Dr. Rory McGreal discusses how to maximize the use of
OER in courses using AI. Faculty can begin by identifying reputable OER
repositories, such as BCcampus, OpenStax, MERLOT, and OER Commons, to
locate relevant textbooks, multimedia, and interactive content. Curating
and adapting these resources to align with course objectives ensures
they meet specific educational needs. AI-generated lessons and courses
can also be an important source of customizable lessons, lesson plans,
quizzes and related content. All AI-generated content resides in the
public domain and so can be included as OER. Educators must critically
evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy before integration.
Collaboration with peers through OER platforms fosters resource sharing
and continuous improvement. Incorporating student feedback further
refines OER effectiveness, ensuring materials remain engaging and
accessible. By adopting open licenses (e.g., Creative Commons),
instructors can also create specific lessons and courses, contributing
them back to the OER community, sustaining a cycle of innovation.
Ultimately, strategic OER adoption promotes equitable access, fosters
pedagogical flexibility, and supports dynamic, cost-effective education.