Monday Morning Mentor: Using OER to Create Inclusive Classrooms

Written by Veronica Reliford-Thomas

| November 25, 2024

Available November 25 – December 1, 2024

Password: inclusive402
Link to presentation: https://mondaymorningmentors.com
In this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, Rachel Becker, Copyright & Open Educational Resources Librarian at Madison College, shows how OER can transform teaching by offering free, customizable materials that meet the unique needs of your students. You’ll learn how to integrate OER to enhance equity, bridge resource gaps, and foster inclusivity in your classroom. With actionable strategies and practical tools, you’ll gain the confidence to align OER with your teaching goals while creating a supportive learning environment for all.

Learning Goals

After viewing this Magna 20-Minute Mentor, participants will be able to:
- Identify specific strategies for using Open Educational Resources (OER) to remove barriers to student access and promote academic success
- Evaluate available OER and align them effectively with the diverse needs of students and teaching objectives
Topics Covered
- What Open Educational Resources (OER) are and how they differ from traditional materials
- Why OER are essential for reducing costs and improving access to education
- How to use OER to create inclusive and equitable learning environments

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