Category: Open Education

  • OE 5. Indigenous Knowledge and Intellectual Property

    Back to the Section 1 For generations, Indigenous knowledge has supported communities. In times of global crises, it has provided valuable insights for fair governance and sustainability. How can educators ensure they share Indigenous knowledge respectfully and with permission in culturally sensitive way? Indigenous Approach to Social Wellbeing, Governance and Environmental Management. Many Indigenous communities…

  • OE 6 Open Pedagogy

    Back to the Section 1   Open pedagogy plays a crucial role in making learning a deep and transformative experience. How can educators organize digital environments to help learners actively shape their trajectories for a more personalized and meaningful learning?        Open Pedagogy, also known as open educational practices (OEP), involves using open…

  • OE 3 Creative Commons License

    Back to the Section 1 How can teachers create and share their own educational content without fearing copyright infringement and to benefit the broader educational community? How do we identify materials that are specifically created for open sharing? How do we ensure proper attribution and respect for the original creators while using  digital materials made by…

  • OE 4 Digital Visuals in Teaching

    Back to the Section 1   They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Most teachers nowadays use digital images to help students with different abilities understand and remember better. What are the best ways to choose and use various visuals? And importantly, how do we respect authorship and avoid breaking copyright laws when…

  • OE 2 Modifying an OER

    Back to the Section 1   One of the most transformative aspects of today’s education is the ability to modify an open textbook, offering educators a practical way to tailor content to meet specific learning objectives and student needs. What are the best practices in customizing an open resource?       Conducting thorough reviews…

  • OE 1 Open Textbooks

    Back to the Section 1   Open textbooks are transforming today’s educational landscape by making learning more accessible an sharable. How can we use open textbooks for teaching and learning?       Equity via Open Licensing: By providing free access to high-quality educational resources, open textbooks promote educational equity, ensuring that all students, regardless of…