Open Educational Resources (OER)
ETHZ Swissuniversities P-8
The MOOC (Massive Open Online Course) on Open Educational Resources offered by Swissuniversities P-8 informs learners on topics such as the history of OER, copyright and licenses, legal issues, repositories and more. To provide an introduction to and overview of what OER are, we have produced a voxel-style animated video series featuring our very own Nanuq and Frida. To compliment the videos, we have designed comics that serve as a summary and resource for further research and teaching. And last but not least, 4 podcast episodes provide a deeper understanding of creative Commons, empowering learners to apply this knowledge to their own work.
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Project Type:
A swissuniversities p-7 project
Content Experts:
Dr. Suzanna Marazza
Dr. Cable Green
Dr. Gerd KortemeyerEducational Content Development
and Mooc Implementation:
Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer
Judith Rehmann M.A.Project Lead MML Team:
Judith Rehmann M.A.
Dr. Jeanine ReutemannScript Development:
Judith Rehmann M.A.
Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer
Dr. Jeanine ReutemannVoice Over:
Wendy Lloyd
Camera:
Dr. Jeanine Reutemann
Art, Visual Design and Animation:
Carlo Roman Picaso M.A.3D Character Design and Animation:
Chenrui ZhaoETH Modeling:
Junwon LeePostproduction and Sounddesign:
Carlo Roman Picaso M.A.
Dr. Jeanine ReutemannBackstopping:
Dr. Gerd Kortemeyer
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Target Group:
International teaching faculty of higher educationImplementation:
Mooc, by the end of 2023Products:
3 videos (4–6 minutes)
4-two pager comics
4 podcasts
Animation Videos
Comics
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Visual Style
Blender software meets voxel style! In this series, a digital model of the ETH main building is rendered in voxel-​style, creating an engaging backdrop for Nanuq and Frida, the animated main characters. Together, they guide the audience through the history of OERs, explaining complex concepts, highlighting opportunities, and drawing attention to potential obstacles. This playful journey is designed to inform and inspire, appealing to anyone interested in the exciting world of OERs.
We chose this Minecraft-​inspired look for this project because it serves as a metaphor for what an OER is - a building block that can be used to create, modify, and remix educational materials.
In Minecraft, players build structures from individual blocks, each one contributing to the final product. Similarly, OERs provide educators and students with the building blocks they need to create their own unique learning experiences. By using a Minecraft-​inspired visual style, we hope to convey the idea that OERs are versatile, flexible, and easily adaptable to different needs and situations. Additionally, we believe that the playful, whimsical look of Minecraft will appeal to our target audience of educators and students, making the OER concept more accessible and engaging.
You want to use an Open Educational Resource. - But, how? What does this type of publication imply – how do you know what you're allowed and not allowed to do with it? Demystify Open Educational Resources (OERs) in this crash course on copyright and licensing for educational content. Learn the vital choice between publishing with or without a license, navigating the intricacies with an user's perspectiv