NIOS extends Education to Rural India through Live Programmes on Swayam Prabha TV
In pursuance of the directives of the Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India, and the need for necessary social distancing resulting in school closures, NIOS…
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OER-related Resources for Professional Development
It is important that educators build their knowledge, skills, and behaviours that support and improve teaching and learning. Using open educational resources (OER) presents unique…
Get Professional Quality Video from Your Smartphone
Creating Your Video Smartphones are becoming an affordable option for anyone wishing to record good quality video. When paired with the internet you can even…
Educational Engagement and Out of School Youth in the Commonwealth
CEC Annual Conference 2015: Educational Engagement and Out-of-School Youth in the Commonwealth, speech delivered by Frances Ferreira, Education Specialist – Open Schooling (January 2007-January 2016),…
Open Textbooks: The Current State of Play
This short paper focuses on the use of open textbooks, one form of OER, and highlights the trend of increase use across different types of…
A Review of the Effectiveness & Perceptions of Open Educational Resources vs Commercial Textbooks
Parents and students spend a lot of money on commercial textbooks. Alternatives to the expensive textbooks that come from commercial publishers include open textbooks and…
Scotland welcomed in London as new Commonwealth Secretary-General
Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC has outlined her priorities as Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations. These include tackling violence against women, action on climate…