Open Ed 2016 Presentation GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY_04nov2016
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COURSE REDESIGN PILOT FOR OER IMPLEMENTATION AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY: A UNIVERSITY - WIDE EFFORT OPEN EDUCATION 2016 PRESENTATION NOVEMBER 4, 2016 Darlene Smucny, Office of Digital Learning Claudia Holland, Scholarly Communication and Copyright, University Libraries Linda Lane Sheridan, Deputy Campus Coordinator, 4-VA
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COURSE REDESIGN PILOT FOR OER IMPLEMENTATION AT GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY: A UNIVERSITY-WIDE EFFORTOPEN EDUCATION 2016 PRESENTATION NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Darlene Smucny, Office of Digital Learning
Claudia Holland, Scholarly Communication and Copyright, University Libraries
Linda Lane Sheridan, Deputy Campus Coordinator, 4-VA
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
Mason OER Pilot
What? Why?
How? What Next?
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
George Mason University 2015-2016 Facts and Figures
Degree Programs Offered
Undergraduate 81
Graduate (Master's - 85; Doctoral - 39) 124
Professional (Law) 1
Total 206
Students (Fall 2015 Enrollment)
Total Enrollment (Including Mason Korea) 34,112
Total Enrollment (US Campus Only) 33,925
Undergraduate Degree-Seeking 22,304
Graduate Degree-Seeking Certificates 462
Graduate Degree-Seeking Master's 6,795
Graduate Degree-Seeking Doctoral 2,245
Professional (Law) 495
Full-Time Enrollment (67%) 22,587
Part-Time Enrollment (33%) 11,338
In-State Students (81%) 27,558
Out-of-State Students (19%) 6,367
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
Importance of OERs for George Mason University
• Students & Families
Reduce Costs Of Education
• Students & Faculty
Enhance Learning Outcomes
• University
Support Strategic Goals
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
Supporting Strategic Goals (2014-2024 Strategic Plan)
Goal 1: Innovative Learning
Goal 2: Accessible Pathways
Goal 3: Return on Investment
Goal 9: Support Teaching and Scholarship Excellence
Goal 12: Global Learning Platform
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
Mason 4-VA
Virginia higher education collaborative including James Madison University, Old Dominion University, University of Virginia and Virginia Tech.
FOUR Major Goals of 4-VA
1. DECREASE the cost of delivering instruction2. EXPAND access to programs preparing all Virginians for rewarding careers3. INCREASE research competitiveness4. ENHANCE the success rate of students in STEMH+
courses/programs
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
Mason 4-VA
The 11 open educational resource grants that Mason 4-VA funded in spring 2016 address 4-VA’s first two goals – to decrease instructional cost and increase access to education – grantees will post their completed courses on open access websites for other institutions to use.
Image from: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/access-to-knowledge/open-educational-resources/global-oer-logo/
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
OER Pilot Process
OER Workshop for interested faculty (Feb 2016)
RFP issued (March 2016)
Selection criteria
19 courses selected; 38 faculty
Average grant amount: $3,800
Grants ranged from $2,000 to $8,000
10 disciplines
16 undergraduate courses; 3 graduate courses
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
OER Work Session for Faculty Grantees
• Grantees notified (April 2016)
• Faculty work session (July 2016)
• Resources/services provided
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
Support Across the University
Mason 4-VA
Provost Office
University Libraries
Subject Librarians
Assessment Librarian
Scholarly Communication and Copyright
Mason Publishing
Office of Digital Learning
Instructional Designers
Accessibility
Assistive Technology Initiative
Media
GMU-TV, One Button Studio
Faculty
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
Impact of OER Pilot
Total Amount Awarded to Faculty = $42,000
Number of Students Affected = 8,762
Potential Textbook Savings =
$1,369,181 (retail estimate) or
$876,200 (estimate based on enrollment x $100)
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
Moving Forward: What are Our Challenges ?
Scope of the project
Assessment
Sustainability
Expansion
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
OER Pilot Update
Faculty Participant Feedback Catherine E. Saunders, Ph.D.,
Associate Professor, ENGH
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
• How to measure success of OERs?
• What assessment tools does your institution use to measure success of OERs?
Questions & Discussion
G E O R G E M A S O N U N I V E R S I T Y
Thank You! • Darlene Smucny [email protected]
• Claudia Holland [email protected]
• Linda Lane Sheridan [email protected]
