Dr. Roy Wood OER Grant
Dr. Roy Wood, a distinguished faculty member at Northeastern State University's College of Business and Technology, has recently been awarded the prestigious OER Grant for his outstanding contribution to the creation of Open Educational Resources. In an exclusive interview, Dr. Wood shared his insights into the significance of OER and the impact of receiving the grant.
When asked about his inspiration for pursuing the creation of open educational resources, Dr. Wood emphasized the affordability factor for students. He highlighted that by utilizing OER, he could contribute to making college more accessible for students by providing free resources. Additionally, Dr. Wood mentioned the flexibility of OER licenses, which allow instructors to customize and remix content to suit their teaching needs, ultimately benefiting both students and faculty.
Receiving the OER Grant has significantly influenced Dr. Wood's work and the availability of his resources. He explained that the grant facilitated the creation of a new textbook titled "Introduction to Information Systems Management," tailored to his syllabus. Dr. Wood acknowledged the invaluable assistance of ChatGPT large language model (LLM) in expediting the research and writing process. The textbook has been well-received by students, with positive feedback emphasizing its organization, relevance, and cost-saving benefits. It is publicly available on the OSRHE OCO site. https://open.ocolearnok.org/informationsystems/
In addition to the textbook, Dr. Wood has developed supplementary materials such as PowerPoint slides and quiz questions for each chapter. Furthermore, he has expanded his contributions by creating another OER textbook titled "Business Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning," which is publicly available on the OSRHE OCO site. https://open.ocolearnok.org/aibusinessapplications/
Reflecting on the broader impact of his resources, Dr. Wood envisioned their benefits for educators and learners within the field of CBT. He emphasized that OER not only provide affordable options for students but also offer flexibility for faculty to adapt and customize materials according to their teaching preferences. Dr. Wood's dedication to creating high-quality, freely accessible resources aligns with the mission of promoting accessibility and reducing college costs for students.
Dr. Roy L. Wood's contributions exemplify the commitment of Northeastern State University's College of Business and Technology to innovation and excellence in education. For further information or inquiries, Dr. Wood can be contacted at wood79@nsuok.edu or 918-882-2711.
