I can't be there either (sounds like an interesting meeting to reflect on some of the lessons learned) but agree Phil with your thoughts here.
I hope our final oer3 report (currently in progress) will highlight some of those factors that can support sustainability.
Such excellent work by the projects across the three years...
Lou
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From: Open Educational Resources [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Phil Barker
Sent: 13 November 2012 10:40
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Subject: End of programme, now what?
Hello all, I can't be in London today, so I'm kind of joining the end of programme discussion from afar. The last three years have been great. At one of the early planning meetings someone (Andy Powell, I think) said that one measure of whether the programme was successful could be the widespread recognition of UKOER / OER as an idea within UK F&HE and the existence of a community around it. I'm pretty sure that has happened, not just because of UKOER but we were there and helped. So well done all of us :)
But what now? The programme has always aimed at sustainable release of resources, change of culture and practice, not just a short burst of activity leading to a one-off dumping of resources. What will happen over the next few years by way of sustained release and which practices are sustainable? Also, of course, from a CETIS point of view, what technologies can help?
Happy diwali, keep the OER light shining.
Phil
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