OERu/OERu 13.10 Meeting/Getting it done proposal for actions

Members: David Porter, Trish Donovan, Brian Lamb, David Bull, Sandra Wills, Irwin DeVries

Discussion

 * 0.2 FTE - more was spent on admin time at institutions
 * Question – can institutions do this or do there need to be extra considerations
 * NTAs can assist with organizational roles – can bring system perspectives
 * Try to keep it simple
 * Need clarity about who we are

NAME OF PROPOSAL
Getting it done

Aims of the activity (longer term)

 * Establish institutional collaboration roles beyond .2 FTE commitments
 * Meeting the OERu needs as a network beyond indidivual course contributions
 * Obtain core set of operating principles
 * Get the project done

Objectives of the activity (short term)

 * Institutions to take lead responsibility for
 * Quality issues
 * Credit transfer and articulation, credit banking
 * Marketing and recruitment – communication – search engine optimization, etc.
 * Curriculum and program design—e.g. micro courses – degree pathways, supporting internationalization – could focus towards arts, vocational, etc.
 * Collaborative open design
 * Meta design level – good practices across the OERu
 * Open resources
 * Technology side – work with NTAs
 * Learner support e.g. AVI, student success
 * Business model
 * OERu ambassadors – people directly involved become Ambassadors
 * Meeting next year?
 * Fundraising
 * (Can get volunteers outside of OERu network)

Narrative description of what you will do
Formalize commitments – timelines and what we’re all putting in

What inputs are required?

 * Tangible commitments from institutions
 * Timeframes and plans - implementation
 * Internal institutional advocates etc.
 * Letters of commitment signed by CEs) – expression of support
 * More commitment for new members
 * Foundation startup funding – esp due to global nature