1. OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
(OER)
PART III:
OER AND EBOOK PROJECT
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2. HOW CAN TEACHERS USE OER?
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Share instructional materials
Supplement lesson plans
Utilize pre-existing tests and quizzes
Use technological resources that the teacher may not
know how to create on his own (Ex. Java test,
YouTube video...)
• Customize learning materials (e.g., ebook for your
class)
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3. OER AND EBOOK PROJECT
Review: What is the eBook Project?
o You and your group will create an instructional book.
o Format: eBook
o Examples
• iBooks Author examples: http://www.apple.com/ibooksauthor/gallery.html
• Flip Snack Examples: http://www.flipsnack.com/flipbook-template/school-flipping-book-example#3
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4. TOOLS TO BE USED
How will I make my eBook?
• iBooks Author (Mac software).
o Job Aid: http://www.indiana.edu/~educw200/files/Jobaid-iBookAuthor.pdf
o Instructional website: http://www.apple.com/ibooks-author/
• FlipSnack (Online app: http://www.flipsnack.com/)
o Adding rich media to PDF document
o Turns PDF files into an eBook
o http://edu.flipsnack.com/product.html
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5. EBOOK COMPONENTS
What needs to be in my eBook?
• Clear instruction that guides learners to the
instructional goal
• Visually appealing design
• Multimedia Content (Pictures, illustrations, text,
video, interactive content, etc…)
• Ten pages of content per group member
• A user guide describing how to use the eBook
• Citations for references used.
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6. HOW WILL MY EBOOK BE EVALUATED?
• Integration of content and resources
• Age appropriate content, reading level, and
scaffolding where needed
• Professionalism
• Creativity
• Peer review
• Rubric: http://iu.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=E539A&sp=yes
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7. EBOOK AND OER
You have the outline of your ebook. Now it is time to find content
for each section.
You can refer to these resources:
• http://www.ck12.org
• http://www.oercommons.org/
• LiveBinders
• Gooru
• Curriki
• Also use Google to search for open educational resources
relevant to your ebook.
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