Sheffield’s position on OER

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The University encourages the re-use, re-purposing and adaptation of existing OER to support teaching and learning, and also supports and encourages those who wish to create and share their own OER. This aligns with the ACP for Senior University Teachers, Senior Lecturers and Professors.

Although OER are free at the point of use, it takes time to both adapt existing OER and create new OER. It is good practice to check with your Head of School or Director of Education in the first instance that you have approval to go ahead and also that your plans are in line with School priorities.

The University’s policy on OER is available from the governance web page under ‘intellectual property’.

Video and textual case studies from staff who have used or created OER are available here.