Teaching in Higher Ed
Accessible and Affordable Learning Through Open Educational Resources
Jul 11, 2024
Ann Taylor discusses the importance of affordable open educational resources (OERs) in higher education, emphasizing the need for engaging course design and multimedia integration. She highlights the value of text-first approach, interactive learning experiences, and authentic welcome videos. The episode explores effective online course design strategies, use of Whisper Memos for capturing story ideas, recommendations for danceable songs from My Fest Event, and favorite podcasts like The Moth Radio Hour and Wiser Than Me.
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- Utilizing OER reduces textbook costs and enhances accessibility in education.
- Diverse multimedia resources and storytelling boost student engagement in online courses.
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The Importance of Open Educational Resources in Higher Education
Utilizing Open Educational Resources (OER) is crucial in making education more affordable and accessible. Ann Taylor emphasizes the need to reduce textbook costs for students by creating courses with freely available or affordable resources. She highlights surprising instances where unconventional materials like rocks and construction flags were needed for learning experiences. Taylor advocates for a strategic approach to course design, focusing on desired learning outcomes first and gradually incorporating resources like textbooks or multimedia elements.
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