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Category: Open Education News

Open & Affordable Community Forum on November 15, 2024

Posted November 11, 2024

Learn more about open and affordable textbooks, open education, and open pedagogy at the Open & Affordable Community Forum on November 15.   Register now, and join the sessions that interest you on November 15! 

Faculty: Apply for a $2000 Grant to Switch to Open (No-Cost) Course Materials

Posted September 26, 2024

JMU faculty, do you want to swap out an expensive textbook for an option that is open, available through JMU Libraries, or otherwise cost-free for your students? Apply by November 13, 2024 for an Open Adopt Grant, which awards $2,000 to instructors to support the integration of […]

Call for Proposals: Open and Affordable Community Forum

Posted August 16, 2024

Do you want to connect with others across the Commonwealth of Virginia to explore topics of open and affordable higher education?  You’re invited! The Open and Affordable Community Forum covers existing and emerging issues in open education, open pedagogy, and open educational […]

7 Ways We Can Help Faculty Prepare for Fall

Posted July 24, 2024

As you gear up for the fall, remember that we are here to support your teaching and research. Here are 7 things we’re ready and eager to help you with:  Ready to get started? Request a consultation to get connected […]

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Top 3 Tips for Faculty Finalizing Course Readings for Fall

Posted July 24, 2024

Putting the finishing touches on your fall reading lists? Consider our top 3 tips for making readings more accessible and affordable for your students: 1. Look for free and accessible media: As you decide what readings, videos, and other media […]

Instructors: Try Free and Low-Cost Online Textbook Options

Posted July 18, 2024

Next semester, try open textbooks! They offer a more affordable alternative for students without compromising on quality. With open textbooks, you have the flexibility to save, share, and revise the material to align with course learning outcomes and equity and […]

18 Ways We Can Help Advance Faculty Research

Posted June 17, 2024

JMU faculty members, if you are working on scholarship or research projects this summer, take a moment to check out the many resources we offer that can propel your research forward!  More Free Tools to Help with Your Research  We […]

Announcing Recipients: Summer Stipend for Transitioning to Open Educational Resources

Posted May 20, 2024

Congratulations to the five JMU faculty members who were recently awarded JMU Libraries’ summer stipends for transitioning to open educational resources (OER)! By revising the courses noted below, these faculty members will save about 300 students more than $20,000 in […]

Faculty: Meet Your Professional Development Goals on Your Schedule

Posted May 14, 2024

Achieve your professional goals on your own schedule with one of these 4 asynchronous offerings from us this summer! Design for Learning Institute (approx. 6 hours): Join a learning community of JMU experts, peers, and mentors as you develop or redesign a course. Learn […]