This module will help faculty explore ways to fund OER projects at SLC.
In the very early days of OER, a handful of foundations such as the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation led the way in funding OER projects across the globe. Today, funding for OER remains limited, although more diversified. Individuals and colleges may explore a range of sources to support their OER work, including those listed below.
For example, the Shuttleworth Foundation Fellowship Program provides funding for individuals working on OER and open initiatives, globally.
Check out, for example, eCampusOntario’s Open Content Development Fund.
Start by asking your college about existing research grants, and whether the development of OER may be funded as part of those research grants.
Check with your college to see if funds, refreshments, or time off are offered for OER projects and events, such as sprints to create new OER.
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Introductory text a derivative of content within Starting an OER Initiative by Open Education Consortium, licensed under CC BY 4.0
Below are examples of ways that faculty may collaborate with library staff and others to seek OER funding.
In addition to financial support, consider ways to leverage existing projects or collaborative opportunities as a means to support your OER work:
The OER Toolkit was a developed by Colleges Libraries Ontario (CLO) and the Ontario Colleges Library Service (OCLS) in collaboration with the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME). Original page: OER Toolkit