Finding OER Module Overview

Finding OER

How to Search for OER

Searching for OER can be a daunting task as OER are located in numerous places online. In this module you will learn the best places to find OER as well as some search strategies to make the process more efficient. In this module we will:

  • Recognize and determine the best places to search for OER
  • Locate resources within an OER repository
  • Apply the best strategies for searching repositories
  • Apply the best strategies for searching Google
  • Determine if you are able to use library materials for your class

Learning Resources

On each page we have collected some of the best resources to help you learn about OER. We encourage you to look at the resources provided but we know that you are busy and constrained by time. To help focus your attention, preview the quiz for this module. This will help you know what to focus on as you work though the module. 

Assignments

The assignments for this module:

  1. Quiz - Finding OER. This quiz will check your understanding of search strategies for finding OER. 
  2. Exercise  - Review of Repositories. This exercise will give you the opportunity to search for content in a few OER Repositories.

Begin by clicking "Next" to read about OER Repositories.