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Archive: #aboerjc May 4, 2021. University of Minnesota Librarian Researcher article on grey literature. How does this relate to #OER.

National Grey Lit Collection @NorthGreyLitCMay 5Replying to @KlamnJam @DocBlom @erikasmith

Think the other thing we have to recognise is grey literature exists in an increasingly fragile electronic ecosystem. It can literally dissapear as a result of corporate change overnight.

National Grey Lit Collection @NorthGreyLitCMay 5Replying to @NorthGreyLitC @KlamnJam @DocBlom

This also looks pretty useful! policycommons.net

National Grey Lit Collection @NorthGreyLitCMay 5Replying to @KlamnJam @DocBlom

All of the above! Don’t forget useful tools like Dissertation Databases e.g. British Library’s EtHOS.

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. Thank you for joining us tonight and sharing. Archive will be available in a few days. @margymaclibrary @erikasmith @DocBlom @Cambrian_Jess

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. recognition of #greylit is increasing as it is nimble; sharing the practice and working with librarians to capture #oer in IR makes sense. If you have other thoughts on this please continue the conversation post-chat. @DocBlom @erikasmithDr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomReplying to @KlamnJam @Cambrian_Jess and 2 others

With #OER still developing I use& share grey literature with colleagues & grad students. As an evolving area #OER grey lit is more nimble & reflects very current practices. #aboerjc #OER #oe

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomMay 4Replying to @KlamnJam @Cambrian_Jess and 2 others

With #OER still developing I use& share grey literature with colleagues & grad students. As an evolving area #OER grey lit is more nimble & reflects very current practices. #aboerjc #OER #oep

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. Last question Q6. When creating #greylit do you reach out to institution’s librarians to add to their repository? How do you provide opportunity for reuse of #greylit? @DocBlom @TheMichMonster @erikasmith @verenanz

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomMay 4Replying to @KlamnJam

The definition included conferences so that is one, but also #OER orgs develop reports that are frequently posted on websites or linked to in blogs written by credible open scholars & practitioners. #OER #aboerjc #oep @verenanz @margymaclibrary @BrandonCarsonEd @Cambrian_Jess

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. Thank you for sharing @erikasmithDr. Erika Smith @erikasmithReplying to @erikasmith @KlamnJam and 2 others

Oh here is the open full text pdxscholar.library.pdx.edu/cgi/viewconten…

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. A5. I have created #greylit as an #oer but did not realize the process regarding accessing its value and formalizing a cataloguing process (through IRs). Thanks to authors for sharing this insight. @amylibrarian @aulibarchives @UNMLibraries 1/1

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. Q5. Have you created #greylit as an #oer or found other uses in your practice? How so? Do you encourage students to create or use grey literature? @Cambrian_Jess @margymaclibrary @TheMichMonster

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. Q4. How do you find #greylit? Google Scholar, professional contacts, library indexes/databases, library catalogues, or institutional repositories (IRs) (p.11). #UNM researchers suggest IRs provide web stability and increases accessibility. @DocBlom

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. Q2. If you are a librarian, do you get a lot of requests for #greylit? If so, what form, how so? Answer synchronously tonight or asynchronously post-chat. @erikasmith @S_Hammershaimb @PLmacisaac

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. Results of twitter poll 1. What is your interest in #greylit and #oer? As a student, researcher, practitioner, or librarian? researcher 67% and librarian 33% (3 respondents). Anyone else? @mcnuttsays @aulibarchives @ualbetactl @egchristiansen

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomMay 4Replying to @KlamnJam

Thanks for sharing this definition. It’s comprehensive & what many education practitioners create & learn from…within #OER and non-oer. #aboerjc @verenanz @johannafunk1 @Cambrian_Jess @jplacke

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomMay 4Replying to @KlamnJam @erikasmith and 2 others

Thanks for facilitating tonight…& grey literature falls under credible information & even research but it is not formally peer reviewed. Hence the name…not as “pure” as a research article that has made it through the peer review process. #aboerjc @verenanz @johannafunk1

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. A1. It seems some faculty use and create #opened #greylit in classes and in their research as peer reviewed process is long. There is quality in #greylit.Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJam

#aboerjc. The authors defined #greylit as “conference papers and posters, working papers, tech reports, versions of articles submitted for publication, dissertations and theses (D&T)” (p. 6). What is connection to #oer? twitter.com/KlamnJam/statu…

twitter.com/KlamnJam/status/1389750877171314688

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc. The authors defined #greylit as “conference papers and posters, working papers, tech reports, versions of articles submitted for publication, dissertations and theses (D&T)” (p. 6). What is connection to #oer?Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJam

#aboerjc #greylit and #oer is new to me. Reading Cooper et al. 2019 research was fascinating. Please use #aboerjc in your tweets and responses. Q1: How would you define grey literature? Why is it important to #oer and #oep? @erikasmith @S_Hammershaimb @Cambrian_Jess

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc #greylit and #oer is new to me. Reading Cooper et al. 2019 research was fascinating. Please use #aboerjc in your tweets and responses. Q1: How would you define grey literature? Why is it important to #oer and #oep? @erikasmith @S_Hammershaimb @Cambrian_Jess

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc Good evening. Welcome to our chat on #greylit and #OER. I hope you had a chance to read #UMN research on #greylit – oh the beautiful possibilities! @DocBlom @CordeliaSnowdon @mcnuttsays @margymaclibrary @amylibrarian wordpress.com/post/aboerjour…

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc @KlamnJamRosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJam

#aboerjc 1. What is your interest in #greylit and #OER? @DocBlom @umnlib @umnlibdiv @egchristiansen @aulibarchives @ualbertactl @Cambrian_Jess @CordeliaSnowdon @nthnlwly

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc @KlamnJamRosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJam

#aboerjc 3. In your institution do certain disciplines/ faculties use/value #greylit

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Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc May 4 @ 7pm MST. #UNM research librarians identify 5 themes for using #greylit – (p.10). @margymaclibrary @amylibrarian @CordeliaSnowdon @aulibarchives wordpress.com/post/aboerjour…

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc May 4 @ 7pm discussion on #greylit and #oer. What are your thoughts? wordpress.com/post/aboerjour…

Show this threadRosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamMay 4

#aboerjc TONIGHT May 4 @ 7pm MST. Students, educators, researchers – discuss UMN librarian’s research on evolution of #grey and #OER. @umnlib @umnlibdiv @aulibarchives @CordeliaSnowdon @nthnlwly @PLmacisaac @margymaclibrary wordpress.com/post/aboerjour…Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJam

#aboerjc May 4, 2021 @ 7pm MST. Using #greylit and #OER. See UMN librarian’s research on increased #greylit interest. @umnlib @umnlibdiv @DocBlom @verenanz @erikasmith @amylibrarian wordpress.com/post/aboerjour…

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 27

#aboerjc May 4, 2021 @ 7pm MST. Using #greylit and #OER. See UMN librarian’s research on increased #greylit interest. @umnlib @umnlibdiv @DocBlom @verenanz @erikasmith @amylibrarian wordpress.com/post/aboerjour…

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 27

#aboerjc 3. In your institution do certain disciplines/ faculties use/value #greylit Poll

Show this threadRosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 27

#aboerjc 2. If you are a librarian, are your requests for grey literature for: Poll

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 27

#aboerjc 1. What is your interest in #greylit and #OER? @DocBlom @umnlib @umnlibdiv @egchristiansen @aulibarchives @ualbertactl @Cambrian_Jess @CordeliaSnowdon @nthnlwly Poll

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 27

#aboerjc May 4, 2021 @ 7PM MST. Read UMN librarian’s research on increased interest in grey lit. How does this fit w/ #OER? @umnlib @MRULibrary @DocBlom @aulibarchives wordpress.com/post/aboerjour…

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 27

@semabraha @ChatenJessel UofCalgary student leaders creating #OER #oep #aboerjc #ableg @DocBlom @Cambrian_Jess @mcnuttysays @verenanz @egchristiansen cbc.ca/news/canada/ca…Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlom

Yes…so agree. There is no time like the present. #OER #oep #aboerjc twitter.com/SUUofC/status/…

twitter.com/DocBlom/status/1385736084932337667

#ABOERJC MAY 4, 2021 @7PM MST. University of Minnesota librarian researchers note why grey lit is becoming more popular/valuable in research Cooper et al., 2019, p. 10). How does this relate to #OER? @umnlib @DocBlom @egchristiansen @margymaclibrary @anniemoot

Cooper, K., Marsolek, W., Riegelman, A., Farrell, S., and Kelly, J. (2019). Grey Literature: Use, Creation, and Citation Habits of Faculty Researchers across Disciplines. Journal of Librarianship and Scholarly Communication.  7(1).  https://jlsc-pub.org/articles/abstract/10.7710/2162-3309.2314/

Discuss how this survey of faculty researchers on the use, creation, and citation habits of grey literature relates to research and practice in OER.  Who uses it, or not, how and why is it created or used, and how is it collected and stored to promote its use in OpenEd is explored in this TwitterChat.

QUESTIONS

1. How would you define grey literature? Why is it important to #OER and #OEP?
2. If you are a librarian, do you get a lot of requests for grey literature? If so, what form, how so?
3. What is your interest in grey literature – as a student, researcher, practitioner, librarian, or other?
4. What method do you use to find grey literature? Some examples include: Google Scholar, professional contacts, library indexes/databases, library catalogues, or institutional repositories (IRs).
5. Have you created grey literature as an OER or found other uses in your practice? How so? Do you encourage students to create or use grey literature? 
6. When creating grey literature do you reach out to your institution’s librarians to add to their repository? How do you provide opportunity for reuse of grey literature?

Jessel, Forgie, & Draper (March 18, 2021). Opinion: Investing in textbook alternatives makes post-secondary education more affordable.

https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-investing-in-textbook-alternatives-makes-post-secondary-education-more-affordable

Dr. Johanna Funk has last word on April 6 2021 #aboerjc w/ChattenJessel discussion on #OER alt texts.

#aboerjcDr Johanna Funk @johannafunk1Apr 7Replying to @OpenKuroko @DocBlom @ChatenJessel

It was #aboerjc chat and a question on #oer, open texts and zed creds

Cordelia Snowdon @CordeliaSnowdonApr 6Replying to @DocBlom @ChatenJessel @thatpsychprof

We were advocating for funding and policies that recognized #OER for tenure and awards during my terms, but @samrurec could probably speak to their current advocacy work and the policies they are trying to replicate #ABOERJC

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 6

Thanks @ChatenJessel for co-writing the article and hosting. #aboerjcDr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomReplying to @ChatenJessel @DavidDraperAB

Thanks so much for hosting tonight @ChatenJessel. Check out the #aboerjc responses into tomorrow as people responses are delayed. Best wishes with your #OER advocacy for students!

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomApr 6Replying to @ChatenJessel @DavidDraperAB

Thanks so much for hosting tonight @ChatenJessel. Check out the #aboerjc responses into tomorrow as people responses are delayed. Best wishes with your #OER advocacy for students!

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomApr 6Replying to @CordeliaSnowdon @ChatenJessel

Really?? #OER is a BC thing? What do you hear about eCampus Ontario then? People need to learn about federal government moving toward open data & open access journals, cousins to #OER. #aboerjc @DavidDraperAB @verenanz

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6

Q7: What are some policies that have to be changed at your home institution in order for ZTC signifiers to become a more viable option? #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6Replying to @DocBlom

Do you by any chance know of some concrete policy that has been implemented in these provinces to support OER growth beyond just providing funds? I’ve been hearing about policy a lot recently and would love to advocate for it more from the students side #aboerjc

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomApr 6Replying to @ChatenJessel

@thatpsychprof at Kwantlen U in Vancouver leads the Z degree in Canada. Athabasca U is part of OERu which has something similar to the z degree. Many USA colleges in CA have z degrees. It’s about equity in higher ed. #aboerjc @verenanz

Cordelia Snowdon @CordeliaSnowdonApr 6Replying to @KlamnJam

#ABOERJC sharing on social media, attending their advocacy events, and supporting their campaigns in the ways they ask us to

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 6

#aboerjc Grants would be an incentive. That is how AB OER and #aboerjc evolved – through one-time grant for individuals/groups at Alberta institutions to develop courses/projects etc. #OER begins to beget #OEP #OpenEdChaten Jessel @ChatenJesselReplying to @KlamnJam

Do you believe that incentivizing OER creation through grants etc would be a good way to tackle this problem? #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6

Q6: The idea of Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) signifiers being put on classes has been gaining traction recently. Have you heard of ZTC before? If so, how do you think this will impact progress towards #OpenEd? #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6Replying to @CordeliaSnowdon

Its funny because I was recently told this same thing by library staff at my own institution. They mentioned how well the student led Op-Ed piece set the stage for the future of #OER in Alberta #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6Replying to @KlamnJam

Do you believe that incentivizing OER creation through grants etc would be a good way to tackle this problem? #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6

Q5: What does your ideal environment of support for #OER at your institution look like? What are some actionable ways that you could work towards it? #aboerjc

Cordelia Snowdon @CordeliaSnowdonApr 6Replying to @ChatenJessel

A4 I look to the students to set the direction. While I was a recent student advocate, now as a staff member at a University, I want to amplify the stories students are sharing about their needs & experiences with OER rather than me saying the best way to advocate #ABOERJC

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomApr 6Replying to @ChatenJessel

For sure…C21 is about the participatory tech that we have available. It shifts the onus of content from being static e.g resting solely with educ publishers to other means.E.g wikipedia although imperfect is crowdsourced. Thoughts? @egchristiansen @erikasmith #aboerjc #OER #oep

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6Replying to @CordeliaSnowdon @mru

Hi Cordelia, thank you so much for being part of the discourse tonight! I echo the sentiment that education should be barrier free and accessible for all #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6

Q4: #OpenEd has been championed by individuals such as yourselves for a very long time, how do you think students can best support your work? #aboerjc

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 6

#aboerjc A3: I would be interested how SAIT was able to create so many #OER. Was this a top-down or bottom-up process? Who were the champions? #OpenEdChaten Jessel @ChatenJessel

Q3: What do you think the major barriers are, beyond funding, as to why #OER hasn’t been more widely adopted by instructors in post-secondary education? #aboerjc

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 6

A3: #aboerjc #OpenEd #OERtexts Perhaps not all instructors have the support of administrators – without policies and training to help nourish the #OER process it can be risky. Without policy or support educators have little time to incorporate into their teaching methods.Chaten Jessel @ChatenJessel

Q3: What do you think the major barriers are, beyond funding, as to why #OER hasn’t been more widely adopted by instructors in post-secondary education? #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6Replying to @DocBlom

Would you be willing to expand on OER integration in C21 learning? Its not something I am totally familiar with, but after a quick google search it seems like an amazing initiative! #aboerjc

Cordelia Snowdon @CordeliaSnowdonApr 6Replying to @ChatenJessel

A3 The myths about the quality of #OER, faculty time and considerations around tenure, and – as I’ve commonly heard in Alberta – beliefs that OER is a “BC thing” #ABOERJC

Cordelia Snowdon @CordeliaSnowdonApr 6Replying to @ChatenJessel

A1 I’m Cordelia and am a recent graduate from @mru. I advocated for #OER adoption when I was a student executive because I believe learning should be affordable and accessible, and OER benefit students as well as learners outside of an academic setting #ABOERJC

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlomApr 6Replying to @ChatenJessel

#OER is part of C21 learning. It allows relevant & localized content to be part of meaningful co- creation with students. It requires a cadre of supports to be inplace for high quality oer to be part of the learning experience. #aboerjc #OER

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6Replying to @KlamnJam

Absolutely. Creating OER is such a collaborative process where all parties are able to contribute and learn valuable skills! #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6

Q3: What do you think the major barriers are, beyond funding, as to why #OER hasn’t been more widely adopted by instructors in post-secondary education? #aboerjc

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 6

A2: Many workplaces encourage collaboration and teamwork. Creating #OER takes knowledge, negotiating learning, and building on each other’s strengths. #aboerjcChaten Jessel @ChatenJessel

Q2: One of the most important aspects of #OER is their collaborative nature. How do you think working with #OER can prepare students for future employment opportunities? #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6

Q2: One of the most important aspects of #OER is their collaborative nature. How do you think working with #OER can prepare students for future employment opportunities? #aboerjc

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 6

#aboerjc It was a great article on how #OER texts involve collaboration in addition to being cost effective., especially at the local level. @DocBlom @ChatenJessel @DavidDraperAB @dendroglyph @opencontentChaten Jessel @ChatenJessel

Hi everyone! I’m super excited to be the guest facilitator for tonights #aboerjc discussion! We’ll be basing our conversation on an Op-Ed recently published @DavidDraperAB , @JemmaForgie, and myself. The article and our questions for tonight are attached! aboerjournalclub.home.blog/2021/03/23/abo…

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6

Q1: Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you think adopting #OpenEd /#OER is so important for post-secondary students #aboerjc

Chaten Jessel @ChatenJesselApr 6

Hi everyone! I’m super excited to be the guest facilitator for tonights #aboerjc discussion! We’ll be basing our conversation on an Op-Ed recently published @DavidDraperAB , @JemmaForgie, and myself. The article and our questions for tonight are attached! aboerjournalclub.home.blog/2021/03/23/abo…

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 6

#aboerjc 7pm TONIGHT w/ @ChatenJessel Find out more about affordable quality #OER alternative textbooks.@DocBlom @A_L_T @JenniferAnsorg1 @TheMichMonster @edtechfactotu @erikasmith @johannafunk1 @S_Hammershaimb @thatpsychprof aboerjournalclub.home.blog/author/aboerjc/

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJamApr 6

TONIGHT @ 7PM MST. #aboerjc. Hear from student’s and student reps about affordable #OER alternative texts. DIscuss w/ @ChattenJessel. @DocBlom @serenabhen @verenanz @egchristiansen @BrandonCarsonEd @fgsathabascau @GettinShifDone aboerjournalclub.home.blog/author/

Jessel, Forgie, & Draper (March 18, 2021). Opinion: Investing in textbook alternatives makes post-secondary education more affordable.

https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-investing-in-textbook-alternatives-makes-post-secondary-education-more-affordable

QUESTIONS

1. Tell us a little bit about yourself and why you think adopting #OpenEd /#OER is so important for post-secondary students
2. One of the most important aspects of #OER is their collaborative nature. How do you think working with #OER can prepare students for future employment opportunities?
3. What do you think the major barriers are, beyond funding, as to why #OER hasn’t been more widely adopted by instructors in post-secondary education?
4. Open Ed has been championed by individuals such as yourselves for a very long time, how do you think students can best support your work?
5. What does your ideal environment of support for OER at your institution look like? What are some actionable ways that you could work towards it?
6. The idea of Zero Textbook Cost (ZTC) signifiers being put on classes has been gaining traction recently. Have you heard of ZTC before? If so, how do you think this will impact progress towards #OpenEd?
7. What are some policies that have to be changed at your home institution in order for ZTC signifiers to become a more viable option?

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

1. OER WEEK is about OER awareness – do you consider yourself a novice, skilled, or proficient at OER/P awareness? Why?
2. Are you part of an OER Community of Practice (CoP)? At your institution? Social network? How do you share your awareness of OER/P in your CoP?
3. Do you have an OER activity to showcase or invite others to?
4. How do you celebrate and influence Open Education?

aboerjc Purpose is the driver behind many life decisions. How does this help students? Find out Tuesday, Feb. 2 @7pm MST w/ @theMichMonster https://www.edutopia.org/article/students-excel-when-they-find-purpose-so-how-do-we-help-them

Questions
1) What did you find noteworthy about this article?

2) Is there anything you are already doing to create a safe and inclusive learning environment? If not sure, how do you think these discussions fit alongside the perspective of open practices ?

3) Is there anything missing from this dialogue? 

4) What are your hopes for students in this difficult time? 

The Jan 5 conversation continued, which is common. Thank you @BrandonCarsonEd and participants….

Dr. Verena Roberts @verenanz
Jan 11
Oh yes! Open Ed Alberta Pressbooks Platform LITERALLY gave the students the opportunity to amplify, share and build knowledge with others! (And 2learn what #OER is all about by “experiencing” the potential) …. #EdTechEthics #aboerjc

Dr. Erika Smith @erikasmith
Excited to see “Ethical Use of Technology in Digital Learning Environments: Graduate Student Perspectives” out by @verenanz @dmichelej @ACHurrell et al. And this open book uses our Open Education Alberta Pressbooks platform, too! 🙌 openeducationalberta.ca/educationaltec…

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJam
Jan 7

aboerjc. Thank you @BrandonCarsonEd and participants for sharing. I am curious about McGowan’s gleaning so much information from HE websites, re grants or funding. These are not usually posted on Cdn websites – is that so? Other jurisdictions?

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Well folks, that is all of the questions for tonight; however, I encourage you to keep the conversation going. This was a lot of fun, and I thank @KlamnJam and @DocBlom for the opportunity. Also, a big thank you to everyone participating. #aboerjc #OER #OEP #OpenEducation

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJam
Jan 7
Library and librarians are many of #aboerjc participants.

Kim Carter (she/her) @Kcarte02
Replying to @Kcarte02 @BrandonCarsonEd
I really can’t promote the library enough. They are the quiet leaders who plant the seeds of change for OER.

Dr. Verena Roberts @verenanz
Jan 5

aboerjc #Go_GN Can anyone help out a fellow open researcher ? 🙂

Dr. Whitney Kilgore @whitneykilgore
Any chance you could help @angelagunder with her data collection? @TanyaSpilovoy @verenanz @kmishmael @opencontent @cogdog @mweller @LibrariansReed #goopen #oer Please excuse any duplication if you have been asked already. twitter.com/Profpatrice/st…

twitter.com/whitneykilgore/status/1346671716710420484

Yasin Dahi @ymdahi
Jan 5
Thank you @BrandonCarsonEd (and all) for hosting and organising this great #aboerjc. Loved reading about how #OER policy is changing/shifting in each of our institutions. #OpenEducation

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Well folks, that is all of the questions for tonight; however, I encourage you to keep the conversation going. This was a lot of fun, and I thank @KlamnJam and @DocBlom for the opportunity. Also, a big thank you to everyone participating. #aboerjc #OER #OEP #OpenEducation

Yasin Dahi @ymdahi
Jan 5
Replying to @BrandonCarsonEd
(A bit late to the party, but here goes)
A1: No official support per se, but Lib, T&L, and ICT all indirectly play a huge role in “supporting” OER institutionally. Then again, it is mostly just pockets of “doers” that are finding ways to support their own OER #aboerjc

David Porter @dendroglyph
Jan 5
Replying to @KlamnJam
Agree. Funding does not have to be specific to #OER but it would be nice to see it as a categoryfor scholarly teaching grants. #ABOERJC

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @econproph
I can’t wait to see the links! #aboerjc

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJam
Jan 5

aboerjc Q3. To my knowledge research funding w/ FT faculty as PI and adjunct faculty collaborating; travel funds for grads to promote their research. Nothing specific to #OER.

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Q3: What types of funding does your institution offer to develop OER?

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlom
Jan 5
Replying to @verenanz
Exciting news Verena!! What is the title? Audience? Tell us more! @BrandonCarsonEd #aboerjc #OER #oep

Chad Flinn @chadhflinn
Jan 5
Replying to @BrandonCarsonEd
A3: a grant program. It takes a bit of work to promote it but once you have a few champions promoting it it can take off. #aboerjc

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @DocBlom @KlamnJam and 5 others
My Thesis was recently published, and I am going to make a website for all of the information in the next couple of months: viurrspace.ca/handle/10613/2…

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlom
Replying to @BrandonCarsonEd @KlamnJam and 2 others
Tell us some more about your #OER research findings @erikasmith @mcnuttsays @verenanz @

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @TonyBedward @edtech_gc @School_GC
Can you share a link to the open learning platform? #aboerjc

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @chadhflinn @dendroglyph
There is such a wealth of #OER for trades in the @BCcampus and @eCampusOntario libraries. I also know of an electrician with a pretty great YouTube channel 😀 #aboerjc

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @econproph
Do you have a link to the open learning lab website? Sounds interesting! #aboerjc

Nathan Lawley 🏳️‍🌈 he/him/his @nthnlwly
Jan 5
Replying to @dendroglyph @BrandonCarsonEd
There are quite a few great advocates at #MRU right now trying to garner institutional support; then COVID happened. The work continues, but perhaps I won’t benefit directly. That’s the way it goes sometimes! #aboerjc

Chad Flinn @chadhflinn
Jan 5
Replying to @BrandonCarsonEd
A2: yes! There was a push at our institute to use some common core OER for trades. This came from faculty though. This goes back to @dendroglyph mentioning getting a dean and t and l centres on board as well. #aboerjc

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Q3: What types of funding does your institution offer to develop OER?

aboerjc Somewhat. #OER adoption is complex and seems to take time . Many of McGown’s points about adoption apply (awareness, time, money, tech support) #OEP principles are a natural means of being able to pivot quickly @egchristiansen @DocBlom

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Q2: Have you seen increased support for the use of OER at your institution with the shift to online and remote learning?

aboerjc #OER #OEP #OpenEducation

David Porter @dendroglyph
Jan 5
Replying to @TonyBedward @BrandonCarsonEd
Yup, the pain-for-gain threshold still needs to be addressed, Antoine. Any good places to strat or amplify? #aboerjc

Cordelia Snowdon @CordeliaSnowdon
Jan 5
Replying to @DocBlom @BrandonCarsonEd

aboerjc That sounds like my experience at #MRU while I was a student advocate.

Antoine Bedward @TonyBedward
Jan 5
Replying to @BrandonCarsonEd
We’ve gained a lot of support and interest, but we also noticed a few gaps in content authoring tools and supports to facilitate the development of #OERs.

Dr. Constance Blomgren @DocBlom
Jan 5
Replying to @BrandonCarsonEd
At AU there are pockets of open educators but formal support for #OER and #oep is not as focused as places such as Kwantlen. #aboerjc is a means to provide some support for Alberta #OER.

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @TonyBedward @edtech_gc @School_GC
This sounds exciting, and I would love to learn more! #aboerjc

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David Porter @dendroglyph
Jan 5
Replying to @BrandonCarsonEd @chadhflinn @ontarioextend
You have to stretch and experimentation is one way to do it. #ABOERJC

David Porter @dendroglyph
Jan 5
Replying to @chadhflinn @BrandonCarsonEd
Q1 + Q@ Solid examples are an imperative. Something that works for both faculty and students is a the place to start. #aboerjc

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @dendroglyph @chadhflinn @ontarioextend
I love that you used the word experimentation. It is something we need more of, especially as we rethink teaching and learning in an online setting. #aboerjc

Nathan Lawley 🏳️‍🌈 he/him/his @nthnlwly
Jan 5
Replying to @BrandonCarsonEd

aboerjc A2: Not in my experience. I just spent over $300 on textbooks for my penultimate semester. 🤷

David Porter @dendroglyph
Jan 5
Replying to @dendroglyph @chadhflinn and 2 others
Typo city!
Apologies.

aboerjc

David Porter @dendroglyph
Jan 5
Replying to @chadhflinn @BrandonCarsonEd
Q1 + Q2 – Some incentives are helful, even small amounts of $$$ for release and experimentation. Toie it to a scholarly teaching program like @ontarioextend curator and experimnetre modules. #aboerjc

Chad Flinn @chadhflinn
Jan 5
Replying to @dendroglyph @BrandonCarsonEd
I think that is essential is finding some champions in the faculty as well. We need to show solid example of use though #aboerjc

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @dendroglyph @chadhflinn
That sounds like a great combination, @dendroglyph! Having leaders like yourself can also help faculty feel comfortable choosing #OER as an option. #aboerjc

Chad Flinn @chadhflinn
Jan 5
Replying to @BrandonCarsonEd
Yes!!! The teaching and learning centre are OER advocates. #aboerjc

David Porter @dendroglyph
Jan 5
Replying to @dendroglyph @BrandonCarsonEd @chadhflinn
Q1 …and a Dean who “gets it.” #aboerjc

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Q2: Have you seen increased support for the use of OER at your institution with the shift to online and remote learning?

Rosemarri Klamn, MAPC, CPHR she/her/hers @KlamnJam
Jan 5

aboerjc. A1: Learning design provides support in course development if faculty decide they want to use OER. I do not think #OER or #OEP is widely encouraged yet. I am not sure about funding opportunities. @DocBlom

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Q1: What department(s) provide faculty support on the use of OER at your institution?

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @chadhflinn
I knew I couldn’t compete with the game…. So I had to show that you can get the best of both worlds 😀 #aboerjc

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Replying to @chadhflinn
That is exciting, @chadhflinn! They are lucky to have someone with your #OER experience and passion. Are there departments that can support the faculty with #OER too? Examples that come to my mind are the Library and the Teaching and Learning Centre. #aboerjc

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Q1: What department(s) provide faculty support on the use of OER at your institution?

aboerjc #OER #OEP #OpenEducation

Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
Hello folks, welcome to our #aboerjc session, where we will be discussing what is happening at your institutions with #OER. Follow along by viewing the #aboerjc over the next hour. You will see questions posted with Q1 & you can respond by starting with A1 and including #aboerjc

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Brandon Carson @BrandonCarsonEd
Jan 5
My setup for tonight’s #aboerjc event. Tweets are ready and blessed to enjoy two of my favourite things… #OER discussion and Hockey 🇨🇦 🥅🏒 . Join us in 15 minutes. twitter.com/KlamnJam/statu…

Start your New Year w/ @BrandonCarsonEd to discuss #OER and alternative textbooks. Whats happening at your institution? @DocBlom @egchristiansen Article Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330254303_Institution_initiatives_and_support_related_to_faculty_development_of_open_educational_resources_and_alternative_textbooks

Article Title: Institution initiatives and support related to faculty development of open educational resources and alternative textbooks

Article Link: Visit https://www.researchgate.net/publication/330254303_Institution_initiatives_and_support_related_to_faculty_development_of_open_educational_resources_and_alternative_textbooks to read or download the journal article.

Questions

Question 1:  What department(s) provide faculty support on the use of OER at your institution

Question 2: Have you seen increased support for the use of OER at your institution with the shift to online and remote learning?

Question 3: What types of funding  does your institution offer to develop  OER?

Question 4: What types of release time does your institution offer to shift to the use of OER?

Question 5:  Are you encouraged to use OER at your institution? If so, who encourages the use of OER?

Question 6: What type of initiatives and support do you believe would persuade your peers to shift to the use of OER?

#aboerjc Join @ammienoot Tuesday, Dec 1 @7pm MDT for discussion on #OEGlobal20 panel on Open Ed & Ethical Futures. Keynote @ https://connect.oeglobal.org/t/keynote-panel-open-education-and-ethical-futures/271/8@francesbell @tanbob @MarenDeepwell @DocBlom @egchristiansen

QUESTIONS:

Q1. Our topic is Open Education and Ethical Futures. How is this particularly relevant or interesting to you?

Q2. How has the experience of this year shaped your thinking on open education and ethical futures?

Q3. How do we make our commitments more systemic and effect change?

Q4. What lessons from the history of open / distance education can we draw upon to help us?

Q5. What one thing do you think you could do today in your own context to move towards more open and ethical educational futures?