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Copyright, Oer, And Cc Licenses 101, Ethan Senack

OER From Vision to Action

As more institutions consider adopting Open Educational Resources into their classrooms, educators, librarians, and other staff are increasingly faced with questions about copyright - but navigating licensing, fair use, and open is never easy.

Creative Commons licenses are designed to help simplify the process, but they operate in this complex environment. This seminar aims to provide an introduction to OER, Creative Commons licenses, and fair use – helping practitioners reduce uncertainty about copyright in their day-to-day roles.

This session will comprise of two parts: an overview on the basics of copyright, fair use, and licensing, but focusing on the CC …

A Voice In The Wilderness, Jeffrey Marzluft

OER From Vision to Action

“A Voice in the Wilderness”

Whether you live on an actual island or just feel like it, starting and driving an OER program on your campus can feel like a lonely business. When Jeffrey Marzluft started at University of Hawaii - Maui College, most faculty had never heard of OER, let alone utilized them in their classes. Employing a variety of tools including the library’s positive brand, resources from local consortia & the open community, some grit, and a little good old-fashioned librarian knowhow - he raised adoption levels across campus bringing measured savings to students and initiating a cultural …