With so many freely available resources online, choosing an OER can be overwhelming. This checklist contains some suggestions for staff when choosing resources:
Accuracy
| Is the information accurate? |
| Are there major content errors or omissions? |
| Are there spelling errors or typos? |
Relevance
| Does the information directly address one or more of the class objectives? |
Production Quality
| Is the information clear and understandable? |
| Is the layout and interface easy to navigate? |
| Do the design features enhance learning? |
| For audio or video resources, is the sound quality high? |
Accessibility
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Is the resource available in alternative formats (e.g., docx), have a logical use of Headings, images with alt text, colour contrast? see Accessible Open Educational Resources (OER): briefing paper; PAVE PDF Accessibility; PowerPoint Accessibility Checker |
| For audio or video resources, is there a transcript or subtitles? |
Interactivity
| Does the resource encourage active learning and class participation? |
| Are there opportunities for students to test their understanding of the material (e.g., a video with embedded questions?) |
Licensing
| Does the license allow for educational reuse of the materials? |
| Does the license allow modifications or adoptions of the materials? |
BCCampus OpenEd Resources (BCOER) Rubric
BCOER Librarians.(2020). Faculty Guide for Evaluating Open Education Resources