Open education is about more than resources and licensing - in practice, it can be a powerful tool for social and educational justice. In this interactive session from Brock University, we will explore how open practice can enhance educational experiences for students and instructors alike, by breaking down barriers, fostering inclusive environments, and challenging the […]
Are you looking to create an Open Educational Resource (OER)? This Brock University introductory workshop will guide you through the fundamentals of using Pressbooks, a publishing platform designed for creating customized and open content. The workshop will cover: setting up your account, organizing your content, accessibility in Pressbooks, and exploring key features such as formatting, […]
This Brock Universirt workshop offers guidance for instructors and teams engaged in the adoption, adaptation, and creation of Open Educational Resources (OER), with a focus on inclusive resource development and supporting access-forward open pedagogical practices. Whether you are considering integrating OER into your classroom and want to begin the process with intentional inclusivity in mind, […]
Participants in this Brock University workshop will learn a step-by-step process to boost student engagement through "low-stakes" interactive assessments by learning how to embed, update, and manage H5P content using freely available tools like Lumi. Leave the "technical headache" behind and take full creative control of your digital classroom by integrating H5P activities into your […]
For decades Wikipedia was stigmatized because of its self-governed and open approach to content creation and revision. After 25 years since its launch, Wikipedia has offered a unique opportunity for students in open pedagogical environments. This Brock University session will address the incorporation of Wikipedia assignments into post-secondary courses, popular initiatives that might appeal to […]
This Brock University workshop will provide an introductory overview of Open Educational Resources (OER) and their many benefits to both students and instructors. Participants will have an opportunity to explore some OER and consider how to start incorporating open materials in a course in small (or big!) ways. This workshop is intended for those who […]
This workshop will provide an introductory overview of Open Educational Resources (OER) and their many benefits to both students and instructors. Participants will have an opportunity to explore some OER and consider how to start incorporating open materials in a course in small (or big!) ways. This workshop is intended for those who are new […]
This resource-rich virtual workshop will introduce Open Pedagogy, a student-centered and collaborative approach to teaching and learning that foregrounds access, justice, and learner agency. Drawing on inspiring examples from a wide variety of disciplines, participants will learn how to infuse principles of open pedagogy into their learning activities, policies, and assessments. This OEweek workshop is […]
Brock University's Centre for Pedagogical Innovation is excited to host Denise Smith, Head, Research Lifecycle, Brock University Library as she shares her experiences as an educator working with the WikiEducation project to improve health sciences articles in Wikipedia.
This workshop will provide an introductory overview of Open Educational Resources (OER) and their many benefits to both students and instructors. Participants will have an opportunity to explore some OER and consider how to start incorporating open materials in a course in small (or big!) ways. This workshop is intended for those who are new […]
