Curious about publishing an open book with TAMU Libraries? This in-person session provides a brief overview of the open publishing paths and tools supported by the Open Digital Publishing platform, then shifts to a hands-on introduction to Pressbooks. Participants will receive a development shell in advance and will use their own devices during the session […]
Generative artificial intelligence is increasingly being used to support the creation, revision, and scaling of open educational resources (OER). As institutions adopt AI to accelerate open textbook development and reduce reliance on commercial publisher materials, there is a growing need for clear structures that ensure quality, accessibility, and institutional accountability. Without intentional guardrails, AI-assisted OER […]
Join Johannah White, TAMU OER Librarian, and learn more about the process of adopting an open educational resource. We will cover finding an OER, mapping to your syllabus, licensing concerns, and demonstrate ways to make OER the best fit for your teaching approach. (in person, Evans Library Annex 405 C & D)
Join us for an engaging moderated panel discussion featuring faculty members who are leading the charge in making education more accessible and affordable. In this session, instructors will share their experiences and insights on adopting Open Educational Resources (OER), utilizing course reserves, and leveraging library-licensed materials to eliminate or significantly reduce textbook costs for their […]
Grant funding? Course release time? SGA Awards? What incentives exist for TAMU Faculty to develop, adapt, or adopt the use of Open Educational Resources as alternatives to costly textbooks? Attend this session and learn what's in it for you from the Libraries OpenEd team.