OER Adoption Award: Heather Schaffner (University of Northern Iowa)

An OER leader at her institution, this history instructor has transitioned nearly all of her courses to using free materials, including a mix of OER and library-licensed content.
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OER Adaptation Award: Nikki Harken, Deb Young, Sadé Barfield, & Scott Bredman (University of Northern Iowa)

This team of instructors has adapted material from several OER to create a custom book that meets the needs of their multi-course communication sequence.
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Supplementary Materials Award: Dr. Amber Anderson (Iowa State University)

This instructor has developed handbooks and support materials for high school soil judging contests, Iowa septic installers--and yes, also college students!
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OER Creation Award: Melanie Bloom (Sioux Central High School)

This high school teacher led a grant project which has impacted hundreds of students across Iowa and beyond, making science engaging and relevant!
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Open Pedagogy Award: Melissa Kleinschmit, PhD & Chelsea Clegg, PhD (Northeast Iowa Community College)

These award winners collaborate with their students to develop websites on course topics, helping students develop media literacy skills.
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Open Educator Award: Dr. Giovanni Zimotti, et al

This team of 13 instructors has collaborated to develop an innovative and flexible open Spanish curriculum that supports learners across Iowa and beyond!
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