When choosing learning materials, you should refer back to the TELT Framework (login required). The framework includes a checklist which is a self or peer-assessment tool (you can view the full checklist in MyUniSC).
The questions below reflect Step 2: Learning materials, however the checklist focuses on all four domains of teaching practice.
For example, Step 4: Online learning environment is about creating an accessible and usable learning experience, which is complementary to the questions below.
Are the learning materials available and functional?
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Are the learning materials copyright compliant and appropriately attributed?
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Do the learning materials reflect diversity?
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Are the learning materials relevant and current?
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Are the learning materials provided in a range of modalities?
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The Library can also support you in finding learning materials that are affordable for your students.
Reducing costs for our students can have huge impacts including supporting them to continue to participate in higher education.
When choosing materials, also consider the following questions related to cost:
These types of questions do not always factor into our decision making, but it is important to think about whether our students need to pay for access to their learning materials.
The Library already pays for access to scholarly databases containing eBooks, journal articles, news articles, videos, and much more.
Some of our eBook titles are available under a DRM-free licence (i.e. the book can be downloaded by all students) or unlimited user licence (i.e. the book can be read online concurrently by an unlimited number of students) which can help you to provide access to ALL of your students concurrently.
We encourage you to use your Course Readings list to provide learning materials to your students. See the Course Readings Library Guide or speak to your Liaison Librarian.
The Library can also assist with finding appropriate Open Educational Resources (OERs). If you are interested in learning more, see the OER Library Guide or speak to your Liaison Librarian.
If you need assistance with copyright or open licensing, including Creative Commons licences, please contact Copyright.
For more information about where you can source learning materials from, see 'Where to find learning materials'.
The below external articles and resources may also be useful: