Workshop presented by Kate Hess & Una Daly on searching OER repositories, evaluating resources, identifying research strategies and organizational tool to ease information overload, and outlining steps for adopting OER materials

Daly, Una

Hess, Kate

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DigitalCommons@C.O.D.

Finding, Using & Adopting OERKate Hess & Una DalyWelcomeUna DalyCommunity College DirectorOpen Ed ConsortiumOER Library Manager, CSUKate HessFaculty LibrarianLibrary CoordinatorKirkwood Community CollegeWorkshop GoalsParticipants will be able to:• Search OER repositories • Evaluate OER for quality and relevance• Identify research strategies and organization tools to ease information overload• Identify the next steps for OER adoptionAgenda1. OER basics2. OER Evaluating3. How to: Searching repositories4. Your turn: Searching repositories5. Organizing your research and resources6. Accessibility considerations7. Adopt and Use OERTraditional Textbook Open Textbook Open Educational Resources (OER)What is its purpose?Provides basic course content for student reading and referenceProvides basic course content for student reading and referenceProvides basic course content for student reading and referenceWhat does it look like?A single one-size-fits all book (or e-book)A: A single book (or e-book) adopted as-isB: A single book (or e-book) adopted with customization by the instructorA: An online collection of resources curated, remixed and customized by the instructorB: The same as (A) above, in printable format for those students who prefer printHow does an instructor choose it?A. Through evaluation of sample copy provided by the publisher, in print or online. B. Peer review by publisher often assumed but not shared.A. Through evaluation of free online copy. In some cases a print sample copy is available. B. Peer reviews often availableA. Through searching and evaluating component resources found in OER repositories. Search is based on specific learning outcomes and content needs defined by the instructorB. Peer reviews are often availableOER could be:Individual modules, tutorials, lessonsAny format: video, audio, image, textOpen Textbooks (plus tests or supplemental)OER must be:Free of costFree to adaptOpen licensedExample: Open TextbookDefine your need• Take one minute to write down what you are looking for: total package for converting a class to OER? An outstanding tutorial to fill a gap in your current text?• Take 2 minutes to share with a neighbor what you’re looking forStopwatchEvaluate• Quality • Appropriateness• Technical considerationsImage: Public Domain by geralt on pixabayEstablishing Selection Criteria• Quality of content, pedagogy• Alignment with course objectives• Reading & writing level• Cultural relevancy• Author’s credentials• Clarity of material• Ancillaries• Articulation• Format of materialsHow to Adopt an Open Textbook 13Achieve OER Rubric • R1: Degree of Alignment to Standards• R2: Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter• R3: Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching• R4: Quality of Assessment• R5: Quality of Technological Interactivity• R6: Quality of Instructional Tasks and Practice Exercises• R7: Opportunities for Deeper Learning• R8: Assurance of Accessibility14Discover OERRepositories & Listing SitesSearchhttp://oerconsortium.org/find-oerBCcampus• Curated collection• Focuses on the top 40 subjects offered• Resources to modify an open text• Open textbook list by category (2200+)• Some peer reviews • Some accessibility reviews • Registered MERLOT users may create personal collections and comment.MERLOT IIOpenStax CNX• Content in modules for easy re-mixing• Use modules as-is or organize into books• Sign up to create and share your own modulesYour turn1. Open the Google Drive spreadsheet “OER Workshop – Track your great finds”http://bit.ly/1qKuBfS2. Open the CCCOER resource page at:http://oerconsortium.org/find-oer to begin your search3. Claim a row on the spreadsheet and share any promising resources you find in your searchingTracking & Organizinghttps://evernote.com/ https://www.diigo.com/http://guides.kirkwood.edu/opentextbooksCreative Commons LicensesSimple, standardized way to grant copyright permissionsAdapted from Ronda Neugebauer SlidessharePermission: Attribute-BY Non-Commercial? Share alike?http://creativecommons.orgmost freeleast freeNot OEROERDIGITAL+ACCESSIBLEOPEN LICENSEOERExpanding Access or Not?24Need for Accessibility• Expand access– 707,000 students with disabilities enrolled in U.S. colleges 2008-09• Laws and Guidelines– Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act– Web Content Access Guidelines (WCAG)– Universal Design for LearningMorguefile.comSource: National Center for Education Statistics 2011 25Diverse Learner Challenges• Cognitive learning disabilities• Sensory & motor impairments• English language deficits• Lack of engagementKersti Nebelsiek CC-BY26Top 4 Accessibility Must-dos• Visit the the Center for Access and Accommodation.• Use “styles” in Word docs and web pages• Use image descriptions and caption videos• Label tables and other complex information 27Traditional Textbook Open Textbook Open Educational Resources (OER)How is it adopted by an instructor?Selection is made and approved by colleagues, department head and/or dean, depending on the policies of the college. The bookstore is also included and notified of changes to text selection.Selection is made and approved by colleagues, department head and/or dean, depending on the policies of the college. The bookstore is also included and notified of changes to text selection.Selection is made and approved by colleagues, department head and/or dean, depending on the policies of the college. The bookstore is also included and notified of changes to text selection.Adoption & SupportStakeholders:• Department head or Dean– Articulation agreement considerations?• Bookstore• LMS coordinator– Student access• Librarians– Searching– Licensing & copyright• Disability or Learning Services“Team” image by Dawn Manser, flickr, Creative Commons attribution license A Few Last Words…1. Before you order your textbook(s)for next semester… please lookat Open Textbooks (e.g., OpenStax)and other OER.2. What OER can you reuse, revise,remix from others?3. License your works with CC4. Make it a community effortUna Daly: unatdaly@oeconsortium.orgKate Hess: kate.hess@kirkwood.eduThank you for coming!!Questions?

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