Open Educational Resources Adoption Event at UTA Libraries

University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX, United States

Join the Open Educational Resources and Digital Scholarship Department, UTA Libraries for an interactive, come-and-go event designed to help faculty and students explore, evaluate, and adopt Open Educational Resources (OER). In just 30-45 minutes, participants will browse featured OER, assess their adaptability, and explore customization options through hands-on stations—all while enjoying light refreshments and snacks. […]

Accessibility Workshop – Building Accessible Word Documents

University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX, United States

This workshop is Presented by University of Texas at Arlington's Electronic and Information Resources Accessibility Coordinator, Laura Hopkins, MS ITM, CAPM, CPACC, CTCD/CTCM . Join a hands-on workshop led by Laura Hopkins focused on making your Word documents accessible and adaptable across platforms. Developing accessible Word documents is essential for streamlining projects in Pressbooks, improving […]

Beyond the Price Tag: Students on Textbooks & OER

University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX, United States

Textbooks draining your wallet? Let's talk about it—over free coffee and donuts! Join us for Beyond the Price Tag, a peer- to-peer interactive student event where we’re diving into the real cost of textbooks and how Open Educational Resources (OER) can make a difference. Share your thoughts on textbook affordability by answering a quick, thought-provoking […]

What is OER? at UTA Libraries

University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX, United States

In this presentation from UTA Libraries we will explore Open Educational Resources (OER) as an innovative educational movement by breaking down the elements that define OER, and the benefits for faculty and students We will conclude with what OER support is available for UTA faculty and students. Attend "What is OER?" via Teams

OER at UTA: Lessons and Directions

University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX, United States

Discover the transformative journey of Open Educational Resources (OER) at the University of Texas at Arlington in our engaging hybrid event. Since 2017, our OER department has grown from a single visionary to a pioneering team, publishing 26 OERs and championing the integration of open resources in education. This concise presentation will share insights into […]

Open Education Week- This Is My OER

University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX, United States

Many students are not aware that OER exist, and this has caused students to miss out on potential opportunities and benefits they could obtain and use in their academic journey. Therefore, this event is established and designed to attract students to learn and grow in the knowledge of OER that will hopefully enhance their college experience.