Toolkits
OER Playbook
The Open Educational Resources (OER) in Texas Statewide Playbook (2026) is a resource developed by practitioners and advocates actively involved in the labor of open education to guide new and expanding OER work at institutions of higher education. This updated version like the original, was developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management (ISKME), with support from the Texas OER Fellows, to provide institutions with key steps for integrating open education policies and practices on campus.
Open Educational Resources (OER) in Texas Statewide Playbook | OERTX
Course Sharing
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) launched a statewide Course Sharing pilot this fall, 2023. The pilot aims to increase access to online courses for students enrolled in Texas institutions of higher education, as recommended in the Texas Commission on Community College Finance Report to the 88th Legislature. The passing of House Bill 8 provides a path for programs like course sharing to expand interinstitutional collaboration, institutional partnerships, and shared services that reduce costs and improve operational efficiency.
Following the pilot period, an institutional guide will be created to help optimize the growth of this exciting program. The Guidebook will provide institutions with an overview of the program so they can make an informed decision as to whether the institution would benefit from participation. If it is decided they would like to become a participating member in the program, it will also guide them through the process of becoming an active participant.
The Course Sharing toolkit is coming soon.