Otago Polytechnic/Good Practice Publication

The following grant application was approved, and we are now engaged in producing something that articulates Otago Polytechnic's efforts in OER. (see below a copy of the application that was approved).


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Ako Aotearoa Good Practice Publication Grants

Application Form 2008

=Applicant details=

=Additional applicant/nominee details=

=What format do you expect to publish in?= digital video/multi-media presentation 

=What language do you expect to publish in?= English 

=What is the good practice that you would like to publish on?=

A story that presents the process that Otago Polytechnic staff go through for developing an open education resource (OER). This story will focus on the development of a short course in Small Business Planning. Industry and stake holders are consulted, collaboration is established, and resources are developed through sampling and producing openly following the OER development cycle.

=How has this practice been recognised within your organisation?=

Otago Polytechnic has an international reputation for the development and particpation in OER. This is recognised through its IP Policy and numerous press releases and programme development funding.

=Describe what is interesting and creative about this practice=

The development of OER is a growing field in NZ and many people are interested in what the process involves and what the criteria for OER is. This story will present Hillary Jenkins approach to developing OER and practices for the Diploma in Travel and Tourism. This story will be presented as best practice from the perspective of Otago Polytechnic and useful as a guide for others seeking to utilise and participate in the development of OER.

=Describe how this practice could influence other tertiary educators=

OER is all about efficient and seamless collaboration between educational institutions and practice. This story will guide others into best practice for OER based on Otago Polytechnic's advanced standing nationally in the process and practice.

=Describe the reasons why this practice was developed=

OER is internationally recognised as an efficient and effective process for developing educational practices. Masechusetts Institute of Technology lead educational institutions with their Open Courseware approach, followed by the Open Courseware Consortium. The WikimediaCommons have successfully developed OER through the Wikipedia and related initiatives.

=Describe the evidence that this practice is making a difference to learners=

Hillary's work in developing OER and practices in other courses within the Travel and Tourism Diploma has attracted positive student feedback regarding open and easy access compared to other programmes in the Polytechnics

=Describe the organisational context in which the practice occurs e.g. what factors support the practice and what barriers were overcome?=

The Otago Polytechnic's IP Policy, Educational Development Centre, staff development opportunities. Barriers include other institutions unwillingness to share existing resources.

=Please detail funding sought = (N.B. grants are GST inclusive)

=Organisational endorsement= (to be completed by the CEO/Tumuaki or delegated manager)

=Declaration by key applicant=