Involving students in co-creating an open educational resource in mathematics and statistics via enterprising education methods
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.21100/msor.v24i2.1682Keywords:
students as partners, digital learning resources, accessibility, inclusivity, enterprising education, vertically integrated projectsAbstract
This case study investigates the use of two enterprising education mechanisms at the University of St Andrews to facilitate student co-creation of mathematics and statistics support resources. It explores what these mechanisms are and how they work, and how these mechanisms have contributed to the establishment of an accessible and inclusive OER in mathematics and statistics co-created by students.
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