Chris Hafen of NOVA will present a summary of his path to developing OERs, the challenges and successes. The focus will be on the student uptake of materials and how they have impacted preparation, engagement, and interest throughout his courses. The session will provide lessons learned on avoiding pitfalls and building on strengths inherent in an OER approach.
Presenter Bio:
Christopher A. Hafen is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Northern Virginia Community College and a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Virginia. He received his B.A. from San Jose State University in 2005, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Florida Atlantic University. From 2010-2015, he was the project manager for the MyTeachingPartner project and currently works on The Connection Project in coordination with Joseph P. Allen at the University of Virginia. His research interests include understanding the function and development of close relationships in adolescence. His teaching areas are PSY 200 (Introduction to Psychology), PSY 211 (Research Methods), PSY 213 (Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences), and PSY 230 (Lifespan Development).
Northern Virginia Community College
United States, Fairfax, VA
Contributed by: Heather Blicher
Language: English
