As SMCCCD kicks off Open Education Week, join us as we talk about what we have accomplished over the last year, how we are using our CCCCO ZTC funds to create pathways, and what is next on the horizon. We'll discuss updates to the training schedules and our online presence. There's a lot to discover!
What inspires faculty to move toward Open Educational Resources (OER) and Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) materials? Join us for a conversation with Skyline College faculty who teach with OER and ZTC materials. Panelists will share their motivations for choosing affordable course materials, the challenges and surprises they encounter, and the impact on learning experiences in […]
Are you hesitant to adopt Open Educational Resources (OER) because you miss the robust support materials provided by major publishers? Join San Mateo CCCD Textbook Affordability Solutions Workgroup for a practical workshop that bridges the gap between free content and engaging learning materials, with apps available within Canvas and the district. We will demonstrate powerful […]
Join us for an exploration of how NotebookLM can support the development of Open Educational Resources (OER). We'll share insights and examples from an Introduction to Film course and discuss potential applications across disciplines. All experience and curiosity levels are welcome.
Join us for a focused conversation on the IDEA Framework with featured guest Tiffany Lanoix of the ASCCC Open Educational Resources Initiative (OERI), a statewide effort of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges. In this session, Tiffany will briefly unpack what IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-racism) means in the context of educational resources […]
Our students are asking for our help! In Fall 2025, San Mateo Community College District (SMCCCD) conducted a district-wide student survey to understand the impact of the costs of instructional materials, as well as the impact that our ZTC and LTC courses are making in their lives. The responses from students was overwhelming. Join us […]