Open Educational Resources discussion session #2
Location
Online
Open Educational Resources discussion session #2 – Online Event
Date & Time
November 4, 2021, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Description
Join the Library faculty and staff for a 3 session discussion series about Open Education Resources (OER). This series is coordinated by the Library's Information Literacy working group in partnership with the UMBC campus OER working group. All sessions will be hosted remotely on WebEx and are open to everyone in the campus community.
The second discussion session will be held on November 4 from 1-2pm. Co-facilitators Semhar Yohannes (Library) and Sarah Bass (Chemistry) will lead a discussion of Rebecca L. Sansom, Virginia Clinton-Lisell, and Lane Fischer's article, "Let Students Choose: Examining the Impact of Open Educational Resources on Performance in General Chemistry," from the Journal of Chemical Education. Attendees are encouraged to read the article in advance.
Discussion questions:
1. What are some of the barriers for instructors for adapting OER textbooks?
2. What are some of the stigmatization that students have for adapting OER in a soft launch?
3. How can the University and instructors be transparent in supporting OER adaptation?
Other series sessions:
October 21, 1:30-2:30pm | Facilitators: Erin Durham & Susan Biro. Rajiv Jhangiani, "Open Digital Futures: Supporting Social Justice & Pedagogical Innovation."
December 9, 12-1pm | Facilitators: Jasmine Shumaker & Maria Manni. American University panel, " Working Towards Antiracism and Culturally Responsive Teaching in Open Education.”
Visit the Open Educational Resources research guide to learn more about this topic!