Career Exploration (ESTR)
Faculty/Staff: Christina Cederlof, Jeisil Aguilar Santos
Platform: WordPress
Site link (if applicable): https://careerexploration.trubox.ca
Services provided: Site development, technical support, video transcripts, copy editing
Description: This project focuses on adapting and creating Open Educational Resources (OER) for Thompson Rivers University’s Education and Skills Training (ESTR) courses, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity through a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach. It integrates curated OER materials including Indigenous Ways of Knowing, alongside enhancements like audio support and H5P tools to engage students with diverse learning needs, from Grade 2 to Grade 12 reading levels. In areas lacking resources, such as Employability and Workplace Communication Skills, new OER will be developed. By leveraging accessible platforms, the project will improve resource quality while addressing critical gaps in ESTR course materials and aiming to foster a deeper connection to Indigenous perspectives.
Impact Summary
- Used in course(s): Education and Skills Training (ESTR) Program – Career Exploration and Employability Skills courses
- When: Integration planned for 2025–2026
- Estimated number of students using resource(s): 50–75 per year
- Average price of textbook/ resource replaced:
- The average price of a career development–related textbook in Canada typically ranges from $80 to $150 depending on format (print or ebook) and publisher – we are using a modest estimate of $100 per high-quality textbook or resource, featuring accessibility and engaging components such as videos, graphics, and interactive H5P activity components.
- Estimated savings: $100 x 75 students = $7,500 annually
