Discoverability and immediate access to course material information remains critical for student success. Adding the resources to an eReserve that’s integrated in the classroom creates a space to catalog the Open Educational Resources (OER) and library resources that are increasingly adopted.
There’s been an increase in online material adoption overall, especially as colleges and universities closed in-person classes due to COVID-19 over the past year. In order to increase affordability for their students, many schools have adopted Open Educational Resources (OER) and leveraged their library resources. Without a designated place or platform to display the links to all these resources, maintenance can become unwieldy.
Over the years, course materials have ranged from hard copy textbooks to multimedia and the information within the online classroom can vary in location within the classroom, sometimes noted in the assignment section, the syllabus, or other areas. Transitioning to more materials via diverse online avenues only introduces more complexity. Clear navigation within the course is necessary for student success and to minimize learner frustration. Springshare’s eReserves system was identified as a solution. The platform fulfills the need for a consistent resource display and allows for public web access to resource lists as well as a seamless classroom integration.
The Presentation will discuss and share:
- An introduction on how course materials can be managed within a classroom, without using an eReserve, along with the pitfalls
- The process for adding an eReserve to a learning management system
- How eReserves allow for a standardized student experience
- How eReserves can facilitate copyright and ADA/508 compliance when selecting online materials
- How eReserves can help manage broken links and update multiple courses on the fly
Session Outcomes:
Attendees will be able to
- Learn how they can utilize Springshare’s eReserves to support their courses and students.
- Share their own experiences with other attendees and presenters