OCWC Global Conference 2013: OER Research Hub

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Martin Weller

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Martin Weller

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Martin Weller

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• Background to OER Research Hub project• Activity• Discussion

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Aim is to Answer:

‘What is the impact of OER on learning and teaching practices?’ and identify the particular influence of openness.

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/photography-andreas/5488161239/

MIT OCW launched 2002

OERs not new kid on the block anymore

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Separate evidence from belief

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The hypotheses:

11 hypotheses across 4 sectors & 8 collaborationsBased on OLNet, OpenLearn experienceCollaboration with Hewlett

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OER improve student performance/satisfaction

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People use OER differently from other online materials

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OER widen participation in education

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OER can help at-risk learners to finish their studies

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OER use leads educators to reflect on their practice

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OER adoption brings financial benefits for students/institutions

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Quality indicators are the most important factor for learners when selecting OERs

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Informal learners develop their own forms of study support

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OER support informal learners in moving to formal study

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OER use encourages institutions to change their policies

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Informal assessments motivate learners using OER

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Project approach

• 8 Collaborations• 4 Researchers• 4 Sectors• Fellowships• Horizontal & vertical take on hypotheses• Hypothesis hub

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Plan

• Collaborations starting now• 1st data gathering to August • Visiting fellows• Dissemination• 2nd round of data gathering & analysis• Dissemination• Open approach

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Activity

• OERchery• In your view:

– Is the hypothesis Important – Not Important– Is it Provable – Not Provable

• Are you K12, Further Ed, Higher Ed

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What hypotheses are we missing?

• Pop them in the box!

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Feedback and links

• Oerresearchhub.org• http://www.scoop.it/t/olnet• [email protected]• @oer_hub