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Reflecting on OER for EDC 2500
I developed EDC 2500 into an OER course and taught this updated version of the course this semester. Designing a fresh syllabus surfaced a lot of ideas about the way that the course could go. I was constantly scaling back a bit and keeping myself in check, prioritizing readings, activities, and assignments. I was able to find many wonderful articles and online materials – it was hard not use all of them. But, I knew I couldn’t since I wholeheartedly believe that focus is critical and a scope and sequence that scaffolds learning based on prior experience and knowledge is key to growth. The design was a process of making…
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Introduction and Goal
Hi! I am finally getting around to writing my introduction on here. I am looking forward to creating EDC 2500 into an OER course. I have been drawn to OER because of accessibility and also because I believe drawing from multiple sources creates a well-rounded experience for the students and exposes them to multiple perspectives. I think sticking to a textbook can make a course sometimes feels static and too prescriptive, whereas drawing from multiple sources based on student needs positions the content to become more dynamic and relevant. I believe that seeing and recognizing relevance is key to motivation. So, my goal is to ensure that key content is…
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