A panel of experienced OER creators recently shared insights on managing Open Educational Resource (OER) projects, highlighting best practices and lessons learned from their diverse disciplinary backgrounds.
During the OE Bootcamp panel, Dr. Amber Fletcher, Dr. Mel Hart, Dr. Jérôme Melançon, Dr. Robert Petry, Dr. Arzu Sardarli, and Ting Zhou discussed key strategies for successful OER project management. The conversation emphasized the importance of collaboration, clear goal-setting, and iterative development. Panelists noted that while disciplinary approaches vary, common challenges such as sustaining engagement, securing funding, and ensuring accessibility require proactive planning.
Key takeaways included: starting with a small pilot to test workflows, involving librarians and instructional designers early, and leveraging existing open resources to reduce duplication. The panel also stressed the value of documenting processes and sharing lessons with the broader OER community.