Open Educational Resources (OER) Policy—Serena Skills
What are OER?
OER (Open Educational Resources) are free-to-use teaching and learning materials like videos, images, documents, and online tools that anyone can use, adapt, and share — as long as they follow the correct license rules.
By learning at Serena Skills, you agree to:
✔ Use open resources legally and respectfully
✔ Always give credit to original creators
✔ Ask for help if unsure about licenses or sources
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“It is not beyond our power to create a world in which all children have access to a good education.”
- Nelson Mandela
Open Educational Resources (OER)
Open Educational Resources (OER) are free, openly licensed learning materials that anyone can use, adapt, and share. They include textbooks, videos, lesson plans, quizzes, and more — all designed to support teaching and learning without cost barriers. OER promote equal access to quality education, encourage collaboration among educators, and allow for localized or personalized content. Proper use of OER involves respecting the license terms (such as Creative Commons) and giving credit to original authors. When used thoughtfully, OER empowers learners and teachers alike to innovate and grow together.
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Why Use OER in Education?
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Promotes equitable access to high-quality resources
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Encourages creative and personalized learning
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Supports educational freedom and collaboration
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Helps reduce financial barriers for students and schools
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Why Use OER at Serena Skills?
At Serena Skills, we believe everyone deserves access to great resources. That’s why we include OER in our communication, presentation, teamwork, and critical thinking courses. They help us:Learn from real-world examplesMake learning visual, fun, and easy to understandSave time and money, while learning ethically
What You Can Do
You are encouraged to:Use OER videos, images, or infographics in your class projectsRemix or adapt open content (e.g., edit an OER slide for your own presentation)Share helpful OERs with classmatesBut remember: Always follow the license type – some allow changes, others don’t!
Open Educational Resources (OER)
Websites
Be sure to review the terms of use.
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