MICT 502_Open Educational Resources.pptx

MICT 502_Open Educational Resources.pptx

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  OPEN EDUCATIONA L RESOURCES MTLEd - ICT MidYear 2023-2024 MICT 502_Digital Curriculum
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  What are OpenEducational Resources? Open Educational Resources are teaching, learning, and research materials that are freely available and openly licensed, allowing anyone to use, modify, and share them. OER can include full courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, streaming videos, tests, software, and any other tools, materials, or techniques used to support access to knowledge. History of OER Early Developments: • 1960s-1970s: Early attempts at educational resource sharing, including the use of open-source software and educational materials in various institutions. • 1980s: Development of digital technologies and the rise of the internet, laying the groundwork for more widespread sharing of educational resources. Recent Developments 2020s: ⚬ Increased Adoption: More institutions and governments are incorporating OER into their educational strategies. ⚬ Technological Advancements: Integration with emerging technologies such as AI and interactive learning platforms enhances the effectiveness and accessibility of OER.
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  Influential Figures andOrganizations • UNESCO: Leading global organization in advocating for and supporting OER initiatives. • Creative Commons: Provides the licensing framework that enables the legal sharing and use of OER. • MIT OpenCourseWare: One of the pioneering platforms that demonstrated the value of freely sharing educational materials. Impact on Education • Enhanced Collaboration: OER initiatives foster a global community of educators and learners. • Policy Influence: OER has influenced educational policies and funding decisions worldwide. Types of Open Educational Resources 1. Textbooks - Digital or printable versions of traditional textbooks made freely available for educational use. • Features: ⚬ Comprehensive Content: Covers entire subjects or courses, often including chapters, exercises, and supplementary materials. ⚬ Customization: Can be adapted to meet specific curriculum needs or updated with new content. • Examples: ⚬ OpenStax: Provides free, peer-reviewed textbooks across a range of subjects, including "Biology," "Economics," and "Physics." ⚬ Open Textbook Library: A collection of openly licensed textbooks that can be used, adapted, and distributed.
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  2. Courses Complete educationalcourses that include all the necessary materials for instruction, such as syllabi, lecture notes assignments, and exams. • Features: ⚬ Structured Learning: Offers a complete educational experience, often replicating a traditional classroom setting. ⚬ Supplementary Resources: Includes multimedia, discussion forums, and interactive elements to enhance learning. • Examples: ⚬ MIT OpenCourseWare: Provides access to materials from MIT’s courses, including lecture notes, assignments, and exams from a variety of disciplines. ⚬ Coursera for Campus (Free Courses): Some courses on Coursera are available for free as part of OER initiatives, providing structured learning experiences. 3. Multimedia Educational videos, simulations, interactive tools, and other digital media used to enhance learning and engagement. • Features: ⚬ Engaging Formats: Uses visual and auditory elements to explain complex concepts in an accessible way. ⚬ Interactive Components: Often includes quizzes, simulations, and other interactive elements to reinforce learning.
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  Examples: ⚬ Khan Academy:Offers instructional videos and exercises across various subjects, including mathematics, science, and humanities. ⚬ PhET Interactive Simulations: Provides free interactive simulations for teaching and learning in physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics 4. Assessment Tools Tools and resources designed to evaluate student understanding and performance, including quizzes, tests, and other evaluation materials. ⚬ Features: ￭ Variety of Formats: Includes multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and performance assessments. ￭ Alignment with Learning Goals: Can be designed to align with specific learning objectives and standards. ⚬ Examples: ￭ Open Assessments (OER Commons): A repository of freely available assessment tools and resources for various subjects and educational levels. ￭ Khan Academy Practice Exercises: Provides practice problems and quizzes that help students assess their understanding of the material.
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  5. Educational Softwareand Apps Software and applications designed to support learning and teaching, including tools for creating educational content and interactive learning experiences. ⚬ Features: ￭ Interactive Learning: Includes apps and software that offer interactive and adaptive learning experiences. ￭ Customization and Adaptation: Can be tailored to different learning needs and contexts. ⚬ Examples: ￭ GLOBE (Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment): An educational program that provides data collection tools and resources for environmental science. ￭ H5P: An open-source content collaboration framework that allows users to create, share, and reuse interactive HTML5 content. 6. Open Educational Resources Repositories Online platforms that host a variety of OER materials and make them searchable and accessible to users. ⚬ Features: ￭ Centralized Access: Provides a centralized location for discovering and accessing a wide range of educational resources. ￭ Community Contributions: Allows educators and institutions to contribute their own OER materials to the repository. ⚬ Examples: ￭ OER Commons: A digital library and network that offers a wide range of open educational resources across different subjects and educational levels. ￭ MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resource for Learning and Online Teaching): A curated collection of free and open educational materials and resources.
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  The Importance ofOER • Accessibility: Making education accessible to all. ⚬ Example: In rural areas with limited access to physical libraries, students can access digital OER materials, such as textbooks and video lectures, using internet-connected devices. • Affordability: Reducing the cost of educational materials. ⚬ Example: A study by the Student PIRGs (Public Interest Research Groups) found that students can save an average of $100 per course by using open textbooks instead of traditional ones. • Adaptability: Materials can be adapted to meet the needs of different learners. ⚬ Example: An instructor can modify an open textbook to include more relevant examples for their course or translate it into another language to better serve their students.
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  Types of OER •Textbooks ⚬ Open textbooks are freely available books that can be used, adapted, and distributed by anyone. They are often peer-reviewed and cover a wide range of subjects. ￭ Example: OpenStax • OpenStax, a nonprofit organization based at Rice University, offers high-quality, peer- reviewed, openly licensed textbooks that are free online and low-cost in print. Their textbooks cover subjects like biology, physics, sociology, and economics. • Courses ⚬ Complete courses are available online, offering materials such as lecture notes, assignments, and exams. These resources are freely accessible and can be used by students and educators worldwide. ￭ Example: MIT OpenCourseWare • MIT OpenCourseWare provides free lecture notes, exams, and videos from MIT courses. For example, the "Introduction to Computer Science and Programming" course includes video lectures, assignments, and exams with solutions.
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  Types of OER •Multimedia ⚬ Multimedia resources include videos, simulations, and other interactive materials that enhance learning through engaging formats. These resources are often used to supplement traditional teaching methods. ￭ Example: Khan Academy • Details: Khan Academy offers instructional videos, practice exercises, and a personalized learning dashboard in various subjects, from math and science to history and art. For instance, their math lessons include videos that explain concepts step-by-step and interactive exercises that adapt to each learner’s pace. • Assessment Tools ⚬ Assessment tools such as quizzes, tests, and other resources help educators evaluate student learning. These tools can be freely used and adapted to fit different educational contexts. ￭ OER Commons • OER Commons is a digital library of open educational resources that includes a variety of assessment tools. Educators can find and use quizzes, tests, and other assessment resources in subjects like math, science, and language arts. For example, a high school biology teacher can use a pre-made quiz on cell biology and adapt it to better fit their curriculum.
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  Benefits of OER CostSavings OER provides significant cost savings by eliminating or reducing the expense of textbooks and other educational materials. ⚬ For Students: OER helps students save money on textbooks and other course materials. This can alleviate financial pressure and make education more accessible. ⚬ For Institutions: Schools and universities can allocate funds saved from purchasing expensive textbooks to other educational resources or initiatives. Enhanced Learning OER enhances learning by providing access to a diverse range of high-quality resources that can be tailored to individual learning styles and needs. ⚬ Customization: Educators can modify and adapt OER to fit their specific teaching context, making the material more relevant and engaging for students. ⚬ Diverse Resources: Access to a wide variety of resources, including videos, interactive simulations, and supplementary materials, enhances the learning experience.
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  Benefits of OER Flexibility OERoffers flexibility in teaching and learning by allowing educators to adapt materials to meet diverse student needs and contexts. ⚬ Adaptation: Educators can remix, revise, and redistribute OER materials, ensuring that content is up-to- date and relevant. ⚬ Accessibility: OER materials can be accessed anytime and anywhere, providing opportunities for self- paced learning and remote education Collaboration OER facilitates collaboration among educators and learners globally, fostering a community of sharing and continuous improvement. ⚬ Global Community: Educators and institutions worldwide can share resources, best practices, and innovations, enhancing the quality and reach of educational materials. ⚬ Peer Review and Feedback: Collaborative efforts can improve the quality of OER through peer review and feedback from a diverse audience.
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  Challenges and Considerationsin Implementing OER Quality Assurance Ensuring the quality and reliability of OER materials can be challenging. It is essential to maintain high standards to provide effective educational resources. ⚬ Peer Review: Implementing a rigorous peer review process to evaluate the accuracy and quality of OER materials. ⚬ Updating Content: Regularly updating OER to keep content current and relevant. Sustainability Maintaining and funding OER initiatives over the long term requires sustainable models. ⚬ Funding: Securing ongoing funding from governments, educational institutions, and philanthropic organizations. ⚬ Support Structures: Building support structures, such as dedicated teams and technological infrastructure, to maintain and develop OER.
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  Challenges and Considerationsin Implementing OER Awareness and Adoption Increasing awareness and encouraging the adoption of OER among educators and institutions can be challenging. ⚬ Outreach and Education: Conducting workshops, webinars, and informational campaigns to educate stakeholders about the benefits and uses of OER. ⚬ Incentives: Providing incentives, such as grants or professional development opportunities, to encourage educators to use and create OER. Technical Issues Technical challenges can arise in the creation, distribution, and use of OER. ⚬ Platform Compatibility: Ensuring that OER materials are compatible with various digital platforms and devices. ⚬ Usability: Designing user-friendly interfaces and formats for OER materials to enhance accessibility and ease of use.
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  The Future ofOpen Educational Resources (OER) The future of Open Educational Resources (OER) looks promising and is expected to evolve significantly with technological advancements. Here are some insights into what the future may hold for OER: 1.Integration of Emerging Technologies: OER will likely leverage t echnologies like cloud infrastructure, open data, artificial intelligence, and decentralized networks1. This could lead to dynamic and adaptive resources that are created at the point of need, based on changing require ments and data sources . 2.Community-Driven Content Creation: The creation of OER content m ay become more distributed, with communities of educators and learners contributing to and updat ing resources collaboratively. 3.Shift in Pedagogy: There may be a shift from content transmission to supporting student experiences, where the emphasis is on learni ng through doing and exploring rather than just consuming information . 4.Increased Accessibility and Equity: OER will continue to be a tool for equitable outcomes, providing free access to information and supporting collabor ative teaching and learning . 5.Changing Role of Licensing: As the nature of educational content changes, the focus on content publication and licensing might decrease, while
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