In this lightning round, we delve into the experiences and insights gained from starting an OER Advisory Council at SUNY OER Services. attendees will explore strategies we employed for cultivating the next generation of open education leaders and advocates. We will discuss how our work to build a diverse and effective advisory board, reintroduce grant project funding, and use of data coding reinvigoration to drive engagement and enhance OER resources. This session offers practical takeaways and strategies that can be applied in your own institution to advance open education initiatives.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Understand the key elements of building an effective and diverse advisory board to support OER initiatives.
- Understand the impact of grant funding to advance OER projects and initiatives.
- Explore methods to integrate modern coding practices and technologies into OER administration and assessment
- By the end of the session, participants will have gained practical knowledge and strategies to effectively lead and advocate for OER initiatives in their own institutions, leveraging lessons learned from SUNY OER Services.
