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SOL*R: Shareable online learning resources

Available at: SOL*R.

Description from the SOL*R website, "SOL*R is a repository service provided by BCcampus that allows educators to access FREE online learning resources. It facilitates sharing, discovery, reuse, and remixing of a growing collection of content created by BC post-secondary educators.

PHET - Interactive Simulations for Science and Math

Available at: PHET – Interactive Simulations for Science and Math.

Gamified and interactive math and science simulations to engage students. Includes accessible sims made to work with assistive technology. Grade levels range from elementary to university-level programs.

EOL - Encyclopedia of Life

Available at: EOL – Encyclopedia of Life.

Hosted by the National Museum of Natural History (Smithsonian), EOL aim to create a global open resource about life on earth. It partners with other museums, libraries, universities, research centres, etc. to build and share information, such as datasets, tools, and other content. While lesson plans go up to grade 12, other content may be suitable, from podcasts, biodiversity cards, google earth tours, biodiversity articles, and a biodiversity, observational platform.

MITOpenCourseware

Available at: MITOpenCourseware. 

Contains several open courses (with course materials) for undergraduate and graduate students. Information given includes a summary of the course, instructor(s), academic level, and features (ie. lecture notes, assignments, exams, etc.). Subject areas include business, energy, engineering, fine arts, health & medicine, humanities, mathematics, science, social science, society, and teaching & education.

OER Commons

Available at: OER Commons.

This is for those who are just starting out with OERs. OER Commons is easy to use, contains newer content, and results can be filtered by material type. OER Commons contains “Open Author” which helps creators build OERs and publish them. Formats include media rich documents, lesson builders and module builders. It can also build microsites for organizations to index their own unique content library.