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Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector

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Short Description: This text is designed to provide an introduction to the nonprofit sector. It is designed to help readers understand the definition of the sector, its role in society, and the key questions facing it. The book also considers the growing numbers and influence of social enterprises and other “social innovation” organizations. Long Description: Nonprofit organizations are on the front lines in communities, providing an important foundation for the social safety net in the United States and around the world. They also provide places where people can gather, share ideas and build community. They often accomplish amazing feats with few resources. This book was designed to be used in an undergraduate-level introductory course in the nonprofit sector. It provides an overview of the vocabulary used in defining the work of nonprofit organizations, topics of interest to nonprofit managers, and describes the primary roles nonprofits play in American (and to a lesser extent international) communities. The book also considers the growing numbers and influence of social enterprises and other “social innovation” organizations. Throughout, it brings in leading themes of accountability, ethics and obligations facing many nonprofit organizations as they go about their work – challenges that should be well understood by anyone interested in becoming a leader in the nonprofit sector. Word Count: 19093 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Dyana P. Mason

"Shark Tank" Communication

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This course outline is designed for a Level 7 advanced communication course at Portland Community College. It addresses listening, speaking, pronunciation, and presentation skills within the theme of entrepreneurship by drawing inspiration from the TV show “Shark Tank” and its various incarnations in other languages/countries around the world. The curriculum is designed for a term of 8 weeks. Each class period is 3 hours long, and the class meets twice weekly for a total of 16 class periods plus final exam. During the course, students complete several projects: *a survey of people outside of class *a report to the class about the survey results *a video commercial for a new product *a live pitch for a new product to a panel of guest “sharks” The course outline links to all supporting materials in the form of Google Docs, Google Forms, Google Slides, Quizlets, YouTube videos, etc.

Material Type: Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Unit of Study

Author: Timothy Krause

GEO 215: Geography of Latin America (OER)

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Latin America covers part of North America, South America and the West Indies. It stretches from Atacama desert to rugged highlands and Alpine glaciers of the Andes mountains, from the Rio Grande to Tierra del Fuego.The fertile plains of the Pampas is one of the world's richest agricultural regions. The Amazon Basin is the largest and wettest lowland in the world. Culturally, Latin America is a great mixture of European, indigenous and African cultures. In this course, we will examine the peoples and places of Latin America from a geographical perspective. We will explore the geographical dimensions of economic, cultural, political, and physical forces influencing Latin America as a region. We will have a mixture of thematic and regional approaches to study the concepts and look into various physical and historical processes that have shaped dynamic and diverse cultural landscapes. We will study contemporary environmental and developmental issues, trends in migration, agricultural change, and globalization to understand Latin America's position in the global economy. Learning Outcomes: *Analyze and articulate geographic concepts related to the geography of Latin America, its physical environment, peoples, cultures, and history. *Analyze changing political and economic relationships between the United States and countries in Latin America in order to be a more informed and engaged global citizen. *Interpret maps, graphs, and visuals as tools for analyzing the distribution patterns of phenomena and understanding their importance. *Evaluate how changing cultural, social, political, and economic characteristics of Latin American countries influence internal strife and external intervention. *Understand the complexities that contribute to the social inequality, political conflict, and environmental concerns prevalent in some Latin American countries and discuss possible solutions.

Material Type: Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Syllabus

Authors: Dimitar Dimitrov, Tuba Kayaarasi

Art 102: Understanding Art

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This is a ten-week course broken into thematic topics. Its current design is asynchronous online, though you will find a mix of asynchronous and synchronous activity options. It can be modified for any modality. Included are weekly activities, exercises, projects, and slides following the provided syllabus. • ART102 Syllabus • Week 1: What is Art? What do you want from art? • Week 2: Elements of Art: Formal Elements • Week 3: Elements of Art: Principles of Design • Week 4: Describing Art • Week 5: Media & Materials: Images • Week 6: Media & Materials: Objects • Week 7: Symbols & Iconography • Week 8: Contexts of Art • Week 9: Art and Artists • Week 10: Public Art/Art & Controversy

Material Type: Full Course

Authors: Andrew Douglas Campbell, Daniel Lopez, Isabelle Havet, Laura Butler-Hughes

Substance Abuse: Causes, Enforcement, Prevention

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Introduction to the causes of substance use and abuse in U.S. society, the enforcement of drug and alcohol abuse and contemporary modalities of prevention and treatment of substance abuse. Theories of substance abuse will be reviewed and the effectiveness of current enforcement practices will also be discussed. Learning Objectives - Students who successfully complete this course will be able to: 1. Describe how politics, economics, and history affect U.S. drug use and drug laws. 2. Articulate and analyze the basic theories of drug use and how they apply to real world situations. 3. Describe and analyze the problem of illicit drug use in U.S. society. Features 10 modules (with readings, quizzes, and assignments) and 2 term projects.

Material Type: Assessment, Full Course, Homework/Assignment, Lesson Plan, Module

Author: Mari Sakiyama

Principles of Economics: Scarcity and Social Provisioning (3rd Ed.)

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Short Description: UNDER CONSTRUCTION. Please note that this edition of the textbook remains a work in progress. Content is subject to change and ongoing revisions are expected to continue until mid- to late-2023. The stable 2nd edition of the text is available at https://openoregon.pressbooks.pub/socialprovisioning2/ Word Count: 550396 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Benjamin Wilson, Erik Dean, Justin Elardo, Mitch Green, Richard Dadzie, Sebastian Berger

Educational Learning Theories

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Short Description: This remixed Open Educational Resource textbook provides an exploration of educational learning theories. The chapters include scenarios that center the learning theories on student experiences. Long Description: This remixed Open Educational Resource textbook provides an exploration of educational learning theories. The chapters include a scenario that center the learning theories on student experiences. Word Count: 63550 (Note: This resource's metadata has been created automatically by reformatting and/or combining the information that the author initially provided as part of a bulk import process.)

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Jennifer Margolis, Sam May-Varas, Tanya Mead

Mastercam Tutorial Videos

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These videos are created for my Mastercam class at Linn Benton Community College. They are used over three terms in a “flipped classroom” format. Students follow along with the tutorials at home and then complete a similar part during the lab, which utilizes the skills and knowledge taught in the tutorials. The videos are listed in approximately the order that they are presented in the class. Links are included to the files used in the tutorials and to sections within the tutorial below each video.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment, Lesson

Author: Teryk Morris

Mastercam Tutorial Videos

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Estos videos fueron creados para mi clase de Mastercam en Linn Benton Community College. Se usan en tres términos en un formato de "aula invertida". Los estudiantes siguen los tutoriales en casa y luego completan una parte similar durante el laboratorio, que utiliza las habilidades y los conocimientos enseñados en los tutoriales. Los videos se enumeran aproximadamente en el orden en que se presentan en la clase. Se incluyen enlaces a los archivos utilizados en los tutoriales ya las secciones dentro del tutorial debajo de cada video.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Homework/Assignment, Lesson

Author: Teryk Morris

Teach in Spanglish

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Teach in Spanglish is founded on a simple idea: while just a small fraction of today’s college students will progress to the high-level, all-in-Spanish courses offered by language departments, more than two-thirds enter college with the ability to understand Spanish when given context in English, support from their instructor, and time. Over nearly a decade in the classroom, our team has shown that students who took Spanish for at least two years in high school, at least one year in college, and/or who were raised in a bilingual environment (Spanish as a Heritage Language speakers, or SHL) can, with proper support, engage in high-level analysis of Spanish and Spanglish primary sources and original texts, utilizing insights from linguistics to both structure the classroom experience and guide students in their engagement. The teach in Spanglish website links to a form that allows instructors to request access to a free Canvas site that contains instructor facing videos, quizzes, and other modules to help get started teaching in Spanglish.

Material Type: Assessment, Homework/Assignment, Module, Primary Source, Reading, Teaching/Learning Strategy

Authors: Claudia Holguín Mendoza, Joel Zapata, Jorge Leal, Julie Weise

CH151: Preparatory Chemistry

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An introductory to chemistry textbook for incoming college students to gain a strong foundation. This textbook covers: 1: Introduction to Chemistry and the Scientific Method 2: Measurement and Significant Figures 3: Dimensional Analysis and Density 4: Classification of Matter- Properties and Changes 5: The Nuclei of Atoms 6: Ions, Ionic Bonding, and the Nomenclature of Ionic Compounds 7: Molecules, Covalent Bonding, and the Nomenclature of Binary Covalent Compounds 8: Counting Atoms, Ions, and Molecules 9: An Introduction to Chemical Reactions 10: Mass Relations in Chemical Reactions

Material Type: Textbook

Author: Michael J. Mackel

HP 100: Medical Terminology H5P Activities

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This course focuses on helping students learn common medical prefixes, suffixes, root words, combining forms, terms, and abbreviations used in a variety of healthcare settings. This webpage includes H5P activities aimed to help students practice: - hearing the correct pronunciation of medical terms - Dialog Cards - speaking medical terms with instant feedback about correct vs. incorrect pronunciation - Speak the Words All activities are meant to supplement the textbook Medical Terminology for Healthcare Professions (Nelson, A., & Greene, K., 2021), a fabulous open education resource (OER) which already contains many useful interactive activities.

Material Type: Activity/Lab, Assessment, Homework/Assignment

Authors: Cindy Manning, Josh Manders, Kate Barbee, Sean Jones

Oregon EMS Psychomotor Skills Lab Manual

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Within this book you will find many of the skills an EMT will be expected to perform. Each student is required to complete each skill a minimum number of times. This effort will assist the instructional team in tracking your progress, as well as provide you with the documentation necessary to prove proficiency for national and state certification. The skills in this text are important to master but remember, a truly proficient EMT is refreshing old skills and acquiring new ones throughout their career. Word Count: 35773

Material Type: Textbook

Authors: Carmen Curtz, Chris Hamper, Holly A. Edwins, Jamie Kennel

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