I have read the study description above, declare that I am over the age of 18, and I consent to take part in the study.

How long have you been teaching at the college level?

What is your highest educational qualification?

At what type of institution do you regularly teach introductory political science courses?

What is the approximate size of the undergraduate student body at the institution where you regularly teach introductory political science courses?

In what US state do you regularly teach introductory political science courses? (If you teach outside of the US, please provide the country in which you regularly teach introductory political science courses.)

What is your employment status:

In a typical year, what percentage of your teaching is for introductory-level courses (such as Introduction to American Government, Introduction to Comparative Politics, Introduction to International Relations, Introduction to Political Theory, Introduction to Public Policy, or any equivalent first-level political science course)?

Subfield of introductory-level political science course(s) you teach (click all that apply)

What is the average class size of the introductory-level Political Science Course(s) you teach?

How do you teach your introductory-level Political Science Course(s)?

How much input do you have in selecting the textbook and/or materials for your introductory-level political science course(s)?

How familiar with Open Data and Open Research are you?

How familiar with OER (Open Educational Resources) are you?

What OER do you use in your introductory political science course?

When did you start using OER in your introductory political science course?

Do you still use the same OER as what you started when you started using OER or have you changed your OER usage over time?

How did you find out about the OER you use?

Why do you use OER in your teaching?

How much does the cost for the students influence your process for selecting teaching materials?

What have you heard about OER and how did you come to know about it?

What specific OERs have you heard about?

If you have considered OER for teaching materials, but did not adopt them for the course, why not? (if you’ve never considered OER for teaching, please say “never considered OER for teaching”)

How much does the cost for the students influence your process for selecting teaching materials?

How often do you change the materials you teach with in your introductory level political science class?

What makes you change the materials for your your introductory level political science class?

What materials (textbooks, articles, videos, web resources, etc) do you teach with for your intro-level course, and why do you use them? If you use a textbook, please include the name of the textbook.

How much does your required assigned reading typically cost?

How much does the cost for the students influence your process for selecting teaching materials?

How often do you change the materials you teach with in your introductory level political science class?

What makes you change the materials for your your introductory level political science class?

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

International Relations, Public Policy

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

from a wonderful, trusted, brilliant friend

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Comparative Politics, International Relations

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I have seen references on twitter, and basically know it is an effort to provide much lower cost alternatives to students.

N/A - I know the concept, but not specific OERs

never considered OER for teaching

If I come across material that is better and not ridiculously more expensive, or if I find a comparable product that is significantly less expensive. I am considering changing materials now based on the increased price of my primary text.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

Articles from academic journals and newspapers. We want to expose students to actual research in political science plus coverage of recent events to which the concepts are relevant.

10-20 percent of readings change from year to year

Feedback that the reading wasn't very good and/or identifying something better to replace it with. Changes in course topics.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Full-time Contingent Faculty

International Relations, Intro Methods

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Swirlify to teach R programming, various Open Data sources, Trochim's Research Design Knowledge Base

I've increased the amount over time.

Recs from colleagues, librarians at my uni, Social Media

Cost and accessibility mostly. Also that these types of resources tend to be more up-to-date than traditional textbooks.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Political Theory

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Part-time Contingent Faculty

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

The governor established a grant to get faculty to convert to OER; The chair brought it to my attention

I got paid to do it; it helps the students

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Comparative Politics, International Relations

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Free articles and other resources

Useful and saves money for students

Full-time Contingent Faculty

General political science for sociologists

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Project Gutenberg, Prometheus, some of the MIT classes

I'm just googling it. sometimes my ex-classmates or colleagues give me some advice.

Well, it's somehow connected to the next question. I'd usually choose materials, that are accessible to my students and it's legal for them to use those for free.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Public Policy

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

Same book, updated editions mostly.

Changes in discipline & something new to keep form becoming boring

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Comparative Politics

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Open access survey data, free online articles or lessons

Google, social media, faculty center on campus

To reduce costs for students while also using up to date and relevant material

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Full-time Contingent Faculty

Comparative Politics, International Relations

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

Mingst text and reader (IR) / O’neil Text and cases (comparative)

Not often. Maybe 5 years.

Desiring to try something new.

PhD or Professional Doctorate in progress

Comparative Politics, International Relations

I teach a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online introductory-level political science courses each year

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I heard about OER through Librarian on campus and learned about it at a workshop through the Office of Research.

Ted, Council on Foreign Relations

The reaction and interaction from students to the material; if I hated teaching it

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Public Policy

I teach a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online introductory-level political science courses each year

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

We the people (oup) and YouTube videos

Not often because of cost new editions

New areas being covered

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I am part of a group of instructors who teach the same introductory course and who decide together on a common book(s)/materials.

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

That they are a viable alternative

Familiarity with other sources

Every few semesters, or as I think changes are needed

Changes in US politics that I want to discuss and gaps I see in student learning that I want to address

PhD or Professional Doctorate in progress

Part-time Contingent Faculty

American Politics, Political Theory

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Primary source texts (original works in the public domain), also make available an OER American politics textbook for students who want one for reference (I do not assign readings from a textbook in my courses)

Same, this is my first year intentionally using OER (I was using almost all of the same resources before taking an OER training last academic year, but didn’t know what OER was)

Training at center for teaching and learning at institution where I teach one of my courses

I was (unknowingly) already using it - because I don’t want to make students pay for textbooks in addition to tuition - and there was money available for the training and I heard from colleagues on the job market that it’s a plus to have on your CV

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Part-time Contingent Faculty

Comparative Politics, International Relations

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I've heard about OER mostly from a colleague who is very active in this area. I feel this area is still new to me though and since the courses I've taught in recent years have not been intro courses, I have not explored it as much as I should.

I'm familiar with the OER Commons and Washington State's Open Course Library.

I haven't found exactly what I need for my particular courses.

I tend to use the same core textbooks but change supplementary readings/films/etc each semester.

Changing politics. I want to offer resources that reflect current events and debates.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Full-time Contingent Faculty

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have never heard of OER.

Goldstein & Pevehouse's IR text (brief 7th ed)

I am very concerned with price, however the other texts I've looked at fall short of the one I use (which I think is way too expensive). In looking online for texts I've not come across OER but if there were a repository or information shared about these sources it would be hopefully have an option I could adopt.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

Never considered OER for teaching

Better match up with my take on the material

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

OpenStax American Government

I was searching Google for OER textbooks.

To cut costs for students.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I have heard a bit about textbooks that are accessible online and the move to make research data more transparent. However, what is not often covered or included in OER are choices to use texts in the public domain (past copyright protection) esp for classic political theory texts (instead of requiring students to buy a particular, more recent edition). I do this in my Intro to Political Theory course for authors such as Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Marx etc

Once every few years, probably

The details of how they were actually used in class or the purpose for which I need them. For ex: a Plato text without line numbers is not suitable. A Rousseau reader with a good historical intro is best.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I have never heard of OER.

Articles because they are accessible for students (through the library website); a few videos to create variation.

I make small changes every semester.

That something didn't work well the previous semester; that's it's out-of-date; that the library has yelled at me because the costs of copyright clearance are too high.

Full-time Contingent Faculty

American Politics, Public Policy

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Open Source (OpenStax) textbook

The textbook is both comprehensive and free to students

PhD or Professional Doctorate in progress

Part-time Contingent Faculty

American Politics, Political Theory

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

No cost, I provide the PDFS

Student feedback and the need to experiment

PhD or Professional Doctorate in progress

I am a graduate instructor—but I also teach additional courses as part-time contingent faculty

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

I like supplementing the textbook that I assign; it is a good (and free to students) way to do that.

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

Deborah Stone's Policy Paradox is my primary text. I use this to introduce key concepts in a theoretical way so that we can discuss current events in relation to the concepts (equality, liberty, etc.). I supplement this book with academic and popular articles.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I've reviewed and found the OER textbooks a poor substitute.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Political Theory

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Students don't buy textbooks

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

Key articles in the field of IR

0– the articles are available through the library

Changes in the field and in student interests

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

stay current. availability of new resources

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Comparative Politics, International Relations

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I learned about OER at a couple of Pedagogy workshops and conferences such as the Focus on Teaching and Technology Conference and the POD Conference

Mainly the OER commons and UNESCO's work on promoting OERs

When I did a search of OERs in my area, I found the resources for Intro to IR and Comparative to not be inclusive enough of areas outside the West to build my class around. I have used some materials and point to include in lecture, but have not adopted anything as a main course feature.

Every semester I make minor changes to the course content or the topical areas, but rarely make changes to the textbook

Feedback from students and peer evaluations, political developments, interesting findings in research

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

Shawna’s tweets 😀 but seriously, I think people mentioning things on twitter

Considered but haven’t taught intro in a while. First time teaching in a few years. Plus my colleague writes a textbook and to get on her good side, I used it for a few years.

Boredom for me. Also looking for books that are less high school government and more political science.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

PhD or Professional Doctorate in progress

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

OpenStax American Government

Senior instructor was using it.

Low cost, good coverage of key concepts, diverse representation of American experience

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Political Theory

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

The Struggle for Democracy supplemented by web resources

I change supplements annually

Incremental improvements

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations, Political Theory

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have never heard of OER.

Textbook except in theory where excerpts from many original sources are used.

Cost, perceived effectiveness or difficulty for students, different approach

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Comparative Politics, International Relations

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

a colleague told me about it at a conference and I looked it up. I then went to a workshop on it

resources that are publicly available and can be shared by anyone

because i looked for material that I could use and did not find material that really fit with what i was teaching. it was easier to go with material I could assign to my students (a combination of cheap text books and free reading put on the university blackboard site) that fit better with what I am teaching.

regularly depending on the situation

somewhat regularly depending on the material available and feedback from students

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Full-time Contingent Faculty

American Politics, Public Policy

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have never heard of OER.

Kollman, American Political System (for AP); Stone, Policy Paradox & Kingdon, Agendas for PP, switching textbooks for State & Local

Every 2-3 years as necessary

Opportunity, cost of resources, need.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

Some suggestions by admin and colleagues, not yet had time to review

Don’t remember- in old emails

As rarely as possible, 3~ yrs

Outdated, publisher not selling anymore

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have never heard of OER.

Journal articles and book chapters mostly

minor updates every semester, major changes rarely

new research, if the existing readings aren't effective

PhD or Professional Doctorate in progress

American Politics, Comparative Politics

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

Through casual conversations on academic Twitter.

Not many - I'm just getting started.

I am early in my teaching career so I will make changes frequently, until I find what works for me!

Experiences with past iterations of the class.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Comparative Politics, International Relations, Public Policy

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Modern Dive statistics book

Textbooks are VERY expensive and the kids don't read them anyway

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Part-time Contingent Faculty

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Journal articles, IGO & government documents & data

Internet searches and Twitter

High quality of content and cost considerations

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Political Theory, Social Justice

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

Introduction to Political Philosophy

I change the supplemental material, not the textbook

Student response; advances in field; change in structure/ focus of the course

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have never heard of OER.

Samuels “Comparative Politics”

New: $90, used bookstore copies: $45, used copies online: $10-30

I change supplemental reading often, but use the same core textbook.

Relevance, ease of access, if readings were ineffective tools they are swapped out, etc,

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

Change in political circumstances

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Political Theory

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

OpenStax Americans government

PhD or Professional Doctorate in progress

American Politics, International Relations

I teach a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online introductory-level political science courses each year

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

Just what I have read online and through a different survey I participated in a few months ago.

No, I am not familiar enough with them.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Book chapters, articles (when available), web sources

More use over time (it's easier to find high quality material in my subfield now)

web searches; following people on social media who use OER

I want to make sure students bear no, or very limited, costs for educational materials. I also believe that that more people embrace OER in teaching, the greater the pressure will be on publishers to facilitate this.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have never heard of OER.

Essentials of International Relations, 8th edition

$40 (ebook + registration code)

I haven't yet, likely will eventually

gender balance of authors, coverage of topics I think are important/engaging, non-Western perspectives

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Methods

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Combo of articles and free websites (like icpsr) for methods. Am gov: Holman and Lenz

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Comparative Politics, International Relations

I teach a mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and/or online introductory-level political science courses each year

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

Never considered OER for teaching

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I have literally just heard the name

Student feedback, current events, textbook costs

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

A subset of professors rave about it and those who don’t talk about it usually don’t know about it. It is clearly a cheaper and might be a better way to provide academic resources to students.

Never considered OER for teaching

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Primarily hybrid (partly online, partly face-to-face)

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

Working with OER enthusiasts

Open textbooks and open access journals

Easier to stick with previous versions of the course in terms of course prep and time.

Keeping things up to date, however I tend to stick to the most updated version of the textbook or add materials rather than switching texts entirely

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

International Relations, Intro to Political Science

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

Political Ideologies & The Democratic Ideal, Why Nations Go to War, IR

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I regularly teach at several different types of institutions

Part-time Contingent Faculty

Comparative Politics, International Relations

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have never heard of OER.

Essential Readings in IR, selected articles

Excessive cost, materials getting outdated

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I have heard in multiple pedagogical settings but less so in political science.

I used one created by UT-Austin but then it was sold.

When necessary or when better alternatives become available.

A better textbook, changes in the world.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Web searches. Social media.

Cost for students. Appropriateness.

PhD or Professional Doctorate in progress

Part-time Contingent Faculty

I have no input into the selection of the textbook and/or materials for the introductory-level political science courses I teach.

I am not familiar with Open Data or Open Research.

I have never heard of OER.

Classic theory books - Rousseau, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Mill.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

Primarily hybrid (partly online, partly face-to-face)

I am part of a group of instructors who teach the same introductory course and who decide together on a common book(s)/materials.

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have never heard of OER.

moving to a blended learning environment using InQuizitive adaptive technology

We have an undergraduate committee that reviews material for our intro course. Admin has asked the department to maintain some uniformity of the intro courses

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

More engaging for students, can update easily, more affordable

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I regularly teach at several different types of institutions

Part-time Contingent Faculty

American Politics, International Relations, state and local government

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Textbooks and archive articles

Searched for them online or referred by colleagues

Keep course costs down, use primary sources as much as possible

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

American Politics, Pre-law / Public Law

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

American Government - Open Stax

Just started this fall. Previously used a traditional textbook

Low-cost / free for students.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

International Relations, Intro Poli Sci

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

I do OA research on journal pubs

American Politics, Public Policy

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

Creative Commons Licensed Textbooks from online repositories like OpenStax. I also use YouTube videos, websites and blogs from other experts, and use alternative forms of "readings" like music videos and the accompanying Rap Genius lyrics.

I have started to embrace the gaps in resources (maybe I'm using an essay and a piece of an online textbook on OpenStax) as places for students to fill gaps and conduct their own research/exploration.

I attended an information session at my university hosted by our Center for Teaching and Learning

It's accessible. Accessibility is the future!

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Somewhat familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I understand the concepts, and have downloaded, read, or used openly published and/or pre-print versions of scholarly articles and data.

I have heard about OER, but have not adopted them in my teaching of political science.

I initially learned about it by following certain scholars on Twitter. I basically know it is an attempt to assemble resources as a low cost (free) alternative to textbooks which are increasingly expensive.

OpenStax didn't have the resources I needed (no IR textbook)

The quality of materials and cost. If I see a new textbook I prefer to what I am using, I switch if it is not cost prohibitive.

PhD or Professional Doctorate completed

International Relations, Political Theory, Gender and Politics

I have complete control over what materials I teach (e.g., I have the sole authority to select the required texts for the course)

Very familiar with Open Data and Open Research; I publish my data sets and papers openly.

I regularly use at least some OER in my teaching of political science.

I change. I adapt and adopt. ;)

Research and trying to be innovative.

Effective and save students money.