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Fall OER Learning Circles (Applications Due)
September 6, 2019

OER Learning Circles
OER (Open Educational Resources) Learning Circles provide faculty, from across the system and from any discipline, the opportunity to collaborate with others committed to redesigning courses and/or creating materials to eliminate textbook costs for students. In addition to virtual weekly meetings, OER Learning Circles will utilize a D2L Brightspace course to support faculty and will take place over a ten-week period. The equivalent of .5 RCE is available to participating faculty.
Weekly meetings will be held 9/30/2019 – 12/9/2019.
Applications due: 9/6/2019
Applicants notified: 9/13/2019
How to apply for OER Learning Circles
- Review the Information Packet and fill out Part C. Letter of Support (pdf)
- Complete the Online Application Form (Link)
OER Learning Circle Leaders
For faculty who have already participated in an OER Learning Circle, and want to continue bringing OER to their campus, consider becoming an OER Learning Circle Leader.
Weekly meetings will be held 9/30/19 – 12/9/19
Applications due: 9/6/2019
Applicants notified: 9/13/2019
- Review the Information Packet and fill out Part C. Letter of Support (pdf)
- Complete the Online Application Form (Link)
For more information, contact Karen Pikula, karen.pikula@minnstate.edu.