Crossing the Chasm: A Participative Approach to Developing a Framework for Scaling OER Adoption

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 | 9:15AM–10:00AM CT | Galerie 4-5, Second Floor
Session Type: Breakout Session
Delivery Format: Interactive Presentation
The session title refers to the gap between faculty early adopters and the early majority in embracing open educational resources (OER), an innovation for student success. This session will develop phases of OER adoption from the experiences of audience members based on current narratives in the technology literature for diffusing innovations. The outcome of the session will be a framework for assisting academic leaders in identifying the stages of OER adoption within an institution and the strategies for getting there.

Outcomes: Identify common challenges in OER adoption * Identify the stages of adoption and the best strategies for closing the gap between faculty early adopters and the early majority * Obtain a framework for institutional strategies and adoption phases of OER

Presenters

  • Stephanie Bulger

    Vice Chancellor of Instructional Services, San Diego Community College District
  • Alma Correa

    Research and Planning Analyst, San Diego Community College District
  • Kats Gustafson

    Dean, Online & Distributed Learning, San Diego Community College District
  • Matthew Rivaldi

    Faculty, San Diego College of Continuing Education

Resources & Downloads

  • Crossing the ChasmHandout

    348 KB, pdf - Updated on 9/5/2024
  • Crossing the ChasmSlides

    4 MB, pptx - Updated on 9/5/2024
  • Crossing the ChasmPosters

    6 MB, pdf - Updated on 9/5/2024