LibreTexts - Introduction to OER Publishing
LibreTexts is a versatile platform for OER publishing, providing benefits such as content customization, integration with Canvas, and support for interactive exercises. Learn about LibreTexts' mission, 5R permissions, and how it empowers educators to create tailored resources. Explore its capabilities in developing, remixing, and sharing open educational materials. Join the discussion on leveraging LibreTexts for cost-effective and accessible learning materials.
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Welcome! On behalf of the ASCCC OERI, we are pleased to have you here with us for LibreTexts Level I - Introduction to LibreTexts If you are not already muted, please mute yourself upon arrival. As this is set up as a meeting, we will be able to have an actual discussion but we need all those who are not speaking to be muted. Please note that you are encouraged to use the Zoom chat feature for questions and comments. This event will be recorded. Archives of all ASCCC OERI events are available at asccc-oeri.org > Webinars and Events
LibreTexts Level I - Introduction to LibreTexts Tuesday, June 21, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
LibreTexts Level I - Introduction to LibreTexts LibreTexts is a powerful platform for all things OER publishing, printing, developing, remixing , interactive exercises, homework systems, and more. This webinar will introduce you to LibreTexts and its capabilities, providing an overview of the simplest use-case scenarios. Access ASCCC OERI LibreTexts resources at tinyurl.com/OERI-Libre
Overview What is LibreTexts? Benefits of LibreTexts LibreTexts Libraries Importing LibreTexts Content Into Canvas Supplementing LibreTexts Content in Canvas Questions and Answers
What is LibreTexts? The mission of the LibreTexts project is to unite students, faculty and scholars in a cooperative effort to develop an easy-to-use online platform for the construction, customization, and dissemination of OER. In courses relevant to academic programs, the aim is to reduce the burdens of unreasonable textbook costs to our students and society. The project ensures the OER 5Rs design are fully met enabling faculty to build course-specific LibreTexts to meet the needs of their students. Visit us at www.LibreTexts.org
The 5R Permissions of Open Retain make and own copies Reuse use in a wide range of ways Revise adapt, modify, and improve Remix combine two or more Redistribute share with others The framework, license (CC BY), was designed by Lumen Learning as the 5Rs
LibreTexts is: An OER storage, development, curation, remixing, and enhancing platform. Most any text that is OER that you have an interest in using SHOULD be in LibreTexts. You can re-mix in LibreTexts combining resources and re-ordering content. When you import LibreTexts resources into Canvas, changes are automatically pushed to Canvas.
LibreTexts Structure Organized into libraries Edit access associated with a library Twelve libraries + Workforce
Exploring LibreTexts No log-in needed Go to the LibreTexts website (libretexts.org) Explore the Libraries Select the library of your choosing If you search, you will only be searching within a given library
Within a Library Campus Bookshelves Books as adopted by faculty Each college can have up to 5 books for free Bookshelves Adoptable books LibreTexts should have whatever OER you are interested in Learning Objects cContent items, practice items, assessment items. These resources are self-contained, digital or non-digital resources that can be used for learning, education, or training and can be grouped/arranged thematically.
Simplest Use-Case Scenarios Adopt a LibreText Provide students with URL to access text in LibreTexts Adopt a LibreText by importing it into Canvas Once your text is embedded in Canvas, you can integrate it with your content, assessments, and discussions Optional provide students with URL to access text in LibreTexts
Importing a LibreText into Canvas Download your LibreText Download Select Import into LMS Give your download a name so that you can find it Default file name: LibreText.imscc Import it into Canvas In your Canvas site select Import Existing Content From the Import Content Content Type menu select Common Cartridge 1.x Package Browse to find your download and select it Indicate all content Import View in Modules
LibreTexts Use-Case Scenarios Adopt a LibreText Adopt a LibreText by importing it into Canvas Adopting a LibreText by importing it into Canvas AND adding it to your Campus Bookshelf Requires an account and requesting the text be added Why make things more complicated? Allows you to customize your text
LibreTexts Tour LibreTexts Libraries Print options (PDF) Downloads Full PDF Import into LMS Individual ZIP Buy Paper Copy Print Book Files Readability Options Setting up an account
Requesting a LibreTexts Instructor Account https://commons.libretexts.org/accountrequest Please use your campus email address to facilitate verification of your instructor status. Instructor accounts are for instructors only. Please use your campus email address to facilitate verification of your instructor status. Upon approval, you should receive a notification from LibreTexts Conductor. Login details for your requested service(s) will arrive separately. Please check your junk/spam folder if you do not receive them. Accounts are required to modify content on the LibreTexts libraries including editing pages, uploading content, creating new Course Shells, and remixing customized textbooks.
Requesting a LibreTexts Be Added to a Campus Bookshelf Bookshelves are by college, not campus Each college can have up to 5 books on their shelf without becoming a LibreNet member What does it mean to be a LibreNet member? Allowed more books More support
