OPEN to Possibilities
A collaboration between
UAlbany Libraries, Ed-Tech Center, & SUNY OER Services. Made possible
by SUNY IITG
November 3, 2017
Piedra, Nelson & Chicaiza, Janneth & López, J & Martinez, Oscar & Tovar, Edmundo. (2010). An approach for description of Open Educational Resources based on semantic technologies. 1111 - 1119. 10.1109/EDUCON.2010.5492453.
Today’s Agenda
9:30 Welcome & Introductions
9:50 Intro to OER & CC
10:30 Faculty Guest Speaker – Dr. P.D. Magnus
11:00 Evaluation Activity
11:45 Lunch
12:30 Searching & Remixing
2:00 Course Design Considerations
2:45 Bb Organization, Next steps, Workshop Survey
Your Support / Superheroes!
Elaine Lasda, M.L.S.Associate Librarian University Libraries – DEW 201
Julie Slichko, Ph.D.Instructional DeveloperEd Tech Center – LC 27
Introductions – Please Introduce yourself
1. Name
2. Department
3. Course you are redesigning
4. Semester you are hoping to teach
How we got here…
Innovative Instruction Technology Grants
• Enhance teaching and learning
• Develop instructional talent
• Create communities of practice cross-discipline & institution
• Improve instructional practices
• Extend teaching and learning environments
http://commons.suny.edu/iitg/
A Three-Pronged Course Redesign Program to Incorporate OERs into Online Classes:
Instruction, Interaction, Incentive
(Tier II , $20,000)
Project Objectives
1. Development of online course materials • 300 students,12 courses, saving $43,500/semester.
2. Sustainable course redesign model • Workshop, Consultation, Community of Practice
3. Incentive for participation• $1,500 stipend upon completion of program
Faculty Perspective
Dr. P.D. MagnusAssociate Professor of Philosophy, OER Author
University at Albany
Criteria for Evaluating
OERs
What makes a textbook "Good"?
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http://thefederalistpapers.org/education-2/disturbing-look-what-we-found-inside-these-three-liberal-textbooks
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What are some "unscientific" ways we choose textbooks?
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http://www.collegeopentextbooks.org/about-us/contactus/34-cot/cot-category/101-evaluation-criteria
Rubrics
Adapt the rubric to meet your needs!
• How are you going to check the accuracy of OER content?
• What is the major relevant content that must be included in the OER?
• What are your course objectives, and of those, which does the OER help fulfill?
• How will you evaluate the assignments and assessments in the OER?
• What diversity/inclusion criteria are important for your discipline and the OERs used?
Peer Review of OERs
https://textbooks.opensuny.org/volunteer-with-ost/reviewer-info/peer-review-guidelines/
Search, Edit & Remix
Laura K. MurrayOER Coordinator & LibrarianSUNY OER Services & CUNY OER
What should Landin do next ?
A. Review the open resources to see if they support/align with his objectives
B. Add more open resources to provide students with additional information
C. Add learning activities prior to the midterm
D. Implement a midterm paper instead of midterm exam to assess learning.
More is not Better
Practice and Feedback are Crucial !
“Practice is the most important ingredient
of effective instruction;
it speeds up learning,
aids long-term retention,
and facilitates recall.”- Barbara Seels (1997)
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To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination.
It means to know where you are going so that you better understand where you are now so that the steps you take are always in the
right direction.
- Stephen R. Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Backward Design Model
Identify Desired Results
Determine Acceptable Evidence
Plan learning experiences and
instruction
Wiggins & McTighe (2011) Understanding by Design
RESOURCES
Learning Outcomes/
Course Objectives
Summative Assessments Teaching and Learning Activities Resources to Support
How will my students be different after taking this
course?
What will they be able to do?
How will I know that the students have
changed?
What activities will allow me to provide
timely feedback?
What resources do my students need to
engage in the learning activities?
Course Design Worksheet
Coming Soon to a Blackboard Near You
Blackboard Organization
CC BY-SA 3.0 Nick Youngson
Questions
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