This presentation was prepared for the Council of Australian University Librarians OER Collective Community.  The Community comprises mostly library staff who are supporting the production of open texts at thier institutions, many of whom are new to OER and open textbooks.  The aim was to provide a foundation for advocacy for the adoption, adaptation, and authoring of open textbooks locally.  Therefore, it establishes a shared definition and purpose of advocacy, especially as it relates to openness, and then provides six practical strategies for advocates that could be adapted and implemented for local contexts.

Originally designed by Alexander
Schnücker für Arbeitsstelle Hochschuldidaktik der Universität Siegen, these postcard-sized resources have been translated into English, and contextualised for Australia.

The cards are broken into Theory, Practice, Examples, and Resources, and introduce OER to new practitioners whilst also providing examples and tools for anyone to use.

This resource is used to raise staff awareness, to act as a 'ready reference' for practitioners, and as an aid for OER workshops designed to engage staff with OER in their discipline.

Please note that this record contains the final version of the cards, and a .zip package with editable files to make it easier for remix.

Authors: Tamara Heck, Adrian Stagg, Neil Martin, Catherine Wattiaux

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This work, Creating OER, is a derivative of Making OER by Alexander Schnücker für Arbeitsstelle Hochschuldidaktik der Universität Siegen [University of Siegen, Germany], used under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0.

Creating OER is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-
ShareAlike 4.0 International License by University of Southern
Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia.

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This video introduces the concept of Creative Commons Attribution as it relates to the use and reuse of material covered by these licences. Examples of good practice are provided for images, text-based resources, video, and audio files. [Running time: 11'18"]

Short Description:
This guide is for creators who want to publish an open text with UniSQ Library.

Long Description:
The UniSQ Open Publishing Guide is for those who want to publish an open text with the UniSQ Library. It steps authors through the process they will undertake when working with the UniSQ Open Educational Practices Team, and sets out guidelines and expectations for the undertaking.

It covers: Planning an open publication: guiding principles and considerations Preparing your manuscript: style and licence requirements; keeping track of your project; inclusivity and accessibility; creating your manuscript; academic integrity; and quality and peer review Working with the UniSQ Open Educational Practices Team: the role of authors, and the role of the UniSQ Open Educational Practices Team. Writing and designing your open text Promoting and evaluating the impact of your open text.

While this book was adapted specifically for a UniSQ audience, others may find it useful as a resource to refer to, or to adopt or adapt for their own contexts.

Word Count: 28462

ISBN: 978-0-6453261-9-2

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The first episode of 'The Other Fifty Weeks' a podcast interviewing open education practitioners. 

The tenth episode of "The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast", discussing open data with Sander van der Waal.

The eleventh episode of "The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast", discussing the recognition of prior learning and open education with Marc Singer.

The twelfth episode of "The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast", discussing the potential for student collaboration on OER initiatives, with James Glapa-Grossklag, and Natalie Miller.

The second episode of 'The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast', featuring Dr Wayne MacIntosh of the Open Educational Resources Foundation.

The third episode of 'The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast', interviewing Johanna Funk about openness and Traditional Knowledges.

The fourth episode of "The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast", discussing recent recent in New Zeland concerning textbook access and affordability.

The fifth episode of "The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast", featuring Paul Stacey, and discussing the notion of The Commons.

The sixth episode of 'The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast", discussing initiatives at the University of Hawai'i Manoa with Billy Meinke.

The seventh episode of "The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast", discussing faculty engagement with OEP, and open assessment practices with Rajiv Jhangiani.

The eighth episode of "The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast", discussing strategic thinking with David Porter.

The ninth episode of "The Other Fifty Weeks: An Open Education Podcast", discussing the affordances and freedoms of openness with Cable Green.