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OER Reflections
In my first post I referenced my hesitation to produce OER content. I can now confidently say that I have increased that confidence through my experience in converting my Oral Interpretation speech course to OER/ZTC. What catapulted me into learning was Shawna Brandel’s clear instruction with great supporting documents. She did especially well with showcasing the work of other OER contributors which was of great value. I have included some of her recommendations in my content which I look forward to sharing with my students. One of the greatest benefits of this training was the emphasis on inclusion in the classroom (and workplace), and on various teaching strategies and pedagogues…
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Course Conversion Aspirations
When I was a child growing up in a predominately white school in a predominately white town in a all white family, I knew that as a biracial (black and white) person that I would face obstacles that my family couldn’t relate to. I had teachers who loved my friends but who put me at the back of the room, or would tell my parents “you have way to high of expectations for this child”. My parents instilled in me the importance of education and of supporting people, especially those who don’t have the same opportunities as I have had. I was able to expand my horizons through travel, and…


