Panel Discussion on Open Educational Resources - Open Education Week - University of Alberta

Recording of a panel discussion on Open Education Resources at the University of Alberta on March 9, 2016. Angie Mandeville, Public Services Manager, Cameron SciTech & Winspear Business Libraries, University of Alberta Fahim Rahman, VP Academic, Students’ Union, University of Alberta Dr. Janet Welch, Assistant Dean, Technologies in Education, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta Textbook affordability is a significant issue for students. A variety of University of Alberta initiatives are underway that aim to address this issue - from using OERs as an alternative to expensive textbooks to implementing a course textbook lending program. This panel brings together student, librarian, faculty, and departmental perspectives on UAlberta initiatives that challenge the traditional textbook model for university courses. Presenters will discuss a variety of efforts to open up course textbooks, address some of the barriers associated with this work, and provide practical insights into integrating OERs into courses.