Open Educational Resources OLTD505
Exploring the underlying philosophy of the open resource movement, classes of resources, quality considerations, and implied vs. real costs, students will identify quality Open Educational Resources (OER) including a variety of media, software, and platforms. Participants will investigate platforms and methods for creating and collaborating on OER resource development.
Reflections on Learning
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First Reflection
This reflection is based on an artifact I developed, A Primer on Open Educational Resources which was intended to introduce educators to the concepts of Open Educational Resources. In addition there is also an intent to get them excited and encouraged to start using Open Educational Resources and support the concepts that use will support.
This reflection is based on an artifact I developed, A Primer on Open Educational Resources which was intended to introduce educators to the concepts of Open Educational Resources. In addition there is also an intent to get them excited and encouraged to start using Open Educational Resources and support the concepts that use will support.
The learning outcomes I feel this artifact and associated learning addressed are:
The more we support the concept of OER, making licensing and distribution simple from a practical perspective, the more accessible these types of resources become. The more awareness and support we develop the less chance there is of resources being restricted and sold for profit.
- Demonstrate familiarity with common terms, definitions, and elements related to Open Educational Resources (OER) and, more generally, Open Education.
- Articulate one’s summary of learning in the course in a multimedia, online format.
- Share course-related learning with members of the course and greater educational community.
- Support the learning of classmate through discussion postings, blog comments, and social sharing activities.
The more we support the concept of OER, making licensing and distribution simple from a practical perspective, the more accessible these types of resources become. The more awareness and support we develop the less chance there is of resources being restricted and sold for profit.
Second Reflection
This reflection is based on the blog article I wrote, Trends and Reflections, which investigates and posts a series of questions relating to the concepts of Open Educational Resources (OER) and how we shift our culture, identity, and processes to accommodate the potential realities that incorporating OER may have on our world.
This reflection is based on the blog article I wrote, Trends and Reflections, which investigates and posts a series of questions relating to the concepts of Open Educational Resources (OER) and how we shift our culture, identity, and processes to accommodate the potential realities that incorporating OER may have on our world.
The learning outcomes I feel this article and associated learning addressed are:
- Demonstrate familiarity with common terms, definitions, and elements related to Open Educational Resources (OERs) and, more generally, Open Education.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history and foundations of open education, including conflicting viewpoints around the ownership of knowledge, copyright, and copyleft licenses.
- Examine current research around best and emerging practices in OER design, development, and implementation.