How open is "open

How open is “open”? Vision Terms ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Open Benefit in wider involvement & input In most aspects, research, teaching, communication, technology “ open is not just a ‘nice to have’ of social learning Is this about us being ‘open’ or about looking at how people learn in a world that is increasingly becoming ‘open’ to our learners? – need to consider different interpretations of title. Increased quality of research … outputs ,[object Object],[object Object],How open is open No barriers “ Free love” i.e. sharing + collaborate on ideas etc How open is open? What is okay to share – How early to release a bright idea to others. Open – social equity social justice How open is open? Disadvantage Yesterday we talked about content/research being used incorrectly, so we must ensure research output is complete / true / checked before opening it up externally for the reputation of OU Legal barriers to being “Open” – IPR, etc Resistance to beig public / open about results before time to analyse / conclude ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Problems at design by committee How open is open? A. Santos ‘ openness’ is a funnel model of education: Open entry – d narrow exit What makes the student to go through the exit is the ‘support’ shouldn’t the question be: “what will support look like”

Practices How open is open? It’s open enough if the ‘openness’ of the intervention is enough to make it succeed. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Open Benefit in learning from our real experiences, challenges How open is open? Open thinking, generous sharing of ideas, resources, etc. Risks must be carefully managed and processes/expectations made explicit Embarassment How open is open? Benefit Raises profile of OU and it’s research. Benefits to it’s teaching Research conclusions fed into international courses in IET ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],No advantes in participation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Open (+) Improved internal (!) Coherence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Open (-) Time taken to get stuff open Open Disadvantage – Need for confidence to expose work to criticism! Potential ‘failure’ RESULTS IN FALLING STUDENT NUMBERS How open is open Quality controlled Protecting IP Available to anybody in any sector – not just HE

COMMUNICATION Communicating outputs clearly, Good projects Work if : - plan in place and followed, - communication is good For success: public documentation of work as it progresses (blogs, wikis etc) Improves external perception of the OU Research work, Practicing what we preach, Recognition,Room to play What will make the research programme work? a) Collaboration between projects, b) Innovative research methods, c) Innovative ways of publicising what we do What would make it work? Good communication – and using the best tools to aid communication between different projects in the programme and beyond. Succeed? Giving opportunities for researchers to interact + learn about each others research Work: Internet impact, - Recognition, - Practice change ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What would make it work STRATEGY What will make the Research Programme work? Pragmatic approach, Clarity and confidence within team, Support and guidance with managing links associated with openness. Willingness to extend our comfort zones Success: Programme planning / Project Planning ‘Fail to plan, plan to fail’; Programme control and reporting; Correct resource profile Fail – lack of the above Questions: Cohesion of goals – ralistic goals – but diversity of proejcts to cover a large cohort of activities + socio-economic groups. Consider definitions of openess/learning within OU not just IET. Identify challenges. Success: If the shape of the programme links with the version of the senior management (Broadly defined) If the work on the project includes the sharpening of the concept of openness to motivate and drive the research. Suceed: Fitting with priorities and agendas of funding bodies. Work:: Synergy with other activity.

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Ideas for addin value ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Refocus

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ADDING VALUE Taking things forward Cloudworks Building a collaborative network. Use some of the existing OU & wider networks as research friends? SCORE, eLC, JISC projects etc. Action Point: How is the programme going to work? What is the governance? Interdependency planning to ensure Synergy. Solve the collaborative problem – collaborate must be a key cultural activity and sustained not flash in the pan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

OPEN DESIGN ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Open Delivery / Presentation/Learning Activity Activity Learning Journeys Pathways Wrong term Tension with Design History split Depth (formality) (level) of learning Casual interest Ask Friends, Google Time/engagement/commitment developing independent learning skills developing independent learning skills OU courses PLD in Social aspects Of ranging form display OERs

Open evaluation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Other voices. Formative eval.

How Open is Open What is Open? Us open in our research Or Learner experience in open world Flexibility to accomody research idea + methods How early to rele? i?er see plagiarism Affective Aspects Difficult To be open Peer review Quality Research Aspects Feel good Embarrassment Free love Exposure Confidence Open 2 Who Friends Colleagues Standards Quality Checks Professionalism Generosity Social/Equity Social Justice Research Opportunity Open entry Funnel Model of educat Explicit Expectations Manag risk reflective Barriers Time Peer review Legal barriers copyright Plagiarism + ownership Design oppenners Hijacks ideas Access IP Benefits Wide involvement / input Wildfire activity Impt Coherance – know what was all done Higher Profile for OU What can’t be open? Interviews Job apps Personal data Pos Neg Narrow exam exit

What are the ethical, legal and Epistemologica / Challenges in Open research? Wraparound Methodological tools Audience for open research RQ: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Further advancement of science Clear definition Purpose audience Issues of scope Cohesion Access / culture or Learning experience ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What impact does it have On resources? (time/staff expertise Q Impact on Region What is changing In academic rules In terms of openings? e-science e-social science Collective intel

Research Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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What will make the programme fail? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Make Research Programme Fail? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

CAN OF WORMS? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Synergies ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

WORKSHOP FEEDBACK EVALUATION ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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