Search Strategies
Knowing a few search strategies will make for more effective searching. Watch the following short video and then review the search tips below so you can use them as you search for resources for your class.
Search in OER Repositories- Use the Tools!:
Tips for Searching Repositories
- Keywords might not return the best results as resources are often input without proper indexing
- Browse broadly – look at subject areas that are broader than yours but may still include information on your subject
- If it is an option browse by subject or discipline
- Use the provided tools or filters to narrow down your search to more relevant results
Take a few minutes to try out these strategies using a few of the suggested repositories on the previous page.
Finding OER – Workshop Recording:
Attributions:
Searching in OER Repositories – Use the Tools! Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)