Upcoming events
Upcoming events and milestones in the TOUCANS project
Research workshops at Unisa in South Africa, in which one theme will be the impact of OERs and open educational practices on research.
15 June 2012:
Presentation to SAIDE (South African Institute for Distance Education) in Johannesburg, South Africa, about the OERu.
3-4 July 2012: HEA Conference (Manchester): A paper with co-author, Alejandro Armellini
UK Higher Education Institutions and the OER university: Snog, Marry, Avoid?
Abstract: This paper presents the findings of a HEFCE-funded SCORE fellowship which is investigating UK perspectives on the OERu (OER university) concept. Thirteen non-UK universities are collaborating to provide affordable higher education for learners in developing countries via OERs and low-cost assessment. Where do UK universities stand on this issue?
11 July 2012: HEA Showcase event
I will be presenting a case study, together with fellow SCORE fellow Terese Bird, on "Mass models for OERs". Details to be announced.
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