Bringing Global Stories into the Classroom through OER and MOOCs

Dr. Kristin Olson PalmerDirector of Online Learning Programs , University of Virginia

IAFOR International Conference of Technology in the Classroom (IICTC) January 2017, Submission 33082

This talk is about how

OER and MOOCs have

opened up our classrooms to

global perspectives.

Have you heard of UVA?

MOOCs at UVA

ResearchInstructional Design

“Convenient” Materials3.5 Million Learners

Highlight FacultyInternational Students

Global Awareness

Example 1: DardenMBA

StudentsSpring 2015

94 Learners in Africa800+ support emails9 months

Example 2: JFK with Larry Sabato

Example 3: UVA students abroad

Example 4: Historical Perspectives

Example 5: Virtual Guest Speakers

Example 6: Role Play Online

How can you use OER and/or bring global

perspectives into your classroom?

Thank You!@kpatwork kristin@virginia.edu

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