Graham Boorse OER Item Sharing
Overview
OER Fundamentals Academy participants are invited to remix this sharing template to design and share their OER project plans, course information, any related resources and syllabus, and reflection.
Project Planning
My OER Goals & Purpose: What have you discovered during this OER Series and what are you planning to accomplish next?
Through this OER Series, I've discovered the importance of creating accessible, adaptable, and high-quality educational materials for microbiology students. My focus on the lactose operon has revealed the need for clear, engaging content that explains complex regulatory mechanisms in bacteria.
Next, I plan to develop interactive diagrams and animations along with problem sets that will help students visualize and apply their understanding of the lactose operon. My goal is to create a comprehensive, yet easily digestible resource that can be used by educators and students worldwide, promoting a deeper understanding of gene regulation in prokaryotes.
My Audience: Who are you designing this OER item for and what are their learning needs and preferences?
This OER item is designed primarily for undergraduate students in microbiology, molecular biology, or related life science programs. The target audience includes:
- Second or third-year university students taking courses in microbiology or genetics
- Advanced high school students in AP Biology or similar advanced courses
- Graduate students needing a refresher on prokaryotic gene regulation
The learning needs and preferences of this audience include:
- Clear, concise explanations of complex biological processes
- Visual aids to help understand the structure and function of the lactose operon
- Interactive elements to engage with the material and self-assess understanding
- Accessibility features to accommodate diverse learning styles and needs
- Compatibility with mobile devices for on-the-go studying
By addressing these needs, the OER aims to provide a comprehensive yet accessible resource for students to master the concept of the lactose operon and its significance in prokaryotic gene regulation.
My Team: Who else might support your OER item and what are their roles and responsibilities?
To support the development and implementation of my OER item on the lactose operon, I will reach out to a diverse team with complementary skills:
- Content Experts: I will consult with my fellow microbiologists at Mesa Community College for content review and input to ensure scientific accuracy and relevance of the material.
- Student Representatives: I will reach out to current and former students to provide feedback from a learner's perspective and help tailor the content to student needs
- Librarian: I will communicate with MCC librarians to assist with OER curation, metadata, and ensuring proper attribution for any remixed content
By collaborating with this team, I aim to create a comprehensive, engaging, and accessible OER resource on the lactose operon that meets diverse learning needs."
Existing Resources: What existing resources can you utilize for your OER item? You can curate these resources in our Group Folders.
I have placed all information that is present with in the OER commons that pertains to the Lac operon and other operons as well.
New Resources: What new resources will you need for your OER item's next steps?
I am mostly focused on using software to generate animations to help students better understand the mechanisms of the lac operon. Additional H5P content will be generated, allowing students to answer questions in an interactive way to ensure their competency with this material.
Supports Needed: What additional supports do you need to complete your OER item? Do you need to gather more research and data to inform the design of your OER item?
I have been thinking and planning this for some time and just need to start the process.
Our Timeline: What deadlines do you have for your OER item deliverables?
Timeline: My hope is to complete this before the end of the calendar year.
- Finalize project scope and objectives; Finalize the gathering of existing resourcs; Outline content for animations and H5P activities.
- Write detailed scripts for animations; Design storyboards for each animation sequence
- Develop basic animations; Add details and refine movements; Finalize animations with colors, textures, and transitions
- Create H5P interactive elements (quizzes, drag-and-drop activities, etc.); Develop flashcards and other supplementary activities
- Combine animations and H5P elements into a cohesive resource and Publish.
OER Item
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Reflection
Please reflect and share any observations and insights you noticed as a result of this OER Item, such as changes in your own practice, impact on colleagues or student engagement and impact.