Designing and Teaching with an Open Textbook
Mark N Kayser
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Pete Border
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Abstract
In the past year we redesigned two introductory college physics courses using only free and open resources. This talk will cover the challenges and opportunities in replacing a traditional textbook with an open textbook. In addition to touring the course and online resources, we will discuss designer, instructor and student experiences.
Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss the issues and affordances of designing and teaching with open resources
- Demonstrate how open resources were used in two physics courses
- Compare the designer, instructor and teacher perspectives on open resources as they appeared in actual courses
Author Biography
Mark N Kayser, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Mark's work at College of Continuing Education (CCE) primarily focuses on STEM courses and the unique challenge these domains pose to online learners. Prior to joining the Instructional Design team in the CCE I taught Mathematics and Statistics at the collegiate level in Minnesota and California.
