All members of the University of Colorado educational community are eligible for a new Open Educational Resource Champion Award. Open Educational Resources (OER) are “teaching, learning, and research materials that are either (a) in the public domain or (b) licensed in a manner that provides everyone with free and perpetual permission to engage in the 5R activities.” (from Creative Commons) OER include digital learning materials such as open textbooks, courses, syllabi, lectures, assignments, quizzes, lab activities, games, and simulations. Nominations will be reviewed by the Open CU Steering Team and the CU System Office of Academic Affairs. Selections will be based on criteria such as educational impact and innovation towards a culture of open knowledge sharing and access.
Nominations will be accepted via this online form until February 12, 2021. Up to one awardee from each campus will be notified by February 23, 2021 and presented with their award, a digital badge, and a $500 honorarium. Awardees who can attend will be honored at a virtual award presentation in the first week of March.