Jeanette Ward

System Bookstore Administrator for Herzing University

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Thanks for joining us and the conversation about #OER for our #EdMapOpenChat . If you’re interested in learning even MORE about OER save your spot for our free webinar next week presented in collaboration with @OLCToday @ctdlc @WCET_Info https://t.co/uL1DCTICpf #OEWeek

[Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing]

@EdMap A6: Currently, I see some assumptions that OER means less quality than a traditional book. Once OER becomes more prevalent and educators become more familiar and trusting of OER materials, it will become more accepted as content. #EdMapOpenChat

[Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing]

@ATechJAnderson @EdMap @librarianrachel @Bay_Path @ctuniversity Our librarians have been extremely helpful with searching and explaining OER!

[Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing]

A5. This may be a timing issue, but some training and shared knowledge about how to begin the search for items would assist some faculty and SMEs who are not yet familiar with OER materials. Some are overwhelmed right from the start. #EdMapOpenChat

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Q5: What would make finding quality, relevant OER content easier? #EdMapOpenChat

[Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing]

A4: For higher-level courses with specific course outcomes, there does not seem to be much in the way of OER as of yet - especially in Nursing and other Healthcare fields. This will most likely change as it becomes more and more adopted. #EdMapOpenChat

[Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing]

A4: In a very general sense, for some - knowing exactly where and how to search for the correct OER items has been a challenge. #EdMapOpenChat

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Q4: What has been your biggest challenge to finding quality, relevant OER? #EdMapOpenChat

[Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing]

A3: The shift also requires faculty to embrace a non-textbook method of teaching, which can be difficult for some. #EdMapOpenChat

[Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing]

A3: The OER materials are built directly into the courses so that there is no other course material needed. Students have everything they need in one place, so it can be more convenient for them. This is useful for online courses. #EdMapOpenChat

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Q3: How does shifting to OER change learning and teaching? #EdMapOpenChat

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Q2: In what area of study are you seeing #OER used the most and why do you think that is? #EdMapOpenChat

[Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing]

Q2: I see OER used the most in General Education. Currently, it seems that is the program that has the most OER material available. I have also started to see it in business and general science courses. #EdMapOpenChat

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Q1: What critical questions and ideas are missing from current conversations about OER? #EdMapOpenChat

[Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing]

A1. From what I have seen, there is not a complete understanding of what exactly is available in OER materials. For any higher-level course that needs more specific information, sometimes there is not OER material available. @EdMapOpenChat

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Are you ready? #EdMapOpenChat starts now!

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Joining from @HerzingUniv is Jeanette Ward @JWard_Herzing (System Bookstore Administrator)

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Our “OER: Go Big. Go Open!” chat starts in an hour. Join in on the conversation! #EdMapOpenChat #OEWeek #OER @OEWeek