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Welcome to the weekly UTLC Newsletter for March 15, 2022.
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New Episode of Small Steps, Big Impact Podcast Episode 6: Higher Education Experiences of our Hispanic and Latinx Students
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This week, the UNCG Libraries will offer sessions (sign up via this Google Form) for faculty who are interested in developing their own Open Educational Resources (OER) course materials through Textbook Affordability Program (TAP) Grants. Today's teaching tips focus on the purpose, benefits, and strategies for implementing OER in higher education.
What are OERs? According to the OER Commons, Open Educational Resources are, “OER are educational materials—everything from a single lesson plan to an entire textbook—that save students and teachers money because they are free to use, customize, and share.” Textbooks are typically the most well-known forms and uses of OERs, but there are many other types of OERs including courses, lesson plans, multimedia/software, simulations/games, assessments, and scientific research.
Benefits of OER. While there are many myths about OERs, there are a large number of benefits to consider that support equity and learning. Given UNCG’s ranking as No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility, OERs are key to to combating the financial burden students often face when buying traditional textbooks, software, and other educational resources growing and sustaining equity practices for our students. In addition to economic benefits, OERs are a great tool to enhance student engagement by democratizing the classroom, fostering collaboration, and connecting content with students’ lives.
OER in Practice. Now that you know the benefits of OER’s, here are a few examples of how you can implement them in your teaching practices:
- Have students create tutorial videos for a given topic or assignment (source)
- Create an open textbook with your students (source)
- Ask students to create test bank questions (source)
- Utilize open source applications in place of traditional, paid software (source)
What did you think of today's teaching tips?
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UTLC Announcements & Opportunities
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Adapt Conference | Proposals & Registration
We are now accepting proposals realated to all delivery methods (face-to-face, hybrid, online) for the Adapt 2022: Teaching in Transformative Times conference. Descriptions of each presentation format are available here. The priority deadline for submissions is Friday, March 25. Registration for Adapt is now open. Adapt is free to attend.
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UTLC CoffeeHouses return this week!
We are excited to announce that CoffeeHouses will return after Spring Break at the Faculty Center. Save the dates below:
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Register for Upcoming VOISES Panels
VOISES panels will return in-person at the Faculty Center in March and April (dates and topics listed in registration form). Please register for the panel(s) you would like to attend, and note that these sessions will not be recorded.
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UNC System Undergraduate Research Program Award | Call for Proposals (Funding Opportunity)
The UNC System has announced a Request for Proposals for the 2022-2023 UNC Undergraduate Research Award Program, a grant mechanism to enhance undergraduate reserach. Internal Deadline: submit to Lee Phillips (plphilli@uncg.edu) with UNC URPA in the subject line by EOB on April 29, 2022.
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We are pleased to announce the next Minerva Mentions nominee, Dr. Stephen Skorski! This segment features instructors who exemplify excellence and innovation in teaching. Click the image above to read the nominee's "Words of Wisdom" including what they love about teaching, a favorite tip to share, and a helpful resource to consider. If you would like to nominate yourself or a colleague, please complete the form at go.uncg.edu/minerva-mentions.
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Faculty Development OpportunitiesWorkshops and Events
Textbook Affordability Program Grants Virtual Info Sessions | This Wednesday and Thursday | Register here.
Canvas New Quizzes Virtual Workshops | Various dates and times | Register here.
UNCG Libraries Professional Development Webinars | View previously recorded webinars and sign up for Spring 2022 offerings at uncg.libguides.com/webinars.
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UNCG Faculty/Staff Spring Get Together at the Weatherspoon Art Museum | Thursday, March 17 from 4:30-5:30 pm. More information.
UNCG Powwow hosted by the Native American Student Association| Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 10 am - 6 pm on the EUC Lawn. Grand entry at 12 pm. More information.
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