602: Open Practice Is Equitable Practice: Integrating Open Practices Into Your Teaching and Research

Presenters: Derrick Jefferson (Associate Librarian, University Library) & Rachel Borchardt (Librarian, University Library)

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Time: 10:35 AM – 11:50 AM

Session Description

Open practice, including open access (OA) publishing and use of open education resources (OER) for instruction, makes information freely available, reusable, and adaptable to enable learning and knowledge production. Open practice is closely aligned with DEI values, including equitable access to information and centering marginalized voices. Learn about recent updates related to open practice, how AU supports open practices, and strategies for incorporating open practice into teaching and/or research.

Learning Outcomes 

• Explain open practice principles and their applications in teaching and research
• Identify connections between open practice and DEI values
• Describe ways to implement open practice in teaching and research

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