In April 2011 the UKOER phase 2 programme held an online meeting using Elluminate to start discussing issues around OERs across sectors. Whilst the pilot phase highlighted many issues for the HE (Higher Education) sector, phase 2 projects include partners from the FE (Further Education) sector and some projects are focussing on FE provision or work-based resources.
The meeting was presented as an oppotunity to start a dialogue across the programme. Although the focus was on FE, the session was well attended and identifed synergies with the HE sector as well as differences.
Projects were invited to identify and present on the following three areas in relation to an OER context.
1. three challenges that are specific to FE
2. three things that seem to work in FE
3. take-home message for other projects working with FE
Four projects offered slides (see bottom of this page) which identified some common issues, challenges and strengths, and stimulated some lively discussion. Several of the challenges and issues highlighted for FE staff were seen as also relevant in the HE sector. The following blog posts highlight some of the discussion and offer reflections on the issues raised.
Summary of issues discussed:
Strengths we can draw upon (FE sector)
Issues and challenges for FE sector
Cultural/ academic practice
Organisational/ management
Learner issues
Several opportunities were also highlighted:
The presentations are available below:
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