Library Answers: CRC OER/ZTC College Goal

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Can you explain the different types of Creative Commons licenses?
Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024 |
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What is the difference between ZTC and OER?
Last Updated: May 13, 2024 |
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Views: 457
What if my class uses a resource that isn't freely available or there is no OER option like a novel?
Last Updated: Feb 14, 2022 |
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- hard to find OER
- ZTC
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Can you provide support to remediate material for accessibility?
Last Updated: Oct 31, 2023 |
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- accessibilty
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How do I cite an OER on my course outline or syllabi?
Last Updated: Jul 18, 2024 |
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What is ZTC and SB1359?
Last Updated: Oct 06, 2021 |
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Views: 151
I've found a copy of my commercial textbook online and it's available for free. Is this OER and can I list my class as ZTC?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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What if I cannot find any OER that would work for my course?
Last Updated: Oct 26, 2021 |
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- OER
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How do you expect me to do this while I'm teaching a full load of classes?
Last Updated: Aug 23, 2024 |
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- OER
- work load
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Is this program going to become a mandate? Will I be forced to adopt OER?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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Views: 90
Do I need to get departmental or dean approval to adopt an OER textbook?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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Views: 79
I don't even know where to start - can you help?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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Can you explain the payment process for the OER Conversion Grant?

Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024 | Views: 75
Is OER acceptable for articulation agreements?
Last Updated: Mar 03, 2022 |
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Why do I need to fill out the application for the OER Conversion Grant?
Last Updated: Aug 23, 2024 |
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- Application
- CRC OER Award Program
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How did library links change over winter break?

Last Updated: Feb 06, 2024 | Views: 53
How will becoming a ZTC campus affect our students who get financial aid?
Last Updated: Nov 22, 2021 |
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- financial aid
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Can I curate a collection of articles from the library databases to teach my course and will this qualify for Category 1 or 3 in the OER Conversion Grant?

Last Updated: Aug 26, 2024 | Views: 48
I am the only instructor at CRC who teaches this course and I'm feeling overwhelmed. Can you help?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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- OER
- work load
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Is there one place I can go to look at resources that have been created for CRC's goal to become a zero textbook cost college?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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Does the OER Conversion Grant payment count against FTE load?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2025 |
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Can I list my class as ZTC if I'm using free instructional materials, but there are other required expenses assoicated with the course?
Last Updated: Mar 24, 2025 |
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- AB 607
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Can you explain the payment process for the OER Conversion Grant?

Last Updated: Nov 20, 2024 | Views: 75
Can you explain the different types of Creative Commons licenses?
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Is it better to provide a PDF or a link to a source when I share it with students?

Last Updated: Oct 16, 2024 | Views: 33
How can I update my information on the ZTC at CRC website?
Last Updated: Oct 16, 2024 |
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Is there one place I can go to look at resources that have been created for CRC's goal to become a zero textbook cost college?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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Views: 44
I am the only instructor at CRC who teaches this course and I'm feeling overwhelmed. Can you help?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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- OER
- work load
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Views: 47
Do I need to get departmental or dean approval to adopt an OER textbook?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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Views: 79
I don't even know where to start - can you help?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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Views: 76

What is the difference between ZTC and OER?
Last Updated: May 13, 2024 |
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Views: 457
Is this program going to become a mandate? Will I be forced to adopt OER?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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Views: 90
Why do I need to fill out the application for the OER Conversion Grant?
Last Updated: Aug 23, 2024 |
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- Application
- CRC OER Award Program
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Views: 56
Is there one place I can go to look at resources that have been created for CRC's goal to become a zero textbook cost college?
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2024 |
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Views: 44
Can I get release or reassign time to work on this project rather than getting the $2500 grant?
Last Updated: Aug 23, 2024 |
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- CRC OER Award Program
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Views: 36
How can I update my information on the ZTC at CRC website?
Last Updated: Oct 16, 2024 |
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