The process map and corresponding steps provided below outline the OER Incubator Process at Fanshawe. This process is focused on building awareness around the use and creation of OER, as well as building relationships between faculty and the library staff.
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Lessons Learned
This process has now been undertaken by the studio several times, and we have learned a great deal about what works and what does not.
- Be Flexible: there is no one-size fits all model – some faculty want to engage in the process and do much of the research themselves, and take the OER prep course, while others do not. Some faculty would prefer for the librarians and library staff to complete the environmental scan for them, and provide guidance on open licensing while they review the resources found. We need to be flexible and meet them where they are at.
- Be Adaptable: faculty seem to prefer to contact the studio by email and many want to have a call to brainstorm and hash out ideas they have. The request form has become redundant as many faculty are unsure about what they want and/or need.
