When: March 6, 2024, 11am- 1pm
Where: The lower atrium at the Conestoga Doon Campus
OER student assistants invite all Conestoga students to learn about Open Educational Resources (OERs) and the multiple ways students can use (or help create!) OERs. Join us to:
Play a trivia game
Discover the connection between OERs and your studies
Learn about OER contributions to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at Conestoga and beyond
Watch a video where your peers share the value of OERs
Enjoy some treats and enter to win a gift card!
For more information, contact: openlearning@conestogac.on.ca
Celebrate Open Week! Join Open Learning in Library and Learning Services for a screening of “Diamond Open Knowledge,” Dr. Cable Green's OE Global 2023 Keynote. After the screening, we will host a panel discussion with Conestoga faculty and staff who attended the OE Global Conference in Edmonton. Join us to discuss the impact of open knowledge and research paywalls on climate change research, the use of public funds for publishing, and the future of Diamond publishing. Please fill in this form to register for the event. Light refreshments will be provided. Door prizes available!
When: March 4, 2024, 10am -12pm
Where: Doon Library Learning Lab
Panelists:
Kiranjot Kaur, Professor, School of Business
Moderator:
Kimberlee Carter, Open Learning
Also, joining the event are OATCJ Committee members: Dr. Fatih Yegul and Dr. Kevin McDermott.
We are excited to announce this new interactive Open Educational Resource (OER): Importance of Flow in Lean Thinking, by Fatih Yegul (Ph.D.), School of Business faculty. This resource fills a noted gap in Lean Thinking resources.
This OER was created to help instructors teach lean management concepts in undergraduate or graduate programs in business, engineering, or workforce development schools. This publication offers a theoretical background with animated simulations to explain the importance of one-piece flow in lean manufacturing environments, in contrast to batch production. Enriched with realistic scenarios, the OER benchmarks one-piece flow and batch flow for both small and large quantities. Included are explanations for the concept of excess inventory hiding problems, a barrier to continuous improvement culture.
"I believe everyone should have access to high-quality, engaging learning materials. As a passionate advocate for Lean thinking, I was frustrated by the limited OERs available on one-piece flow. I poured my expertise into these animations to make the concept clear and engaging. I'm especially grateful to Conestoga College Media Services for bringing these complex concepts to life with their engaging animations. I encourage others to share their knowledge and passions through OER creation!"
Dr. Fatih Yegul, February 2024