Learning from an OER Textbook at Illinois

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About the guests

Monica Turchyn holds a Masters in Public Health from the University of Illinois and served as instructional staff for courses at the College of Applied Health Sciences.

Bob Dignan is an Associate Director at the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning.

Episode Summary

The high cost of textbooks is one of the factors that affects student learning outcomes and student success. Students avoid certain classes, drop a class, or do poorly when they cannot afford the text for a course. Monica shares her academic journey out and back to higher ed; revealing the many barriers removed by having an OER in her coursework! All this (and more!) OER activity is supported by the Open Textbook Incentive Program at the University Library. Check out their webpage for details on funding applications and additional examples.

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