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Analysis and Assessment of Graduate Students' Perception and Academic Performance Using Open Educational Resource (OER) Course Materials
Sharareh Kermanshachi and Thahomina Jahan Nipa
Dr. Kermanshachi presented a conference paper about her UTA CARES grant project at the 2018 Annual American Society for Engineering Education Conference. She was also awarded a 2018-19 OER Research Fellowship from the Open Education Group to continue her research.
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Applied Fluid Mechanics Lab Manual
Habib Ahmari and Shah Md Imran Kabir
This lab manual provides students with the theory, practical applications, objectives, and laboratory procedure of ten experiments. The manual also includes educational videos showing how student should run each experiment and a workbook for organizing data collected in the lab and preparing result tables and charts. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/appliedfluidmechanics/]
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Applied Fluid Mechanics Lab Manual Final Report: Incorporating an Open Educational Resource into the Applied Fluid Mechanics Laboratory Course to Enhance Civil Engineering Education
Habib Ahmari
In this project an open educational resource (OER) was developed and incorporated into the applied fluid mechanics laboratory course. The objectives of this OER were to: 1) provide students with adequate and consistent educational resources, 2) assess the benefits of utilizing free and open course material to enhance engineering students' technical skills and engagement, and 3) reduce the financial barriers to engineering education. The applied fluid mechanics laboratory course is an essential component of water resources engineering programs, but it is challenging to find standard course materials that help students comprehend and connect with experimental procedures. The OER allows all engineering students to benefit from free, perpetual access to the course content in the forms of customized lab manuals, educational videos, and an interactive lab report preparation toolkit, which eliminated the need for dedicated textbooks. A web-based multimedia e-book was created on Pressbooks, and it is publicly available to students and educators in other universities. The OER was implemented in fall 2018 at the University of Texas at Arlington. The students' learning experiences and the effectiveness of course materials were gauged by circulating survey forms to the students enrolled in the course at the end of 2018 spring (traditional lab) and fall 2018 (open educational resource) semesters. Data related to some control variables were collected for the purpose of performing a statistical analysis. Students' grades for lab reports, quizzes, and the final exam were also compared. The statistical analysis showed that the grades of the students who used the OER as reference material were higher than those of the students who had the same instructor the previous semester but were taught using traditional teaching materials. Teaching with OER also reduced the amount of time spent by students on the course, which indirectly reduced the cost of their education. The results of this study signify the effectiveness of the OER in enhancing engineering education.
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Big Data for Epidemiology: Applied Data Analysis Using National Health Surveys
Tiffany B. Kindratt
The book includes details on how to analyze public-use data from five common national health surveys using SAS statistical software. It is an essential resource for future epidemiologists and other public health professionals! [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/bigdataforepidemiology/]
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Building Information Modeling using Revit for Architects and Engineers
Atefe Makhmalbaf
This book offers a web-based multimedia platform to enable students in Architecture, Civil Engineering, and Construction Engineering to learn fundamentals of BIM using Revit and be able to create building architectural, mechanical and structural models, develop construction documentation and analyze building performance. The platform include: book chapters on detailed Revit instructions and videos. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/buildinginformationmodeling/]
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Creating Online Learning Experiences: A Brief Guide to Online Courses, from Small and Private to Massive and Open
Matt Crosslin
The process of designing online courses often focuses on the methodology of taking certain steps to produce a product (the course). We feel that learning should be an experience more than a place run by a person constrained by specific designs. The goal of this book is to provide an updated look at many of the issues that comprise the online learning experience creation process. As online learning evolves, the lines and distinctions between the various classifications of courses has blurred and often vanished. Learning contexts run the gamut from small to massive, and from closed courses to boundary-less experiences. But how do we create something within this incredibly wide range? Classic elements of instructional design remain relevant at the same time that newer concepts of learning experience are growing in importance. However, problematic issues new and old still have to be addressed. This book aims to be a handbook that explores as many of these issues and concepts as possible for new and experienced designers alike, whether you are creating traditional online courses, open learning experiences, or anything in between. We also desire this book to be an ongoing process. Many issues and contexts were covered, many were not covered in enough depth, and many others were not covered at all. Our desire is that this book will begin a conversation that will add to future editions as more people join the writing team. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/onlinelearning/]
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Current and Emerging Trends in the Management of International Disasters
Laura M. Phipps and David A. McEntire
This edited book examines major problems facing the international disaster community as well as innovative solutions to global emergency management, focusing on the current and emerging trends in disaster management that cross geographic, social, and political borders.
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ECON 4318: Economic Data Analysis Capstone
Christy Spivey
Dr. Christy Spivey received a UTA CARES Adoption Stipend in 2018 to implement open pedagogy in ECON 4318 (Economic Data Analysis Capstone). The syllabus and Wiki Edu timeline from the pilot semester are archived here.
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Español práctico: introducción al estudio de la lengua española
Jinny K. Choi, Raymond Elliott, and Sonia Kania
Find the full book here: https://uta.pressbooks.pub/espanolpractico/
Hoy en día el español es una lengua global que cuenta con unos 500 millones de hablantes nativos. Español práctico: introducción al estudio de la lengua española es un Recurso Educativo Abierto (REA) que explora la historia, la estructura y la diversidad de esta lengua global. El libro provee al alumno una introducción al estudio del español como sistema lingüístico e incluye temas como el desarrollo del español como lengua global, los sonidos y la ortografía de la lengua, la estructura de las palabras y las oraciones, la variación y el contacto de lenguas. El libro sirve de puente entre los cursos de lengua y los cursos avanzados de lingüística, sin abrumar al estudiante con todos los detalles científicos de la disciplina. A lo largo de los seis capítulos, se mantiene una finalidad didáctica práctica: se presenta la información de manera interactiva y se le invita al estudiante a aplicar sus conocimientos lingüísticos a contextos específicos, por ejemplo, en el uso del español en diversas profesiones, niveles sociales, regiones dialectales, etc.
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Final Report: Development of Web-Based Interactive Educational System Replacing the Traditional Textbook Based Instructional Approach
Sharareh Kermanshachi
Dr. Sharareh Kermanshachi, Assistant Professor in UTA's Department of Civil Engineering, received a UTA CARES grant in 2017. The grant supported creation of an OER to replace the commercial textbook previously used in a graduate-level civil engineering course on risk management. The course has an average enrollment of 45 students in each of the fall and spring semesters and 15 in the summer semesters. The grantee-provided cost savings estimate was approximately $11,550 in annual savings. The OER was first used in Civil Engineering 5350 in Fall 2017. Twelve engineering students and 37 management students voluntarily participated in an end-of-semester survey during the pilot semester. An analysis of survey results and student grades suggested the following: 1. Engineering students enrolled in the risk management course had a more positive perception towards the OER than non-engineering students. 2. Students with loans had a more positive perception of the OER compared to students without loans. 3. The academic performance of the students utilizing OER, based on the grades of their assignments, exams, and course projects, was better than that of the students using traditional textbooks.
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Final Report: Incorporating Open Educational Textbook into Business Math Co-requisite Model
Aida Allen
Aida Allen's final report for the UTA CARES Grant Program
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Final Report: Utilizing OER Resources to Strengthen the Student Experience in Geometry
Theresa Jorgensen
Dr. Theresa Jorgensen's final report for the UTA CARES Grant Program
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Foundations of Social Work Research
Rebecca L. Mauldin
This textbook was created to provide an introduction to research methods for BSW and MSW students, with particular emphasis on research and practice relevant to students at the University of Texas at Arlington. It provides an introduction to social work students to help evaluate research for evidence-based practice and design social work research projects. It can be used with its companion, A Guidebook for Social Work Literature Reviews and Research Questions by Rebecca L. Mauldin and Matthew DeCarlo, or as a stand-alone textbook. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it.https://uta.pressbooks.pub/foundationsofsocialworkresearch/]
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Foundations of Social Work Research: Final Report for Adopting OER for Research Methods Classes across the BSW and MSW Programs
Rebecca Mauldin
The School of Social Work (SSW) adopted open educational resources for use in introductory Research Methods courses across the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work (MSW) programs. Two OER products were created - a textbook and a guidebook for writing literature reviews. The OER were piloted in Fall 2019 and introduced across the programs in Spring 2020. The three main goals of the adoption project were to: (1) provide a high quality, relevant Research Methods textbook to undergraduate and graduate social work student students, (2) have all required resources for all sections of the course be free of cost, and (3) build capacity in the School of Social Work for future adoption and creation of OER for additional courses.
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Foundations of Social Work Research: Guidebook for Social Work Literature Reviews and Research Questions
Rebecca L. Mauldin and Matthew DeCarlo
This short guidebook provides information about selecting a research topic and research questions, searching for literature, reading and understanding scholarly writing, and writing a literature review to synthesize what is known and what remains to be learned about a social problem. For students who appreciate the availability of resources on the internet, it also provides links to additional materials. It can be used with its companion textbook, Foundations of Social Work Research by Rebecca L. Mauldin and Matthew DeCarlo, or as a stand-alone guide. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/literaturereviewsforsocialworkresearch/]
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Fundamentals of Math, Physics, and Statistics for Future Transportation Professionals
Anurag Pande, Peyton Ratto, and Ahmed Farid
This textbook and OER material cover tools and basic knowledge required to master the prerequisite essentials of physics, mathematics, and statistics applied in transportation engineering. The textbook modules are intended for students with undergraduate degrees in planning and other less technical fields who are interested in pursuing transportation careers where background engineering knowledge is required.
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Green Cities and Transportation
Ariadna Reyes-Sanchez, Soheil Sharifi-Asl, and Ladan Mozaffarian
Green Cities and Transportation examines the significance of sustainable transportation projects for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions while supporting transportation equity for vulnerable commuters. The book examines insightful case studies from around the world that can serve as a reference for sustainable transportation initiatives in the U.S. It is organized into three sections: 1) Sustainability, Transportation Equity, and Planning, 2) Case Studies and Lessons from the North and South, and 3) Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Cities, and Mobility.
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Green Social Work Curriculum with OER Final Report
Karen Magruder
A faculty member at the UTA School of Social Work was awarded an Open Educational Resource (OER) Adoption Stipend Grant through the UTA CARES Grant Program to develop OER for the new Green Social Work class. As a result of the implementation of OER, students in the first class collectively saved over $8,000. Student feedback to the course was largely positive. The report concludes with a reflection on the benefits of OER team support and suggestions for program development.
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Green Social Work Syllabus
Karen Magruder
Professor Karen Magruder received a UTA CARES Adoption Stipend in 2020 to implement free educational resources in SOCW 5392 (Green Social Work). The syllabus with reading list is archived here.
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How History is Made: A Student's Guide to Reading, Writing, and Thinking in the Discipline
Stephanie Cole, Kimberly Breuer, Scott Palmer, and Brandon Blakeslee
Learn what it means to think like an historian! Units on "Thinking Historically," "Reading Historically," "Researching Historically," and "Writing Historically"describe the essential skills of the discipline of history. "Performing Historically" offers advice on presenting research findings and describes some careers open to those with an academic training in history. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/historicalresearch/]
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Human Anatomy Lab Manual
Malgosia Wilk-Blaszczak
This is a lab manual for a college-level human anatomy course. Mastery of anatomy requires a fair amount of memorization and recall skills. The activities in this manual encourage students to engage with new vocabulary in many ways, including grouping key terms, matching terms to structures, recalling definitions, and written exercises. Most of the activities in this manual utilize anatomical models, and several dissections of animal tissues and histological examinations are also included. Each unit includes both pre- and post-lab questions and six lab exercises designed for a classroom where students move from station to station. The vocabulary terms used in each unit are listed at the end of the manual and serve as a checklist for practicals. [Visit the books�۪ Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/anatomylab/ ]
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Human Geography
Andrew Milson
Dr. Andrew Milson received a UTA CARES Adoption Stipend in 2018 to implement open pedagogy in GEOG 2302 (Human Geography). The syllabus and Wiki Edu timeline from the pilot semester are archived here.
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Human Geography OER Final Report: Open Geography Education; Free Classic Readings and Wiki-Education
Andrew Milson
There were two purposes of this open education project. The primary purpose was to reduce costs to students of GEOG 2302: Human Geography. For several semesters prior to fall 2018, students were required to purchase Introducing Human Geographies, 3rd Edition, edited by Paul Cloke, Phillip Crang, and Mark Goodwin. This text of approximately 1000 pages carries a list price of $97. A secondary purpose was to implement a Wikipedia Education project as the signature assignment for the course. GEOG 2302 satisfies the three-semester-hour Social and Behavioral Sciences component of the University General Core Curriculum for a bachelor's degree. As a core course, students must complete a signature assignment that addresses the core component area objectives for Social and Behavioral Sciences.
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Introduction to Archaeology: A Workbook
Ashley Lemke, Alanis Ramos, and Brooke Troutman
Introduction to Archaeology: A Workbook, is designed to assist students in the Introduction to Archaeology course in the Anthropology department at the University of Texas Arlington. The course is part of the core curriculum. This workbook is designed to challenge the student and reinforce what is learned in the classroom lectures. The workbook is set up by weeks and it includes questions, activities, and readings that reflect on the course work. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/introtoarchaeology/]
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Introduction to Archaeology: A Workbook Final Report
Ashley Lemke
Over time students enrolled in ANTH 2339: Introduction to Archaeology have informally commented on the required course materials, often citing the expense of the book particularly coupled with the expenses of all the books students needed to buy for all their classes each semester. Even when using an older edition textbook to reduce cost, it became clear that most students in the course were not purchasing the textbook. In Summer 2019, the course was approved for the Core Curriculum at UTA. Introduction to Archaeology now fulfills a Social and Behavioral Sciences requirement for all UTA students. Its adoption into the Core Curriculum has increased enrollment, and in turn lead to an even greater need for affordable resources. A UTA CARES grant application was funded in 2019 to support use of OER in this course. This final report details challenges and accomplishments of the project.
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Introduction to Industrial Engineering
Bonnie Boardman and Jane Fraser
This book was created for an undergraduate Introduction to Industrial Engineering course at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). The chapters give an overview of the profession and an introduction to some of the tools used by industrial engineers in industry. There are interactive content exercises included at the end of most chapters. This interactive content aims to engage students in the content as they are reading. The book will continue to revised and updated with new information as it becomes necessary. More interactive content will be added to the end of each chapter in future versions of the book. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/industrialengineeringintro/]
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Introduction to Industrial Engineering Final Report
Bonnie Boardman
This project involved the development of an Open Educational Resource (OER) textbook for an Introduction to Industrial Engineering course. The project involved remixing an existing OER document to better fit the needs of IE 1205 at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). The remixing included adding content from other sources, adding original content, and removing content that was not applicable to the existing course at UTA. Video media and interactive exercises in the form H5P content were also added to the text. The text was developed in Pressbooks and was supported by a UTA CARES grant.
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Introduction to Oceanography Final Report
Cornelia Winguth
A faculty member at the UTA Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences was awarded an Open Educational Resource (OER) Adoption Stipend Grant through the UTA CARES Grant Program to adopt the open textbook "Introduction to Oceanography" by Paul Webb for an Introduction to Oceanography class. As a result of the implementation of OER, student success improved. The report concludes with a reflection on the benefits of OER and plans to use other OER in the future.
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Introduction to Oceanography Syllabus and Reading List
Cornelia Winguth
Professor Cornelia Winguth received a UTA CARES Adoption Stipend in 2020 to implement free educational resources in GEOL 1350 (Introduction to Oceanography). The syllabus with reading list is archived here.
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Introduction to Social Work: A Look Across the Profession
James Langford and Craig Keaton
This book takes students on a journey through many but not all of the different possibilities in social work. Social work is a profession focused on helping people live their best lives by working with people individually, at the family level, in groups and communities. Help may be in the form of connecting people to resources to address challenges, providing therapy, and advocating for changes in laws that affect individuals', couples', families' and communities' well-being. Students will learn the profession's exciting history and ways we help today. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/introtosocialwork/]
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Manual de Redacción: Una aproximación a la composición en lengua española
Ignacio Ruiz-Perez, Michelle Carone, Eloisa Hernandez, Claudia Monterroza, and Elida Monteverde
Manual de Redaccion is intended to allow Spanish students to have a more personalized and effective learning experience adjusted to the specific challenges they encounter in today's global world. Furthermore, the content of our material responds to recent changes in the curriculum of the Spanish section of the Department of Modern Languages at UTA. I expect this material will guarantee our students' success by providing them with valuable support as they transition from 3000 level courses to 4000 level ones in the areas of international business, bilingual education, Spanish linguistics, literature, translation, and culture. The chapters revolve around two main topics ("Los vicios de diccion" [The Stylistic Vices] and "Los falsos cognados" [False Cognates]) with a set of exercises to enhance the student learning. To complement the student learning experience, each chapter includes two essays related to those grammar topics under discussion. The selected essays include the following: 1) Introduce students to Hispanic culture; 2) Explore some of the most relevant topics for Hispanic societies at large; 3) Foster the critical analysis of literary texts to enable the students to learn how to structure an essay, and provide knowledge about rhetorical and discursive strategies; and 4) Provide the students with the tools to conduct research in the field of Hispanic Studies. In addition, this project is aligned with the mission of Hispanic Serving Institutions to enhance retention and graduation rates of first-generation college students through the creation of mentorship programs. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/spanishcomposition/]
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Microbiomes: Health and the Environment
Dylan Parks
Microbiomes: Health and the Environment takes a look into the world of polymicrobial communities and how they affect aspects of human health and environmental interaction. This book attempts to bridge the gap between the world around us and our well-being through the lens of microbial influence and co-evolution. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/microbiomeshealthandtheenvironment/ ]
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Multimodal Transportation Planning
Chen Peng, Tia Boyd, and Kristine Williams
OERTransport Multimodal Transportation Planning introduces readers to the principles and practice of integrated land use and transportation planning. The primary focus of the textbook is on planning for the mobility needs of all transportation system users, with an emphasis on pedestrian, bicycle, automobile, and transit modes while reducing society’s dependence on the automobile for personal travel.
Providing individuals with a choice of clean, efficient, and affordable mobility options is a key strategy for reducing the effects of climate change, improving public health and safety, and achieving more equitable and livable communities. To address these policy objectives, students are expected to have a working knowledge of multimodal transportation planning in contemporary practice. In response, graduate urban planning and engineering programs are beginning to address multimodal transportation planning and sustainable transportation in their curricula. This textbook provides Universities with a practical resource for use in teaching multimodal transportation planning and related courses in graduate-level urban planning and engineering programs. OERTransport Multimodal Transportation Planning has been described as a “Great way to present the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of transportation.”
Readers of the text will be able to gain knowledge on a variety of key themes and objectives toward an understanding of the relationship between land use and transportation, the difference between traditional methods and multimodal planning best practices, and the importance of evaluating performance from an accessibility and quality of service perspective. -
No Limits: Foundations and Strategies for College Success
University of Texas at Arlington
Student Success and First Year Experience (UNIV 1131 and UNIV 1000, respectively, at UTA) are learning community courses that teach new students academic success skills to aid their transition to college. The goal of the courses is to help students identify their individual needs, determine what resources are appropriate, recognize the faculty role in their development, and formulate a plan for an actively engaged and enriched experience from campus to career. The courses will be taught by Peer Academic Leaders (PALs) and faculty, staff and/or graduate students to provide guidance, raise awareness and understanding of students' majors and help support collaborative and co-curricular opportunities available within the School/College. No Limits serves as the required resource for these courses. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/nolimits/]
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PRODUCCIÓN DE NOTICIAS TELEVISIVAS EN ESPAÑOL EN ESTADOS UNIDOS DE AMÉRICA
Julián Rodríguez
Producción de Noticias Televisivas en Español en Estados Unidos de América es el primer Recurso Educativo Abierto (REA) dedicado exclusivamente al tema. Este REA expone la terminología empleada en las salas de redacción, facilita el entendimiento de la profesión y presenta ejemplos reales que conllevan al mejoramiento de la educación y la producción de noticias televisivas estadounidenses.
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PROPERTIES AND BEHAVIOR OF SOIL - ONLINE LAB MANUAL
MD Sahadat Hossain, MD Azijul Islam, Faria Fahim Badhon, and Tanvir Imtiaz
This OER is funded by the Department of Civil Engineering to facilitate the students of the junior level lab in soil mechanics course CE 3143. The students undergo through difficulties in finding proper theoretical background of the experiments of soil mechanics. They were supposed to purchase textbooks and print handouts which cost them time and money. Although free resources are available on the internet, those are not comprehensive and well organized. Most of them are inappropriate in respect to our lab facility. This online manual helps students to understand both the theory and the experiment demonstration simultaneously. Comprehensive lab manual related to UTA facility, exceptional visual and audio description made this OER self explanatory. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/soilmechanics/]
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STRATEGIES FOR SUCCESS IN NURSING SCHOOL: FROM START TO FINISH
Leslie Ann Jennings, Raeanna Jeffers, Laura Haygood, and Craig Keaton
This textbook was created for nursing intended students to provide a single resource for the most fundamental tools for success. The chapters and activities provide keys for success both inside and outside of the classroom, starting with time management and moving through study and test taking strategies. Self-care is a focus to help students identify how to care for their best self, which will carry on through the nursing profession to avoid burn out. Using the library is foundational for students to be successful with their coursework and evidence based practice in the future. Finally, there is a section on career planning to help guide a student into critical steps to start their journey to becoming a nurse. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/nursingschoolsuccess/]
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Sustainable Mobility
Shams Tanvir
This textbook and OER material cover tools and basic knowledge required to prepare transportation engineers and planners to contribute towards a carbon-neutral mobility future. The goal of the textbook is to train engineering students on existing tools and policy levers that can be used to incorporate emerging transportation technologies in a sustainable, equitable, and efficient manner.
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The Alchemy of Assessment and Evaluation
Jessica Kahlow
This comprehensive guide illuminates the art and science of educational assessment, blending ancient alchemical wisdom with modern AI innovations. Part one lays the foundation, exploring essential principles of assessment and evaluation and its pivotal role in shaping learning outcomes. Part two delves into diverse assessment types, from formative assessments driving real-time adjustments to summative evaluations measuring overall achievement. Part three offers expert guidance on crafting effective assessment designs, ensuring authenticity and inclusivity. Part four examines the alchemy of feedback and grading, empowering educators with strategies for constructive engagement and growth. Part five focuses on evaluations, showcasing methods to assess program effectiveness and student progress over time. Whether you’re an educator refining assessment practices or an instructional designer harnessing AI’s potential, this book equips you to turn every educational challenge into a golden opportunity.
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The Little Orange Book: Short Lessons in Excellent Teaching
The University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers, Art Brownlow, and Beth Brunk-Chavez
The Little Orange Book captures reflections, tips and commentaries on teaching and learning from the members of the University of Texas System Academy of Distinguished Teachers. Its many vignettes span a wide range of topics and teaching interests, from establishing a safe learning space to classroom silences, from curriculum development to modeling the best teachers, and from giving thanks to those teachers who came before us to leaving our own legacies. The Little Orange Book is the perfect text for first-time college instructors who are just getting started on their instructional careers, as well as longtime faculty who have many experiences in the college-level classroom. *This publication was not supported by the UTA CARES Grant Program. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/littleorangebook/]
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Therapeutic Modalities: A Visual Resource for Clinicians and Students
Karen Magruder
This guide serves as a tool for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of therapeutic approaches, whether you're preparing for licensing exams or refreshing your professional practice. Each section has been thoughtfully curated by Master of Social Work (MSW) students at the University of Texas at Arlington, who have distilled complex concepts into clear, accessible content geared for the visual learner. This resource provides a practical and engaging way to review various therapeutic modalities essential for effective clinical practice.
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Tout un Monde: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Intermediate French
Alicia Soueid
This book is intended for use with intermediate level college French classes. Its multidisciplinary approach introduces students to topics and vocabulary associated with fields such as medicine, advertising, travel, business, agriculture, and relationships.
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Tout un Monde: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Intermediate French Final Report; Content-Based French Language OER Creation Project
Alicia Soueid
This UTA CARES Grant project was to develop an intermediate-level French textbook that incorporates material and resources from multiple domains, including business, history, the arts, and the sciences. It prepares students for upper-level French coursework.The primary objectives of this project with regard to curriculum development and the financial situation of students were 1) To create an OER textbook featuring interdisciplinary content consistent with current methods of foreign language pedagogy for use in fourth-semester French classes; 2) To publish the textbook in PDF format and to make it available to students for free; and 3) To make an optional print copy available to students at an affordable price through the UTA bookstore.
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Transportation Land Use Modeling and Policy
Qisheng Pan and Soheil Sharifi-Asl
Transportation Land Use Modeling and Policy provides a comprehensive introduction to land use and transportation models, offering a detailed exploration of integrated modeling approaches through case studies and real-world examples. It begins with an overview of current transportation planning issues and moves into several chapters dedicated to integrated land-use and transportation models, including Land Suitability, Lowry-type models, and more recent approaches such as MEPLAN and PECAS. The book also examines traditional travel demand modeling (TDM), giving readers a solid foundation in the subject.
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Transportation Policies, Programs and History
Ivonne Audirac, Amber B. Raley, Jenifer Reiner, and Soheil Sharifi-Asl
Transportation Policies, Programs and History is a text intended for advanced undergraduate and beginning graduate students in urban and transportation planning. Contents by chapter include:
- Brief history of U.S. transportation policy and traffic congestion: A persistent transportation planning issue.
- Transportation planning and modeling.
- Transportation programming and evaluation.
- Equity in transportation planning
- Mobility modes.
- Transportation, accessibility, and the built environment.
- Transit and transit-oriented development.
- Transportation and new technologies.
- Sustainable transportation.
- Transportation in the Global South.
This textbook is part of a six-volume series produced under the grant OERTransport: Enabling Transportation Planning Professional Advancement awarded to the University of Texas-Arlington (UTA) in consortium with California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) and the University of South Florida (USF). It was developed under an Open Textbooks Pilot grant from the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), U.S. Department of Education. However, its contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, and no endorsement by the Federal Government should be assumed.
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Where Does Art Come From?
Leah McCurdy, Victor Tsao, Emery Martinez-Blas, Mya Lewis, Jessica Khazem, Allyson Frizzell, Emily Berkes, Vy Dang, Simona Cabella, Lina Jammal, and Fletcher Coleman
Who am I? What is beautiful? Where do babies come from? These questions populate our lives and inform our perceptions of the world. Explore these questions according to the expressions of artists from all over the world. Go beyond Western art to consider where art comes from and how it impacts all of us. [Visit the books' Pressbooks page to download the OER in other formats or to access an updated web version of it. https://uta.pressbooks.pub/wheredoesartcomefrom/]
OER materials produced through funding from the UTA CARES Grant Program, and final reports from creators, preserved and shared openly. Each book can also be accessed as a chapter-by-chapter interactive ebook through Mavs Open Press Pressbooks: https://uta.pressbooks.pub/.
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