1) Definitions of open educational practices (OEP) have expanded over time from a focus on open educational resources (OER) use, reuse, and creation to include collaborative, learner-centered practices employing social and participatory technologies.
2) Later definitions broadened the concept of OEP to include open/public pedagogies, open learning, open scholarship, and open sharing of teaching ideas in addition to OER.
3) Recent literature has recognized that OER and OEP can be decoupled and that context is integral to understanding OEP, which encompasses technical, legal, cultural, pedagogical and financial dimensions of openness.
Jane-Frances Agbu - National Open University of Nigeria
Cable Green - Creative Commons
Rory McGreal - Athabasca University
Joseph Pickett - MIT OpenCourseWare
Paola Corti - Politecnico di Milano - METID
Open Education – Impact on Higher Education and Societyicdeslides
This is a background presentation for the participation in a panel at Open Science, 21-22 March 2017, Berlin, Germany: Open Education – Impact on Higher Education and Society.
The panel aims to explore the impact of Open Education on the various “actors” involved: teachers, learners, employers and the society.
Open Educational Resources: Building a Culture of SharingCatriona Savage
Speech given by Susan D'Antoni of UNESCO on 23 April 2009 at "Open Educational Resources in Poland" - a one-day conference at the Parliament of the Republic of Poland, organised by the Polish Coalition for Open Education (KOED). To download the full text of the speech, go to http://oerwiki.iiep-unesco.org/index.php?title=OER_presentations.
While recent high-profile developments such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have placed renewed emphasis on the idea of openness in education, different notions of open in relation to education can be found dating back to the 1960s. This document builds on recent research undertaken to trace this history, acknowledging that there is no single root of ‘open’ in this context, but to map the different ways of thinking about open education that have come to bear on the field we see today.
Mapping of themes across time aims to provides those new to the field with a useful overview of the history and introduction to the concept of openness, and ways to explore the literature further. Each section of this document will summarise the nature of one of the themes, and its relationship to the broader network. Additionally, the document provides an annotated bibliography, through summaries of five of the most influential publications across a range of perspectives in each theme.
Jane-Frances Agbu - National Open University of Nigeria
Cable Green - Creative Commons
Rory McGreal - Athabasca University
Joseph Pickett - MIT OpenCourseWare
Paola Corti - Politecnico di Milano - METID
Open Education – Impact on Higher Education and Societyicdeslides
This is a background presentation for the participation in a panel at Open Science, 21-22 March 2017, Berlin, Germany: Open Education – Impact on Higher Education and Society.
The panel aims to explore the impact of Open Education on the various “actors” involved: teachers, learners, employers and the society.
Open Educational Resources: Building a Culture of SharingCatriona Savage
Speech given by Susan D'Antoni of UNESCO on 23 April 2009 at "Open Educational Resources in Poland" - a one-day conference at the Parliament of the Republic of Poland, organised by the Polish Coalition for Open Education (KOED). To download the full text of the speech, go to http://oerwiki.iiep-unesco.org/index.php?title=OER_presentations.
While recent high-profile developments such as Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) have placed renewed emphasis on the idea of openness in education, different notions of open in relation to education can be found dating back to the 1960s. This document builds on recent research undertaken to trace this history, acknowledging that there is no single root of ‘open’ in this context, but to map the different ways of thinking about open education that have come to bear on the field we see today.
Mapping of themes across time aims to provides those new to the field with a useful overview of the history and introduction to the concept of openness, and ways to explore the literature further. Each section of this document will summarise the nature of one of the themes, and its relationship to the broader network. Additionally, the document provides an annotated bibliography, through summaries of five of the most influential publications across a range of perspectives in each theme.
This presentation about Open Education focuses on Open Educational Practice and Open Access. It was delivered as part of the Jisc Digital Leaders programme on 20th November 2015. The presentation was collaboratively put together by @celeste_mcl (focussed on OEP) and @hblanchett (focussed on Open Access).
Global open libraries - GOL A feasibility studyicdeslides
At the 2nd OER World Congress on 19 September, the idea of a network, Global Open Libraries, GOL, was presented, both at a well visited special event and at the plenary session later on the day and even on a satellite event discussing OER in non-English languages..
The presentation in the special session is this one.
You can comment on the report at icde@icde.org at the blog. Your comments can either be added directly to the blog post, or emailed to icde@icde.org by Wednesday 11 October 2017. Then the report will be finalised and the partners will decide if an initiative for GOL will be taken, and if so – the next steps.
The report asks, is this feasible:
“Based on existing quality OER repositories, educational needs, teachers and learners demands, a possible initiative intends to spark the uptake of OER and Open education in Higher Education and Upper Secondary Education, and provide the basis for a future networked global cooperation between quality OER repositories. The main outcome of a possible initiative will be a dynamic global network of OER repositories, well connected to key stakeholders and the user community.”
This presentation draws from the experiences of the Research in Open Educational Resources for Development (ROER4D) project in discussing how open textbooks can address the demands for curriculum transformation and decolonialisation in South African higher education.
Innovation with Open Educational Resources: The State of the ArtRobert Farrow
Keynote presentation at the OpenLang Network Multiplier Event, 10th December 2021. This presentation reflects on more than a decade of innovation in open education.
This presentation about Open Education focuses on Open Educational Practice and Open Access. It was delivered as part of the Jisc Digital Leaders programme on 20th November 2015. The presentation was collaboratively put together by @celeste_mcl (focussed on OEP) and @hblanchett (focussed on Open Access).
Global open libraries - GOL A feasibility studyicdeslides
At the 2nd OER World Congress on 19 September, the idea of a network, Global Open Libraries, GOL, was presented, both at a well visited special event and at the plenary session later on the day and even on a satellite event discussing OER in non-English languages..
The presentation in the special session is this one.
You can comment on the report at icde@icde.org at the blog. Your comments can either be added directly to the blog post, or emailed to icde@icde.org by Wednesday 11 October 2017. Then the report will be finalised and the partners will decide if an initiative for GOL will be taken, and if so – the next steps.
The report asks, is this feasible:
“Based on existing quality OER repositories, educational needs, teachers and learners demands, a possible initiative intends to spark the uptake of OER and Open education in Higher Education and Upper Secondary Education, and provide the basis for a future networked global cooperation between quality OER repositories. The main outcome of a possible initiative will be a dynamic global network of OER repositories, well connected to key stakeholders and the user community.”
This presentation draws from the experiences of the Research in Open Educational Resources for Development (ROER4D) project in discussing how open textbooks can address the demands for curriculum transformation and decolonialisation in South African higher education.
Innovation with Open Educational Resources: The State of the ArtRobert Farrow
Keynote presentation at the OpenLang Network Multiplier Event, 10th December 2021. This presentation reflects on more than a decade of innovation in open education.
A presentation entitled 'Mediating Open Education: popular discourses, situated policies and institutional practices for participatory learning'. Presented at the MeCCSA (Association of Media, Communication and Cultural Studies) conference, 6-8 January 2010, London School of Economics and Political Science .
Starting where we are, moving through changes open education is bringing at institutional, national, regional and international levels, and how we can continue to strengthen open education and its positive impacts
Examples of successful Open Education strategies in Higher EducationFabio Nascimbeni
The presentation introduces some successful strategies of universities that have opened up their offer, together with some reflections on how this could be done in the Mediterranean region.
OER and OEP towards Equitable and Quality Education for AllROER4D
OER and OEP towards Equitable and Quality Education for All
Patricia B. Arinto
University of the Philippines - Open University
Open Education Global Conference, Cape Town, 8-10 March 2017
A global outlook the situation and use of oer during the pandemic covid-19, ...Ebba Ossiannilsson
My presentation today on A global outlook: The situation and use of OER during the pandemic COVID-19, and the role of UNESCO OER Recommendation at the DECriS project "Digital Education for Crisis Situations: Times when there is no alternative) project multiplier event State-of-the-Play on Digital Education During the Covid-19 Crisis", Barcelona, Spain, 5th November 2021
An introduction to Open Educational Resources (OER) delivered to educational technology masters students. This particular presentation focuses on the issues of materials reuse, produsage, and the shift to open educational practices.
Beyond practices: Values, challenges, and tensions associated with using OEPCatherine Cronin
Presentation at Open Education Global Conference, April 26th, 2018. Summary of PhD research study on the use of open educational practices #OEP by academic staff in higher education.
Choosing Open (#OEGlobal) - Openness and praxis: Using OEP in HECatherine Cronin
Presentation for Open Education Global Conference (#OEGlobal) in Cape Town, South Africa, 8th March - "Openness and praxis: Using open educational practices in higher education"
Presentation of my preliminary research findings at SRHE Digital University Network seminar "Critical Perspectives on 'Openness' in Higher Education" - SRHE, London, 18-Nov-2016
"Openness and praxis: Exploring the use of open educational practices (OEP) in higher education" - presentation for Digital Learning research symposium #NextGenDL, Dublin, 01-Nov-2016
Workshop for students who are thinking about their digital identities (social, civic, political, scholarly, pre-professional) and their use of social media and networked publics. Slides are shared here for students as well as for partners in the @AllAboardIE and @DigiChampsNUIG projects.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
Honest Reviews of Tim Han LMA Course Program.pptxtimhan337
Personal development courses are widely available today, with each one promising life-changing outcomes. Tim Han’s Life Mastery Achievers (LMA) Course has drawn a lot of interest. In addition to offering my frank assessment of Success Insider’s LMA Course, this piece examines the course’s effects via a variety of Tim Han LMA course reviews and Success Insider comments.
Operation “Blue Star” is the only event in the history of Independent India where the state went into war with its own people. Even after about 40 years it is not clear if it was culmination of states anger over people of the region, a political game of power or start of dictatorial chapter in the democratic setup.
The people of Punjab felt alienated from main stream due to denial of their just demands during a long democratic struggle since independence. As it happen all over the word, it led to militant struggle with great loss of lives of military, police and civilian personnel. Killing of Indira Gandhi and massacre of innocent Sikhs in Delhi and other India cities was also associated with this movement.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
3. open education
goal philosophy values
resources, tools and practices
that employ a framework of open sharing
to improve educational access
and effectiveness worldwide
- The Open Education Consortium
5. Image: CC0 by pulpolux
There are many histories,
many stories of open education
see recent work by
Christina Hendricks, Tannis Morgan, Vivien Rolfe, & more
6. Use/reuse/creation of OER and
collaborative, pedagogical practices employing
social and participatory technologies for interaction,
peer-learning, knowledge creation and sharing,
and empowerment of learners.
Open Educational Practices (OEP)
7. Survey of
theoretical & empirical OEP literature
(Cronin & MacLaren, 2018)
Definitions
focused on
OER
use/reuse/creation
Expansive definitions:
multiple entry points
and avenues of
openness
Similar dichotomy observed in definitions of open pedagogy
(see DeRosa & Robison, 2016; Wiley, 2017)
8. Geser (2007)
OLCOS project (2006-2007)
“Open educational practices…
involve students in active,
constructive engagement with
content, tools and services in
the learning process, and
promote learners’ self-
management, creativity and
working in teams.” (Geser, 2007)
9. OPAL project (2010-2011)
Andrade, et al. (2011)
Ehlers (2011)
“OEP are defined as practices
which support the (re)use and
production of OER through
institutional policies, promote
innovative pedagogical models,
and respect and empower
learners as co-producers on
their lifelong learning path.”
(Andrade et al., 2011)
10. UKOER programme (2009-2012)
Beetham, et al. (2012)
McGill, et al. (2013)
“Open educational practices…
encompass all of the following”
• OER use/reuse/creation
• Open/public pedagogies
• Open learning
• Open scholarship
• Open sharing of teaching ideas
• Use of open technologies
(Beetham et al., 2012)
11. CILT research (2009-present)
Hodgkinson-Williams (2014)
Hodgkinson-Williams & Arinto (2017)
Czerniewicz, et al. (2017)
Five attributes of openness within
a larger Open Education cycle:
• Technical
• Legal
• Cultural
• Pedagogical
• Financial
(Hodgkinson-Williams, 2014)
12. Survey of
theoretical OEP literature
OLCOS
OPAL
UKOER −
CILT −
Independent studies; European scope
Focus on OER use/reuse/creation and
collaborative pedagogical practices
UK study; expanded the concept of OEP
Decouple OER/OEP; importance of context
South African/Global South focus
Broaden understanding of context;
assess complexity of openness in practice
13. Open Educational Practices (OEP)
Using/reusing/
creating
OER
Collaborative, learner-
centred practices employing
social & participatory
technologies for interaction,
peer-learning, knowledge
creation & sharing, and
empowerment of learners
OER
open pedagogy
+ other forms of OEP
well-established link
14. Open Educational Practices (OEP)
Using/reusing/
creating
OER
Collaborative, learner-
centred practices employing
social & participatory
technologies for interaction,
peer-learning, knowledge
creation & sharing, and
empowerment of learners
OER
open pedagogy
+ other forms of OEP
emerging in situated
studies of OER/OEP
well-established link
See: Beetham et al (2012),
Cronin (2017), Czerniewicz et al. (2017),
Nascimbeni & Burgos (2016)
15. Openness is not the opposite of closed-ness,
nor is there simply a continuum between the two…
An important question becomes not simply whether
education is more or less open, but what forms
of openness are worthwhile and for whom;
openness alone is not an educational virtue.
Richard Edwards (2015)
@RichardEd1
Knowledge infrastructures and the inscrutability of openness in education
Learning, Media and Technology 40(3)
16. Survey of
theoretical & empirical OEP literature
(Cronin & MacLaren, 2018)
Expansive conceptualisations of OEP:
Encompass a broad view of scholarship
Acknowledge potential decoupling of OER & OEP
Recognise the integral role of context
Acknowledge the need for critical approaches and
inequality-focused perspectives
17. Le spectre de la rose Jerome Robbins Dance Division, NYPL
Thank You!
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Editor's Notes
My PhD research study literature review re: OEP
‘openness’ advocates transparency & lowering or removal of barriers (at all levels within an institution) including processes involved in R, T + L.
AIM = improve educational access, effectiveness & equality
At this top level (‘OPEN EDUCATION’) and particularly below (‘OEP’, ‘OPEN PEDAGOGY’)… consistent difficulty in defining term.
Much depends on knowledge of history, but also on our context and standpoint.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pulpolux/2139569265/
There are many histories, many stories of open education.
Some wonderful open practitioners, researchers, and people who think deeply about connections are wrestling with these ideas – I wish to cite the contributions of these people to my paper… but there are many more.
Q: How much of what we are doing is recreating the past?
2 broad categories of definitions… we wanted to understand the roots of these and other differences.
4 distinct strands of OEP research.
Technical (interoperability and open formats; connectivity; technical skills & equipment)
Legal (open license parameters, knowledge & advice)
Cultural (conceptions of knowledge as given or constructed)
Pedagogical (student demographics and types of engagement; pedagogic, learning & assessment strategies; accreditation/certification)
Financial (costs ranging from free to fees; sustainable business models)
Underlying assumptions in early studies of OEP remain evident in more recent OEP literature.
One = OEP is predicated on the use of OER.
When concept of OEP first emerged in the OLCOS & OPAL it facilitated new conversations about OE in practice
Underlying assumptions in early studies of OEP remain evident in more recent OEP literature.
One = OEP is predicated on the use of OER.
When concept of OEP first emerged in the OLCOS & OPAL it facilitated new conversations about OE in practice
Later empirical studies aspects of OEP may emerge independently of OER and may in fact lead to OER use
Adoption of OEP is often uneven and does not always begin with the use of OER
*** remains a clear delineation in empirical lit: studies that define OEP as necessarily inclusive of OER & studies of emergent practices that highlight multiple entry points to, and avenues of, openness
Expansive conceptualisations of OEP also adopt a critical approach, often with the aim of challenging traditional educational practice.
We contend that expansive conceptualisations of OEP acknowledge the complex, actual & situated practices of T+L…
where context influences the choice and use of OEP,
where OEP may emerge before the use of OEP &
where critical approaches to open education may be realised