Start Small Think BIG
The OER writing process can be time-consuming and difficult. Scope creep can be common. To prevent you from falling into this trap, consider starting small. If you are adapting a book, consider the types of changes you can make:
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Considerations
If you are starting from scratch, consider the following:
- Think about your audience. Students do not enjoy reading long chapters. Keep things concise and focus on the key concepts and takeaways.
- Add links for those students who may want to delve deeper into the subject.
- Engage your students in co-creation activities as part of their assessment.
- Remember, you can always build on the resource at any time!
Think of the huge pedagogical potential hidden away in an open textbook. Write down all of the things you want to change in your scope document.
Scope Document
Determine what this version of the book or resource you are developing NEEDS now and what you can add later. You can use the Scope Document template.
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“5. Start Small” from Adaptation Guide by BCcampus is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
