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Open Educational Resources (OER) are becoming a hot topic in higher education both as a resource to support textbook affordability practices and as a flexible pedagogical tool to customize and tailor course syllabi. This presentation will introduce core OER concepts by defining key terms and discussing the purpose and value of OER as an educational tool. We will also introduce the University Libraries’ OER Community of Learning, which will launch in Spring 2021. The Community of Learning contains self-paced Canvas modules supplemented by live online webinars and discussion groups and will give participants the knowledge and support they need to pursue their own OER projects.

This workshop supports the university’s goal to promote the success of all students and to offer high-quality academic and education programming.

Jessica McClean, Research, Instruction & Outreach Librarian—Physical Sciences and Engineering, University Libraries
Stephanie Towery, Copyright Officer, University Libraries
Laura Waugh, Digital Collections Librarian, University Libraries

This interactive workshop will provide guidance for faculty and staff tasked with developing outcomes assessment reports for SACSCOC accreditation. It will emphasize preparing reports due in May 31, 2021 that effectively communicate gains realized in student learning outcomes. This spring, the focus is on reporting results of the assessment methods, including analysis of the collected data, preparing action plans, and documenting evidence of continuous improvement. This workshop is designed to be a highly practical, hands-on training, so participants are encouraged to bring their laptops/tablets with a draft document of their report. The presenters will be available after the workshop for individual consultation as needed. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the session that best fits the program they assess. However, any session can be attended, since much of the information covered will be relatively similar, although the focus will be slightly different.

This workshop supports the university’s goal to provide the necessary services, resources, and infrastructure to support the university’s strategic direction.
 

Presenter:
Dr. Lonnie Olson, Director of Assessment, Institutional Effectiveness

This interactive workshop will provide guidance for faculty and staff tasked with developing outcomes assessment reports for SACSCOC accreditation. It will emphasize preparing reports due in May 31, 2021 that effectively communicate gains realized in student learning outcomes. This spring, the focus is on reporting results of the assessment methods, including analysis of the collected data, preparing action plans, and documenting evidence of continuous improvement. This workshop is designed to be a highly practical, hands-on training, so participants are encouraged to bring their laptops/tablets with a draft document of their report. The presenters will be available after the workshop for individual consultation as needed. Participants are strongly encouraged to attend the session that best fits the program they assess. However, any session can be attended, since much of the information covered will be relatively similar, although the focus will be slightly different.

This workshop supports the university’s goal to provide the necessary services, resources, and infrastructure to support the university’s strategic direction.
 

Presenter:
Dr. Lonnie Olson, Director of Assessment, Institutional Effectiveness