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Mon 28 Sep 2015 9:23PM

Do we set any limits on who can participate in the OER Sprints?

MM Matt McGregor Public Seen by 233

Initially, the OER Sprints were aimed to teachers from a handful of broad subject areas in schools - English, Digital Technologies and the Sciences. However, there's is clearly interest and enthusiasm beyond these subjects - and beyond the schools sector itself.

Do we set limits about who participates, and to what end? Or do we make it as open as possible? Or is there a middle ground?

MM

Matt McGregor Mon 28 Sep 2015 9:25PM

One approach is to make a more formal announcement later in the year, see who is interested in participating, and then attempt to structure the events based on the level of interest from various groups.

Keen to hear other thoughts, though.

DU

Deleted account Fri 2 Oct 2015 6:33AM

I think it should be open to all. There are plenty of people who work outside traditional schools, but can provide valuable input in this process. The teachers will be able to provide context for what is feasible in the classroom and professionals working in the industry can provide practical information about these subjects.

I think participation will be self-policing. People aren't going to attend if they feel like they have nothing to contribute or aren't interested in creating accessible, remixable resources for educators.

MM

Matt McGregor Tue 6 Oct 2015 9:42PM

Totally agree with @jlweichler - let's keep it open, and frame it that way when we do the promotion.

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Melita Wed 14 Oct 2015 8:34PM

Being one of those people that work outside traditional schools, I'd really appreciate it being open to all :)

PE

Paula Eskett Wed 14 Oct 2015 10:09PM

Just throwing into the mix the Primary School Inquiry based curriculum approach, I think keeping things as open as possible makes it more inclusive and encourages cross education sector collaboration and learning.