This workshop module invites you to examine existing open educational resource (OER) projects and begin to explore and determine the time, human resources, and planning issues involved in the implementation of an open educational resource (OER) project.
An Open Educational Resource (OER) project can take many forms. In this section we’ll look at some examples of OER initiatives that have different purposes.
For example:
In this section you will explore a selection of OER projects from various parts of the world with a critical eye, to determine:
The purpose and objectives of the project
The target groups or audiences for the project
The kinds of OERs the project provides
The technology requirements for using the OERs
The value the OER project provides
Use the table below to guide your exploration of three global OER projects. Complete the information in the table with short notes and be prepared to discuss your findings.
OER Project |
Connexions: http://www.cnx.org |
Purpose of the project |
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Target audience for the project |
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Kinds of OERs the project provides |
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Technology requirements for using OERs |
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Value of the OER project |
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OER Project |
WikiEducator: http://www.wikieducator.org |
Purpose of the project |
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Target audience for the project |
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Kinds of OERs the project provides |
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Technology requirements for using OERS |
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Value of the OER project |
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OER Project |
Choose a project of your own using a Google search for “OER project” http:// |
Purpose of the project |
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Target audience for the project |
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Kinds of OERs the project provides |
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Technology requirements for using OERS |
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Value of the OER project |
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