Our Services
Penn State has a history of designing, developing, and offering open and affordable course materials. Whether you are just beginning your exploration process to determine what might be possible, are in the midst of designing your experience, or are a seasoned author of open/affordable content, you might welcome an opportunity to connect with peers who have similar goals. You can explore the list of people who have completed projects through grant opportunities in the past or connect with a member of the Instructional Advisory (IA) group who is experienced and serves on the Open and Affordable Educational Resources (OAER) working group at Penn State University.
Consultations
Penn State offers a wide variety of consultations for faculty, staff and students who are interested in exploring OER or affordable options for course materials. We are here to assist you with your OER and affordability needs. Our experts include librarians, instructional designers, production support specialists, accessibility specialists and more. Contact us so we can assist you!
Informal Opportunities to Learn
Penn State has a history of designing, developing and offering open and affordable course materials. If you are just beginning your exploration process to determine what might be possible, in the midst of designing your experience, or you might be a seasoned author of open/affordable content, you might welcome an opportunity to connect with peers who have similar goals. You can explore who has completed projects through grant opportunities in past or connect with a member of the Instructional Advisory (IA) group who are devoted, experienced faculty that serve on the Open and Affordable Educational Resources (OAER) working group at Penn State University.
Formal Faculty Professional Development Events
As you continue your journey in creating and maintaining open or affordable educational opportunities, you might want to participate in professional development activities. Penn State’s Open and Affordable Educational Resources (OAER) working group has created a calendar of events that you can explore and sign up for when the time is right for you. This will provide the opportunity to learn and explore in a formal or semi-formal setting depending on your learning preference. If you are interested in a specific topic and do not see it listed, please reach out to us and we will connect you to the appropriate resource. Also, please check this website and our social channels regularly, as we will post new opportunities as they are available.
