr. Afrand Agah, Professor of Computer Science at West Chester University. “This book contains two parts, the first is designed to be used in an introductory…
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New eTextbook: Basic Statistics Using R for Crime Analysis
The Pennsylvania Alliance for Design of Open Textbooks (PA-ADOPT) is pleased to announce the immediate availability of our seventh free and open eTextbook: Basic Statistics Using R for Crime Analysis by Dr. Jaeyong Choi, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at West Chester University. “Limited access to subscription-based statistical software poses obstacles when students want to…
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