Tag Archives: teaching & learning

Communicate OER: building content and building community

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Pete Forsyth

Today, the big news from UNESCO’s World OER Congress is the approval of the Paris Open Education Declaration. This long-deliberated document reflects the desire of governments and organizations around the world to develop educational resources in a free, open, collaborative manner. Communicate … Continue reading →

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Open Educational Resources: it’s time to document ourselves!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Pete Forsyth

When I first started editing wikis, I didn’t start with the most ambitious encyclopedia project in human history; I started with a non-profit where volunteers and staff convened to work together in person. Learning this unfamiliar tool along with others—some … Continue reading →

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Wikipedia in the College Classroom

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Pete Forsyth

Last week, I had the honor of speaking to the faculty of the University of Mississippi, through the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning’s Faculty Development Luncheon series. Below are my slides from the presentation. (I have video as … Continue reading →

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