In this activity, we’ll be taking a moment to reflect on Open Access and to think and share about some different ways it could be applied to our work. This activity should take 15 minutes
Step 1: Brainstorm!
To get started, take three minutes and brainstorm to yourself about a recent practice, project, or process that is not currently open. How could you change that practice or project to be more open? Write down as many ideas as you can generate in three minutes.
Examples:
- My last publication was in a non-open access journal. I could look at publishing in open access journals.
- I spend a lot of time developing resources (modules/quizzes) for my courses but I never share them with my colleagues. I could share more.
- I’m a staff member and create a lot of useful documentation. I could explore how to share or open the documentation.
Now choose one of your above ideas and write down two or three practical steps that you could accomplish in a couple of hours that would help you begin to meet your idea.
Example:
My last publication was in a non-open access journal. I could look at publishing in open access journals.
- Research what are the open access journals in my subject area
- Review my past publisher agreements to see if there are any open access polices (such as if I’m allowed to deposit copies in open repositories).
- Investigate Creative Commons licenses so I’m more familiar with the different license options.
Step 2: Share!
Take your idea and getting started steps and share them with the group. To do so, we’ll be using a padlet, which is a form of an online sticky note board. To get started, click on the + symbol in the bottom right of the below padlet to start a blank note and then write or paste your idea into the new note.
Add your reflections to the padlet below.
