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Open Educational Resource [OER] Evaluation Rubric | UNM-Valencia
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Name of OER:
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CriteriaExceeds - 4 pointsMeets - 3 pointsSome Concerns - 2 pointsDoes Not Meet - 0 pointsComments
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Alignment to Course Outcomes & ObjectivesThe OER strongly aligns to the course and reinforces course outcomes and objectives.The OER aligns to the course and reinforces course outcomes and objectives.The OER does not precisely align, but it can support certain aspects of the course outcomes and objectives. The OER does not align to the course outcomes and objectives and should not be used in the online course.
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Equity and Social JusticeThe OER is free of insensitive language, includes examples that are inclusive of a wide variety of identities, prioritizes voices that are non-traditional and often marginalized, is free of (or acknowledges) biases presented, and whose author(s) are representative of the community and content presented.The OER is free of insensitive language, includes examples that are inclusive of a wide variety of identities, prioritizes voices that are non-traditional and often marginalized, is free of (or acknowledges) biases presented. The OER is free of insensitive language, includes many examples that are inclusive of a wide variety of identities, incorporates voices that are non-traditional and often marginalized, is free of (or acknowledges) biases presented. The OER is not free of insensitive language, does not include examples that are inclusive of a wide variety of identities, does not incorporate voices that are non-traditional and often marginalized, and includes biases.
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Free or Paid RescourceAll aspects of the OER can be used free of charge.Most aspects of the OER can be used free of charge.Limited aspects of the OER can be used for free with other elements requiring payment of a fee, membership, or subscription.Use of the OER requires a fee, membership, or subscription. Use of the OER requires a purchase that is likely to pose a financial burden on students (exceeding $25 for a single half term course) or college.
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User-Friendly DesignOER is easy to navigate, help guides/tutorials available and clear, and features are conveniently located.OER can be navigated with minimal difficulty, help guides/tutorials are available, and resources can be implemented.OER can be navigated, some help is provided, resources can be implemented with some instruction.OER is difficult to navigate, little or no help is provided, and resources are difficult to make use of.
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Mobile DesignThe OER can be accessed via an app or a mobile browser on multiple mobile operating systems, integrates seamlessly with the desktop version, and has an offline mode. The OER can be accessed via an app or a mobile browser on most mobile operating systems, core features available on the mobile app but desktop version is more robust, and offers an offline mode with some functionality. The OER can be accessed via an app or mobile browser on some mobile operating systems, most core features are only available on the desktop version, and there is no offline mode. The OER has no mobile app or mobile browser functionality.
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Sharing & CommunicationThe OER enables sharing either in a secure way to authorized users, in a public way to all users online, and instructors can control anonymity. It is easy to view, share, comment, communicate, evaluate, contribute, and socialize synchronously and asynchronously.The OER enables sharing either in a secure way to authorized users, or in a public way to all users online, but instructors do not control anonymity. It is easy to view, share, comment, communicate, evaluate, contribute, and socialize synchronously and asynchronously.The OER enables sharing either in a secure way to authorized users, or in a public way to all users online. It is easy to view, share, comment, communicate, evaluate, contribute, and socialize synchronously or asynchronously.The OER does not enable sharing in a secure way, unauthorized users can participate, and it is not easy to view, share, comment, communicate, evaluate, contribute, and socialize synchronously or asynchronously.
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Evaluation & MonitoringThe OER comes with the ability for the instructor to monitor how and when students are using it. Instructors are able to evaluate students’ learning with built-in assessment functionality.The OER comes with the ability for the instructor to monitor how and when students are using it. Instructors are able to evaluate students’ learning, but not with built-in assessment functionality.The OER comes with the ability for the instructor to monitor which students are using it, but not how or when. Instructors are able to evaluate students’ learning, but not with built-in assessment functionality.The OER does not come with the ability for the instructor to monitor students using it. It is difficult to assess students' learning.
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AccessibilityThe OER meets accessibility guidelines (e.g. local accessibility legislation and/or W3C WCAG 2.0 standards). It is designed to address the needs of diverse users, their various literacies, and capabilities. Proper use does not require equipment beyond what is typically available to instructors and students (computer with built-in speakers and microphone, internet connection, etc.).The OER generally meets accessibility guidelines (e.g. local accessibility legislation and/or W3C WCAG 2.0 standards). It is designed to generally address the needs of diverse users, their various literacies, and capabilities. Proper use does not require equipment beyond what is typically available to instructors and students (computer with built-in speakers and microphone, internet connection, etc.).The OER generally meets accessibility guidelines (e.g. local accessibility legislation and/or W3C WCAG 2.0 standards). It is addresses some of the needs of diverse users, their various literacies, and capabilities. Proper use might require equipment beyond what is typically available to instructors and students (computer with built-in speakers and microphone, internet connection, etc.).The OER doesn not meet accessibility guidelines (e.g. local accessibility legislation and/or W3C WCAG 2.0 standards). It does not address the needs of diverse users, their various literacies, and capabilities. Proper use requires equipment beyond what is typically available to instructors and students (computer with built-in speakers and microphone, internet connection, etc.).
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Privacy, Data Protection, RightsAccording to the End User Agreement and Terms of Use, the OER protects personal data, the instructor can restrict access to their and their students' work and each individual maintains sole intellectual property rights (ownership, copyright) for the content they create. Users can archive, save, or import and export content or activity data in a variety of formats. Use of the OER does not require sign-up/sign-in.According to the End User Agreement and Terms of Use, the OER protects personal data, the instructor can restrict access to their and their students' work and each individual maintains sole intellectual property rights (ownership, copyright) for the content they create. Users can archive, save, or import and export content or activity data in a variety of formats. Use of the OER does require sign-up/sign-in.According to the End User Agreement and Terms of Use, the OER protects most personal data, the instructor can restrict some access to their and their students' work and each individual maintains sole intellectual property rights (ownership, copyright) for the content they create. Users have limited ability to archive, save, or import and export content or activity data in a variety of formats. Use of the OER does require sign-up/sign-in.According to the End User Agreement and Terms of Use, the OER deos not protect personal data, the instructor cannot restrict access to their and their students' work and each individual does not maintain sole intellectual property rights (ownership, copyright) for the content they create. Users have no ability to archive, save, or import and export content or activity data in a variety of formats. Use of the OER does require sign-up/sign-in.
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Reliability and Technical SupportThe OER can be embedded (as an object via HTML code) or fully integrated into an LMS while maintaining full functionality of the OER. All technology requirements (including hardware, browser, software, etc.) are specified; prerequisite skills in the use of technology are identified. UNM-Valencia Technical Support is able and willing to support the OER.The OER can be embedded (as an object via HTML code) or integrated into an LMS while maintaining some functionality of the OER. Most technology requirements (including hardware, browser, software, etc.) are specified; most prerequisite skills in the use of technology are identified. UNM-Valencia Technical Support is able and willing to support the OER.The OER can be embedded (as an object via HTML code) or but functionality of the OER is not integrated into the LMS. Some technology requirements (including hardware, browser, software, etc.) are specified; prerequisite skills in the use of technology are not identified. UNM-Valencia Technical Support is able and willing to support the OER.The OER can only be accessed in an LMS through a hyperlink or static representations of the OER (e.g file export), rather than a functional version of the OER itself. Users are limited to using the OER with one specific, up-to-date operating system. Users are limited to using the OER through one specific browser. UNM-Valencia Technology Support is not willing and able to support the OER.
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Grand Total (add B14-E14)0
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Highlight areas as source is evaluated and add total value of 4, 3, 2, and 0. Add total points.
If any area is Do Not Meet, the source should not be used.

20 - 24 - Strong Source. Use and provide appropriate citation (any reservations about linking vs. adapting will be noted in the comments)
19 - 23 - Generally Acceptable Source. Use, but only as a supplement to core instruction and core assessment.
14 - 18 - Not a strong source, but can be used as a reference in the course to supplement instruction.
Below 14 - Do Not Use source
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