Open Educational Resources (OER)
Open educational resources are anything from textbooks to assignments and interactive materials for teaching and learning. They are free for you and your students to access and use. They can be modified and edited to specifically meet your course outline and learning objectives.
Considering or switching your course to OER? That's amazing! Because we believe in the ability of open education to make higher ed more equitable, and teaching materials more diverse, inclusive, and supportive of every students' learning needs, we are here to support you through that process with:
Open Access Resources
Our Archives and Special Collections house some incredible primary sources, rich Yellowstone and Montana history documents, and so much more! Materials from these Collections are great resources and can be used in your class as course materials. Meet with one of our Archives and Special Collections Librarians to talk about how. Want more open access resources? Visit ScholarWorks to see the publications and research being produced right here at MSU.
Teaching Support
First time teaching? Looking for new, innovative idea? The Library holds a variety of learning resources to help you on your professional journey. Our top pick: Teaching Professor. For more, see below.
MSU's Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) not only provides a wide array of professional support but continuously hosts quality learning opportunities for all faculty.
From connecting with Faculty Learning Communities, to One-on-One Support, the CFE, the Library, and the office of Academic Technology & Outreach are all here to help make your teaching experience the very best.
eBooks
You'll find gems like these and more in our eBook Collections
The online teaching survival guide : simple and practical pedagogical tips Essential reading for online instructors, updated to cover new and emerging issues and technologies
Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning In Small Teaching, James Lang presents a strategy for improving student learning with a series of modest but powerful changes that make a big difference--many of which can be put into practice in a single class period. These strategies are designed to bridge the chasm between primary research and the classroom environment in a way that can be implemented by any faculty in any discipline.
Collaborative Learning Techniques : A Handbook for College Faculty A guide to thirty-five creative assignments for pairs and groups
Databases
ERIC 
The primary education research database: includes articles and other resources, including lesson plans, theses, dissertations, and more. ERIC is also available directly on the Web at http://eric.ed.gov/. in a new window
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