OER Resource Evaluation
Students evaluate open resources for access, accuracy, licensing, and learning value.
This activity introduces students to Open Educational Resources, also known as OER. Students learn that OER are free and openly licensed teaching and learning materials that can support access, equity, and independent learning.
Students will explore examples of OER such as online lessons, videos, practice exercises, open textbooks, and educational websites. They will learn that not everything free online is OER. A true OER should clearly explain how it may be used, shared, adapted, or credited.
Students will evaluate an OER resource by checking its purpose, source, accuracy, accessibility, and license. They will also practice writing a simple attribution that gives credit to the creator or organization.
By completing this activity, students will learn how to find useful learning resources, respect copyright, and use open materials responsibly. This activity supports digital citizenship, research skills, and independent learning.
Students evaluate open resources for access, accuracy, licensing, and learning value.
- Define Open Educational Resources.
- Explain why OER supports access and equity in education.
- Evaluate an OER resource for accuracy, usefulness, accessibility, and license.
- Evaluate an OER resource for accuracy, usefulness, accessibility, and license.
- Distinguish between free online content and openly licensed content.
- Create a simple attribution for an OER resource.
This is a learning activity, not a certification course. Students complete an OER evaluation and attribution task.
- What Are Open Educational Resources?
- Free vs. Open Resources
- Checking Source and Accuracy
- Copyright, License, and Attribution
- OER Reflection Task
- Choose One OER Resource
- Complete the OER Evaluation Checklist
- Share and Explain Your Resource
Ky Nguyen is the creator of this educational technology website. This learning activity was designed to help students understand ISTE Standards, responsible technology use, AI guidelines, and open educational resources. The goal is to support students in using digital tools ethically, creatively, and effectively for learning.
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Student Reflection
This activity helped me understand how to choose useful open resources and give credit to the creator.
This activity supports digital citizenship by teaching students to evaluate sources, licenses, and accessibility.
Family Connection
The activity helps families understand how students can use free and open learning materials responsibly.
