OPEN SOURCE AND FREE TOOLS FOR CREATING OER
NOTE: Be sure to check the terms of service for any tool you use to create OER to determine whether there are any ownership or usage restrictions. For GenAI, check developments in copyright.
Many of these tools have not been assessed or endorsed by the University of Regina. Users should be cautious about data security and privacy of personal information.
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For easier use, each section has been broken out in the accordions below.
Video Tools
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Audio Tools
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Image Tools
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OpenVerse is an extensive library of free stock photos, images, and audio, available for free use. The site is openly licensed.
Unsplash is a source for images and illustrations, available for free use.
Pexels is a repository of images and videos that are free to use and adapt.
The Met Collection includes open access and public domain images.
Document Tools
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Education Tools
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Publishing Tools
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Additional Resources for U of R
Additional resources useful for OER development
Here is a list of documents and links useful for OER development at the University of Regina:
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- ISBN forms: For books, manuals and case study projects, ISBN forms:
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- English version [DOCX]
- French version [DOCX]
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- For digital accessibility requirements Accessibility Toolkit 2nd Edition [PB], WCAG 2.1 [HTML]
- Government of Canada (CIP) Catalogue in Publication page [HTML]
- Rubrics for diversity and content creation:
- ISBN forms: For books, manuals and case study projects, ISBN forms:
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