Kenya national symposium on open education/Higher education and capability development

Name of proposal
Capacity Building for quality OER promotion in Kenya

Aims of the activity (longer term)

 * Build a Community of Practice for Open Education (Vision)
 * Harmonize the integration of OER in Training and development

Objectives of the activity (short term)

 * Bring on board all key stakeholders for OER materials e.g. for Higher Education
 * Building/Development Capacity (Where Materials are concerned)
 * Focus on scalable but achievable projects
 * Establish community of Open Learners (an advocacy network)
 * Network for OER support
 * Knowing Learners to enable tailor made profiles
 * Build advocacy

Narrative summary of what will be done
The purpose of this proposal for action is to implement suitable ways of building capacity for OER users and to promote provision open learning and quality distance education. The proposal will also contribute to the provision of more equitable access to quality education through open learning using OER.

What inputs are required?

 * Trainers to train the users
 * OER software
 * Workshops for lobbying & advocacy
 * Open licensing