OER: Benefits and Challenges

Presented by Melissa MitchellColumbia Basin College

Pasco, WA

Creativity Flexibility Collaboration Staying Current (yearly, weekly, daily) Limitless

Benefits for Teachers

Ease of use Increased engagement

Benefits for Students

Time Energy (to break textbook addiciton) Organization (of materials)

Challenges for Teachers

Navigation Ever-changing content (for course repeaters)

Challenges for Students