New Zealand Open Education Network/Piloting qualification based on OER

NAME OF PROPOSAL
Piloting an open education course qualification


 * Discussion about advantages, disadvantages relating to choice of qualification. New Qualification versus existing qualification.
 * Number of different courses in a number of different levels
 * Multiple / parallel pilots
 * Bridging courses
 * Some courses already have an open approach versus more closed traditional model. (How should we choose?)
 * Don't restrict to traditional course (eg work-based learning.) What existing resources could be openned?
 * Criteria for selection -- availability of existing resources.
 * Content is different from building high quality course.
 * Maximise benefit for the sector - -all institutions should benefit.
 * How and where does instructional design fit into the model?
 * How do we achieve learner centric design? Should we?

Aims of the activity (longer term)

 * Demonstration of the implementation of an open education qualification to inform future decision making and policy development. (Demonstrate proof of concept.)

Objectives of the activity (short term)

 * Establish process and criteria for selecting credential(s)
 * Does the open education model provide better access for New Zealand learners
 * Is the open education model sustainable
 * What are the assumptions we bring to table
 * What is the cost / revenues of the pilot. Who is going to pay?
 * What is the scope of the pilot, eco-system, course, or just assessment?
 * How will employers perceive the model?
 * How does this fit with NZQA? -- Focus on outcomes.
 * How is quality being assured?
 * How do we tell the success stories?
 * How do we demonstrate quality of the model?
 * Inventory of what's out there, what's been done.

Narrative description of what you will do

 * Agree and implement an open process for selecting prototype(s)
 * Determine programme of study which leads to a qualification

What inputs are required?

 * List inputs here ..
 * Existing OER's
 * Existing materials
 * Existing courses/ programmes

Group decisions for this activity including who and when.

 * OER Foundation to refine first draft and set up next steps for the sector to consider
 * Go back to our institutions to take stock of what we know know (will determine the questions.)