Achieve OER Rubrics Training Materials

Below is a set of materials developed to help educators use and learn more about the Achieve Open Educational Resource (OER) Rubrics and OER Evaluation Tool. This includes a handbook, videos and set of presentation slides that give instructions on how to apply the rubrics and use the online tool, as well as examples of what different ratings mean under each rubric. The information included in in the handbook, videos and slides is meant to mirror one another, with specific examples included in the handbook and slides. Multiple ways to read and share this information gives educators the opportunity to use the resource(s) that are most useful for them.

Achieve Open Educational Resources Evaluation Tool Handbook

Click the links below to view videos and download presentation slides that explain how to apply the rubrics and use the OER Evaluation tool.

An Introduction to the Achieve OER Rubrics | Video ∙ Slides

Rubric I: Alignment to Standards | Video ∙ Slides

Rubric II: Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter | Video ∙ Slides

Rubric III: Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching | Video ∙ Slides

Rubric IV: Quality of Assessment | Video ∙ Slides

Rubric V: Quality of Technological Interactivity | Video ∙ Slides

Rubric VI: Quality of Instructional Tasks and Practice Exercises | Video ∙ Slides

Rubric VII: Opportunities for Deeper Learning | Video ∙ Slides

Using the Achieve OER Evaluation Tool on OER Commons | Video ∙ Slides

Virtual Tour of the OER Rubrics and Evaluation Tool