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Developing OER for Speech 1100 – Basic Communication Skills and Practice
I chose to convert Speech 11 with some hesitation. This introductory course in listening and speaking, formally titled Basic Communication Skills and Practice, comes with layers of complexity. Before I get into why this conversion feels both necessary and daunting, let me paint a picture of the course. Speech 11 is fundamentally about developing the comprehension of verbal and nonverbal communication and strengthening listening skills, particularly critical listening. Think of it as the foundation that students need before they ever stand up to give a public speech, it is the very beginning stages of presentational skills. Here’s where it gets complicated, my students are non-native American English speakers with varied…
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Developing an OER Course for Freshman Comp
After clearing with the misconception that OER = ZCT, I have learned a lot more from this initiative. I have developed a deeper appreciation for accessibility, inclusion, and for the basic pedagogical aspects of the course itself. In the earlier phase of the initiative, we discussed how our syllabi could aim very high towards establishing a learning environment that emphasizedf social justice, inclusivity, access, and support. Reviewing what constituted such a learning environment served as a base to start considering the technical details that could underminde this determination. Zero-cost-textbooks was just the starting point for the more specific actions we could take to make our courses truly accessible. As we…
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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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6300 OER Conversion
This collaboration process was very insightful. It had me step out of my comfort zone to explore new activities of teaching. I was very much reliant on a concrete textbook. This will be a very new experience working from a different perspective although still utilizing the same component of Introduction to Criminal Justice. It can be daunting to know that Intro is the entrance to the criminal justice major but I look forward to seeing how the student respond not having the expense of an expensive textbook. I hope this lessens stress and the OER process increases engagement and participation.
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Invitation to our OER presentation at the 2024 Open Education Showcase, being held online Tuesday, May 14, 2024
In the spirit of inclusivity and collaboration, I am excited to invite you all to join us in our OER presentation, where Kristin, Farshad, Azure, and I will discuss the development of our OER General Biology II lab manual at the 2024 Open Education Showcase, being held online on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Shawna will share this announcement shortly, and I encourage everyone to spread the word and extend our invitation to colleagues and peers. Your presence and support are invaluable as we strive to make a meaningful impact in open education and foster inclusivity in our learning environments. Please use the link to register for the Zoom meeting; click…
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