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Is It Worth It? Evaluating An Open Educational Resources Awards Program, Ashley Sergiadis, Philip Smith Jan 2022

Is It Worth It? Evaluating An Open Educational Resources Awards Program, Ashley Sergiadis, Philip Smith

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Awards or grant programs are a common way for higher education institutions to incentivize the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) and other affordable course materials. This study evaluates the results of a two-year pilot OER awards program at East Tennessee State University. To assess the awards program, we used data from student savings and program costs, grades, drop-fail-withdrawal (DFW) rates, and survey results compiled within the COUP framework (Cost, Outcomes, Usage, and Perception). The initial monetary return on investment was moderately positive, while the grades and DFW rates remained steady. The faculty and students rated the open and affordable …

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Supporting Open Educational Resources In Digital Commons, Ashley Sergiadis May 2021

Supporting Open Educational Resources In Digital Commons, Ashley Sergiadis

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At East Tennessee State University, an awards program incentivizes instructors to adapt or create Open Educational Resources (OERs) and publish them in Digital Commons@ETSU. Come to this presentation to hear lessons learned from the Digital Scholarship Librarian who supported the instructors during the creation and publication process. The presentation will cover the following topics: copyright, accessibility, promotion, timelines, and assessments.

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Introduction To Open Educational Resources, Ashley Sergiadis, Philip Smith Mar 2021

Introduction To Open Educational Resources, Ashley Sergiadis, Philip Smith

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Come to this presentation to learn how you can innovate your classes while saving your students money with Open Educational Resources.

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