Don’t Reinvent the OER Wheel: Adapting is Easier Than You Think (CAUL and OEN Workshop) [S11F]
This workshop will inspire authors and academic support staff to adapt open textbooks to meet their educational needs. Attendees will learn why adapting an open textbook, instead of creating a textbook ‘from scratch’, can be a timesaving and successful option.
The workshop will cover key concepts of open textbook adaptation, emphasizing its importance in enhancing educational experiences. Participants will learn about the benefits of adapting educational resources as part of the universal workflow for publishing open textbooks The workshop will highlight where adaptation fits within the initiation and planning stages or open publishing.
Workshop participants will examine various author personas and explore tailored strategies to support them in the adaptation process. Practical steps for adapting resources will be outlined using real-world case studies and focusing on finding materials, understanding licensing, maintaining a consistent voice, and advocating for adaptation.
Participants will also reflect on opportunities for promoting adaptation within their institutions, including identifying collaborators and creating an advocacy strategy for open educational practices. Finally, attendees will reflect on their learning and commit to specific actions to implement adaptation practices in their educational settings.
Brief learning outcomes:
- Define Open Education and Adaptation: Participants will understand the concepts of open education and adaptation, including their significance in educational contexts.
- Identify Benefits of Adaptation: Participants will explore the advantages of adapting educational resources, including increased accessibility, relevance, and engagement for diverse learners.
- Understand the Adaptation Workflow: Participants will navigate the universal workflow for publishing educational materials and identify where adaptation fits within the initiation and planning stages.
- Reflect on Personal Action Steps: Participants will reflect on their learning and outline specific actions they will take to implement adaptation practices in their own educational settings.
Session Details
Format: Workshop
Presenter(s): Karen Lauritsen, Ruth Cameron, Sarah McQuillen, Fiona Salisbury
Brisbane Time: November 14, 1:30 PM → 3:30 PM AEST
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Room: M2 - workshop
Topic Area: Developing Skills in OE
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