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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Unconventional Course Materials
- Ann Taylor helped a geology professor get rocks to students for a course.
- She also had to procure construction flags for a construction flagger training program.
Textbook Costs Awareness
- Many instructors don't consider the financial burden of required course materials.
- Students often skip buying textbooks due to cost, negatively impacting learning outcomes.
Backward Design and OER
- Design courses with desired learning outcomes in mind, not textbooks.
- Consider open educational resources (OER) or affordable alternatives.
