University of Mississippi Instructor Wins Blackboard Catalyst Award - University of Mississippi

Watkins used Open Educational Resources and new technology to modify his Writing 102 online Blackboard course to replace traditional textbooks and increase student engagement. Open Educational Resources reduce student expenses by eliminating or reducing textbook costs. He received grants from Z-Degree Mississippi and Academic Outreach (formerly called Online Design and eLearning) to develop an online resource through Lumen Learning and help students use innovative techniques to navigate digital spaces. https://news.olemiss.edu/university-mississippi-instructor-wins-blackboard-catalyst-award/