#ASKtraining Webinar 2: Writing

Writing OER: Content Editing, Clarity and Structure

Learning Objectives:

Learn context and importance of Open Educational Resources (OER).
Understand how to structure and layout OER documents effectively.
Develop skills to write and edit text for OER training modules.
Understand how to work in MarkDown and use HedgeDoc notepads.

Table of Contents:

01. What is OER and why is it important?

Promotes Accessibility
Encourage Collaboration
Reduce Costs
Enhance Learning
Support Lifelong Learning

02. Structure and Layout for OER documents

Fonts & sizes
Text alignment & line spacing
Headings & subheadings
APA Style Guide recommendations

03. Editing for Clarity and Communication

Content Editing
Copyediting
Proofreading

04. Markdown: Helpful tool to write clear OER documents

What is Markdown?
HedgeDoc & GitHub: Write your OERs in Markdown
GitHub OER template repository

05. Practical Tips for Clear and Engaging Writing

Engaging Writing
Content Editing
Group work - Peer Feedback

Booklet

You'll find the webinar accompanying booklet here.