OER Reuse
The CC BY Creative Commons license on OER materials provides opportunities for other institutions and other users to revise and reuse the materials in a variety of ways to create “derivative works” that could better serve the needs of different learners in different contexts with different technologies.
What is Reuse?
Reuse “as is” = no modifications were made to the original material(s). Materials accessed/downloaded from SkillsCommons and used “as is.”
Basic Computer Skills MOOC
The material was created by Northcentral Technical College and reused by Northwest State Community College.
Northwest State Community College in Ohio is reusing this Basic Computer Skills MOOC that was submitted to SkillsCommons by the Intentional Networks Transforming Effective and Rigorous Facilitation of Assessment, Collaboration, and Education (INTERFACE) project. This course is helpful to students struggling with basic computer literacy. The Ohio Workforce Investment Board (WIB) is also using this course “as is” to assist people who are looking for employment, but lack basic computer skills. No changes or modifications have been made to this course.
Original Material: Basic Computer Skills Course
Reused Material: Basic Computer Skills MOOC
Healthcare iPad Simulations
Advancing Career and Training for Healthcare (ACT) – ACT for Healthcare is a statewide project with participation from all 16 colleges in the Wisconsin Technical College System. The goals of ACT are to increase attainment of degrees, certifications, certificates, diplomas, and other industry-recognized credentials that match the skills needed by employers to better prepare TAA-eligible workers, veterans, and other adults for high-wage, high-skill employment or re-employment in the healthcare industry.
Original Materials: ARISE Simulations
Reused Material: Augmented Reality Healthcare Scenarios
Mechatronics Technology Certificate Program
The National STEM Consortium academic certificate in Mechatronics Technology is built on a 30-semester-credit model and is mapped to the Siemens Mechatronic Systems Level 1 certification. The skills taught include electrical, mechanical, and computer technologies. Graduates are prepared for entry-level Mechatronics positions in almost every industry.
Original Materials: National STEM Consortium Materials
Reused Material: Mechatronic Technology Certificate Program
