Discover the Benefits of Peer Reviewing: You Had Me at MERLOT!

Concurrent Session 2
MERLOT

Brief Abstract

Open Educational Resources are more popular than ever. How do you find quality materials that are reviewed by experts? You turn to MERLOT. We are hoping that you, in turn, will consider becoming a MERLOT reviewer. Viewing this session will help you discover all the benefits of peer reviewing.

Presenters

Lead Presenter: Jane Moore, MERLOT

Jane Moore is the Director of MERLOT Editorial and Professional Development Services. She also serves as Editor for MERLOT's Teacher Education Board. Jane has taught online since 2002, and after 27 years in the elementary classroom and 16 years in higher education full time, has embraced online learning with a great deal of enthusiasm.

Extended Abstract

Open Educational Resources are more popular than ever. How do you find quality materials that are reviewed by experts? You turn to MERLOT. We are hoping that you, in turn, will consider becoming a MERLOT reviewer. MERLOT Peer Reviewers have the opportunity to look at online materials in depth, to examine how they can benefit student learning, to check on their ease of use, and quality of content. Becoming a MERLOT peer reviewer is quite simple. Learn about the easy route to peer reviewing and discover the benefits of reviewing for MERLOT: community, recognition, and rewards. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, to sign up for our orientation to reviewing (GRAPE Camp), and to connect with other members of the MERLOT community.