Zero Textbook Cost - Faculty
Are you interested in using ZTC for your classes?
That's great! There are many ways you can use ZTC for your class.
SCC OER/ZTC Training Course
Take SCC's OER/ZTC Training Course in Canvas: SCC Canvas Course link - Coming soon!
This course serves as an introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER) providing faculty with new options for selecting textbooks and other resources so they can make the best decisions for their students.
ZTC Faculty Projects
As part of the ZTC Degree and Pathways Grant, we are offering faculty compensation for exploring and researching, piloting ZTC materials as funds are available.
- Tier 1 - Identifying ZTC materials to pilot ($300)
- Tier 2 - Pilot the ZTC resource and modify as needed to be used in future terms, including labeling the section appropriately in Self-Service ($700)
Fill out the application for Faculty Projects Tier 1 and 2 here
There is also an opportunity for faculty to author zero-cost course materials, such as a textbook replacement, workbook, or lab manual. This includes the tasks involved in writing, developing, and creating open textbooks, as well as any accompanying supplemental materials such as lab manuals, course notes, and other related resources.
- Tier 3, Category 1 - Curating/Creating a textbook, with the intention of full adoption, under the Creative Commons license to be shared with the OER community ($5,000 stipend - $2,500 for first draft, $2,500 for final draft)
- Tier 3, Category 2- Developing ancillary materials such as a workbook, lab manual, or course notes, under the Creative Commons license to be shared with the OER community ($2,500 stipend upon delivery)
Fill out the application for Faculty Projects Tier 3 here
Quick Start - ZTC Resources
Below are some resources for you get started and begin your exploration into ZTC! If you are thinking about authoring ZTC materials, then it is recommended that you enroll in the OER/ZTC Training Canvas course in addition to the resources provided below.
Materials and Resources for Faculty
You can begin by looking for materials under your discipline. Here are some useful websites and repositories below:
Labeling Your Section in Self-Service
If your section is zero or low-textbook cost, then you can mark your section in Self-Service so that the icons above will display on the public view.
For help with labeling your section, feel free to use this document: XB12 Codes and Section Codes Crosswalk
🎥 You can also watch this video providing the same information: Video for Labeling ZTC/LTC Sections
- For any questions regarding ZTC classes or ZTC Pathways, you can email ztc@sccollege.edu.
- Youtube Link