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Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Equity and Accessibility
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Presented by: Rachel Bridgewater, Kaela Parks, Michelle Huss, Taryn Oakley, Alexie McKee, and Katri Laukkanen
Summary
This presentation explores how Open Educational Resources (OERs) promote equity, reduce student costs, and ensure course accessibility from day one. Presenters highlight PCC’s OER achievements, including saving students over $30 million since 2017 and authoring more than 23 open textbooks. Faculty panelists share how open education allows instructors to decenter dominant cultural narratives, integrate local examples, and involve students directly as creative learning partners. The session also details PCC’s Accessible Technology Policy, alignment with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and partnership opportunities with Disability Resources to ensure course materials are fully accessible. Finally, presenters share details about available PCC funding, pilot grant opportunities, and mentorship programs for faculty interested in adopting, adapting, or maintaining OER content.
View the Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Equity and Accessibility presentation slides
Presentation Outcomes
- Understand the definition, benefits, and impact of Open Educational Resources (OERs) on student retention and cost savings at PCC.
- Learn how open education practices can decenter white, Eurocentric viewpoints and elevate diverse student voices.
- Identify web accessibility standards (WCAG) and strategies for proactively designing accessible course materials.
- Discover PCC grant funding, mentorship programs, and institutional resources available to adopt, adapt, or maintain OER content.
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