TY - JOUR
T1 - Next-generation field courses
T2 - Integrating Open Science and online learning
AU - Geange, Sonya R.
AU - von Oppen, Jonathan
AU - Strydom, Tanya
AU - Boakye, Mickey
AU - Gauthier, Tasha Leigh J.
AU - Gya, Ragnhild
AU - Halbritter, Aud H.
AU - Jessup, Laura H.
AU - Middleton, Sara L.
AU - Navarro, Jocelyn
AU - Pierfederici, Maria Elisa
AU - Chacón-Labella, Julia
AU - Cotner, Sehoya
AU - Farfan-Rios, William
AU - Maitner, Brian S.
AU - Michaletz, Sean T.
AU - Telford, Richard J.
AU - Enquist, Brian J.
AU - Vandvik, Vigdis
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2020 The Authors. Ecology and Evolution published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd
PY - 2021/4
Y1 - 2021/4
N2 - As Open Science practices become more commonplace, there is a need for the next generation of scientists to be well versed in these aspects of scientific research. Yet, many training opportunities for early career researchers (ECRs) could better emphasize or integrate Open Science elements. Field courses provide opportunities for ECRs to apply theoretical knowledge, practice new methodological approaches, and gain an appreciation for the challenges of real-life research, and could provide an excellent platform for integrating training in Open Science practices. Our recent experience, as primarily ECRs engaged in a field course interrupted by COVID-19, led us to reflect on the potential to enhance learning outcomes in field courses by integrating Open Science practices and online learning components. Specifically, we highlight the opportunity for field courses to align teaching activities with the recent developments and trends in how we conduct research, including training in: publishing registered reports, collecting data using standardized methods, adopting high-quality data documentation, managing data through reproducible workflows, and sharing and publishing data through appropriate channels. We also discuss how field courses can use online tools to optimize time in the field, develop open access resources, and cultivate collaborations. By integrating these elements, we suggest that the next generation of field courses will offer excellent arenas for participants to adopt Open Science practices.
AB - As Open Science practices become more commonplace, there is a need for the next generation of scientists to be well versed in these aspects of scientific research. Yet, many training opportunities for early career researchers (ECRs) could better emphasize or integrate Open Science elements. Field courses provide opportunities for ECRs to apply theoretical knowledge, practice new methodological approaches, and gain an appreciation for the challenges of real-life research, and could provide an excellent platform for integrating training in Open Science practices. Our recent experience, as primarily ECRs engaged in a field course interrupted by COVID-19, led us to reflect on the potential to enhance learning outcomes in field courses by integrating Open Science practices and online learning components. Specifically, we highlight the opportunity for field courses to align teaching activities with the recent developments and trends in how we conduct research, including training in: publishing registered reports, collecting data using standardized methods, adopting high-quality data documentation, managing data through reproducible workflows, and sharing and publishing data through appropriate channels. We also discuss how field courses can use online tools to optimize time in the field, develop open access resources, and cultivate collaborations. By integrating these elements, we suggest that the next generation of field courses will offer excellent arenas for participants to adopt Open Science practices.
KW - FAIR principles
KW - career development
KW - early career researchers
KW - higher education
KW - pedagogy
KW - reproducible research
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U2 - 10.1002/ece3.7009
DO - 10.1002/ece3.7009
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:85097007421
SN - 2045-7758
VL - 11
SP - 3577
EP - 3587
JO - Ecology and Evolution
JF - Ecology and Evolution
IS - 8
ER -