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Creating Meaningful Connections through an OER Faculty Learning Community: Reflections from a First-Time Facilitator

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How can librarians promote the value of OER to faculty and build community around open initiatives once OER grant money has run out? This presentation tells the story of how one librarian spearheaded an OER faculty learning community at Middle Tennessee State University. Designed to build a community of learners around the topic of open education, this FLC aligned with the university’s goals of expanding the use of open educational resources and promoting the value of OER to faculty. This presentation begins with an overview of how this FLC was structured and funded. Then, the presenter will share details of the type of work involved with running an FLC. She’ll discuss specific tasks such as choosing content, running meetings, and communicating with participants. Finally, the presenter will share overall lessons learned and will discuss key challenges and outcomes she experienced facilitating this FLC. This presentation is best for any level of interest (beginner to advanced) and is ideal for librarians, instructional designers, and administrators interested in facilitating a similar faculty learning community at their institutions. To engage and connect with the audience, the presenter will use Mentimeter to interact with participants throughout the presentation.
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2024-04-05
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