Strategies for Promoting Open Educational Resources (OER) Adoption in Higher Education
Explore innovative approaches to promote the adoption of Open Educational Resources (OER) in higher education institutions. Learn how to engage faculty through targeted email campaigns, build connections across departments, present compelling data at senate meetings, collaborate with top administrators, and conduct impactful workshops and webinars. These strategies aim to increase OER awareness, enhance student access to free resources, and boost enrollment in colleges and universities.
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OER: Spreading the Love Jinan Darwiche darwiche_jinan at smc.edu Santa Monica College Computer Science Jinan Darwiche- Santa Monica College - Computer Science 1
No-Spam Emails All Faculty (part time and full time) emails once a month OERI Edit as you see fit Add a little blurb at the top Choose catchy subject lines: Did you know that ... , Free Access books increase enrollment , Students will love you if Directed Emails: To sociology, Comm Studies... Include department chairs and other faculty that you know Jinan Darwiche- Santa Monica College - Computer Science 2
Get To Know Someone Sometime Find a faculty in another department: Email them to introduce yourself, and ask to meet Create a list of OER s in their area Find showcase examples in their area Request to present at department meetings: Prepare a list of OER s for that department Connect with the chair and other faculty Use specific courses and CID s Jinan Darwiche- Santa Monica College - Computer Science 3
Senates a Good Place Presentation at the senate level Zoom background Show stats at other colleges vs yours Include, if possible enrollment stats (google and you shall be served) Jinan Darwiche- Santa Monica College - Computer Science 4
Presidents are Alleys Meet with Deans, VP, and President They do love increased enrollment so they will meet with you Have a specific agenda and demands: honorable mention in announcement, emails and presentations push to use OER Jinan Darwiche- Santa Monica College - Computer Science 5
Workshops and Webinars Presentation open to campus or specific departments Flex-day workshops Target dates Textbook Requisition Be opportunistic It s all for our students Jinan Darwiche- Santa Monica College - Computer Science 6
