#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.