| 9:30-9:50 am EST |
Opening |
Sara Parme & Heather Tompkins, ACA |
We’ll begin the day by setting the stage for our discussions on Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Access Resources (OAR). This introduction will highlight the increasing role of OER/OAR in fostering equitable and innovative learning environments, as well as the practical benefits and challenges of their adoption. Attendees will gain a brief overview of the sessions ahead and how each contributes to the broader conversation about accessible and effective teaching resources. |
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| 10:00-10:50 am EST |
Textbook Tango |
Sara Parme & Heather Tompkins, ACA
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| 11:00-11:50 am EST |
Expanding Topics and Opportunities with Open Education Resources |
Jason Caudill
Professor of Business, Management Information Systems
King University (TN) |
Open Education Resources (OER) are gaining attention throughout higher education, with many studies identifying benefits to their adoption. The presenter recently designed a multi-course graduate concentration utilizing only OER texts for the learning materials, and currently teaches several courses that rely in whole or in part on OER materials. The unique advantages of this approach will be explored. The presentation will cover the range of OAR adoption, from need identification, to searching, to adoption. This process will be integrated into a discussion of instructional design, including elements such as curating and incorporating complimentary materials into either new or existing courses. Key takeaways for the audience will include a list of primary resource repositories, a flowchart of adopting and adapting OER resources for use, and ideas about integrating OER resources into overall instructional design. |
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| 12:00 - 12:50 pm EST |
Dr. OARlove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Use Open and Affordable Resources |
Dr. Chris Cain (Mars Hill University), Dr. Chuck Pearson (Tusculum University), and Dr. Noah Soltau (Carson-Newman University) |
Do you have concerns about the quality or availability of Open and Affordable Resources (OAR)? Struggle with the knowledge needed or the time required to find and adopt OAR? You’re not alone. Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring faculty who once shared these doubts but ultimately became OAR adopters.
During this webinar, you’ll hear real-world stories about how these educators:
By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with practical tips, inspiring stories, and actionable advice to help you stop worrying and start exploring the transformative potential of OAR in your classroom.
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| 1:00-1:50 pm EST |
Can Anyone Help Me Find Open Access Resources (OAR)? The Challenges of Finding and Using Quality Open Access Resources |
Walter Wimberly
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Tusulum University (TN)
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With traditional textbooks, there are just a few publishers available with sales reps that can help guide you to various textbooks, making finding resources relatively easy. However, this does not exist for Open Access Resources (OAR). This session will be an open forum on ways to find and share open access resources to make them more usable in the classroom. The presenter will share ways to easily locate and share resources. The anticipated learning outcomes will be that attendees will find online resources that they can use, know how to share resources with other educators, and be able to more easily find/generate questions and assignments for a topic. The intended audience is instructors who are new to using OAR, who are looking for resources to use, and who want to add resources for others to use. |
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| 2:00-2:50 pm EST |
Integrating Podcasts to Enhance Student Engagement and Real-World Application |
Ronda Engstrom
Assistant Professor of Criminology
Davis & Elkins College (WV) |
Podcasts are excellent OA resources to use for student engagement and help them connect course concepts to real world examples. In several of my classes, podcasts are an integral part of my course and I have found that students enjoy listening to real world juvenile justice and other true crime cases. They become highly engaged with the cases and this sparks stimulating class discussions. I will highlight the classes (juvenile justice and women and crime) in which the podcasts are fully integrated into my courses. An overview of the podcasts used in these courses will be presented and I will also present the assignment instructions and rubric I use for student podcast responses. In addition, I will share how students can use open access software to create their own podcasts. This is a project students complete in my Crime and the Media course. I will discuss the key benefits of using podcasts, share student feedback, present example student responses to podcasts, and present a portion of a student-produced podcast. |
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| 3:00-3:20 pm EST |
Closing |
Sara Parme & Heather Tompkins, ACA |
To wrap up the day, we’ll reflect on key takeaways from our sessions, discussing actionable steps for integrating OER/OAR into our own courses and institutions. This will be an opportunity to share insights, ask lingering questions, and consider future collaborations. We’ll also highlight available support networks and resources to help attendees continue their journey in utilizing open and affordable learning materials. |
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