Start Over Date 2022 Unit University of Virginia Library

1. Library OER Information Session: Accessibility (24:13)

Date:
2022-06-07
Main contributors:
Jack Kelly
Summary:
Creation of accessible materials is essential to compliance with UVA's standards and guidelines; moreover, it is critical to creating an inclusive and engaged learning environment for all students.  Join us for this workshop, led by UVA Library's Accessibility Designer, Jack Kelly. He'll discuss guidelines and best practices for multimedia accessibility that will guide your OER project development.  This session is recommended for those embarking on the creation of open instructional resources. 

3. Library OER Information Session: H5P (45:37)

Date:
2022-05-25
Main contributors:
Hope Fitzgerald, Bethany Mickel, Judy Thomas
Summary:
H5P is a digital toolset for authoring content online.  Content creators can design interactive videos, presentations, quizzes, and much more.  H5P is used for interactive content creation in OER, and this workshop will introduce instructors to H5P and provide examples of how it is being used to engage students.  This session serves as an excellent starting point for those new to the technology and those who need a refresher on some of the key functionalities.  

4. Library OER Information Session: Planning an OER Project (35:08)

Date:
2022-07-20
Main contributors:
Bethany Mickel, Judy Thomas
Summary:
Creating a roadmap for your OER project work is a foundational step towards a well-structured project. In this session, we will discuss best practices for planning your OER project, how to set realistic and achievable goals, and ways to manage your workflow and communicate with collaborators in a streamlined and effective manner. This session is recommended for all those embarking on the creation of OER materials.

5. Library OER Information Session: Using Libra & ORCID for OER (41:21)

Date:
2022-08-19
Main contributors:
Winston Barham, Judy Thomas, Bethany Mickel
Summary:
 Libra is UVA's institutional repository for scholarship.  Depositing your work in Libra makes it available to the world while providing safe and secure storage.  In this session, Winston Barham, Open Access Librarian, will provide the foundations for getting started in Libra with an eye towards OER deposits of text and media.  In addition, he will introduce you to ORCID, a unique researcher identifier that you may use to connect your scholarship throughout your professional life.  You will leave the session with concrete knowledge of how both Libra and ORCID can impact the sharing of your OER scholarship.

6. Library OER Information Session: Video Considerations for OER Creation (47:54)

Date:
2022-07-20
Main contributors:
Jessica Weaver-Kenney, Judy Thomas, Bethany Mickel
Summary:
Video integration is an effective way to take OER creation to the next level. Creating videos in a manner that allows for reuse and remixing requires a mindful approach to planning, recording, and distribution. In this session, Learning Design & Technology’s Jessica Weaver-Kenney will discuss actionable steps to create reusable and adaptable video.  This session is recommended for individuals interested in creating open video content.

7. Research Sprints 2022 Report-out (2:00:00)

Date:
2022-08-10
Main contributors:
Kong-Chow, Janet, Kuhn, Mary, O'Neill, Moira, Puri, Michael, Rogers, Dylan, Sewell, Jessica, Sheehy, Michael, Small, Ben, Coleman, Rebecca, Thomas, Judith
Summary:
Participants in the 2022 Research Sprints program report on their ongoing research.