Impact Story

Written by Aiko Uehara

Imagine having a resource that empowers business educators to customize case studies for their individual course needs—that is provided by the Case Study Buffet, an innovative open educational resource (OER) designed by Dr. Biggi Weischedel.

Dr. Biggi Weischedel, a faculty member in Open Learning with extensive experience in Marketing and Management education across various countries, has created a valuable OER resource for business educators and learners in collaboration with the TRU Open Press. TRU Open Press reviewed copyright issues, provided technical support for designing the resource’s customizable features, and ensured a consistent layout and visual style.

Recognizing and filling a gap in flexible, adaptable, and practical open resources in business education, specifically in case studies, Dr. Weischedel created the Case Study Buffet. This resource offers customizable case study components that cover various aspects of a fictional company’s business operations. One standout feature is the OER’s adaptability. The flexible structure allows educators to tailor the content by selecting specific case sections and questions suited to their course focus, such as human resources or marketing. Once selected, a PDF is generated for easy integration into course materials, making the Case Study Buffet a dynamic, user-centered tool for personalized business learning. Furthermore, educators can adapt, modify, or add their own content as needed in the future.

Through her efforts and collaboration with the TRU Open Press, Dr. Weischedel has crafted a high-quality resource that meets educators’ needs while transforming the learning experience. Moreover, by delivering valuable and adaptable content at no cost, the Case Study Buffet elevates business education, fostering a more engaging and relevant learning environment.