Abstract

In April of 2018, the Department of Spanish and Portuguese at the University of Southern California launched a digital OER (Open Educational Resources) journal named Revista CeDE. The educational resources contained in this journal integrate ACTFL´s modes of communication in L2 Spanish classes. This workshop will discuss the reasons why these OER resources were created, how they are being implemented, and the positive outcomes of using such materials in order to improve learners’ cultural competency and their perception of the overall learning experience. It will also explore the ways to integrate such OER resources in your coursework, and the impact of using these resources to encourage critical thinking and to facilitate the understanding of the various socio-cultural aspects of the Hispanic world. The best practices identified at USC’s Department of Spanish and Portuguese will be presented, along with sample syllabi, activities and evaluation rubrics. Participants will be invited to design a syllabus that integrates OER resources, based on the provided templates, and reflect on strategies to evaluate such content. They will also be invited to share their own experience in integrating existing OER resources in their curriculum, as well as creating OER resources.

Presenters

Liana Stepanyan
Professor (Teaching) of Spanish, Latin American and Iberian Cultures, University of Southern California, California, United States

Details

Presentation Type

Workshop Presentation

Theme

Learning in Higher Education

KEYWORDS

OER, Culture

Digital Media

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