OERu 13.10 Getting it done proposal for action

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Members: David Porter, Trish Donovan, Brian Lamb, David Bull, Sandra Wills, Irwin DeVries

Discussion

• 0.2 FTE - more was spent on admin time at institutions
• Question – can institutions do this or do there need to be extra considerations
• NTAs can assist with organizational roles – can bring system perspectives
• Try to keep it simple
• Need clarity about who we are

NAME OF PROPOSAL

Getting it done

Aims of the activity (longer term)

• Establish institutional collaboration roles beyond .2 FTE commitments
• Meeting the OERu needs as a network beyond indidivual course contributions
• Obtain core set of operating principles
• Get the project done

Objectives of the activity (short term)

• Institutions to take lead responsibility for
  • Quality issues
  • Credit transfer and articulation, credit banking
  • Marketing and recruitment – communication – search engine optimization, etc.
  • Curriculum and program design—e.g. micro courses – degree pathways, supporting internationalization – could focus towards arts, vocational, etc.
  • Collaborative open design
  • Meta design level – good practices across the OERu
  • Open resources
  • Technology side – work with NTAs
  • Learner support e.g. AVI, student success
  • Business model
  • OERu ambassadors – people directly involved become Ambassadors
• Meeting next year?
• Fundraising
• (Can get volunteers outside of OERu network)

Narrative description of what you will do

Formalize commitments – timelines and what we’re all putting in

What inputs are required?

• Tangible commitments from institutions
• Timeframes and plans - implementation
• Internal institutional advocates etc.
• Letters of commitment signed by CEs) – expression of support
• More commitment for new members
• Foundation startup funding – esp due to global nature