[Textbook Name] 

Course ID: [Course name/number linked to descriptor]

Instructor Open Textbook Adoption Portrait

Abstract: This open textbook has been adopted in a [DISCIPLINE] course for [UNDERGRADUATE/GRADUATE] students by [NAME OF INSTRUCTOR] at [NAME OF INSTITUTION]. The open textbook provides [brief description of highlights and any instructor supplements]. The main motivation to adopt an open textbook was [supply reason]. Most student access the open textbook in [format and/or access method].

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Textbook Title: [linked to table of contents or website]

Description: Provide a brief description of the textbook including concepts, pedagogical approach, problem sets, and overall structure including publisher platform features.

Authors: [Author name(s), Educational institution(s)]

Formats: List formats available including PDF, web, ePub, bookshare, etc. Link to any publisher information including print copy availability.

Supplemental resources: List resources including online homework systems, interactive study guides for students, and faculty-only resources such as solutions and slides that are available. [Link to publisher information]

Cost savings: Specify potential cost savings to students from adopting an open textbook instead of the traditional publisher textbook previously used.

Accessibility statement: Specify any accessibility information known about the different formats of the textbook. Link to textbook accessibility statement and/or campus' accessibility information if available.

Universal Design for Learning statement:  Briefly describe how the OER is part of your inclusive strategy to serve the diverse learning needs of your students.

License: Specify the creative commons license that the textbook was published under and link to the license description on the creative commons site.

LOGO of your campus name here

Course Number: Name

Description:  Give description of course utilizing the course catalog at the educational institution if available.

Prerequisites: [courses, test scores]

Learning outcomes:  List student learning outcomes for the course. Share demographics for students who take the class e.g. common majors, previous preparation, etc.

Curricular changes: Explain any curricular changes made to the course as a result of the open textbook adoption.

Teaching and learning impacts: 

I Collaborate more with other faculty Yes/No
I use a wider range of teaching materials: Yes/No
I believe my students' learning has improved Yes/No/Unsure
I believe student retention has improved : Yes/No/Unsure
There have been unexpected results: Yes/No (please describe)

Share other lessons learned from using OER.

Sample syllabus: Link or upload your syllabus that illustrates how the open textbook is used in the course. 

Sample assignment:  Link or upload a sample assignment that illustrates how the open textbook is used in the course. Include the rubric that is used for evaluating student work.

OER Adoption Process

Describe the main motivation for adopting the open textbook e.g. saving students money, better control over instructional materials, ability to customize for students needs, etc.

Describe any external materials that you used to supplement the textbook.

Institutional Support for OER:  Describe how your campus supported (or not) your adoption of OER in your course.

Institutional Support for OER:  Describe how your campus supported (or not) your adoption of OER in your course.

Student access: Describe the different ways that students can access the textbook including print if available. Did you add the PDF or other format as a resource in your Learning Management System?

Student feedback about using OER:  Share any feedback from students regarding usage of the open textbook. If students participate in open textbook development or formal review, describe here.  Faculty often post  a short survey in the LMS.  

Link or upload to student survey results or other student outcome reports here.

Instructor Name [linked to faculty website]

I am a [discipline] professor at the [Educational Institution]. I teach [list all courses that you regularly teach].

Describe your teaching philosophy and any research interests related to your discipline or teaching.