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OER in systems thinking as part of theory of change

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Learning about SITES of interest, like Rebus.  

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Learning about SITES of interest, like Rebus.  

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We're all novices in some respect and can support each other continually in the OER/OEP process - just like any education learning, I suppose!

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We're all novices in some respect and can support each other continually in the OER/OEP process - just like any education learning, I suppose!

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More collaboration with the sector and the tech industries

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How homogeneous the OER community it, at least as expressed at this event. Yes lots of nationalities and languages, but very similar viewpoints, liberal outlook etc as shown by jokes, references to world events etc. Hasn't seemed to be much disagreement on any topic. (E.g. It surprised me that no-one challenged the Wikipedia 'love' especially given Maha's keynote

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How homogeneous the OER community it, at least as expressed at this event. Yes lots of nationalities and languages, but very similar viewpoints, liberal outlook etc as shown by jokes, references to world events etc. Hasn't seemed to be much disagreement on any topic. (E.g. It surprised me that no-one challenged the Wikipedia 'love' especially given Maha's keynote

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Differences between European and North American and Global South

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Differences between European and North American and Global South

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And OER perspectives

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A lot of chat about ideas, visions, projects that are in early days or still in progress etc.; not as much as I expected about results, what works and perhaps more importantly what hasn't worked

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A lot of chat about ideas, visions, projects that are in early days or still in progress etc.; not as much as I expected about results, what works and perhaps more importantly what hasn't worked

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to consider... where are the voices of the learners/ the 'end users'/ at this event or others? eg invite along a student. Voices from the very core.

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to consider... where are the voices of the learners/ the 'end users'/ at this event or others? eg invite along a student. Voices from the very core.

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To link content with future educational projects

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To link content with future educational projects

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yes, be open ! no to surveillance . no to fear to express our minds because of surveillance

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useability of open ed sig community space - increased visibility

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conference dinner vs bowling? no brainer. 

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conference dinner vs bowling? no brainer. 

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Desire Lines - how to identify and nurture them in our learning spaces?

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Desire Lines - how to identify and nurture them in our learning spaces?

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Should we #BeMoreGoat or #BeMorePigeon ?

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Should we #BeMoreGoat or #BeMorePigeon ?

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most unexpected thing: lots of folk coming along to #openedsig fab :)

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most unexpected thing: lots of folk coming along to #openedsig fab :)

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Based in: The Open University, UK Open network: @crumphelen helencrump. Passionate about: critical education, walking and camping. I'm currently in my second year of a PhD. I'm investigating the idea of selfOER that Suzan Koseoglu and Maha Bali proposed at OER16. Basically, it sees openness as a way of being or as a [...] View Article

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Message from Teresa The committee members of the Open Education Special Interest group would like to get to know you.... View Article

2017/18 ( Alphabetical Order) Look out for our new series of blog posts highlighting members of our lovely committee ...... View Article

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Based in: University of Warwick School of Modern Languages and Cultures Passionate about: Learning through connected practice, languages and communication,... View Article Based in: The Open University, UK Open network: @crumphelen helencrump. Passionate about: critical education, walking and camping. I'm currently in my second year of a PhD.

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To focus more on critical pedagogy

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There are risks to releasing work under non-ND CC licences, and broader risks/vulnerabilities which affect people differently

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That was great instead of going to a formal dinner as in other conferences

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A warm open community thinking of social justice and the way to succeed digital and cognitive divide.

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A warm open community thinking of social justice and the way to succeed digital and cognitive divide.

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Felicidades

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Avoiding a colonial approach. Recognising your privilege. Sorry to the guy who felt unincluded at first for being white and male. We all need to see our privilege though. 

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Avoiding a colonial approach. Recognising your privilege. Sorry to the guy who felt unincluded at first for being white and male. We all need to see our privilege though. 

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.... 1. Don't think about it too much

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Feels like a warm and welcoming community. Feels safe. Despite no decent shoes :-)

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Feels like a warm and welcoming community. Feels safe. Despite no decent shoes :-)

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Being aware of our privileges as Westerners

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More research and critical thoughts on OER

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So much work done and distance travelled, but still so far to go and direction isn't clearly marked. Maybe reflection on the journey to plot the future path.

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The generally high level of contributions

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The generally high level of contributions

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So many interesting talks!

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more like an UNconference. My brain is Full. Thank you

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more like an UNconference. My brain is Full. Thank you

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more philosophcal and socio-political reflections

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Receptive to ideas, not at all felt intimidated to express myself

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Good to hear talking the critical talk but now we gotta walk the critical walk

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Good to hear talking the critical talk but now we gotta walk the critical walk

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I was made to feel bad being a white male. Not feeling inclusive at first.

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Will we ever know how long goats live for?

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The role of activism (Political karaoke)

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Hang in there - be inspired by O

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Not offering an apple to someone with no teeth

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Social justice, open data, migration, advocacy

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#happy

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an OER conference should no longer have OER in the title.

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an OER conference should no longer have OER in the title.

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Amazing range of discussions about Opennesss in all its facets

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Great stuff: diverse voices from global south and wider than uk N america. lots of FEMALE voices. 

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Great stuff: diverse voices from global south and wider than uk N america. lots of FEMALE voices. 

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Most important issue: how to get message to and communicate with "non open" communities

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Most important issue: how to get message to and communicate with "non open" communities

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Not to attempt to read the Declaration of Arbroath in public.

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Yes everything is political. But society is splitting. Society needs bridges. So if you think your project challenges a neoliberal agenda, OK, but keep quiet. Let is speak for itself. Let it speak to people who may not agree.

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Where do the conversations about collaborating on creating/adopting OER happen?  In what physical/virtual spaces, and how to connect?

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Most fun was the Wiki media games

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The awareness that OER is not about materials, storing or copyright but about openness, inclusion

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The awareness that OER is not about materials, storing or copyright but about openness, inclusion

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So much going on! It's amazing and so diverse.... How do we ever keep up!
Work to make open ed more available

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I liked this Idea about political Karaoke during the 2nd Key note because that' s where people could freely express their voice

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Most unexpected: I did not expect to learn about goats and I was surprised by their relatively long life expectancy

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Most unexpected: I did not expect to learn about goats and I was surprised by their relatively long life expectancy

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That the theme of politics seemed to engender criticality

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That the theme of politics seemed to engender criticality

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OERconf is TRULY becoming an international conference!

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We need to confront the fear of speaking our mind

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Most important question....How Open Educators combat the influence of 'post-truth'  appeals to emotion and personal belief 

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Most important question....How Open Educators combat the influence of 'post-truth'  appeals to emotion and personal belief 

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on day 1, sessions and keynotes fit together really well.

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on day 1, sessions and keynotes fit together really well.

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Wikipedia IS an education tool

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Most unexpected - finding myself a new tribe here

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Most unexpected - finding myself a new tribe here

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Most useful: How cool wikipedia is and could be used for educational goals

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Most useful: How cool wikipedia is and could be used for educational goals

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very useful: research results OEP and adoption

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very useful: research results OEP and adoption

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Most unexexpected thing Wikimedia as an interactive learning object

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An unexpectedly poetic conference with loads of great metaphors (aside from the goat them)...considerate advocacy, spoiling the trousers etc

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An unexpectedly poetic conference with loads of great metaphors (aside from the goat them)...considerate advocacy, spoiling the trousers etc

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More advocacy is needed in my context to move forward.

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More advocacy is needed in my context to move forward.

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Important: How to frame OER as a major social justice issue (specific to country, too)

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For german OER Projects the experience of UK is very helpful.

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For german

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Mind you, I wasn't there this year, which could be why.

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Most unexpected thing.... the prospect of hosting an Artist in Residence working in Open Education

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Most unexpected thing.... the prospect of hosting an Artist in Residence working in Open Education

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How amazingly awesome the OER community is. Yeah, I already know they're awesome, but every year their energy, creativity and enthusiasm amazes me.

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How hard it actually is in practice for people to make use of over created by others - all sounds great, but percentages are so low

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How critical (in a good way) people are about open

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we need a better sales pitch for non-OER people

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we need a better sales pitch for non-OER people

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Safety and openness

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Unexpected Thing:

That we've made more progress than maybe we believe sometimes

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Considering effort in B.C still so much to do, people to reach

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This was my most unexpected metaphor

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Most unexpected thing...the sheer range of countries engaging with open education.

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Most unexpected thing...the sheer range of countries engaging with open education.

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A lot of diversity in ways of being open and a lot of acceptance that this is a good thing!

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A lot of diversity in ways of being open and a lot of acceptance that this is a good thing!

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Unexpected: how games can spark conversation about OER. Taking several game ideas home!

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The goat theme of #oer18

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Still unsure about how long goats live ? 

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Still unsure about how long goats live ? 

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Learned what neoliberalism is and it's a very bad thing

How data from Wikipedia can do an amazing things and can add value to learning in ways we had not thought of

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The unknowability of goats life span