Open Textbook is a unique idea. In Pakistan, this concept is not yet introduced, but hopefully, I will pioneer it in the future. Rosa has used Pressbooks to begin her Open book project and it worked! For the first book project, she utilized her own resource but for the second project, she received a small grant. Just curious to know, if the Open University provides a grant to the students to develop textbook?
Like Rosa did, a tutor or a learner can set the framework of the book. They can create a call for collaborative work via Google doc. It can be a volunteer work, so those who are intrinsically motivated would work!
Tasks can be assigned to each tutor and learner. Like students can collect the text, while tutor can edit and load them into Pressbooks. The book can be built in stages.
Open text can also be used as a part of assignment or class activity. This is the sustainable approach to improve textbook and built on the existing resources collectively in a continuous cycle. The concept of Open Textbook can be used in MAODE as collaborative TMA, where each one can contribute and modify the identified textbook in the given context to develop something more creative. This would help to create more resources through the lens of learners. In return, learners would get marks.
Tutor and learners can also create Open Textbooks as the part of the tutor-marked activity. This will help (i) learners to collect and edit resources (ii) collect, add and moderate the textbook project (iii) share ideas with each other to compile best resources in a consolidated manner. When learners participate in creating books, they can feel more connected to the text. It also saves/ reduces money.
Barriers
1. Hidden cost: In the case, Rosa used Pressbooks, which is an online business. They don’t remove watermark unless you pay some amount
2. Funding OER creation: Require funding model
3. Affordability of laptop or other digital devices to ensure each one owns or carries it.
4. Digital Literacy skills: One of the interesting aspects is familiarity and proficiency of the team members in working with Open textbooks. Rosa initiated training on important aspects such as copyright and open licensing. Familiar with digital tools such as Hypothesis is also significant before initiating the digital textbook project.
5. Privacy and safety issue when working in public
6. Availability of Free Platform to upload the book
Activity 17: Student co-creation
Open Textbook is a unique idea. In Pakistan, this concept is not yet introduced, but hopefully, I will pioneer it in the future. Rosa has used Pressbooks to begin her Open book project and it worked! For the first book project, she utilized her own resource but for the second project, she received a small grant. Just curious to know, if the Open University provides a grant to the students to develop textbook?
Like Rosa did, a tutor or a learner can set the framework of the book. They can create a call for collaborative work via Google doc. It can be a volunteer work, so those who are intrinsically motivated would work!
Tasks can be assigned to each tutor and learner. Like students can collect the text, while tutor can edit and load them into Pressbooks. The book can be built in stages.
Open text can also be used as a part of assignment or class activity. This is the sustainable approach to improve textbook and built on the existing resources collectively in a continuous cycle. The concept of Open Textbook can be used in MAODE as collaborative TMA, where each one can contribute and modify the identified textbook in the given context to develop something more creative. This would help to create more resources through the lens of learners. In return, learners would get marks.
Tutor and learners can also create Open Textbooks as the part of the tutor-marked activity. This will help (i) learners to collect and edit resources (ii) collect, add and moderate the textbook project (iii) share ideas with each other to compile best resources in a consolidated manner. When learners participate in creating books, they can feel more connected to the text. It also saves/ reduces money.
Barriers
1. Hidden cost: In the case, Rosa used Pressbooks, which is an online business. They don’t remove watermark unless you pay some amount
2. Funding OER creation: Require funding model
3. Affordability of laptop or other digital devices to ensure each one owns or carries it.
4. Digital Literacy skills: One of the interesting aspects is familiarity and proficiency of the team members in working with Open textbooks. Rosa initiated training on important aspects such as copyright and open licensing. Familiar with digital tools such as Hypothesis is also significant before initiating the digital textbook project.
5. Privacy and safety issue when working in public
6. Availability of Free Platform to upload the book