The initiate stage involves gaining an understanding of key OER concepts and the process of creating an open textbook. This will help the decision-making and planning process. Staff who express an interest in creating an open textbook will undertake training that covers:
If you have not already received funding, at this stage you may seek out and apply for an OER grant. Some options include:
See the OER Grants section of this guide for more information.
The information on this page is adapted from the Open Educational Resources Collective Publishing Workflow, by Council of Australasian University Librarians, licenced under CC BY 4.0
To find out more about open education concepts and what is involved in creating open resources
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We are mindful that within and without the buildings, these Lands always were and always will be Aboriginal Land.