🎰 OER + AI Creation Template for Technical Education
South Plains College | Automotive • Welding • Collision Repair • Culinary
Step 1: Define Your Module or Unit
Course Name: __________________________
Module Title/Skill Focus: __________________________
Lab or Certification Alignment: __________________________
(e.g., ASE G1, NCCER Core, I-CAR Structural Repair, ServSafe, etc.)
State SLO(s) or Competencies Covered:
Step 2: Draft Your AI Prompts
Use AI tools (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, etc.) to help you get started.
These are draft generators — you’ll still apply your expert review.
🔧 Suggested Prompt Starters:
✅ Write a student-friendly 300-word overview of [insert skill/topic] for my [Automotive/Welding/Collision/Culinary]
class.
✅ Generate 5 multiple-choice practice questions on [insert skill/topic] aligned to [certification
standard].
✅ Create a lab safety checklist for students preparing to [insert skill/task].
✅ Write an assignment prompt where students submit a video demonstrating [insert hands-on
task].
✅ List common troubleshooting steps for [insert problem/scenario] in [technical field].
Step 3: Review, Edit & Customize AI Output
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Simplify technical jargon for student readability
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Verify accuracy with current industry standards
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Add shop-specific language, tools, or procedures
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Localize for your equipment or campus shop layout
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Match to SPC’s Blackboard template structure
✅ Use AI for speed, not as your final version!
Step 4: Plan for Video Integration
Instructor Demo Videos:
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Skill Demonstration: __________________________
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Safety Walkthrough: __________________________
Industry Guest Videos:
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Topic: __________________________
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Contact: __________________________
Student Video Assignments:
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Task: __________________________
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Submission Instructions: Blackboard Ultra Assignment OR Flip Link
Step 5: Build Mastery-Based Sequence in Blackboard Ultra
| Blackboard Tool | Purpose |
|---|---|
| ✅ Learning Module | Organize by week, skill, or certification |
| ✅ Release Conditions | Unlock lab assignments after online prep |
| ✅ Reading Checks | Low-stakes quizzes for concept review |
| ✅ Video Submission Assignments | Authentic skill assessments |
| ✅ Journals or Reflections | Capture personal growth or troubleshooting notes |
| ✅ Discussion Boards | Industry scenario problem-solving |
Step 6: Add Licensing & Attribution
OER License Chosen:
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CC BY
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CC BY-NC
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CC BY-SA
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Other: ___________________
AI Disclaimer (optional for transparency):
Portions of this module were created with AI assistance (ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, etc.) and reviewed by [Instructor Name].
Industry Video Permissions:
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Confirm any alumni/employer permissions if publicly shared.
Step 7: Test It Like a Student
✅ Test the full flow in student view:
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Can students complete it without extra guidance?
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Are instructions clear?
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Are safety expectations covered?
📦 Optional Bonus Materials to Attach
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Lab worksheets
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Skills checklists
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Industry vocabulary sheets
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Rubrics for video assignments
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Safety agreements
🎤 "OER + AI allows you to spend less time creating materials — and more time coaching students where it counts: the shop floor."
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