ocwc global conference 2013: oer research hub
DESCRIPTION
Martin WellerTRANSCRIPT
Martin Weller
• Background to OER Research Hub project• Activity• Discussion
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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MIT OCW launched 2002
OERs not new kid on the block anymore
Separate evidence from belief
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The hypotheses:
11 hypotheses across 4 sectors & 8 collaborationsBased on OLNet, OpenLearn experienceCollaboration with Hewlett
OER improve student performance/satisfaction
People use OER differently from other online materials
OER widen participation in education
OER can help at-risk learners to finish their studies
OER use leads educators to reflect on their practice
OER adoption brings financial benefits for students/institutions
Quality indicators are the most important factor for learners when selecting OERs
Informal learners develop their own forms of study support
OER support informal learners in moving to formal study
OER use encourages institutions to change their policies
Informal assessments motivate learners using OER
Project approach
• 8 Collaborations• 4 Researchers• 4 Sectors• Fellowships• Horizontal & vertical take on hypotheses• Hypothesis hub
Plan
• Collaborations starting now• 1st data gathering to August • Visiting fellows• Dissemination• 2nd round of data gathering & analysis• Dissemination• Open approach
Activity
• OERchery• In your view:
– Is the hypothesis Important – Not Important– Is it Provable – Not Provable
• Are you K12, Further Ed, Higher Ed
What hypotheses are we missing?
• Pop them in the box!
Feedback and links
• Oerresearchhub.org• http://www.scoop.it/t/olnet• [email protected]• @oer_hub