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OER Matters

Learn more about the worldwide movement to make teaching and learning materials free and accessible for use and re-use by everyone.
 

OER Matters: Policy

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Abject Learning - Brian Lamb's social learning and open education blog

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Type: OER Matter
Subject: Social Sciences

Abstract: Brian Lamb, at the University of British Columbia, and his weblog on social learning, online learning, as well as open education.

Academic Commons

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Subject: Science and Technology, Social Sciences
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Sponsored by the Center of Inquiry in the Liberal Arts at Wabash College, Academic Commons shares these principles with the Center's exploration of liberal arts education: (1) Free exchange: open source technology and the free and open exchange of ideas, intellectual and creative work; (2) Heterogeneity: ... More »

Andrew Ren's Blog

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Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Mr. Rens is the Legal Lead for Creative Commons South Africa, and currently resides in San Francisco where he works on issues around access to knowledge, collaborative creative works and the Digital Divide.

Anti-DMCA Website

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Abstract: A site about the ramifications of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act, with news, discussion forums and other information on the DMCA.

Balazs Bodo's blog

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Abstract: Bodo Balazs, economist, assistant lecturer, researcher at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Department of Sociology and Communications, Center for Media Research and Education since 2001. Fulbright Visiting Researcher at Stanford Law School. Project lead for Creative Commons Hungary. His ... More »

Berkman Center for Internet & Society

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Subject: Science and Technology

Abstract: The Berkman Center is a research program founded to explore cyberspace, share in its study, and help pioneer its development. We represent a network of faculty, students, fellows, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and virtual architects working to identify and engage with the challenges and opportunities of cyberspace. We ... More »

CETIS Centre for Educational Technology and Interoperability Standards

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Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: CETIS provides a national research and development service to UK Higher and Post-16 Education sectors, funded by the JISC (the Joint Information Systems Committee). This includes providing strategic advice to JISC, supporting its development programmes, representing it on international standardisation ... More »

Commonwealth of Learning Speechs and Presentations

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Type: OER Matter
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Speeches and presentations by the Commonwealth of Learning officials. Archives from 1996 to present. Topics include new technologies, distance learning, and open universities

Copyrighetous

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Abstract: copyrighteous is where I post scraps of text on a variety of topics. It's a grab bag of short reflections and ideas (usually humorous) and longer reviews and responses to things I read or have been thinking about. The more critical pieces tend to focus on issues of free software, intellectual property ... More »

Copyright/copyleft: Myths about copyright

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Abstract: This brief concept paper seeks to identify and interrogate some of the assumptions that underlie most media stories about copyright. The greatest success of the concept of copyright has been its successful elevation to the status of myth through the constant rendering of certain familiar figures (the ... More »

CoSN K-12 Open Technologies Website

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Type: OER Matter
Subject: Science and Technology, Social Sciences
Grade Level: Primary, Secondary

Abstract: Welcome to the website for the new CoSN K-12 Open Technologies Leadership Initiative. The goal of this Web site is to help educators and technologists with the planning, evaluation, decision-making, and implementation processes associated with adopting Open Technologies in K-12.

De Lange Conference VI: Emerging Libraries 2007

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Subject: Science and Technology
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Rice University's 2007 De Lange Conference Aims to Describe How Knowledge Will Be Accessed, Discovered, and Disseminated in the Age of Digital Information.

Digital Library Federation

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Abstract: The Digital Library Federation (DLF) is a consortium of libraries and related agencies that are pioneering the use of electronic information technologies to extend collections and services. The DLF documents and promotes strategies for developing sustainable, scaleable, digital collections, and encourages ... More »

EduResources Weblog

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Abstract: This weblog focuses on locating, evaluating, discussing, and providing guidelines to instructional resources for faculty in higher education. The EduResources emphasis is on free, shared, HE resources. Related topics and news (about commercial resources, K-12 resources, T&D resources, educational technology, ... More »

EduTools

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Abstract: WCET's (Western Cooperative for Educational Telecommunications) EduTools provides independent reviews, side-by-side comparisons, and consulting services to assist decision-making in the e-learning community. Course Management Systems, Learning Object Repository Software, Online Course Evaluation Projects, ... More »

eLearning Africa 2007: Building Infrastructures and Capacities

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Subject: Mathematics and Statistics, Science and Technology
Grade Level: Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract: Meeting the networking needs of the Pan-African eLearning and distance education sector, the annual eLearning Africa conference is the key networking venue for practitioners and professionals from Africa and all over the world.

eLearnSpace

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Abstract: Welcome to elearnspace! This site and blog explore elearning, knowledge management, networks, technology, and community. Many resources exist for elearning, yet a model of how the pieces fit together is often missing. elearnspace has been organized to present a whole picture view of elearning.

Environmental Impact Assessment Wiki

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Type: OER Matter
Subject: Social Sciences
Grade Level: Post-secondary

Abstract: Wiki on Environmental Impact Assessment containing information on relevant national legislation, case studies and assessment techniques.

First Monday

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Type: OER Matter
Subject: Science and Technology

Abstract: First Monday is one of the first openly accessible, peer–reviewed journals on the Internet, solely devoted to the Internet. Since its start in May 1996, First Monday has published 638 papers in 112 issues; these papers were written by 756 different authors.

iCommons iSummit

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Subject: Science and Technology
Grade Level: Primary, Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract: Leaders of the Creative Commons, free software, open education and access to knowledge communities talk about their vision for the future and discuss strategies for building a free global culture that is rich - both in terms of economic viability and geographic diversity.