Implementing Large Scale OER - Strategies for Success

Implementing Large Scale OER

Strategies for Success

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Determine Build vs. Adopt/Adapt

• Build vs. buy• Depends on course/available materials• Look first to see what is out there• Building has many advantages but be

prepared for the time commitment

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Involve All Stakeholders

• Faculty• Administration• Students• Bookstore• Advisors• IT• Tutoring Centers

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Identify Support Resources

• Early Adopters within department• Teaching/Learning Center support• External support sites• Internal Funding• External Funding• Internal user/advisory group – cross

discipline/cross function

Be Vigilant about Licensing

• Keep licensing in mind always• Licensing consistency is helpful• Closely analyze found materials• Publish licensing on web/print materials

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Determine Sharing Processes

• Local repository vs. external sources• Internal document sharing – dropbox, other• External sharing with students/others –

college website/other location

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Make it Last

• Adopt an update strategy that will keep you sane

• Put structures in place to support faculty that maintain materials

• Encourage usage in as many courses as possible

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Collect Data

• Cost Savings• Student Success Data• Student Feedback• Instructor Feedback

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Be Patient

• Converting to OER is a process• Relax and enjoy the steps along the way• Watch your program grow• Track and announce your successes along the

way

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