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NoodleMarkets Feb 10 @ 12:00 PM EST

Thrilled to have @KIDS_DISCOVER in our new K-12 marketplace! TY for joining @NoodleMarkets! #iolchat #METC16 https://t.co/S7NUm0eEN6

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:00 PM EST

Welcome to this week's #IOLchat :) Who's joining in today? https://t.co/kGGSeMZ5AD

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:02 PM EST

@IOLblog #IOLchat Lori here, an instructional designer from Newfoundland, and online M.Ed. student. Interested in this topic on both sides

ajwalshiv Feb 10 @ 12:03 PM EST

Hello, Andrew Walsh here. Looking forward to chat as we are looking into implementing OERs in our online courses. #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:03 PM EST

Hello from Colin Easom with Pima Medical Institute Online. Hoping to stay for the entire #iolchat today ;)

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:04 PM EST

@LoriLDuke Hi Lori! Great to see you. :) Also good to have a participant on both sides - definitely benefits to this! #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:04 PM EST

@ajwalshiv Looking forward to hearing more about what you're doing! Welcome, Andrew ;) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:05 PM EST

@ceasom Hi Colin! Will keep my fingers crossed. ;) Glad you could make it. #iolchat

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LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:05 PM EST

@IOLblog #IOLchat Yes, definitely an advantage to seeing things from both perspectives! Eye-opening insights for my ID practice

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:06 PM EST

Let's get started ... Q1 coming up (in two parts) ... #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:07 PM EST

Q1) Do you use #OER or open courses in your current teaching/learning? ... #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:07 PM EST

Q1 cont) If not ... are you considering it? why or why not ... #somanyquestions #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:08 PM EST

@IOLblog A1) Yes, for both teaching and learning. Some great resources out there! #IOLchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:09 PM EST

A1) We sometimes use open resources to supplement course content, but never AS course content, which tends to be home-grown #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:09 PM EST

@ceasom Same here #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:09 PM EST

@LoriLDuke Excellent! What are some of your favorite ways to use these resources? Extra study materials? #iolchat

ajwalshiv Feb 10 @ 12:10 PM EST

A1: We are considering for 1. Lower/eliminate cost of textbooks for Ss, and 2.) Eliminate confusion/hassle of different versions. #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:10 PM EST

@ceasom Me, too. I use an open (CC licensed) textbook in one course. But it doesn't drive the content. #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:12 PM EST

@ajwalshiv These can definitely be benefits! I have been using the CC textbook for three years - seamless transition to new edition #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:12 PM EST

@ceasom Supplement as in provide 'extra' materials for students, or something more integrated? #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:13 PM EST

@IOLblog As supplement to the course content from the ID side. The online course I'm taking this sem is based entirely on OER #IOLchat

ajwalshiv Feb 10 @ 12:13 PM EST

@IOLblog Forgive me, as we are still in beginning stages, but what does CC stand for? #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:14 PM EST

@ajwalshiv @IOLblog Creative Commons #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:14 PM EST

@ajwalshiv Glad you asked! CC = Creative Commons license #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:14 PM EST

@IOLblog We use OERs as extra materials, definitely not integrated. Additional insights, further readings, etc. #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:15 PM EST

@LoriLDuke What are your thoughts about the all OER course so far? interesting! #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:16 PM EST

@ceasom I think it's helpful that you identify/recommend what might be useful for students. There's sooo much out there. #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:17 PM EST

@IOLblog With so much high quality content out there, it's making me think why reinvent the wheel in creating some course content. #IOLchat

stevencyee Feb 10 @ 12:17 PM EST

Has anyone use OERs that are aligned with common core standard? #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:17 PM EST

@IOLblog Agreed! We have a Resources section in all of our courses and list OERs there #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:18 PM EST

@LoriLDuke Indeed. It would be interesting to compare time/effort in developing new vs. vetting existing #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:18 PM EST

Good way to organize! RT @ceasom We have a Resources section in all of our courses and list OERs there #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:19 PM EST

Any ideas? #K12 #onlinelearning RT @stevencyee Has anyone use #OERs that are aligned with common core standard? #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:19 PM EST

@stevencyee Hi Steve! Thanks for jumping in. :) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:21 PM EST

Q2) How do you find the best OER for your use? What are you looking for when you search? (e.g., inspiration, multimedia, textbooks) #iolchat

Melissa_Venable - Moderator Feb 10 @ 12:22 PM EST

Any recommendations? RT @stevencyee: Has anyone use #OERs that are aligned with common core standard? #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:23 PM EST

@IOLblog A2) Quality is key, so the resources must be evaluated carefully before using. #IOLchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:23 PM EST

A2) Often find OERs via professional associations. We look for credibility, relevancy, and timeliness #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:24 PM EST

RT @LoriLDuke @IOLblog A2) Quality is key, so the resources must be evaluated carefully before using. #IOLchat #OER

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:24 PM EST

RT @ceasom A2) Often find OERs via professional associations. We look for credibility, relevancy, and timeliness #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:25 PM EST

@LoriLDuke Absolutely - great reminder that it may not be 'right' just because it's available #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:26 PM EST

@IOLblog @LoriLDuke But if it's on the internet, it MUST be correct, right? ;) Yes, discernment is key! #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:26 PM EST

@ceasom Professional associations: a great tip. Wouldn't have looked there specifically. That may address quality, too. #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:27 PM EST

@ceasom @LoriLDuke well, when you put it that way ... ;) #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:28 PM EST

@IOLblog @ceasom 'Crap detection', as Howard Rheingold so eloquently puts it ;) #IOLchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:28 PM EST

@LoriLDuke @IOLblog @ceasom Crap Detection 101 https://t.co/0MRQc15d5z #IOLchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:29 PM EST

For once, I'm here at #iolchat but @jshamsy isn't! Ugh! ;)

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:29 PM EST

@ajwalshiv Are there any specific characteristics your group has been looking for so far? #OER #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:30 PM EST

@ceasom Do you think maybe @jshamsy got stuck in that long coffee and donut line?? #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:30 PM EST

@LoriLDuke @IOLblog A key element of information literacy #iolchat

ajwalshiv Feb 10 @ 12:31 PM EST

@IOLblog Same as everyone has been mentioning: quality, credibility, usefulness, acceptance. We are really in the beginning stages! #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:31 PM EST

RT @jmm140 Am currently redesigning my course to use #coreecon curriculum. Open access, web native, mobile compatible. #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:32 PM EST

@jmm140 Thanks for the info! #coreecon is a new hashtag for me. #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:33 PM EST

@ajwalshiv I like the word "usefulness" in this context. Covers so much important ground. #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:34 PM EST

Q3) What are the biggest challenges to using OER? #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:35 PM EST

A3) I think there's a danger to rely on OERs too much and assume they fill all course requirements #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:35 PM EST

A3) And as we've mentioned, not all OERs are reliable or credible. Oftentimes, they're not maintained and kept up to date #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:37 PM EST

@ceasom There are no standards for this that I'm aware of - but might be interesting to compare some of the repositories #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:37 PM EST

@IOLblog A3) We've talked of quality, but I think currency as well. Make sure resources are up-to-date and still available next sem #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:37 PM EST

@ceasom Right, even when you find entire courses w/and open license, they likely need some tweaking for your course, prog, students #iolchat

stevencyee Feb 10 @ 12:38 PM EST

How about companies like OpenEd? Is their library better? #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:38 PM EST

@IOLblog Students soon realize you're trying to fit a square peg into a round hole and feel the course has a lack of quality #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:39 PM EST

@LoriLDuke Another good point here - is it something you can download and save for the future or must it be linked to? #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:39 PM EST

@ceasom @IOLblog Excellent point #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:40 PM EST

@stevencyee I'm not familiar with OpenEd, but it looks like a great place to start - easy to search, some curating in there #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:41 PM EST

@stevencyee Haven't used OpenEd, but I see it's K-12. May still find some relevant resources for higher ed there #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:41 PM EST

@ceasom @LoriLDuke And they do see it. Just like we do. That extra effort to make sure everything is compatible and useful needed. #IOLchat

stevencyee Feb 10 @ 12:41 PM EST

@IOLblog I notice there are many companies starting to provide similar service. I am not sure how good they are. #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:42 PM EST

Anyone use MERLOT? #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:42 PM EST

@stevencyee you might also want to browse @MERLOTorg https://t.co/qOeOkPmdiv #OER #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:42 PM EST

@ceasom You beat me to it! #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:43 PM EST

@IOLblog LOL #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:43 PM EST

@jmm140 @IOLblog Yes, the issue of 'disappearing content' and broken links! #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:43 PM EST

@stevencyee Agreed - this does seem to be an area of growth. Reviews and recommendations helpful when available #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:44 PM EST

We had issues with broken links - one of the reasons we no longer integrate OERs simply list under resources as supplementation #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:46 PM EST

#IOLchat Anyone else experiencing this kind of challenge? "Semi open" is an interesting category to be sure. https://t.co/Ss3ZyPetms

jmm140 Feb 10 @ 12:45 PM EST

@IOLblog Have had lots of issues with "semi-open" resources, ebooks library subscribes to. Subscriptions canceled, faculty not informed.

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:47 PM EST

@IOLblog Not personally, but I see how that would make for a huge headache #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:49 PM EST

Q4) Have you created (or would you) any open resources for others to use? #iolchat

ceasom Feb 10 @ 12:50 PM EST

A4) Have created and shared resources within our own organization, but not externally so far. Would consider though! #iolchat

stevencyee Feb 10 @ 12:50 PM EST

@LoriLDuke @IOLblog it maybe better to copy the contents to your own system to avoid this problem. #iolchat

stevencyee Feb 10 @ 12:52 PM EST

@IOLblog We help teach coding to kids, so we have created open resources for teachers to use #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:52 PM EST

@ceasom @LoriLDuke Outstanding! I'd look forward to what you might have to share. Add to the high-quality materials available. :) #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:53 PM EST

RT @stevencyee We help teach coding to kids, so we have created open resources for teachers to use #iolchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:53 PM EST

Oops, forgot hashtag #IOLchat @IOLblog A4) I haven't up to this point, but going forward, I certainly would.

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:54 PM EST

@stevencyee @IOLblog Fantastic! #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:54 PM EST

#IOLchat This is a great idea! Anyone aware of a library of open textbooks? #IOLchat https://t.co/bN7reB762C

jmm140 Feb 10 @ 12:51 PM EST

@IOLblog I chose these books to save students the cost of a textbook. A library registry of ebooks used in courses would help

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:54 PM EST

#IOLchat This is a great idea! Anyone aware of a library of open textbooks? #IOLchat https://t.co/bN7reB762C

jmm140 Feb 10 @ 12:51 PM EST

@IOLblog I chose these books to save students the cost of a textbook. A library registry of ebooks used in courses would help

ajwalshiv Feb 10 @ 12:54 PM EST

@IOLblog @LoriLDuke and everyone else in the #iolchat today - Thanks for all the great insight & ideas as we move forward with this project

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:55 PM EST

@IOLblog https://t.co/tTESpHdmHR #IOLchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:55 PM EST

@ajwalshiv Best of luck as you move forward! Keep us posted. :) #IOLchat

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:55 PM EST

@ajwalshiv @IOLblog Best of luck, Andrew! #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:56 PM EST

@jmm140 Be sure to check this one out. #IOLchat Thanks @LoriLDuke! https://t.co/KbKLCPRYDv

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:55 PM EST

@IOLblog https://t.co/tTESpHdmHR #IOLchat

stevencyee Feb 10 @ 12:57 PM EST

@IOLblog @ceasom @LoriLDuke We partner with https://t.co/ugRy2ZAxIT, that is a great place to start #iolchat

IOLblog Feb 10 @ 12:57 PM EST

FYI #IOLchat ... Watch for @OpenEducationWk March 7-16 https://t.co/osq7QN4pfi #openeducationwk Many ways to partcipate!

LoriLDuke Feb 10 @ 12:58 PM EST

@stevencyee @IOLblog @ceasom I've explored this site, some great resources there! #iolchat