Open Educational Resources (OER)

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Using Generative AI in OER Creation—What We Know Now

Generative AI is a hot topic in higher education. It seems like a promising tool for OER creation, but there is still a lot we don't know about…

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Column: OER’s Student Impact

Going back to school to start my master's degree in public administration this semester has been a challenge, but it's one that I'm glad to have…

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Making Knowledge Accessible through OER

Writing a textbook was not just about providing students with a no-cost option for Dr. Dylan Parks; it was about making knowledge accessible. 

Open Education Week 2024

Open Education Week 2024

UTA Libraries will celebrate Open Education Week on March 4-8 with institutions worldwide. This annual event spotlights free educational resources…

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Course Markings: Why, Where, and How to Report Required Course Materials

Texas state law requires universities to report course material costs. Learn how to ensure your contributions to affordability are counted!

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Opening Education: Introducing Megan Zara, UTA's OER Librarian

Megan Zara, UTA Libraries' OER Librarian, shares her journey in public education and digital learning, emphasizing OER's role in democratizing…

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Open Access: A Gift?

How does a Cherokee chef’s approach to food relate to open access work at UTA Libraries? Read on...

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What is Open @ UTA Libraries?

The Open @ UTA Libraries blog series will allow the UTA Libraries staff to share information about the great work we do in pursuit of open.

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UTA Cares Grant Opens New Learning Opportunities

Making knowledge accessible to more people is the goal of the UTA Libraries Cares Grant Program. The grant program allows faculty members to…

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UTA Libraries’ Open Educational Resources Make Textbooks More Accessible

Over the summer months, the efforts of the Open Educational Resources Department (OER) at UTA Libraries have resulted in six textbooks being…

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Long-Time Student Sees his Journey with Open Educational Resources as Rewarding

Kevin thinks that he is part of the Libraries as much as it is a part of him.

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Magruder Receives UTA CARES Adoption Stipend

UTA School of Social Work receives grant to develop free and open course content for Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (SOCW 5356).