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Creative Commons Kiwi - Watch this video to get a good explanation of Creative Commons licenses:


 * Ten key points:**

1. Although OER are free, be mindful of the licence under which they have been released. Most importantly, be sure to attribute the original authors.

2. Some OER allow for modification and repurposing. If so, consider releasing that material as a new OER even if that isn’t a licence requirement.

3. It can sometimes take a while to find suitable materials, but experience has shown that the time spent finding a resource is usually less than it would take to develop it.

4. Bookmark your favourite repositories: you will begin to build up a useful list of where you can get relevant OER. Be sure to share that with colleagues.

5. Do contact authors of materials if their contact details are available – it’s nice to know others have found value in your work.

6. Don’t use materials outside the scope of their licences.

7. Spread the word – if you find a good resource let others know.

8. Consider setting a goal of using a certain percentage of OER material in your module delivery.

9. Respond to people who contact you about your OER. It may lead to new collaborations.

10. Use your students to help evaluate OER you use or to help you develop further improvements. From Leeds Metroplotan University: Staff Guide to OERs