Short presentation that ask the question about OERu program and credential pathways for students: planned pathways, or DIYU to match student aspirations?

1. Distinctively
open
Can we use open textbooks and OER for
building OERu program/s of study?

2. Learn with OERu
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“The OER university is an innovation partnership of
like-minded institutions committed to creating pathways
for OER learners to gain academic credit through the
formal education system.”

3. Lightweight scaffolding
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Study online for free, using open
educational resources.
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This work has been released into the public domain by its author, Priwo
“All you need is an internet
connection, and you can study with
us – no matter where you live!
Get your study credited towards an
academic qualification, while paying
significantly reduced fees.”

4. Study pathways or DIYu?
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Is there a need to provide
models programs of study
-pathways for learners and
instructors?
What kinds of course
frameworks can we use to
maximize access to open
pathways for study?

5. What role
can open
textbooks
play?
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7. June 2013
160 school adoptions
$2.3 million savings
Source: OpenStax College http://openstaxcollege.org

9. cc-by-2.0.
Visual media, too
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10. Pathways to …
Or, do we need to
describe model program
pathways to address
student aspirations?
Bachelor of General Studies
(BGS) as a course and
credential framework?

11. OERu: tapestry or threads?
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Do we need to develop templates and frameworks
for study and if so, what would those look like?

12. Discussion task
What kinds of program
pathways might make
sense as early targets for
OERu?
BGS as a course and
credential framework