Fanshawe's OER Design Studio provides support to those who are interested in creating or adapting Open Educational Resources (OER). The studio offers a range of services to help educators create OERs, including design and publication support, research, and ancilary resource development.

One of the primary benefits of the OER Design Studio is that it provides access to a team of experts who can assist with the creation and adaptation of OER materials. This can be especially helpful for instructors who may not have a background in instructional design or who are new to creating OERs. The team can help with everything from conceptualizing the OER to formatting and publishing it.

Another great feature of the OER Design Studio is that it helps promote the use of OERs at Fanshawe College. By creating and adapting OERs, instructors can reduce the cost of education for their students, as OERs are typically available at no cost. In addition, OERs can be customized to fit the specific needs of a course, which can lead to improved learning outcomes and a more engaging educational experience for students.

Overall, the OER Design Studio is great because it provides support and resources to instructors who are interested in creating and adapting OERs. By doing so, the studio is helping to promote the use of OERs and reduce the cost of education for students, while also providing a high-quality educational experience.

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The Studio has also employed 15 students in different capacities since the inception of the Studio as part of their learning experience at the college.