Leaving the Textbook Behind | OER at Kirkwood: Faculty Adoption Program

"With the support of the Kirkwood OER team, I am now utilizing open resources for two courses, Substance Abuse and Treatment and Loss, Trauma and Resilience.  Both are Human Services (HSV) courses and offered in the Kirkwood ATAW (online) format.  I began considering this shift about a year ago and intend to continue the use of open educational resources for both courses.  As I reflect on my experience, some themes emerge."