how to open a psychology department: what we have learned two years into our journey
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How to Open a Psychology Department: What we have Learned Two Years Into Our
Journey
Farhad Dastur, Richard Le Grand, Rajiv Jhangiani, Kurt PennerKwantlen Polytechnic University
July 18-19, 2014
17 Faculty, from 6 Institutions12 KPU Psyc Faculty involved6 x 90 minute sessions, 15 topic areasVetted & categorized…
Outcomes
Practical ancillary resource for Open Intro Psyc Textbook use
851 Test Bank Questions (Factual, Conceptual & Applied)
A collaborative, collegial & enjoyable experience
Incremental buy-in for OER use
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DIGITAL PRINT
OPENOpenStax1st edition2014
TRADITIONALMyers10th edition2013Worth Publishers
Three textbook options in the study
Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 30
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Exam PerformanceTraditional vs. Open Print vs. Open Digital
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Not at all1 2 3 4 5 6
Very Much7
Writing is clear
Writing is engaging
Research examples helpful
Everyday examples relevant
Everyday examples helpful
Adequate number of study aids
Helpful study aids
Note: All differences significant at p < .05
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Open DigitalPerceptions of the Textbook
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Not at all1 2 3 4 5 6
Very Much7
Figures helpful
Figures easy to understand
Tables helpful
Tables easy to understand
Photographs relevant
Visually appealing
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Note: No differences across conditions
Perceptions of the Textbook
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1Very Poor
2Below Average
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Overall, how would you rate the quality of your textbook?TRADITIONAL 3.54OPEN PRINT
OPEN DIGITAL
3.903.73
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Open Digital
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Open Resources for Intro to Psychology Textbook
Testbank (600+ multiple choice questions)
Online Chapter Quizzes
Simulations
Videos
Powerpoint Lecture Slides
“KPU Open Studies will act as a liaison to key partnerships involving open educational resources such as the BC Campus Open Textbook project, and the Open Education Resource universitas (OERu).”
Open Studies Working
Group
Vice President Academic
Dean of Arts
Vice President Research
Librarians
Faculty
IT Services
Student Association
Print Services
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Thank youDr. Farhad Dastur @fdastur [email protected]
Kurt Penner @KurtPenner [email protected]
Dr. Richard Le Grand @rickpsyguy [email protected]
Dr. Rajiv Jhangiani @thatpsychprof [email protected]
Slides available at: slideshare.net/thatpsychprof