Affordable Learning Exchange Funds 20 New Projects in 2018-2019

This project will create a textbook that includes the three main variants of Quechua, while promoting a rich multimedia experience to support engaged student learning. 

Dr. Berrian will replace a traditional textbook with a series of case studies created by using Open Eductational Resources (OER), which will provide a problem-based, experiential learning experience for students.

Professor Bogicevic intends to replace the four required textbooks, as well as the subscription-based membership in the Association for the Healthcare Environments with a robust online course including original scripts, case studies, and compiled online readings.  

Fosler-Lussier is proposing a replacement of two expensive and dated textbooks with a digital compilation of openly licensed and library-managed scores and recordings. The transformed course will employ iPads, which will allow students to annotate scores and enjoy a more engaging learning experience.

Elena Foulis will prepare a Pressbook based on OER material, which will act as the primary text in a new course for heritage speakers, an often-overlooked series of courses that will focus on students’ common experiences.

This project involves the compilation of a new course text, including openly licensed and library materials. A course redesign will ensure that students are experiencing a cohesive and well-organized semester tailored to the new material. 

Dr. Inpanbutr will create a series of videos on canine dissection and anatomical structures. These videos, combined with digital illustrations and original quizzing, will replace a collection of costly learning materials.

As the course moves toward a hybrid in-person and online delivery, Dr. Jones will avoid the adoption of a conventional textbook in favor of fully open learning materials. This new learning experience will be employed across many sections led by many instructors.

Dr. Kraft will author a new Pressbook on writing features for newspapers, magazines and websites. This book will be used not only in the Feature Writing course, but in other relevant journalism and communication courses. 

Dr. Meshelemiah will replace the current textbook with an original Pressbook. This book will be featured in a newly redesigned course based around OER and original faculty-produced content.

Dr. Moore will author a new digital book to replace the two books assigned for her course. This book will not only be free for students, but will be better tailored to the unique crossover between Architecture and Landscape Architecture courses that it serves. 

Dr. Nicol plans to convert an iBook into a Pressbook, which will provide access to a larger number of students. Additionally, she plans to develop a series of videos on insect biology. 

Dr. Pancoast intends to facilitate a lending library of Raspberry Pis in order to support the mechanical engineering capstone projects of seniors in the department. These tools allow students to improve their programming skills and hardware comprehension.

Dr. Partido intends to implement a series of assignments where groups author book chapters. The completed digital book will then be used in future sections of the course. 

Dr. Tompkins will be replacing a conventional textbook with a compilation of open and library materials, including an open textbook, podcasts in the public domain, and articles from academic and open journals. 

Dr. Tychonievich will author a new textbook that entails basic use of R to solve example problems through programming. The book will be used in conjunction with an open textbook. Together, these two elements will allow students to experience learning with technology integrated into the learning process. 

Dr. Torrini-Roblin will replace a series of learning materials including a textbook with an original course packet that will be available to students at cost of printing. The new workbook will be designed in conjunction with the carmen course, and will combine lessons with space to work, and will provide an updated and cohesive learning experience.

Mary Anne Beecher, the Design Department Chair, will create a digital timeline that will replace a conventional textbook in a course that is moving to an online delivery format. 

Dr. Proulx will redesign the research portion of students’ capstone project, which will result in the creation of a digital newspaper supported by Wordpress. The live nature of the site will allow students to more easily update over the duration of their project, as well as support the inclusion of a wider range of materials. 

Picking up where she left off with last year’s lending library project, Deborah Scott will implement a supply check out system and create new kits for each student in the drawing program. Students will no longer have to buy costly materials for their courses.