It reminds me of the crisis the music industry went through with file sharing and piracy. I haven't followed it closely, but now individual artists seem to be finding ways to make a living by distributing music at a lower cost without the layers of middle men. It would be great if non-affiliated teachers could make a living in a similar way. The question of authority in teaching is different from that of talent in music, too. In an online educational utopia, teachers could build reputations through open online journals. (In spite of the corporatization of the university, I still dream of a community of scholars :))
Mary Pringle
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As a learning designer, I wish I didn't have to do that--I'm always looking for high-quality materials that are easily adapted. These often have taken a lot of resources for an institution to create and for that reason tend not to be released for open use.
Yes, students need reliable ways to demonstrate to themselves and to employers or credential granters that they have the desired competencies.
Hybrid credentials or degrees that offer a set of skills needed for emerging jobs are useful. One of my kids took a degree at UBC in cognitive studies that included psychology, philosophy, linguistics, and computer science.
An e-learning specialist could use a foundation in a subject area, instructional design, editing, information design, and some technical skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Even if the person doesn't become adept in all areas, they could get enough background to work with specialists as needed.
An e-learning specialist could use a foundation in a subject area, instructional design, editing, information design, and some technical skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript). Even if the person doesn't become adept in all areas, they could get enough background to work with specialists as needed.
My name is Mary Pringle, and I work as a learning designer in the Centre for Learning Design and Development (CLDD) at Athabasca University. I have also been teaching composition and literature online for 10 years, although not for Athabasca.
I am participating so that in addition to expanding my knowledge and clarifying my own position on the use of OERs, I can report back to my fellow learning designers on the proceedings here. And if I add something of value to the discussion, so much the better!
I am participating so that in addition to expanding my knowledge and clarifying my own position on the use of OERs, I can report back to my fellow learning designers on the proceedings here. And if I add something of value to the discussion, so much the better!