The ROTEL Grant project team has embarked on an innovative approach to support faculty authors through its Publishing Support Team (PST). As the first round of faculty authors were finishing their writing, it became apparent that support was needed to help faculty reach the end-goal of creating high-quality, inclusive, and accessible OER. This panel will explore the pivotal role of the PST in navigating the complexities authors face. Attendees will gain insights into the PST's comprehensive guidance, from initial content development through final publication, including content editing, media integration, and technical editing. Panelists will share their evolving roles in this innovative support model, using real-life examples to illustrate challenges overcome and opportunities leveraged in "ensuring the boat sails smoothly." Through interactive discussion, attendees will identify strategies to replicate this collaborative approach, empowering faculty authors to create impactful OER.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Gain knowledge of the ROTEL (Remixing Open Textbooks through an Equity Lens) Grant Project.
- Describe the roles and responsibilities of the Publishing Support Team (PST) members.
- Recognize the value of collaboration and open communication among authors, the PST, and local support teams throughout the publishing process.
- Identify strategies for effective integration of content editing, media and interactivity, and technical editing expertise to enhance the overall quality and accessibility of faculty-authored open textbooks.
- Gain insights into the challenges and best practices of providing comprehensive support to faculty authors from the initial stages of content creation through final publication, and how the PST model addresses these challenges.
- Identify at least 3 specific content, technical or other support needs you have for creating or adapting open educational resources based on the model presented.
