This page/course is presently under development. Please revisit on 1 June 2025 for the updated version.
Building on accessible content creation, letâs explore how to ethically use OER to empower trade lessons. Creative Commons licences, like CC BY-SA (attribution and share-alike), allow free adaptation with proper credit. Open Educational Resources (OER), such as videos, lesson plans, and diagrams, enrich trade lessons with adaptable, high-quality content. Ethically using OER aligns with Module 2âs digital citizenship by respecting licences and crediting sources, fostering integrity in trade education. You may be already familiar with OER Commons (covered in Module 0), a global platform offering a broad collection of educational resources across subjects and levels. This section introduces Skills Commons (www.skillscommons.org), a repository of trade and workforce-focused OER, offering resources like carpentry safety guides under Creative Commons licences to enhance lessons with proper attribution.
âSkills Commons offers trade-related resources (e.g., safety checklists, technical videos) under Creative Commons licenses, allowing adaptation with proper attribution.â
Ethical Use of OER
Using OER ethically is essential to respect creatorsâ rights, ensure legal use, and model academic integrity for your students. One key aspect of ethical use is attributionâgiving proper credit to the original creator.
To properly attribute an OER, include the following four elements:
- Title of the resource
- Author or creator
- Licence type (e.g., CC BY 4.0)
- Source or link to where the resource was found
Recommend Format: â[Resource Title] by [Author], licensed under [Licence Type], from [Source URL].â
Example: âWorkplace Safety Poster by Jane Doe, licensed under CC BY 4.0, from https://www.skillscommons.org.â
You can also use the free Attribution Builder tool to quickly generate accurate attributions for any OER you use.
When reusing or adapting OER (e.g., in slides, handouts, or videos), always include the attribution clearly at the bottom of the material.
Try It Yourself: Find and attribute an OER for your trade lesson. Follow the steps below to find and ethically use OER in your teaching.
- Watch the following video on how to browse for resources on the SkillsCommons library:
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- Find an OER relevant to your trade subject.
- Create a proper attribution. Use the Attribution Builder to generate a correct attribution.
- Share the resource with your students. Include the OER in a lesson slide, handout, or activityâmaking modifications if neededâand ensure the attribution is clearly shown at the bottom.
Self-Reflection: What benefits might your students gain from OER? How did ethical use improve your lessonâs integrity?
This page/course is presently under development. Please revisit on 1 June 2025 for the updated version.
Building on accessible content creation, letâs explore how to ethically use OER to empower trade lessons. Creative Commons licences, like CC BY-SA (attribution and share-alike), allow free adaptation with proper credit. Open Educational Resources (OER), such as videos, lesson plans, and diagrams, enrich trade lessons with adaptable, high-quality content. Ethically using OER aligns with Module 2âs digital citizenship by respecting licences and crediting sources, fostering integrity in trade education. You may be already familiar with OER Commons (covered in Module 0), a global platform offering a broad collection of educational resources across subjects and levels. This section introduces Skills Commons (www.skillscommons.org), a repository of trade and workforce-focused OER, offering resources like carpentry safety guides under Creative Commons licences to enhance lessons with proper attribution.
âSkills Commons offers trade-related resources (e.g., safety checklists, technical videos) under Creative Commons licenses, allowing adaptation with proper attribution.â
Ethical Use of OER
Using OER ethically is essential to respect creatorsâ rights, ensure legal use, and model academic integrity for your students. One key aspect of ethical use is attributionâgiving proper credit to the original creator.
To properly attribute an OER, include the following four elements:
Recommend Format: â[Resource Title] by [Author], licensed under [Licence Type], from [Source URL].â
Example: âWorkplace Safety Poster by Jane Doe, licensed under CC BY 4.0, from https://www.skillscommons.org.â
You can also use the free Attribution Builder tool to quickly generate accurate attributions for any OER you use.
When reusing or adapting OER (e.g., in slides, handouts, or videos), always include the attribution clearly at the bottom of the material.
Try It Yourself: Find and attribute an OER for your trade lesson. Follow the steps below to find and ethically use OER in your teaching.
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Self-Reflection: What benefits might your students gain from OER? How did ethical use improve your lessonâs integrity?
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