Adopting and Integrating OER Textbooks for English Composition

This session will focus on the acquisition and integration of OER textbooks for English Composition teachers, or other interested faculty, in the Wisconsin Technical College System. Attendees of this presentation will learn about where they can find OER texts, whether through OER Commons, Merlot, etc., and what to consider when looking for a text that meets the needs of their writing curriculum. Additionally, the presentation will cover strategies for integrating textbook readings and exercises into course syllabi and schedules. The session will also explore strategies for adopting OER texts into courses that already have an established textbook, and look at how OERs can supplement course content by either filling in gaps in coverage, or providing additional resources for students.