Goals

To serve as the one-stop-shop for the following questions/concerns from faculty seeking to implement OER:

  • How do I locate quality OER to use in my courses?
  • How do I design my instruction to connect with my chosen OER?
  • How I remain ADA compliant with my use of OER?
  • How do I implement OER in my Canvas course sites?
  • How will using OER improve my pedagogy?
  • How can I acquire ongoing professional development in the use of OER?

To provide comprehensive faculty support to make the transition to OER a smooth one, offering assistance in real-time, according to the preferences of the faculty.

To play an innovative part in supporting the college’s community of OER practice while bringing Howard Community College’s name into the broader OER conversation happening across the state of Maryland.

To advance the creation of Z-degrees that will save students large amounts of money in course materials/textbooks (while increasing their access), will improve their engagement in the learning process, and will contribute to the college’s student completion initiative.