CCCOER/Meetings/Weekly Oct 18 2010/Backgrounder CCCOER WE

Opening Notes

 * In support of / adding value to the OER movement...?
 * Supporting OER ecosystem growth, momentum and sustainability


 * In support of / adding value to our organization...?
 * Supporting each organization's ability to achieve its strategic objectives


 * In support of / adding value to our members...?

CCCOER

 * Websites: CCCOER main website, CCCOER wiki
 * Internal use / communications to CCCOER Governing Board re: Use of WikiEducator as CCCOER wiki space, and part of CCCOER blended communications strategy
 * Organization commitment and GB engagement: use of wiki
 * Publicity for OER movement / WikiEducator events - (i.e., Open Access Week) to 618 members of COT Ning Community - http://collegeopentextbooks.ning.com/

WikiEducator

 * Websites: WikiEducator, OER Foundation
 * free hosting, unlimited storage
 * Foreward and publicity for Tweet book

CCCOER

 * US/Canada visibility and profile with 200+ community colleges and related institutions
 * participation in joint-venture projects
 * faculty participation / engagement
 * 501(c)3 - US 'Home' for OER Foundation

WikiEducator / OER Foundation

 * Free wiki skills training for CCCOER folk - all stakeholders - Learning4Content - eL4C47 - November 17-30, 2010, 10 day workshop, requiring 3-4 hours of effort
 * Joint Ventures - RFPs / financial contributions / investments / sponsorship
 * Open Content licensing project
 * International profile / recognition (as in CCCOER Mission Statement)
 * Feature CCCOER as a 'featured institution' on WE home page (i.e., BCcampus)
 * OER for professional development of staff (i.e., ProD using OER)
 * Development of organizational strategy and support resources, specifically relating to OER strategies (i.e., targets for OER courses, enrollments, etc.)

Open Questions

 * What happens when a member of either organization wants to leverage CCCOER and OER Foundation?