Questions about the project

Re: Questions about the project

by Mary Burgess -
Number of replies: 3

Great questions as always Gina, thanks. I've asked Clint to respond to the ones about the technology.

With respect to the reviewers, we didn't do a formal process to get feedback but the conversations I've had with them haven't indicated it was overly onerous or technically challenging except in one case where we had some initial difficulty displaying formulas. We also had several of the reviewers from last time apply to review more texts in this round, and I'm assuming they would not have done so if they didn't like how it went the first time around. That all said, I'm now going to send a note to the people who completed reviews for us and see if they have any feedback, so thanks for the prompt!!

In reply to Mary Burgess

Re: Questions about the project

by Mike Winsemann -

I think it's a good idea for those that did reviews to share some of their experience.  I read some of the reviews submitted and some of them were very comprehensive. It was clear the reviewer spent considerable time and effort, and the contribution is appreciated. I wonder, however, if this may be intimidating to those considering submitting a review.  Some may not feel they have the time to commit to submitting a review.

Outside of taking the time to read the book, the writing of a review probably shouldn't take too long, especially since you have nicely broken down the different areas to be reviewed (Relevance, Clarity, Consistency etc).  If a potential reviewer knows a little more about the time commitments, they may be more willing to give it a shot.

FWIW, I think that there is momentum building towards this project, even if at times it seems a little slow. OER has been a constant source of conversation at most system meetings I have attended in the past year.  This was not the case the year prior. As greater awareness is achieved, I think you will find greater levels of participation and adoption.

Cheers,Mike

In reply to Mike Winsemann

Re: Questions about the project

by Clint Lalonde -

That's a good idea, Mike. I think maybe a post spotlighting one of our reviewers and what it takes to do a textbook review for us is a good idea.

And thank you for the note about momentum. Really appreciate hearing that. And again, thansk for having us come out to the BCCAT JAm a few weeks back. I have followed up with a number of faculty who were in attendance and am hearing some good feedback from them, including at least one new adoption that I was unaware of before.

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Re: Questions about the project

by Mike Winsemann -

Glad to have been of help.  I thought your session at JAM was well attended, and it's clear that even if not everyone is jumping on board, they are very curious to watch this project unfold. 

Upwards and onward.