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Center for Teaching and Learning Blog

CTL and C.A.A.L.M. Lunch and Learn

Published August 27, 2024

By Jessica Hendrickson

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Empowering Educational Equity: Affordable, Open, and Inclusive Course Materials

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Title: Empowering Educational Equity: Affordable, Open and Inclusive course materials Description: Are you looking to make your course materials more accessible and affordable for students? Join us on Tuesday, September 17 at noon for a Lunch and Learn session, co-sponsored by the Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning and the Committee for Accessible and Affordable Learning Materials (CAALM). During this session, we'll explore three key focus areas: Inclusive Access Program Updates: Learn about the latest updates to our Inclusive Access program from campus store staff. This initiative offers textbooks and publisher courseware to students at reduced costs, helping to ease the financial burden on your students. Open Educational Resources (OER): Discover how to find and use OER in your courses. Bree Carlson, Assistant Teaching Professor in Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology, will share how she applies open educational practices and leverages Generative AI tools in her classes to create engaging materials. Accessibility of Course Materials: Learn how to check the accessibility of your course materials and explore tools that can help remove digital barriers, ensuring all students can fully participate in your classes. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your teaching practices while enjoying lunch with colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there!