While the benefits of Open Educational Resources (OER) are often touted as universal, the practical reality of implementation is deeply shaped by disciplinary boundaries. This panel explores the messy, productive intersections of OER across diverse departments, moving beyond "one-size-fits-all" narratives to examine how field-specific needs dictate success.
The panelists will share how they developed and implemented OER in their specific disciplines (Library Science, French, Communication, and Sociology) and which insights they gained through interdisciplinary collaboration. Rather than just showcasing success stories, presenters will also highlight the tensions inherent in different assessment strategies, curriculum decisions, and student expectations.
Attendees will gain a look at the cross-departmental collaboration process, focusing on the "friction points" where OER meets specialized academic requirements.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Identifyspecific disciplinary friction points that influence the adoption and adaptation of Open Educational Resources across diverse fields.
- Analyze how unique assessment strategies and curricular requirements in fields like French or Sociologynecessitatedifferent OER structures.
- Develop strategies for fostering interdisciplinary collaborations that respect the pedagogical nuances of different academic departments.
- Evaluate the impact of student expectations regarding "authoritative" versus "open" texts within their own specific academic context.
- Navigatecommon tensions in OER implementation by applying lessons learned from the cross-departmental development process.
