Erik Christensen
Erik Christensen is the dean of applied sciences and technologies at South Florida State College. He holds engineering degrees from the U.S. Naval Academy and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He has taught physics, astronomy, and astrobiology at South Florida State College. Christensen was an ISKME OER Fellow in 2012 and named a Textbook Hero by Rice Universitys OpenStax. Each year, Christensen has saved his students over $50,000 in textbook costs by adopting OER. In 2016, Christensen led an initiative to institutionalize OER at his college which was formally recognized as a Florida College System Best Practice.
Last Updated: 12/26/2017
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- Institutional Culture, Leadership, Magna All Access, On-Demand Seminars
Strategies and Tactics for Institutionalizing Open Educational Resources
- $39.00 – $799.00
- Developing and implementing a strategic initiative to institutionalize the use of open educational resources (OER) does not have to be a daunting task, but can be tackled and accomplished through a series of no/low cost and easy-to-implement strategic initiatives.
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- 20-Minute Mentors, Course Delivery and Instruction, Faculty, Magna All Access
How Can I Teach Soft Skills to Better Prepare Students for the Workplace?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- This Magna 20-Minute Mentor discusses core power skills which include: teamwork, communication, positive attitude, critical thinking, professionalism, and time management. You'll also learn a four phase approach to integrating soft-skill education into a curriculum and how to design related activities to unleash the full potential of your students.
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- 20-Minute Mentors, Faculty, Magna All Access, Technology in the Classroom
Why Should I Migrate from Traditional Resources to OER in My Courses?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- This program looks at the implementation of OER from the perspectives of students, faculty, and institutions, and the reasons why faculty and institutions should consider adopting and using OER in place of traditional learning resources.
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- 20-Minute Mentors, Faculty, Magna All Access, Technology in the Classroom
How Will OER Benefit the 21st Century Student?
- $39.00 – $499.00
- This program offers an introduction to OER, including the impact and wide range of OER resources available and how to integrate these materials into course curriculum while staying compliant with Creative Commons licensing requirements.
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