Session Dates
Getting started Independent study before starting the course
Session 0 Independent study (recommend 2 days)
Session 1 Independent study (recommend 1 days)
Session 2 Independent study (recommend 2 days)
Session 3 Independent study (recommend 3 days)
Session 4 Independent study (recommend 3 days)
Session 5 Independent study (recommend 2 days)

We recommend that learners allocate 2 hours learning each “working” day, but as an open course you can progress at your own pace.

Getting started

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Course overview

Familiarise yourself with the course site and course guide.

Session 0

Session 1

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Why open matters

Discuss the implications of why open matters for learning in a digital age.

Session 2

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Defining OER

Define what constitutes an Open Educational Resource (OER) and consider the implications of OER for learning in a digital age.

Session 3

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Copyright

Learn how copyright works in a global digital world and apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios.

Session 4

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Creative Commons and license remix compatibility

Explain how the six Creative Commons licenses operate and apply your knowledge of remix compatibility among different open licenses.

Session 5

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Dimensions of openness

Select a dimension of openness for investigation and publish a reflection on its implications for learning in a digital age

  • Dates: Independent study (recommend 2 days)
  • Learning materials:
    1. Dimensions of openness
  • Key activities:
    1. Work through the learning materials for this learning pathway
    2. Select a dimension of openness for further investigation
    3. Publish a learning reflection on what you have learned about your selected dimension of openness and what it means for learning in a digital age.
    4. Complete the Dimensions of openness quiz