OER Commons is a dynamic digital library and network. Explore open education resources and join our network of educators dedicated to curriculum improvement. Users can sort by topic, educational level, and standards.
Type of Material:
Collection
Recommended Uses:
Lecture
Homework
Distance learning
Flipped classroom
Team project
Research
Technical Requirements:
Internet access
Accessed via a major server
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The person/user will be able to:
Join groups with similar interests
Navigate to locate open resources to meet the person's needs
Describe how to find resources by type or subject area
Locate STEM and Common Core sources
Describe OER workshops
Target Student Population:
Grade School
Middle School
High School
College General Ed
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Professional
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic computer skills.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
The content is valid/accurate/reliable.
There is a plethora of information included on this site.
Content is sorted via level of education, topic, etc. making the responses more in tune with what the user is seeking.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
These sources are both descriptions and explorations of concepts.
The sources facilitate learning.
The concepts are presented with clarity and organization by various authors.
The material is innovative.
It is engaging and intriguing.
It contributes to various learning styles and some sources are interactive.
It provides examples.
It does provide a good introduction and overview.
Items in the collection can be used in a variety of ways
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
There is a variety of diverse sources available.
Information is presented in familiar ways.
The OER material is easy to read online or download.
The resources are well organized.
The OER Commons website was 508 compliant.
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