2. Open Educational Resources (OER) What is it? Teaching, learning, and research materials Reside in the “cloud” Shared and utilized by the general public
3. Cloud: International Web-Based Environment Resources are accessible virtually anytime and anywhere from Internet-capable devices. -Google: Security Whitepaper
4. The Power of OER Encourages Global Activity Translation Transcontinental collaboration Redistribution and more… - OER Session at UNESCO World Conference on Higher Education
5. OER: Goals Innovating Dynamic: Learning interactions Resource allocation International research-based knowledge To Enhance and Develop: Quality education and training
6. OER: Social Change & Development Building knowledge societies Reusability of digital content Technology emerging opportunities Knowledge repository community
8. OER: Concerns Cloud Computing Security Model Information security Physical security Operational security
9. Example: Google’s Cloud System Some Security Measures In place security policies Asset classification & control Disaster recovery and business continuity Access control -Google: Security Whitepaper
10. OER: Summary Envisioned To: Create knowledge that did not exist before Develop capabilities to think and act It’s so Easy! Even a Cat can do it.
11. References Google Inc, (2010).Security Whitepaper: Google Apps Messaging and Collaboration Products. Retrieved September 19, 2010 from http://static.googleusercontent.com/external_content/untrusted_dlcp/www.google.com/en/us/a/help/intl/en/admins/pdf/ds_gsa_apps_whitepaper_0207.pdf Tuomi, I. (2006). Open Educational Resources: What they are and why do they matter. Retrieved September 19, 2010 from http://www.meaningprocessing.com/personalPages/tuomi/articles/OpenEducationalResources_OECDreport.pdf Note: All pictures used in this document have their respective reference website embedded as a hyperlink.
