Open Educational Resources Guide

A class that has a TXT0 (Textbook Cost = $0) marking means that students will not be required to pay for any course “learning” materials. TXT0 FAQ

Course learning materials include textbooks, readings, workbooks, lab manuals, access codes, or other content. Equipment, tools, or supplies (e.g., art supplies, culinary knives set, etc.) needed to apply the learning occurring in the class are NOT considered course learning materials. TXT0 classes may rely solely on the use of OERs or utilize a combination of OERs, freely available web resources, library resources, and/or faculty-authored materials.

Meet Nicole Keim-Fortuno, Leeward CC Counselor and Associate Professor, in the video below to learn more about how to find classes that are marked TXT0

Textbook Cost $0 at Leeward Community College by Junie Hayashi is CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

• Look for classes branded "Textbook Cost: $0."  These classes do not require students to purchase textbooks or other course-related materials.  Textbook Cost: $0 Class List
• Ask your instructor if he or she has ever considered replacing commercial textbooks with OER or other no-cost resources. Keep in mind that not all subjects have a readily adoptable OER textbook available and transitioning to OER may take more time and effort for some instructors than for others.
• Contact your Leeward Student Government representatives and let them know you support the campus OER initiatives.

Speak Up for Open Education: A Guide for Student Activists by Abbey Elder is CC BY 4.0