An OER OVERVIEW
Some pros and cons as it stands now….Liz Falconer
Up-to-date materials for 21st-century learning
Rocket by Harvey School Learner licensed under CC BY-NC-2.0
It connects educators globally…
Sadia, teacher in AbbottAbad, Pakistan, Photo: Vicki Francis/Department for International Development licensed by CC BY-SA-2.0
Students can become part of the process of exploration
“Class and teacher gathered around laptop”, by Saad Faruque licensed under CC BY-SA-2.0
Money in your pocket! (Uncle Sam’s too!)
“Pocket Money” by Magnus D is licensed by CC BY-2.0
Teachers can: Adapt, adjust, and augment
“Awesome with strings and nails” By Harvey School Learner is licensed by CC NC-SA-2.0
What about Quality control?(Although bad textbooks are something we hardly think twice about…)
“Random photo from book Yadida bought” by Seraphya Berrin is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA-2.0
Time-consuming to research, compile and put together…
“Flimmer” by Niels Linneberg licensed under CC BY-SA-2.0
It will take time and training for it to be used with skill…
“Time Flies” by Robin Maben licensed under CC BY-NC-ND-20.
The last thing we need is another acronym!
Educational Acronyms by Liz Falconer licensed under CC BY-SA-2.0