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Open Educational Resources

The Statewide OER Council

As of July 1 2019 Public Act Number 19 117 established the Open Educational Resources Council. This statewide body is responsible for developing a plan to provide resources that will benefit college students across Connecticut.

To find out information, about the Connecticut Open Educational Resources Coordinating Council and its initiatives please visit their official website.

What do we mean by OER?

Open Educational Resources (OER) refer to teaching, learning or research materials that’re freely available to users. These resources can be found in forms and are either in the public domain or released under open copyright licenses that allow for their free use, modification and sharing with proper attribution. OER collections often include media resources from all over the world encompassing full courses, lectures, quizzes, classroom activities, pedagogical materials and more.

By Jayson Peterson

Jayson Peterson is an experienced pharmacist, naturopathic physician, medical examiner, and minister. After earning his Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the Medical University of South Carolina, Jayson Peterson completed clinical rotations at several prestigious healthcare institutions and has been affiliated with several pharmacy chains throughout his career. His main passion and zeal is focused on providing world-class patient care by giving precise details and thorough instructions to those who need it most.