April 10, 2017

Fact Sheets and Materials

General Information:

About Us

A brief introduction to the Creative Commons network, our chapter, and what we do. Access an editable version here.

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Licensing with Creative Commons

A brief 2-page guide on using CC licenses, how they work, the various attributes, and why you should join the commons. An editable version is available here.

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A Brief Primer on Copyright

Answering the basic questions about copyright, what it applies to, and how open licensing fits in. This document should not be interpreted as legal guidance. An editable document can be downloaded here.

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About Open Education:

The Case for OER

Directed at campus decision-makers in particular, this fact sheet covers the problem with high textbook prices, builds a strong case for how OER can benefits students and institutions, and provides some quick 'next steps'. And editable version is available here.

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OER State Legislative Guide

This guide is meant to provide policymakers and staff with a cross-sectional, annotated set of legislative texts that help expand the use of OER (open educational resources), a powerful alternative to the broken textbook market. An editable version can be downloaded here.

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Common Licensing Questions

Our chapter hosted a live Twitter chat using #AskCC for educators and other practitioners, to answer common copyright and licensing questions. These questions and answers were compiled into a full, printed document. These answers should not be interpreted as legal guidance.

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Addressing Common Concerns about OER

Short responses to some of the most common questions about open educational resources. An editable version can be downloaded here.

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