Open Education Resources (OER) question

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The discussion centers on the search for a suitable open educational resource (OER) textbook for algebra-based introductory physics courses. The user currently utilizes "Physics: Principles with Applications" by Giancoli but is considering transitioning to OpenStax College Physics due to rising textbook costs. Participants confirm that OpenStax College Physics includes instructor resources such as PowerPoint slides and a test bank with solutions, making it a viable alternative for educators in community colleges.

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  • Familiarity with Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Understanding of algebra-based physics curriculum
  • Knowledge of instructional resources for educators
  • Basic navigation skills for online educational platforms
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  • Explore the full range of resources available with OpenStax College Physics
  • Research additional OER options for physics textbooks
  • Investigate the integration of OER materials into existing curricula
  • Learn about the benefits and challenges of adopting OER in higher education
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Educators, particularly community college instructors, looking for cost-effective teaching materials and resources to enhance their physics courses.

Gamma
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Hello,

I want to find the best free textbook for my algebra-based intro physics courses. Currently I am using Physics-Principles with Applications by Giancoli and I am a bit reluctant to move to open source since I have gotten used to the instructor resources that comes with my current textbook! But, there is a push to adopt open source in my school since the textbook prices have sky rocketed in recent days. I found OpenStax College Physics pretty appealing. Has anyone used this book? Does this come with PowerPoint slides and a testbank with solutions. Basically, I would like to know your overall opinion about using this text in class. I teach at a community college.
Thanks for all your input!
Gamma
 
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