VIVA OER & Grant Workshop Registration
These are in-person workshops to be held onsite at the VCCS System Office-Arboretum location in Richmond. Teaching faculty are invited to attend one or both workshops, depending on their needs. Please use this form to register no later than Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.
  • Each workshop has 25 seats available. 
  • Bring a laptop and be prepared to work on tasks collaboratively or on your own. 
  • Questions can be sent to vivaopen@gmu.edu
Workshop One: Choosing OER for your Classroom and for the VIVA Adopt Grant
Date: Friday, Oct. 20
Time 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Facilitator: Stephanie Westcott, Ph.D., VIVA Open and Sustainable Learning Coordinator
Agenda:
  • Intro to VIVA Adopt Grants – what is the difference between adopt and course grants?
  • What are your goals?
  • What makes a good course resource?
  • Copyright and licensing – what kind of resource can you adopt?
  • What if there’s no "one resource?"

Workshop Two: Applying for the VIVA Adopt Grant
Date: Friday, Oct. 27
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Facilitator: Stephanie Westcott, Ph.D., VIVA Open and Sustainable Learning Coordinator
Agenda:
  • The Adopt Grant Application – what to keep in mind
  • How to calculate potential student savings accurately
  • How to Write an Informative Work Plan
  • The Statement of Goals and Impact – what does VIVA want to know?


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