Using OER Responsibly
What Does "Responsible Use" Mean?
Using OER isn’t just about free access...
it’s about respecting creators,
following license terms,
and maintaining academic integrity.
Follow the License
- Always check the license
- Look for restrictions (NC, ND, SA)
- Make sure your use aligns
Indicate Changes
- Say if you edited, remixed, or adapted
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Example:
Adapted from [Title] by [Author], licensed under CC BY 4.0
Respect the Spirit of Open
- Don’t remove attribution
- Don’t misrepresent original work
- Share improvements when possible
Quick Checklist
- Checked the license
- Followed reuse permissions
- Included attribution
- Noted any changes
Tools to Help You Get Started
- Search Openverse
Find openly licensed images, audio, and other media, and copy ready-made attribution statements. - View Attribution Examples
See recommended formats for giving credit using the TASL framework.
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Text and instructional content on this page are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) license .
Images and third-party materials are used under license and may not be reused without
permission.
