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Document Type
Presentation
Location
Tebo Library
Start Date
28-2-2019 12:00 PM
End Date
28-2-2019 1:00 PM
Description
The lecture discussed the efforts of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Fort Hays State University to address the high costs of college textbooks. The SGA has formed a task force to gather student feedback through a survey on textbook affordability and usage. The survey results presented showed that students are spending significant amounts on textbooks each semester, with many resorting to downloading textbooks illegally or photocopying parts to save money. The SGA is also exploring ways to recognize and incentivize professors who successfully implement open educational resources (OER) in their courses. The discussion highlighted the challenges students face in transitioning to OER materials, such as navigating digital resources and adjusting to a less linear format compared to traditional textbooks. Overall, the lecture emphasized the importance of student involvement and feedback in addressing the textbook affordability issue on campus.
Presentation Slides
Student Perspectives on OERs
Tebo Library
The lecture discussed the efforts of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Fort Hays State University to address the high costs of college textbooks. The SGA has formed a task force to gather student feedback through a survey on textbook affordability and usage. The survey results presented showed that students are spending significant amounts on textbooks each semester, with many resorting to downloading textbooks illegally or photocopying parts to save money. The SGA is also exploring ways to recognize and incentivize professors who successfully implement open educational resources (OER) in their courses. The discussion highlighted the challenges students face in transitioning to OER materials, such as navigating digital resources and adjusting to a less linear format compared to traditional textbooks. Overall, the lecture emphasized the importance of student involvement and feedback in addressing the textbook affordability issue on campus.
