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| − | From time to time, the OER Foundation places an open call for course nominations. These are submitted online and displayed publicly in the wiki which enables the open community to see what courses are being nominated (see for example the [[OERu/Planning/2014_Course_nominations|2014 call for nominations]]). The nomination process is intended to be a low-threshold activity and simply lists the course name, level of the course, the corresponding credential and whether the course will be | + | From time to time, the OER Foundation places an open call for course nominations. These are submitted online and displayed publicly in the wiki which enables the open community to see what courses are being nominated (see for example the [[OERu/Planning/2014_Course_nominations|2014 call for nominations]]). The nomination process is intended to be a low-threshold activity and simply lists the course name, level of the course, the corresponding credential and whether the course will be structured into micro-courses. The OERu promotes the principles of open [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Self_organisation self-organisation] but may publish guidelines and requests for submissions in areas of study or levels of study to fill gaps in the emerging programme of study. |
| − | For the purposes of this course, we will not simulate | + | Where a collective decision is required to select courses from a list of nominations, the criteria are normally determined through open discussion in the wiki (see [http://wikieducator.org/OERu/Planning/Ranking_criteria_for_2012_prototype_shortlist 2012 example]) and the community will be invited to participate in an open poll (see [http://wikieducator.org/OERu/Planning/OERu_2012_Prototype_rough_consensus_poll 2012 example]). Drawing on the feedback from the community a [http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=straw%20dog straw dog] decision will be proposed leading to the rough consensus decision of the group (see [http://wikieducator.org/OERu/Planning/Proposed_decision_for_2012_Prototype 2012 example]). |
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| + | For the purposes of this course, we will not simulate the course nomination and selection process. OERu partners joining this course can work on their institutional course nomination(s) and other participants joining our open course may choose any course or subject area for their associated learning challenges. | ||
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Revision as of 02:37, 15 August 2014
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Workflow
This course simulates the OERu open design and development approach. The OERu approach draws on the open source principle of release early, release often. The idea is to break down the design process into incremental steps, which are executed transparently rather than producing a comprehensive design specification behind closed doors. Early and frequent releases of key steps in the process creates a tight feedback loop among course designers, developers, prospective learners and OERu partner institutions. The open development model aims to maximise future reuse and remix by encouraging inputs during the design phase to avoid duplication of effort to tweak courses for reuse in different contexts. In addition, open development of the course outcomes enables partner institutions who may wish to offer assessment services for formal academic credit to initiate local approval processes ahead of the course development schedule.
The learning challenges in this course are designed to replicate the key milestones in the life cycle of an OER course. Figure 1 below depicts the actions, decisions and key milestones associated with the OERu design and development process. As an open process, these activities and milestones may not always follow a linear sequence. The open planning documentation is a living document which the OERu maintains in an open wiki. As a development matures and more information comes to light, it is a simple process to update earlier drafts of the design documents.
The OERu design and development process
The table below provides a summary of the key milestones in the design and development process.
| Milestone | Overview |
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| Course description | Concise description to assist a prospective learner with their decision to participate in the course. The course description covers the following questions:
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| Design Blueprint | High level overview of the course and pedagogical approach including:
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| Course outline | Detailed outline of the topics and sub-sections to be covered including:
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Open selection of courses
From time to time, the OER Foundation places an open call for course nominations. These are submitted online and displayed publicly in the wiki which enables the open community to see what courses are being nominated (see for example the 2014 call for nominations). The nomination process is intended to be a low-threshold activity and simply lists the course name, level of the course, the corresponding credential and whether the course will be structured into micro-courses. The OERu promotes the principles of open self-organisation but may publish guidelines and requests for submissions in areas of study or levels of study to fill gaps in the emerging programme of study.
Where a collective decision is required to select courses from a list of nominations, the criteria are normally determined through open discussion in the wiki (see 2012 example) and the community will be invited to participate in an open poll (see 2012 example). Drawing on the feedback from the community a straw dog decision will be proposed leading to the rough consensus decision of the group (see 2012 example).
For the purposes of this course, we will not simulate the course nomination and selection process. OERu partners joining this course can work on their institutional course nomination(s) and other participants joining our open course may choose any course or subject area for their associated learning challenges.
