Example: Use Insights from the Case Study Process to Improve Practice

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Free High School Science Texts: From Insights to Practice

The OER project Free High School Science Texts’ (FHSST) study of its processes and practices to support volunteer contributions led to concrete changes within the project and sparked new discussions and ideas. Below are quotes from an interview with a FHSST project leader upon completion of their case study.

As revealed through an interview with an FHSST project leader... ...FHSST’s case study has...
“The [volunteer] survey […] pointed out some weaknesses – in that drawing software is very hard for volunteers to use. However, recently a new application has been developed which makes it a lot easier to make diagrams and so we are promoting the use of that to our volunteers.” Led to changes in its content authoring software. Specifically, FHSST began using a new drawing application so that volunteers could more easily create and input illustrations into the textbooks
“[The case study] forced me to think about the project in broad terms and recognize successes and failures that we've experienced along the way. It also promoted discussion with some of the core team members which is a positive thing.” Promoted discussion around broader successes and failures
“The study helped to solidify our feelings on various issues with real data.[…] It basically backed up our expectations with real facts.” Provided “real data” to support decision making



Contents

OER Case Study Framework

Why Do a Case Study?

Overview of the Framework Components

1. Determine Your Burning Case Study Questions

2. Develop Ways to Collect Your Case Study Data

3. Collect Data to Answer Your Case Study Questions

4. Work with Your Data to Develop Insights

5. Integrate Case Study Insights into Practice

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