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The Future Looks Bright
Benefits and Challenges of Using Open
Educational Resources in the Classroom
By Esteban (Steve) Sosa
Benefits of Using OER in the ClassroomSunny All Week
Key Student Benefits
• Saves students money• Saves the environment• Saves students money• Increases accessibility
beyond the course term• Saves students money
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Key Faculty Benefits
• Utilizes existing resources• Creates content-rich courses• Amazes your Dean• Saves students money
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Challenges of Using OER in the ClassroomShowers Ahead
Student Challenges
• Decisions on what to do with saved money
• Requires shift out of textbook learning model
• Utilizes technology in adoption, access, and saving
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Faculty Challenges
• Requires shift in teaching and learning model
• Utilizes technology heavily• Requires time to search,
filter, and collect course content
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Administrative Challenges
• Competes with bookstore• Requires instructional
technology support staff• Requires funding or release
time for new material creation
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What’s Your Forecast?
Benefits and Challenges of Using Open Educational Resources in the ClassroomBy Esteban (Steve) Sosa
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