OER by Discipline
Overview
These teaching materials are free and available to the public:
- - Much like an OER Commons overlay and easy to navigate.
- - Sophisticated collection of training tools and OER resources made with professors in mind. Very specific in terms of subjects with content in each.
- - Open Textbook Network consortium of selected OER materials.
- - List of books free to use and download, offers hard copies for approximately $15 per book.
- - Free textbooks available in web format, PDF and iTunes book store. Each book contains resources specifically to be used alongside the textbook such as labs and worksheets.
- - A group dedicated to facilitating broads and successful adoptions of OER.
- ÃÛÌÒAPP also has a link in making access to these titles very easy with discipline breakdowns on the right column.
Many public domain teaching materials are not found in OER sites, but instead are deposited into professional society web portals. Be sure to look under the Teacher sections of such association web sites.
Other repositories of teaching materials concentrate on media materials, for example, see the , it is a collection of media and tutorials that allow fair use for students and professors.
ÃÛÌÒAPP encourages the utilization of existing OER materials. We will create and deposit our materials into a combination of OER sites, society sites, and the new local ÃÛÌÒAPP Institutional Repository (that will hold branded intellectual property of many types).
College of Liberal Arts and Education
The Academic Departments and Academic Programs are both included in alphabetical order below. A short description of each resource is included. To view a resource, click the title and it will appear in a new window. If you have any suggested resources or find dead links please visit the Suggestion Box page to inform us.
- : Use this tool to find various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the drop-down menu on the left-hand side to find resources on specific topics.
- : Using the drop down box on the left hand side, choose from the provided topics to find a variety of materials. Materials all contain a box on the right-hand side detailing whether they have been peer reviewed and whether they contain discussions or learning exercises.
- : The ChemCollective is a collection of virtual labs, scenario-based learning activities, tutorials, and concept tests. Teachers can use their content for pre-labs, for alternatives to textbook homework, and for in-class activities for individuals or teams. Students can review and learn chemistry concepts using their virtual labs, simulations, and tutorials. The ChemCollective is organized by a group of faculty and staff at Carnegie Mellon who are interested in using, assessing, and creating engaging online activities for chemistry education.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the drop-down menu on the left-hand side to find resources on specific topics.
- : Navigate through specific categories using the drop-down menu on the left-hand side to find specific materials. All materials contain a box on the right-hand side detailing their peer review status, discussions, learning exercises, and more. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
: Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic boxes to find resources on specific information.
: Using the toolbar on the top of the page, look through lists of websites, theses, articles, books, and more tools. Note: Resources with a yellow icon are not open for public use. Resources with a green open lock indicate they are open for public use.
Early Childhood
- : Use this list to find publications containing free resources. A short description is included with each link.
- : This website contains a list of Early Childhood resources. Each resource contains a short description.
Educational Technology
- : Use this tool to find databases, articles, videos and more.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Using the dark blue toolbar on the top of the page, navigate through associations, podcasts, software reviews, and more.
Elementary Education
- : Find tools easily with this website, resources separated into categories. These include assessment, learning centered teaching, open educational resources, diversity, and more.
- : Using the dark blue toolbar found on the top of the page, navigate through resources such as websites, associations, theses, statistics, and lesson plans.
Special Education
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Select a topic to view modules, case studies, activities, videos, and other resources that correspond. Topics include Accommodation, Learning Strategies, Related Services, Transition, and more.
- Given several Environmental Models to choose from, find resources specific each one. Do so by selecting Go to Resources below the model. You will be navigated to a page containing various resources.
- : Use this toolkit to locate various types of resources for instructors. A thorough description of each resource is provided.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Find online resources by selecting a topic from the left-hand sidebar, each directing you to a new window with online resources exclusive to that subject. You may also view the Popular Resources in Literatures and Languages guide by clicking the name found within the Welcome! paragraph.
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View various categorized resources here. Categories include Academic and Research Resources, Arts and Culture, Media, Professional Associations, and more. - :
Locate online resources, references, books, primary sources, free digital sources, citing sources, and electronic theses and dissertations with this tool. Use the box on the left-hand side of the page to choose the type of source. Each source page is organized by category.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Use this source to locate articles, books, reference sources, primary sources, e-journals, archives, and calendar conversions. Use the toolbar on the top to navigate through them.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Navigate through various instructional resources, each with a description and link.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Locate various instructional resources, each with a description and link.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Search through a thorough list of online resources easily and efficiently with this tool. Resources are categorized by topic and some include a brief description. Find resources exclusive to teachers by clicking For Teachers on the left side.
- : Find online resources easily with this tool. Resources are organized into categories such as General Resources, Drugs and Alcohol, Law Enforcement, and Electronic Journals and Newsletters. The following tool contains OERs that have been categorized by open textbooks, resources, other course materials, OER commons, videos, and images. This tool is easy to use as descriptions are included for each resource.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Use this tool to find a collection of resources and services. Search for specific topics by selecting on any of the Browse By Topics topics seen on the left-hand side.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic boxes to find resources on specific information.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic boxes to find resources on specific information.
- : Use this tool to find resources such as Organizations, International Issues, and Academic Sites on Women and Gender.
Graham School of Management
Below you can view the selected resources for each discipline. A short description is included with each resource. To view a resource, click the title and it will appear in a new window. If you have any suggested resources or find dead links please visit the Suggestion Box page to inform us.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic boxes to find resources on specific information.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic boxes to find resources on specific information.
- : Discover various teaching materials here. Each material contains a short description, material type, author, and date added and modified. On the right-hand side you will find a description of additional resources connected to the material such as learning exercises and discussions.
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
View a list of alphabetized resources below, each with a short description. To view a resource, click the title and it will appear in a new window. If you have any suggested resources or find dead links please visit the Suggestion Box page to inform us.
- : Use this tool to locate various instructional resources. Each source contains a description and link. Navigate through the topic boxes to find resources on specific information.
- : Navigate through hundreds of materials, all provided with a description of the material type, author, and date added and modified. Each material also contains ratings from peer reviews, discussions, and learning exercises. Look through specific topics by using the drop-down box on the left-hand side. Create an account to bookmark materials for later viewing.
- : Locate various instructional resources, each with a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Understand the key points of what diversity and inclusion are in this article. Locate various instructional resources, each with a description and link in the section labeled "Additional Reading" at the bottom of the page.
- : Locate various instructional resources, each with a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Locate various instructional resources, each with a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Understand different techniques that can be used in classroom assessments through this article.
- : Understand how developing core competencies can lead to competitive advantages. Locate various instructional resources, each with a link in the section labeled "Learn More" at the bottom of the page.
- : Understand why work-life balance is important with a nursing career. Navigate through the source list at the bottom of the page for more information on the topic covered.
- : Locate various instructional resources, each with a description and link. Navigate through the topic sections to find resources on specific information.
- : Using the blue toolbar on the top, select a topic to find resources that correspond. Resources include websites and databases, each with a description. Note: resources not open to the public display a yellow lock icon. Resources with an open green lock are open to the public.
- : Select a topic from the blue toolbar on the top of the page to begin finding resources. Descriptions are included with all resources. Note: resources not open to the public display a yellow lock icon. Resources with an open green lock are open to the public.
- : Select a topic from the blue toolbar on the top to find resources that correspond. Topics include instructional videos, websites, associations, and more. Note: resources not open to the public display a yellow lock icon. Resources with an open green lock are open to the public.
- : Locate various instructional resources, each with a brief description and link.