2012 11-02 OER and Graduate Students (NAGPS Conference)Nicole Allen
This document summarizes a presentation about open educational resources (OER) and their potential to address the high cost of textbooks for graduate students. It notes that textbook prices have increased 600% over the last three decades, outpacing inflation and limiting student access. OER offer a solution as openly licensed educational materials that can be freely used, adapted, and distributed. The document outlines different types of OER like open textbooks and open courseware and discusses how open textbooks in particular could help solve the "broken" textbook market by offering a low-cost alternative for students.
2014-03-26 Libraries & Open Educational Resources (#NERCOMP14)Nicole Allen
The document discusses open educational resources (OER) and the role of libraries in supporting OER. It summarizes that OER are openly licensed educational materials that can be freely used, adapted, and shared. Libraries are helping to address barriers to adopting OER, such as through grant programs that support faculty in selecting and using OER. Examples are provided of library initiatives at various universities that have saved students millions in textbook costs by promoting OER.
Open Ed Advocacy: Ideas That Work (Tacoma CC, 7 Nov 2014)Nicole Allen
This document contains the slides from a presentation on open education advocacy and ideas that work. It discusses the high costs of textbooks and how open educational resources (OER) can help address this issue. Specific strategies and examples of OER initiatives at institutions like Tidewater Community College are presented, showing how OER can significantly reduce student costs while improving academic outcomes. The presentation also covers how to develop advocacy campaigns to promote greater adoption of OER.
Overview of Open Educational Resources (NSCC Faculty Institute, 6/10/14Nicole Allen
This document discusses open educational resources (OER). It provides an overview of OER, including definitions and the benefits of open licensing. It describes various models for creating and adopting OER, such as open publishing platforms and public funding initiatives. Examples are given of OER adoption at the institutional level, including Tidewater Community College creating degree programs using only OER and reducing costs for students. Barriers to OER are mentioned, along with strategies to support greater awareness, discovery, and use of OER.
Marty Marshman and Kate Reid collaborated to show how they use LibGuides to serve the specific needs of their very different school communities. LibGuides is a highly adaptable web publishing platform for organising and sharing library resources and online content with library patrons. Marty discussed his use of LibGuides with reference to how he collaborates with teachers in developing LibGuides, the Standards addressed when using LibGuides and showed examples of LibGuides designed for secondary teachers and students. Kate showed examples of guides designed for primary and secondary students and teachers, demonstrated how easy it is to create and edit pages, and also looked at the online community of LibGuide users.
Het Trefpunt in Kortrijk is een unieke bistro in het historische hart van de stad. Gelegen in het Kortrijkse Ondernemerscentrum maar voor iedereen toegankelijk. Met een eigenzinnig interieur en met een verrassend en aangenaam terras in de zomermaanden, is een bezoek aan het Trefpunt meer dan de moeite waard.
De vaste huiskok serveert steeds dagverse en seizoensgebonden producten. Een verzorgde lunch, suggestiemenu of gerechten à la carte en een uitgebreid bier- en wijnassortiment zijn de troeven van deze bistro met een prachtig kader. Voor bedrijven en groepen kunnen speciale arrangementen worden samengesteld.
Faut-il un GIEC de l'énergie? Retour sur le séminaire des HouchesThe Shift Project
Présentation de Jacques Treiner, physicien théoricien et membre du conseil scientifique du Shift Project, sur le séminaire des Houches lors des Ateliers du Shift du 12 avril 2016.
2012 11-02 OER and Graduate Students (NAGPS Conference)Nicole Allen
This document summarizes a presentation about open educational resources (OER) and their potential to address the high cost of textbooks for graduate students. It notes that textbook prices have increased 600% over the last three decades, outpacing inflation and limiting student access. OER offer a solution as openly licensed educational materials that can be freely used, adapted, and distributed. The document outlines different types of OER like open textbooks and open courseware and discusses how open textbooks in particular could help solve the "broken" textbook market by offering a low-cost alternative for students.
2014-03-26 Libraries & Open Educational Resources (#NERCOMP14)Nicole Allen
The document discusses open educational resources (OER) and the role of libraries in supporting OER. It summarizes that OER are openly licensed educational materials that can be freely used, adapted, and shared. Libraries are helping to address barriers to adopting OER, such as through grant programs that support faculty in selecting and using OER. Examples are provided of library initiatives at various universities that have saved students millions in textbook costs by promoting OER.
Open Ed Advocacy: Ideas That Work (Tacoma CC, 7 Nov 2014)Nicole Allen
This document contains the slides from a presentation on open education advocacy and ideas that work. It discusses the high costs of textbooks and how open educational resources (OER) can help address this issue. Specific strategies and examples of OER initiatives at institutions like Tidewater Community College are presented, showing how OER can significantly reduce student costs while improving academic outcomes. The presentation also covers how to develop advocacy campaigns to promote greater adoption of OER.
Overview of Open Educational Resources (NSCC Faculty Institute, 6/10/14Nicole Allen
This document discusses open educational resources (OER). It provides an overview of OER, including definitions and the benefits of open licensing. It describes various models for creating and adopting OER, such as open publishing platforms and public funding initiatives. Examples are given of OER adoption at the institutional level, including Tidewater Community College creating degree programs using only OER and reducing costs for students. Barriers to OER are mentioned, along with strategies to support greater awareness, discovery, and use of OER.
Marty Marshman and Kate Reid collaborated to show how they use LibGuides to serve the specific needs of their very different school communities. LibGuides is a highly adaptable web publishing platform for organising and sharing library resources and online content with library patrons. Marty discussed his use of LibGuides with reference to how he collaborates with teachers in developing LibGuides, the Standards addressed when using LibGuides and showed examples of LibGuides designed for secondary teachers and students. Kate showed examples of guides designed for primary and secondary students and teachers, demonstrated how easy it is to create and edit pages, and also looked at the online community of LibGuide users.
Het Trefpunt in Kortrijk is een unieke bistro in het historische hart van de stad. Gelegen in het Kortrijkse Ondernemerscentrum maar voor iedereen toegankelijk. Met een eigenzinnig interieur en met een verrassend en aangenaam terras in de zomermaanden, is een bezoek aan het Trefpunt meer dan de moeite waard.
De vaste huiskok serveert steeds dagverse en seizoensgebonden producten. Een verzorgde lunch, suggestiemenu of gerechten à la carte en een uitgebreid bier- en wijnassortiment zijn de troeven van deze bistro met een prachtig kader. Voor bedrijven en groepen kunnen speciale arrangementen worden samengesteld.
Faut-il un GIEC de l'énergie? Retour sur le séminaire des HouchesThe Shift Project
Présentation de Jacques Treiner, physicien théoricien et membre du conseil scientifique du Shift Project, sur le séminaire des Houches lors des Ateliers du Shift du 12 avril 2016.
2012-02-15 Building Student Advocacy for OER (Connexions Conference)Nicole Allen
Students are a powerful but often overlooked ally in the OER movement. This session provides a crash course on how to engage students as OER advocates, and how to leverage the ever-important issue of textbook affordability to build grassroots support on campus and gain recognition off campus.
Dennis, Evgenij, and Kevin discuss the history and technical aspects of blogs. Blogs began in the 1990s as personal online diaries and have grown significantly. There are two main types - those hosted by a service provider and those hosted individually. Hotel blogs can be used to target young guests, provide exclusive content, and establish the brand over time through networking and sharing. They allow for increased customer retention, market research, and introducing new offers. However, blogs also carry risks like lack of control and potential negative publicity.
This document defines and provides examples of different elements of art, including closed form, open form, atmospheric perspective, scale, linear perspective, lighting, and texture. Closed form shows the entire object, while open form is a close-up. Atmospheric perspective uses warm colors. Scale depicts closer objects as larger. Linear perspective features lines converging to a single point. Lighting highlights a focal point. Texture conveys a sense of what an object might feel like to touch.
The document discusses Unaico Holding Ltd, an integrated conglomerate operating in various fields including social media, marketing, education, and more. It details the growth and operations of Unaico's social network SiteTalk, including its increasing membership numbers. The document also outlines the compensation structure for SiteTalk members and encourages users to build their networks on the platform.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Lean in company and technology - extracts of year book 2012Jürgen Lauber
The basic of lean are described and applied in technology (automation) as well as whole company. It is shown what effect Japanese Lean culture can have also outside the manufacturing floor.
Google Plus Profile of author Juergen Lauber
https://plus.google.com/u/0/111307973394596108412/about
At Twitter @JuergenLauber
This document provides an overview of management concepts including:
1) Classical management approaches like scientific management sought efficiency while Weber's bureaucracy aimed for efficiency and fairness.
2) Behavioral approaches highlighted the human side of organizations and that treating workers as adults increases productivity.
3) Modern management uses tools and quantitative analysis while recognizing organizations interact with environments and there is no single best way to manage.
4) Ethics and social responsibility are important considerations for organizations and their stakeholders.
5) Managers use information and problem solving approaches to make programmed and non-programmed decisions via systematic and intuitive thinking under conditions of certainty, risk and uncertainty.
This document provides guidelines for developing effective workplace safety and health training programs. It outlines a 7-step model for training: 1) determining if training is needed, 2) identifying training needs, 3) setting goals and objectives, 4) developing learning activities, 5) conducting training, 6) evaluating effectiveness, and 7) improving the program. The guidelines are meant to help employers design training that addresses their specific needs and hazards in a flexible manner without needing professional training assistance.
The document outlines the requirements and responsibilities of a network engineer. It discusses the types of networks they work with, the education needed which includes a bachelor's degree or diploma in logistics. It provides information on where network engineering jobs are located globally and how the salaries increase with experience, ranging from $40,000 for less than 1 year of experience to $90,000 for over 20 years of experience. The duties of a network engineer are also summarized as implementing, monitoring, and repairing local networks while staying up to date on the latest standards and technologies.
Este documento presenta un modelo de guión para una programación de primer ciclo de educación infantil desde una perspectiva ecléctica. El guión incluye 10 secciones que describen el contexto, objetivos, contenidos, metodología, atención a la diversidad, coordinación con familias, unidades y actividades de programación, temporización, recursos y evaluación. El modelo busca desarrollar de forma integral a los niños a través de un enfoque globalizado y por áreas que incluye el autoconocimiento, entorno social y lenguajes.
Dokumen tersebut membahas mengenai berbagai faktor penyebab terjadinya konflik etnik di beberapa negara, termasuk Indonesia. Faktor-faktor tersebut antara lain ketidakseimbangan ekonomi antar kelompok etnik, dasar pemerintah yang tidak adil, serta persaingan politik antar kelompok. Dokumen ini juga membahas konflik etnik di negara-negara Balkan, Afrika Selatan, serta Rwanda.
This document discusses different elements of art and provides examples for each one. It describes closed form as showing the whole object, while open form is a close-up that does not show the full object. Atmospheric perspective uses warm colors. Scale shows objects of different sizes to represent distance. Linear perspective has lines converging to a single point. Lighting makes a highlighted area the focal point. Texture relates to how something might feel if touched.
S ri vs traditional aga khan rural support programme (india), locaton dangs d...Yogesh Bhatt
in the year 2012 we have initiated SRI with the help of NABARD in Dangs and Navsari district. being a tribal area SRI interventions was much needed for ensuring food security as paddy is major crop in this region. we have started with 700 farmers in first year and reached up to 1800 farmers in second year. This presentation will give a glimpse of the difference between SRI and traditional paddy cultivation practices.
The document summarizes France's contributions and influence on America and English. It discusses how France aided America in defeating Britain during the Revolutionary War through its navy, army, and financial support. It also explains how the French Revolution was inspired by the American Revolution and led to the rise of Napoleon. Additionally, it notes several French words incorporated into English and common stereotypes about the French, but clarifies that most French people are actually pleasant, polite, and independent thinkers, and that France gifted America with the Statue of Liberty as a sign of their friendship.
An Overview of the Textbook Market and Strategies to Reduce Costs (11/1/12, N...Nicole Allen
This document discusses the high cost of textbooks and strategies to reduce costs. It notes that textbook prices have risen four times the rate of inflation over the last three decades. This has resulted in many students being unable to afford their textbooks. The document proposes that open educational resources (OER) like open textbooks can help solve this problem by providing educational materials that are free to use and distribute. OER allow content to be reused, revised, remixed and redistributed. The document outlines various OER publishing models and actions students and faculty can take to support OER adoption.
2011-11-09 The State of Open Textbooks (Sloan-C Conference)Nicole Allen
A numbers-by-numbers look at the current state of open textbooks: what people think, who is using them and how much students save.
9 November 2011
Sloan Consortium International Conference on Online Learning
Orlando, FL
2012-02-15 Building Student Advocacy for OER (Connexions Conference)Nicole Allen
Students are a powerful but often overlooked ally in the OER movement. This session provides a crash course on how to engage students as OER advocates, and how to leverage the ever-important issue of textbook affordability to build grassroots support on campus and gain recognition off campus.
Dennis, Evgenij, and Kevin discuss the history and technical aspects of blogs. Blogs began in the 1990s as personal online diaries and have grown significantly. There are two main types - those hosted by a service provider and those hosted individually. Hotel blogs can be used to target young guests, provide exclusive content, and establish the brand over time through networking and sharing. They allow for increased customer retention, market research, and introducing new offers. However, blogs also carry risks like lack of control and potential negative publicity.
This document defines and provides examples of different elements of art, including closed form, open form, atmospheric perspective, scale, linear perspective, lighting, and texture. Closed form shows the entire object, while open form is a close-up. Atmospheric perspective uses warm colors. Scale depicts closer objects as larger. Linear perspective features lines converging to a single point. Lighting highlights a focal point. Texture conveys a sense of what an object might feel like to touch.
The document discusses Unaico Holding Ltd, an integrated conglomerate operating in various fields including social media, marketing, education, and more. It details the growth and operations of Unaico's social network SiteTalk, including its increasing membership numbers. The document also outlines the compensation structure for SiteTalk members and encourages users to build their networks on the platform.
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Lean in company and technology - extracts of year book 2012Jürgen Lauber
The basic of lean are described and applied in technology (automation) as well as whole company. It is shown what effect Japanese Lean culture can have also outside the manufacturing floor.
Google Plus Profile of author Juergen Lauber
https://plus.google.com/u/0/111307973394596108412/about
At Twitter @JuergenLauber
This document provides an overview of management concepts including:
1) Classical management approaches like scientific management sought efficiency while Weber's bureaucracy aimed for efficiency and fairness.
2) Behavioral approaches highlighted the human side of organizations and that treating workers as adults increases productivity.
3) Modern management uses tools and quantitative analysis while recognizing organizations interact with environments and there is no single best way to manage.
4) Ethics and social responsibility are important considerations for organizations and their stakeholders.
5) Managers use information and problem solving approaches to make programmed and non-programmed decisions via systematic and intuitive thinking under conditions of certainty, risk and uncertainty.
This document provides guidelines for developing effective workplace safety and health training programs. It outlines a 7-step model for training: 1) determining if training is needed, 2) identifying training needs, 3) setting goals and objectives, 4) developing learning activities, 5) conducting training, 6) evaluating effectiveness, and 7) improving the program. The guidelines are meant to help employers design training that addresses their specific needs and hazards in a flexible manner without needing professional training assistance.
The document outlines the requirements and responsibilities of a network engineer. It discusses the types of networks they work with, the education needed which includes a bachelor's degree or diploma in logistics. It provides information on where network engineering jobs are located globally and how the salaries increase with experience, ranging from $40,000 for less than 1 year of experience to $90,000 for over 20 years of experience. The duties of a network engineer are also summarized as implementing, monitoring, and repairing local networks while staying up to date on the latest standards and technologies.
Este documento presenta un modelo de guión para una programación de primer ciclo de educación infantil desde una perspectiva ecléctica. El guión incluye 10 secciones que describen el contexto, objetivos, contenidos, metodología, atención a la diversidad, coordinación con familias, unidades y actividades de programación, temporización, recursos y evaluación. El modelo busca desarrollar de forma integral a los niños a través de un enfoque globalizado y por áreas que incluye el autoconocimiento, entorno social y lenguajes.
Dokumen tersebut membahas mengenai berbagai faktor penyebab terjadinya konflik etnik di beberapa negara, termasuk Indonesia. Faktor-faktor tersebut antara lain ketidakseimbangan ekonomi antar kelompok etnik, dasar pemerintah yang tidak adil, serta persaingan politik antar kelompok. Dokumen ini juga membahas konflik etnik di negara-negara Balkan, Afrika Selatan, serta Rwanda.
This document discusses different elements of art and provides examples for each one. It describes closed form as showing the whole object, while open form is a close-up that does not show the full object. Atmospheric perspective uses warm colors. Scale shows objects of different sizes to represent distance. Linear perspective has lines converging to a single point. Lighting makes a highlighted area the focal point. Texture relates to how something might feel if touched.
S ri vs traditional aga khan rural support programme (india), locaton dangs d...Yogesh Bhatt
in the year 2012 we have initiated SRI with the help of NABARD in Dangs and Navsari district. being a tribal area SRI interventions was much needed for ensuring food security as paddy is major crop in this region. we have started with 700 farmers in first year and reached up to 1800 farmers in second year. This presentation will give a glimpse of the difference between SRI and traditional paddy cultivation practices.
The document summarizes France's contributions and influence on America and English. It discusses how France aided America in defeating Britain during the Revolutionary War through its navy, army, and financial support. It also explains how the French Revolution was inspired by the American Revolution and led to the rise of Napoleon. Additionally, it notes several French words incorporated into English and common stereotypes about the French, but clarifies that most French people are actually pleasant, polite, and independent thinkers, and that France gifted America with the Statue of Liberty as a sign of their friendship.
An Overview of the Textbook Market and Strategies to Reduce Costs (11/1/12, N...Nicole Allen
This document discusses the high cost of textbooks and strategies to reduce costs. It notes that textbook prices have risen four times the rate of inflation over the last three decades. This has resulted in many students being unable to afford their textbooks. The document proposes that open educational resources (OER) like open textbooks can help solve this problem by providing educational materials that are free to use and distribute. OER allow content to be reused, revised, remixed and redistributed. The document outlines various OER publishing models and actions students and faculty can take to support OER adoption.
2011-11-09 The State of Open Textbooks (Sloan-C Conference)Nicole Allen
A numbers-by-numbers look at the current state of open textbooks: what people think, who is using them and how much students save.
9 November 2011
Sloan Consortium International Conference on Online Learning
Orlando, FL
2011-11-09 In Search of Affordable Textbooks: How OER Can Reduce Costs (Sloan...Nicole Allen
The document discusses the high cost of textbooks and how open educational resources (OER) can help make textbooks more affordable. It summarizes research showing textbook prices have increased four times the rate of inflation. The Student PIRGs organization has campaigned for over a decade to expose the problem and promote alternatives like OER, which are educational materials that can be freely used, adapted, and distributed. Studies show the use of open textbooks can save students an average of 80% of new textbook costs. The presentation outlines various sustainable models for funding the creation and distribution of open textbooks.
2012-03-06 Open Education and Solving the Textbook Cost CrisisNicole Allen
Textbooks are one of the fastest growing college expenses in the United States, with prices rising more than four times the rate of inflation and individual books costing $100-200 a piece. This webinar will delve into the issues behind the high cost of textbooks and how open education is gaining momentum as a solution, incorporating the latest research and success stories from across the country.
How Libraries are leading the way on OER. Presented by Nicole Allen, Director of Open Education, SPARC, at The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation’s OER Grantees Meeting 2014.
OER: Reducing Costs, Expanding Access, Improving PedagogyNicole Allen
This document discusses open educational resources (OER) and their benefits. It notes that OER can help reduce costs for students by providing free or low-cost textbooks and course materials. Adopting OER can also expand access to education by making resources available to any student with an internet connection. The document also argues that OER can improve pedagogy by allowing for more hands-on and collaborative learning experiences for students. Examples of open education projects and initiatives are provided to support these points.
This document appears to be a slide presentation about open educational resources (OER) and the open access movement. The key points made in the presentation include:
- OER are teaching, learning, and research materials that can be freely used and modified, as defined by the Hewlett Foundation. Examples of OER repositories and projects are provided.
- Studies have found that replacing textbooks with OER in courses can lower costs for students by 50% while improving student success rates.
- Much academic research is publicly funded but access to the published results is restricted behind paywalls. Open access aims to provide free online access to scholarly works.
- Two main paths to open access are self-archiving works
OER Overview & Advocacy Opportunities (#NAGPSLAD)Nicole Allen
This document discusses open educational resources (OER). It begins by providing context on rising college costs and textbook prices. It then defines OER as teaching and learning materials that can be freely used and adapted under open licenses. The document outlines how OER are created and used through various online repositories and projects. It summarizes research finding that use of OER can reduce costs for students and institutions without impacting learning outcomes. The latter part provides suggestions for advocating for OER adoption and policy, including supporting relevant legislation and passing resolutions at state and institutional levels.
This document discusses the benefits of open educational resources (OER) as an alternative to expensive textbooks. It notes that the high cost of textbooks has led many students to not purchase required books or take fewer courses. OER provide free and flexible resources that can be retained, reused, revised, remixed and redistributed. Studies show that the use of OER has significantly reduced costs for students while expanding access to education. OER have also improved educational outcomes in some cases. The document encourages students to advocate for OER by talking to professors, building campus partnerships, organizing, and remembering that making education more affordable and accessible benefits all students.
Whether you are a seasoned open education advocate or a newcomer to the movement, communicating about “open” can be a challenge. The English language alone has more than 40 definitions of “open” (according to Dictionary.com), and the term has gained myriad nuanced meanings to different communities, from free software to open access research to open education. Effective communication is the key to success for any movement, so it’s important for OER advocates to hone their skills.
2012-10-17 Solving the Textbook Cost Crisis (Open Education 2012) Nicole Allen
1) Textbook prices have increased four times the rate of inflation over the last three decades, with the average student spending $1,168 per year and the average introductory textbook costing $176.
2) Open textbooks, which are free online and affordable in print, provide a solution as they are openly licensed, can be adapted by instructors, and save students money while improving learning outcomes.
3) For open textbooks to be widely adopted, faculty need to adopt them, librarians need to work with faculty, and administrators need to provide support, while students can advocate for solutions to lower costs.
Open Educational Resources Overview (UT Austin, 4/6/15)Nicole Allen
The document discusses the rising cost of textbooks and the role of open educational resources (OER) in making education more affordable. It notes that textbook prices have risen much faster than inflation, putting financial strain on students. OER provide a solution as they are free to use and can be customized by educators. The document outlines how libraries can support OER adoption through programs, publishing, and collaboration.
Open Education: Reducing Costs, Expanding Access, Improving PedagogyNicole Allen
This document discusses the high costs of textbooks and the potential for open educational resources (OER) to reduce costs and improve education. It notes that textbook costs have risen much faster than overall consumer prices and strain student budgets. OER offer free and flexible alternatives through the "5Rs" of being retained, reused, revised, remixed and redistributed. Several examples of OER initiatives that have saved students millions of dollars or improved pedagogy are provided. The presentation encourages support and adoption of OER through sharing, considering them first in course materials selection, supporting faculty, and making open education part of the institutional mission.
Connecting the Dots: Open Access, Open Education and an Open FutureNicole Allen
We live at a time of transition between two worlds — the disconnected, analog past and the wired, digital future. Nowhere is this transition more apparent than in higher education, where cutting-edge technologies regularly mix side by side with centuries-old traditions. Openness is about overcoming barriers and paradigms of the past to unleash the transformative power of freely and fully using information in today’s world. Considerable strides have already been made toward Open Access in the realm of scholarly and scientific research, with millions of papers now available online through Open Access journals or institutional repositories, and hundreds of institutions adopting self-archiving policies. The movement for open education is following suit, expanding the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) to hundreds of thousands of students and saving tens of millions dollars on textbooks. Open Access and OER are essential building blocks for a more open future, and they are stronger together. Nicole’s talk will connect the dots between the areas of overlap and common lessons learned from the movements for Open Access and Open Educational Resources, as well as identify strategies for moving toward a more open future in higher education.
Open Educational Resources Overview (Penn Libraries, 2014-04-09)Nicole Allen
SPARC is an international alliance of academic libraries working to create a more open system of scholarly communication. Open Educational Resources (OER) are textbooks and materials that are published online for anyone to freely use, adapt and share. They help address the high cost of textbooks for students. Libraries can support OER by raising awareness, helping discover and evaluate OER, assisting with adoption, and supporting sustainable OER publishing.
2010-11-08 Models for Open Course Materials (SETDA Leadership Summit)Nicole Allen
The document discusses models for open course materials as an alternative to traditional textbooks. It notes that textbooks are very expensive for students, costing on average $900 per year. Several models are proposed for open course materials including individual authors, consortia of institutions collaborating, charitable grants, government funding, and publishers selling ancillary materials. Open course materials could significantly reduce student costs while meeting curriculum needs in a customizable way.
Reaching the non traditional student (PDF) Michael Boll
Take a look around the modern classroom today and you may find a batch of students all learning in a similar way and succeeding. However, look a little deeper and you will find the outliers; students who are either blazing past everyone or struggling to keep up. Today, like never before, we have a better understanding of how these students function, what drives them and how we can assist them.
This workshop focuses on how to both identify your unique learners and design a program to improve their ability to succeed.
Similar to 2012-10-24 OER and Solving the Textbook Cost Crisis (20)
This report summarizes data from the Connect OER platform between 2017-2019 about Open Educational Resources (OER) activities at over 120 academic institutions in the US and Canada. It finds that most institutions have library departments leading OER efforts, with faculty champions, teaching centers, and student governments also commonly engaged. About half of institutions have an OER task force. While awareness and adoption are primary campus strategies, efforts also focus on publication, adaptation, and programming like grants and incentives to support faculty.
#CCCZTC Summit | Beyond Affordability: Making Open the DefaultNicole Allen
This document discusses making open educational resources (OER) the default in higher education in order to lower costs and improve education. It notes that while affordability is important, it is not enough, and that openness provides freedom and flexibility through its permissions. The document outlines challenges in ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion with OER and preventing new problems from emerging with technology and data usage. It argues that open should be made the default in order to fulfill institutions' missions and put students first.
Open Education Leadership: National Trends & Best PracticesNicole Allen
This talk takes a step back into the national perspective on open education policy,
practice, and emergent trends that will impact the future of this work in Colorado and
beyond. We will cover the latest developments in federal legislation and funding,
what kinds of initiatives are happening in other states, and some of the key strategic
challenges ahead. It also offers concrete tools and best practices to support
leadership and effective advocacy for open education to benefit students.
Policy and Advocacy in Open Education | #NESummit2019Nicole Allen
This document discusses open education policy and advocacy. It begins by providing statistics on the high cost of textbooks for students and the near-monopoly of major publishers. It then outlines the growth of open educational resources (OER) and open licensing. Several examples of state and institutional OER policies are presented, which aim to reduce costs and improve access to education. The document emphasizes that OER policy is only effective if implemented and supported by stakeholders across higher education institutions and states. Advocacy efforts should engage students, faculty, administrators, libraries and others.
This document defines and discusses open educational resources (OER). It provides three definitions of OER - from the Hewlett Foundation, UNESCO, and in plain language. It explains that OER are teaching, learning and research materials that are freely available, can be edited and shared. The document outlines the 5R permissions for OER - retain, reuse, revise, remix, redistribute. It provides examples of open educational resources and initiatives. It notes that 13% of faculty are currently using OER. The document also distinguishes what open educational resources are and are not, such as just being affordable or CC licensed materials.
#NCLIVEOPEN | Open Education LeadershipNicole Allen
This document summarizes Nicole Allen's presentation on open education and leadership in aligning practices with values. It discusses the rising cost of textbooks over time, the open education movement beginning in 2005, and the growth of open educational resources (OER) through initiatives at universities. It notes challenges from publishers and opportunities for libraries and states to support OER. The presentation concludes by arguing leaders should make the future open to realize goals like inclusive, collaborative education and minimizing barriers to learning.
Holding the Line on Open in an Evolving LandscapeNicole Allen
This document summarizes the evolution of open educational resources (OER) over the past 10 years. It notes that textbook prices have risen 150% while overall consumer prices only rose 25%, forcing many students to do without textbooks. It celebrates the growth of OER and open licensing but cautions that commercial publishers are increasingly co-opting the OER model. It argues that the academic community must thoughtfully decide how to support OER to ensure students' needs are prioritized and control over academic content is maintained.
OER 101 Pre-Conference @ Effordability Summit 2019Nicole Allen
This document outlines the agenda and goals for an OER advocacy workshop. The workshop aims to help participants understand OER, identify key stakeholders and their perspectives, develop communication strategies, and begin formulating an action plan. The agenda includes an introduction to OER, a discussion of stakeholder views, developing elevator pitches to advocate for OER, and addressing challenges. The goal is for participants to commit to concrete next steps to benefit students through OER on their own campuses.
Open Education: Putting Students FirstNicole Allen
This document discusses the high costs of traditional college textbooks and the rise of open educational resources (OER) as an alternative. It notes that textbook prices have risen much faster than overall consumer prices and that many students opt not to purchase textbooks due to high costs. The document introduces OER, which are open-licensed educational materials that can be freely used, shared, and adapted. It provides examples of OER initiatives and research showing their impact. The document argues that widespread adoption of OER could help make higher education more affordable and accessible while aligning practices with values of openness. It calls for building community around OER, realigning incentives to encourage OER creation, and thinking bigger about open education's potential.
#FLOERsummit2019 | Open Education: Past, Present, FutureNicole Allen
This document discusses the history and future of open education. It outlines how the rising costs of textbooks have negatively impacted students and led to the growth of open educational resources (OER). OER are free to use and can be retained, reused, revised, remixed and redistributed. While OER use is increasing, traditional commercial publishers still dominate the textbook market. The future of open education will depend on whether cost-saving OER or profit-driven commercial materials are more widely adopted.
This document outlines an advocacy workshop for open educational resources (OER) at Xavier University. It includes sections on defining advocacy, stakeholder engagement, advocacy strategy, and developing elevator pitches. Attendees are asked to introduce themselves and their interest in OER advocacy. The document then discusses identifying problems with the current educational resources system and how OER provides a solution. It provides guidance on setting goals for advocacy efforts and choosing strategies and tactics to persuade stakeholders to support OER adoption and use. Communication tips are offered, and a framework is given for constructing an effective elevator pitch about OER.
#AZOER19 | Open Education: Past, Present, FutureNicole Allen
This document discusses the past, present, and future of open education. It notes that the cost of textbooks has risen dramatically compared to overall consumer prices, limiting students' access to education. Open educational resources (OER) provide a free and open alternative to traditional textbooks. Their use is growing, though traditional publishers are also entering the space. Moving forward, the document argues that open education must align with open values of free reuse and remixing of content to maximize benefits for students.
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#OERMHEC | OER Policy and ImplementationNicole Allen
This document summarizes Nicole Allen's presentation on open educational resources (OER) policy and implementation. It discusses the high costs of textbooks for students and the near-monopoly of major publishers. It promotes OER which are free and permissioned educational resources that can be retained, reused, revised, remixed and redistributed. The presentation outlines strategies for states and institutions to promote OER adoption, including removing barriers, incentivizing use, and potentially mandating OER. It notes challenges in ensuring OER remain truly open and do not become proprietary.
This document provides an overview of open educational resources (OER) policy at the national, state, and local levels. It discusses:
1) Changes in state funding for higher education that have increased costs for students. OER can help reduce costs.
2) National policy developments that support OER, including a $2 billion workforce grant program requiring open licensing.
3) Types of state OER policies that have been implemented, such as grant programs, course designation, and task forces.
4) The importance of including stakeholders and understanding how policy definitions and language can impact policy goals and outcomes.
How do we collect and present evidence on the impact of open?Nicole Allen
This document discusses open educational resources (OER) and ways to collect and present evidence of their impact. It provides examples of OER projects that have reduced costs for students and institutions. The document advocates for using OER to increase access and affordability of education. It also discusses critical questions to consider when evaluating the impact of OER, such as whether the benefits are distributed equitably.
This document discusses the high cost of textbooks and the barriers it poses for students. It presents open educational resources (OER) as a solution that can help make education more affordable and accessible. OER are teaching and learning materials that are free to use and distribute. The document argues that universities should incentivize faculty creation and adoption of OER to lower costs for students and promote equity. It also cautions that initiatives claiming to be open still need to uphold open values of inclusiveness and removing barriers to participation.
Connect OER: Mapping Trends and Collective Impact in North American Higher EdNicole Allen
This document summarizes trends in open educational resources (OER) programs in North American higher education. It finds that OER programs primarily focus on adoption and awareness strategies. Library departments and subjects like psychology and sociology have seen the most engagement with OER. While OER use is growing, issues around inclusive access and paid content behind paywalls posing as OER remain concerns in the field.
Big Wins and Next Steps: This Year OER PolicyNicole Allen
This document summarizes recent developments in open educational resources (OER) policy at the federal and state levels. It outlines federal support for OER through legislation like the Affordable College Textbook Act and grants promoting open textbooks. Several states have also passed OER policies, including Colorado, Texas, Virginia, and Connecticut. The document defines key OER terms and lists resources for tracking state OER policies. It concludes by noting trends in OER adoption in K-12 education.
#OESS18 | Holding the Line on Open in an Evolving Course Content LandscapeNicole Allen
The open educational resources (OER) movement has grown considerably in the past decade. With this growth, we have seen new players enter the open education space from commercial publishers to learning platform companies. The entrance of these new players into the space is part of a larger shift in the course materials market as technology has changed both access to knowledge and the way students learn. New actors are putting considerable pressure on institutions to purchase new platforms and suites of materials below market price that often contain OER. Some of these platforms for delivery are part of a larger model often called “inclusive access” or “digital discount” programs. These new models and products beg the question, “what is actually best for students?” Providing open educational resources to students without barriers is truly the best way to ensure students have access to the materials they need. How do we make smart decisions on content and content delivery with changing technology and new actors in the OER space? This session will outline existing and new players in the OER movement and discuss strategies for choosing content delivery models.
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Chapter wise All Notes of First year Basic Civil Engineering
Syllabus
Chapter-1
Introduction to objective, scope and outcome the subject
Chapter 2
Introduction: Scope and Specialization of Civil Engineering, Role of civil Engineer in Society, Impact of infrastructural development on economy of country.
Chapter 3
Surveying: Object Principles & Types of Surveying; Site Plans, Plans & Maps; Scales & Unit of different Measurements.
Linear Measurements: Instruments used. Linear Measurement by Tape, Ranging out Survey Lines and overcoming Obstructions; Measurements on sloping ground; Tape corrections, conventional symbols. Angular Measurements: Instruments used; Introduction to Compass Surveying, Bearings and Longitude & Latitude of a Line, Introduction to total station.
Levelling: Instrument used Object of levelling, Methods of levelling in brief, and Contour maps.
Chapter 4
Buildings: Selection of site for Buildings, Layout of Building Plan, Types of buildings, Plinth area, carpet area, floor space index, Introduction to building byelaws, concept of sun light & ventilation. Components of Buildings & their functions, Basic concept of R.C.C., Introduction to types of foundation
Chapter 5
Transportation: Introduction to Transportation Engineering; Traffic and Road Safety: Types and Characteristics of Various Modes of Transportation; Various Road Traffic Signs, Causes of Accidents and Road Safety Measures.
Chapter 6
Environmental Engineering: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Acts and Regulations, Functional Concepts of Ecology, Basics of Species, Biodiversity, Ecosystem, Hydrological Cycle; Chemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen & Phosphorus; Energy Flow in Ecosystems.
Water Pollution: Water Quality standards, Introduction to Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water. Reuse and Saving of Water, Rain Water Harvesting. Solid Waste Management: Classification of Solid Waste, Collection, Transportation and Disposal of Solid. Recycling of Solid Waste: Energy Recovery, Sanitary Landfill, On-Site Sanitation. Air & Noise Pollution: Primary and Secondary air pollutants, Harmful effects of Air Pollution, Control of Air Pollution. . Noise Pollution Harmful Effects of noise pollution, control of noise pollution, Global warming & Climate Change, Ozone depletion, Greenhouse effect
Text Books:
1. Palancharmy, Basic Civil Engineering, McGraw Hill publishers.
2. Satheesh Gopi, Basic Civil Engineering, Pearson Publishers.
3. Ketki Rangwala Dalal, Essentials of Civil Engineering, Charotar Publishing House.
4. BCP, Surveying volume 1
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6. Textbook Cost Increases vs. Inflation
Textbook wholesale 600%
prices have been rising 500%
Textbooks
four times the rate of
400%
inflation for the last three Inflation
decades. 300%
200%
Source: U.S. Department 100%
of Labor Statistics 0%
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7. The avg. student spends $1,168
per year on books & supplies
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8. The average introductory
textbook costs $176
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9. 7 in 10 students skip buying one
or more textbook due to cost
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10. Studies show major publishers
artificially drive up costs
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34. But, the savings are incremental
and don’t apply for everyone
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35. How Students Say They Would
Prefer to Buy Their Textbooks
*
25%
Prefer
digital
34%
Rent All
75% 66%
Prefer Keep Some
print
* If forced to choose one or the
other. Most students would
prefer to have both.
Source: Student PIRGs
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36. We need a better solution
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38. Educational materials offered
under a license allowing the
public to freely use, adapt and
distribute the content
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39. Definition: “Educational Resources”
• Textbooks • Tutorials
• Assessments • Video lectures
• Study guides • Graphics
• Online courses • Slides
• Lecture notes • And so on…
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40. Definition: “Open License”
Legal permission from the copyright
owner to use the resource freely in the
following ways (known as the “4 R’s”)
• Reuse • Remix
• Revise • Redistribute
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41. Open Educational Resources
1. Open Textbooks 3. OER Repositories
OER textbooks Mix and match
• 3,400 adoptions • CNX.org
• 1,800 institutions • MERLOT.org
• 100+ high-quality books • OERCommons.org
• Curriki.org
2. OpenCourseWare
Existing materials made open
• 250+ universities
• 17,000+ universities
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42. Open textbooks are the
“beachhead” for OER
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58. OER as a Solution
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59.
60.
61. Benefits for Students
• Affordable access
• Allows students to use whatever format
they want
– Print
– Digital
• Faculty customization makes for a better
learning experience
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62. Benefits for Faculty
• All students have access to the textbook
• Textbook can be adapted to fit the
curriculum rather than adapting the
curriculum to fit the textbook
• Supports academic freedom
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63. Benefits for Authors + Publishers
• Takes full advantage of technology to
reduce costs
• Business models similar to the most
successful 21st century companies
• Authors get wider access to their
work, higher royalty percentages.
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66. OER & OA: Differences
• Educational content (interchangeable) vs.
scholarly research (unique)
• Emphasis on creating new content, rather than
open-licensing existing content
• Creating OER isn’t enough to solve the problem; it
must be promoted to get used
67. OER & OA: Similarities
• Prices have risen rapidly, resulting in consumers
losing access
• Root of the problem is a “broken” market
• Faculty are the lynchpin
• The solution lies in new publishing models
68. What You Can Do
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69. What Students Can Do
• Speak to faculty, administrators, librarians
and others about textbook costs
• Organize educational events on campus
• Call on policymakers to take action
• Work with the media
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74. What Faculty Can do
• Adopt open textbooks
• Spread the word about open textbooks to
colleagues
• Sign the faculty statement at
studentpirgs.org
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76. What Administrators Can do
• Provide professional support to faculty
• Seek input from the students
• Join the $1 billion campaign!
bit.ly/save1billion
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77. What Librarians Can do
• Work with faculty to adopt open textbooks
• Educate campus administrators about the
cost-saving potential of OER
• Set up grant programs (e.g. Temple, Umass)
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83. Open Textbooks and Solving
the College Cost Crisis
Open Access Week 2012
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Nicole Allen
The Student PIRGs
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