Strategies for implementing large scale OER programs

1. Implementing Large Scale OER
Strategies for Success
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2. 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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3. Involve All Stakeholders
• Faculty
• Administration
• Students
• Bookstore
• Advisors
• IT
• Tutoring Centers
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4. 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

5. 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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6. 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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7. 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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8. Collect Data
• Cost Savings
• Student Success Data
• Student Feedback
• Instructor Feedback
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9. 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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