Peer Review

Open Science Training Handbook (ver 1)

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Reviewed:: Nov 2, 2021 by Health Sciences

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Effectiveness:

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Overview:

The Open Science Training Handbook (ver. 1) is intended for anyone who wishes to host Open Science training events or introduce Open Science concepts to discipline-training events, in order to foster the uptake of Open Research practices. This includes librarians, infrastructure providers, research support officers, funders, policy makers and decision makers. The handbook is also meant for all those who have regular or occasional contact with researchers (and other stakeholders) and wish to share their Open Science knowledge, either as part of regular working duties or as extra investment of time. Importantly, it will be of use to those hosting training events to foster reuse, participation, efficiency, equity, and sharing in research, regardless whether they ascribe to (or wish to use) the term Open Science.

Type of Material:

Reference Material

Recommended Uses:

Classwork
Group discussion
Lecture

Technical Requirements:

Requires internet access
Google Chrome

Identify Major Learning Goals:

The Open Science training handbook will be a key resource and a first step towards developing Open Access and Open Science curricula and andragogies.

Target Student Population:

Grade School
Middle School
High School
College General Ed
College Lower Division
College Upper Division
Graduate School
Professional

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

A basic understanding of science and science education is helpful.

Content Quality

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Strengths:

The concepts are clear and concise.
It provides a complete demonstration of the concept.
It is current and relevant.
It is supported by appropriate research.
It includes an adequate amount of material.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

Rating:

Strengths:

The material identifies learning objectives.
The material reinforces concepts progressively.
The material is easy to integrate into curriculum assignments.

Concerns:

It may be overwhelming to someone who has not familiar with science concepts.

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

Rating:

Strengths:

The table of contents is clear and easy to navigate.
The material is easy to use.
The material has very clear instructions.
The material is of high design quality, engaging, and interactive.

Concerns:

The examples and practical guidance section could be better organized into subcategories to increase ease of use.

Other Issues and Comments:

Consider including some knowledge check quizzes and case studies or recorded Youtube videos to explain the handbook materials for people with auditory learning style preferences.

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