Kristin Englander

Michael & Bruce,

Thank you for your feedback! Yes, upon further thought, it may make sense to use a google doc the first go around since most students are likely to be somewhat familiar with google docs – so […]

This proposed assignment is for my Capstone seminar course (CJBS 415).
1) Include a brief description of the assignment
• What are students making? – Students will be completing a study guide for the mid […]

The concept of having students update and create Wikipedia pages with the intent of becoming featured articles is quite interesting to me. I think there is some merit to it and enjoyed reading about the […]

Kannaki – You raise some interesting points – in particular, the peer review grading element. Most academics are familiar with the pitfalls of the peer review process – it would be interesting to see how students […]

Vedica – Your Wiki page idea seems very interesting. I have heard of some instructors using a Google doc for this purpose, but I think a Wiki page may be more easily accessible for students. I am not very […]

So I am hoping to slowly convert my senior Capstone seminar to utilize OER/ or Zero cost materials. The second book for my course, Maruna’s Making Good is already available for free for download from the l […]

Kannaki

Good day. I agree – based on the forums we have examined – it does seem that transitioning to Open Access is definitely an extremely time consuming task. But it does seem like, if you put the time […]

Michael,

Good day. Yes, initially the plan was to have students create new questions each and every semester to help include students in the discussion board process. But one semester, I had a significantly […]

I read both posts and found interesting elements to both. Robin DeRosa’s My Open Textbook was very helpful in detailing the step by step process as to how one can create their own textbook and some of the a […]

Kannaki – Good day. Your course sounds exceptionally interesting – and particularly relevant with the various political upheaval that we’ve seen across the globe of late. I have taught an international criminal […]

Good day. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer. My name is Kristin Englander – I have been an adjunct lecturer with the Law, Police Science and Criminal Justice Administration department since 2005. I h […]

I apologize – I had posted my initial response in the wrong section.

1. Having a basic comprehension of the reading materials and understanding of its history/relevance is a good starting point. In addition, […]

Vedica – Good day. I agree with you – analytical, technical skills and problem solving all are exceptionally relevant to completing these tasks, in particular relating to policy. Being familiar with cur […]

Thank you – much appreciated.