On Monday, Nov. 16, Technology-enhanced Learning and Online Strategies (TLOS), the University Libraries, and the Center for Instructional Development and Educational Research (CIDER) will welcome Eddie Watson, director of the Center for Teaching and Learning at the University of Georgia and expert on Open Educational Resources (OER), to lead several workshops. All events are free and open to the public; faculty, staff, and graduate students may register for NLI credit.

OER are free and editable teaching, learning, and research resources free of most copyright restrictions and often available under a Creative Commons license (http://www.creativecommons.org). For examples and more information about OER, see http://guides.lib.vt.edu/oer. OER have saved students at UGA $2 million in 2013-2016. For more information about UGA's OER, visit http://ctl.uga.edu/oer.

Opening Reception for Eddie Watson
10 a.m., Monday, Nov. 16
Newman Library Multipurpose Room (first floor)

Open Educational Resources in Teaching and Learning: What, Why, and How
10:20 a.m. - noon, Monday, Nov. 16
Newman Library Multipurpose Room (first floor)

Supporting Faculty OER Exploration, Adoption, Adaptation, and Authoring
1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16
Newman Library Multipurpose Room (first floor)

Open Educational Resources: Institutional Costs and Benefits
2:45 - 3:45 p.m., Monday, Nov. 16
Newman Library Multipurpose Room (first floor)

For more information about the workshops or to register visit https://www.lib.vt.edu/libnews/2015/2015-10-22.html
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Location:	Newman Library Multipurpose Room (first floor)
Price:	Free, registration required
Sponsor:	TLOS, University Libraries, and CIDER
Contact:	tshoop@vt.edu 540-231-0785
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